Offshore Wind
QED Naval Preparing Subhub for Testing Phase
Fabrication has been completed on the operational model of the Subhub at Pentland Precision Engineering, allowing QED Naval to begin the pre-testing setup of the device. The Subhub is a foundation structure for wave and tidal turbines, which commissions, tests, transports, installs, and secures a mi
Marine Renewable Energy Ireland to Open Its New HQ
Marine Renewable Energy Ireland’s (MaREI) new headquarters at University College Cork’s (UCC) Beaufort Building in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, will officially open on the 11th July 2015, representing an investment of €15.2 million from the Irish State and private investment. The building covers some 4700
Dong Signs MOU for AMEP
DONG Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which could see a new major operational hub for DONG Energy at the Able Marine Energy Park (AMEP) for the construction and installation of offshore wind farms. Able Executive Chairman Peter Stephenson described this as “a major leap forward
US Offshore Wind Could Flourish with More JVs and Technology Transfer
A new study from Totaro & Associates identifies a total investment of US$424.8B required to develop the first 80GW of utility-scale offshore wind in the US. However, there are three critical path areas which will be essential to future growth including foundation production, port infrastructure, and
US Offshore Wind Could Flourish with More JVs and Technology Transfer
A new study from Totaro & Associates identifies a total investment of US$424.8B required to develop the first 80GW of utility-scale offshore wind in the US. However, there are three critical path areas which will be essential to future growth including foundation production, port infrastructure, and
SgurrEnergy Appoints Its First Senior Advisor
SgurrEnergy, a Wood Group company, has appointed David Blunt as Senior Advisor to the business at their headquarters office in Glasgow, Scotland. David has been appointed, with immediate effect, in a newly created position and will support the development of new markets for the growing business, the
International Collaboration for Floating Wind Innovation
A major international collaborative project involving 12 partners from eight countries and worth €7.3 million is set to drive forward development of the next generation of floating wind substructures. The European Horizon2020-funded programme LIFES50+, led by Norway’s MARINTEK (and involving Politec
Laing O’Rourke Partners with Arup for Swansea Bay Tidal Work
Arup has been appointed by Laing O’Rourke as its lead design and engineering partner to deliver the lagoon’s 410 metre turbine house and sluice structure block for the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon. Arup will provide a variety of services on the project, including Structural and Geotechnical design, Proj
Laing O’Rourke Partners with Arup for Swansea Bay Tidal Work
Arup has been appointed by Laing O’Rourke as its lead design and engineering partner to deliver the lagoon’s 410 metre turbine house and sluice structure block for the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon. Arup will provide a variety of services on the project, including Structural and Geotechnical design, Proj
Oriel, Gaelectric to Build 15 MW Irish Demo
Oriel Windfarm Ltd. and Gaelectric Holdings plc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop an offshore wind farm in the north Irish Sea. The North Irish Sea Array (NISA) has the potential to produce up to 870 MW of wind energy from the Irish Sea and will commence with the development of
Italy: Taranto to Get First Mediterranean Offshore Wind Farm
An Italian offshore wind story that started 5 years ago got its closure at the beginning of this month, when a project proposed to be built off the coast of Taranto got wind at its back after a years-long legal battle. A decision by the Italian Council of State has now opened doors to a company call
ESVAGT Gets New Owners
3i Infrastructure and AMP Capital have entered into an agreement to jointly acquire 100% of Danish company ESVAGT from Maersk Group. 3i Infrastructure will be investing approximately £109 million to acquire a 50% interest in ESVAGT and will have an equal shareholding with AMP Capital. Headquartered
ESVAGT Gets New Owners
3i Infrastructure and AMP Capital have entered into an agreement to jointly acquire 100% of Danish company ESVAGT from Maersk Group. 3i Infrastructure will be investing approximately £109 million to acquire a 50% interest in ESVAGT and will have an equal shareholding with AMP Capital. Headquartered
Mabey Bridge Decides to Sell Renewables Division
Mabey Bridge has proposed closure of its Renewables division in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, after failing to sell it since December 2014. “Following contact with over 50 companies from the UK and abroad, receiving expressions of interest from a number of them, we have been in exclusive discussions with