Offshore Wind
Renewables Increase Energy Production
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published its key annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics covering 2014. Electricity generated from renewable sources increased by 21% in 2014 compared to the previous year, and accounted for 19.1% of total UK electricity generation (up from 14.9% in 201
Dong Divests Frederikshavn Demonstration Site
DONG Energy has signed an agreement with EDF Energies Nouvelles under which the company will acquire DONG Energy’s lease for the offshore wind demonstration site in Frederikshavn in the northern part of Denmark. The demonstration project is located approximately 4 kilometres east of the harbour of F
Dong Divests Frederikshavn Demonstration Site
DONG Energy has signed an agreement with EDF Energies Nouvelles under which the company will acquire DONG Energy’s lease for the offshore wind demonstration site in Frederikshavn in the northern part of Denmark. The demonstration project is located approximately 4 kilometres east of the harbour of F
CAD 2.3 Mln for Projects at University of Manitoba
Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced an investment of CAD 2.3 million for two projects at the University of Manitoba to support innovation in Western Canada. With federal funding of $1.8 million, the University of Manitoba’s Technology Transfer Office wi
Nexuns H1 Net Earning Takes Dive
The French cable specialist, Nexans, has reported a net loss of EUR 58 million (profit of EUR 25 million) after taking into account 38 million euros in net cost of debt and a 10 million euro income tax expense. On the other hand, EBITDA came to EUR 167 million, up from EUR 147 million in the first s
Oceanteam Takes Over Cable Storage and Handling Specialist
Oceanteam Shipping ASA has acquired the remaining 48% stake in OCEANWIND BV and is now the sole owner of Oceanwind Cable Storage & Handling Solutions. As a result of the acquisition the company’s name will be changed to Oceanteam Cable Solutions, whereby it can now fully focus and grow its worldwide
HORIZON 2020 Selects INNOVO’s Modular INNODRIVE
The European Union Research and Innovation Programme HORIZON 2020, selects Modular INNODRIVE project of INNOVO for its programme. INNOVO pushed again technology beyond its limits implementing the Modular Reel Drive System “Modular INNODRIVE” for the SURF Business. The Modular INNODRIVE technology br
HORIZON 2020 Selects INNOVO’s Modular INNODRIVE
The European Union Research and Innovation Programme HORIZON 2020, selects Modular INNODRIVE project of INNOVO for its programme. INNOVO pushed again technology beyond its limits implementing the Modular Reel Drive System “Modular INNODRIVE” for the SURF Business. The Modular INNODRIVE technology br
Gamesa Doubles Net Profit to €97 Mln
Gamesa obtained €97 million in net profit in the first half of 2015, more than double the figure in the same period of 2014, as a result of expanding commercial activity (+30.8%) and improved profitability. Revenues increased by 30.8% year-on-year in the first half of 2015, to €1,651 million, driven
Horizon Geosciences Expands Survey Fleet
Horizon Geosciences announced the addition of a new vessel to its fleet, primed for work in the North Sea and West Africa. Horizon Geosciences Business Development Manager Matthew Suchley said: “Demand for Horizon Geosciences’ geophysical survey services in the North Sea has been such that we sought
VIDEO: Lobsterman, OWF Developer Working Together
Thanks to ocean planning, America’s first offshore wind farm started construction few days ago. The location of the Block Island project was informed by Rhode Island’s Special Area Management Plan (Ocean SAMP). The Ocean SAMP is a state-led ocean planning process that brought together the people of
VIDEO: Lobsterman, OWF Developer Working Together
Thanks to ocean planning, America’s first offshore wind farm started construction few days ago. The location of the Block Island project was informed by Rhode Island’s Special Area Management Plan (Ocean SAMP). The Ocean SAMP is a state-led ocean planning process that brought together the people of
Atlantis Commences MeyGen Cable Burial
Atlantis Resources has kicked off grid connection cable burial works for the tidal energy project, MeyGen. The company has already completed Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) of bore holes from the foreshore into the inner sound and down to the seabed, with subsea exits on all four bore holes. E
Wind Met 8% of European 2014 Electricity Demand
EU’s grid connected cumulative capacity in 2014 reached 129 GW, meeting 8% of European electricity demand, equivalent to the combined annual consumption of Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece and Ireland. According to a JRC report, the impressive growth of the industry will allow at least 12% electrici