Offshore Wind
Oregon Forms Offshore Wind Advisory Committee
Oregon Governor Kate Brown has formed the WindFloat Pacific Offshore Wind Advisory Committee in order to identify smart solutions for Oregon’s economy through the burgeoning offshore wind energy industry. With a $46.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to demonstrate the potential of o
NREL Aids Statoil in Wind Floating Array Development
A recent study performed by the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is helping Norway-based Statoil prepare for the installation of what has the potential to be the world’s first multi-turbine floating offshore array. Statoil deployed the first s
World’s Largest Floating Turbine Sails Out
“Fukushima Shimpuu”, the largest floating offshore wind turbine in the world, left Onahama port on July 28th and arrived at the testing area the next morning. “Fukushima Shimpuu” has a 7MW output capacity, which is 3.5 times the capacity of the 2MW “Fukushima Mirai”, which started operation in the f
Octopus Helps Oxifree Expand to Offshore Wind
Corrosion prevention specialist Oxifree Global has secured funding from Octopus Investments enabling it to invest in expanding its offering within the offshore wind industry. The business will also supplement existing operations in Houston, Texas with additional facilities in Europe and the Far East
Octopus Helps Oxifree Expand to Offshore Wind
Corrosion prevention specialist Oxifree Global has secured funding from Octopus Investments enabling it to invest in expanding its offering within the offshore wind industry. The business will also supplement existing operations in Houston, Texas with additional facilities in Europe and the Far East
Vestas Q2 Revenue, Earnings Up
In the second quarter of 2015, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 1,749m, an increase of 30 percent compared to the year-earlier period. EBIT before special items increased by EUR 41m to EUR 145m. The intake of firm and unconditional wind turbine orders amounted to 3,018 MW in the second quarter of 201
Aarsleff Signs Port of Frederikshavn Enlargement Deal
Per Aarsleff A/S has entered into a contract with Frederikshavn Havn A/S for the enlargement of Port of Frederikshavn. The contract worth DKK 552 million (approx. EUR 74 million) covers phase 1 of a major expansion project for Port of Frederikshavn. The Port will enlarge and improve its current harb
France Launches Offshore Renewables Tech Test Site
SEM-REV, French offshore test site for marine renewable energy, was officially opened on August 25 in Croisic. SEM-REV is equipped at sea and on land for the testing of full scale (floating) offshore wind and wave power prototypes under operational conditions. The multi-technology test site, operate
Rhyl Flats Community Fund Invests £600,000
Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm Community Fund has so far invested £600,000 in local projects and charities in North Wales. RWE Innogy UK’s wind farm located off the coast of North Wales between Abergele and Rhos-on-Sea, has been investing in community causes since the project became operational in 20
M3 Wave to Unveil Its Device Soon
After being selected as one of 20 semi-finalists in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wave Energy Prize competition, Oregon-based M3 Wave LLC plans to unveil its competition entry, codenamed NEXUS, in the coming months. “We are honored to be among only 20 teams in the world who have been selected and
FORCE to Showcase Its FAST Platform
The Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE) will hold an open house event for its underwater platform on Monday. The Fundy Advanced Sensor Technology (FAST) platform is in its final testing and sea trials after being deployed last month. The FAST platform recoverable instrument platform is de
Support Schemes to Affect Renewables Growth by 2020, Report Says
Renewable energy support schemes, such as Feed-in Tariffs (FiT), quota obligations, capital grants, and subsidies, will continue to be instrumental in promoting Europe’s renewable energy industry growth by 2020, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report states
Support Schemes to Affect Renewables Growth by 2020, Report Says
Renewable energy support schemes, such as Feed-in Tariffs (FiT), quota obligations, capital grants, and subsidies, will continue to be instrumental in promoting Europe’s renewable energy industry growth by 2020, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report states
Siemens Hires Local Firm for Hull Job
Siemens has hired Neville Tucker Heating to carry out electrical and mechanical building services at offshore wind turbine blade factory on Alexandra Dock. It will install humidity control and air conditioning systems in the 431,000sq ft. factory, and provide services fit-out for its offices. Managi