Offshore Wind
Central Industry Group Rebranded
Central Industry Group (CIG) announced a new repositioning and rebranding. The group has renamed Vuyk Engineering Groningen to CIG Maritime Technology, Shipkits to CIG Shipbuilding and their German subsidiary Shippipe continues as CIG Piping Technology. This reflects their position within the supply
RWE Innogy Issues New Turbine Tender for Nordsee One
RWE Innogy has issued a new tender for the supply of 54 turbines for the Nordsee One offshore wind farm in German part of the North Sea. The tender follows a recent discovery of a technical issue on Senvion’s 5M and 6XM offshore turbines. In an email statement, Jagna Jera, RWE Innogy spokeswoman, sa
France: Thetis MRE 2014 Ends with Success
Thetis MRE, the International Convention for Marine Renewable Energy, saw over 3,500 attendees at its 2014 edition in Cherbourg, France. The event hosted 262 exhibitors, with 35% international participants, representing 15 countries. Thirty world experts in marine renewable energy held their speeche
Viability Analysis of Greek Offshore Wind
A new paper, released by AIP Publishing, has been looking into the possibility of developing offshore wind power in the North Aegean Sea, Greece. The study found that the Greek archipelago, and especially the island of Limnos, has the sufficient offshore wind potential at low depths and at relativel
Viability Analysis of Greek Offshore Wind
A new paper, released by AIP Publishing, has been looking into the possibility of developing offshore wind power in the North Aegean Sea, Greece. The study found that the Greek archipelago, and especially the island of Limnos, has the sufficient offshore wind potential at low depths and at relativel
EU Parliament Adopts Maritime Spatial Planning Legislation
The European Parliament endorsed on April 17th a Directive for Maritime Spatial Planning which should help Member States develop plans to better coordinate the various activities that take place at sea, ensuring they are as efficient and sustainable as possible. In coastal and maritime areas, many a
Court Rules against MT Højgaard for Robin Rigg Work
The High Court of London has found MT Højgaard liable for the grouted connections on E.ON’s 180MW Robin Rigg Wind Farm. The company will seek permission to appeal the ruling, but the ruling will have a negative effect on the financial result for 2014. In 2007-2008, MT Højgaard designed, manufactured
DONG, E.ON, Strabag Form Offshore Wind Joint Venture
Three large offshore wind players, DONG Energy, E.ON and Strabag have established a joint venture company to perform an environmental study in waters off Borkum in the German North Sea. The joint venture aims at not only reducing the project costs of offshore wind farms, but also at mitigating their
Public to Voice Their Opinion on Inch Cape OWF’s Onshore Assets
Inch Cape Offshore Limited, the developer of the proposed Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, will hold community consultations on its onshore electrical infrastructure, which is planned to be set up in Cockenzie, East Lothian News informs. Residents of East Lothian are invited to attend these events in o
European Consortium to Develop SPINFLOAT
A multidisciplinary consortium of six private and public organisations from five European countries, led by the French wind power specialist ASAH LM, will develop an innovative concept of floating wind turbine on GustoMSC’s Tri-Floater. Other members include: SSP Technology the Danish leading blade
European Consortium to Develop SPINFLOAT
A multidisciplinary consortium of six private and public organisations from five European countries, led by the French wind power specialist ASAH LM, will develop an innovative concept of floating wind turbine on GustoMSC’s Tri-Floater. Other members include: SSP Technology the Danish leading blade
IFP Energies Nouvelles Improving Efficiency of Marine Renewables (VIDEO)
In the field of wave energy conversion, IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) has launched a project focusing on the control of wave energy conversion systems, aimed at increasing energy production via the appropriate control strategies. To this end, IFPEN is working with various technological solution dev
OSD-IMT Introduces Range of New Wind Farm Vessel Designs
Based on the outcome of four years of extensive discussions with wind farm developers, operators and maintenance companies, OSD-IMT has developed a range of innovative designs of offshore wind farm service operation vessels (SOV’s). These designs fulfill the operational demands of the wind farm main
First Flight Wind Gets Overall Positive Feedback
First Flight Wind has released results of the survey of public views on offshore wind turbines. Recently, they completed a second round of public consultation, during which they held a variety of community consultation events and used them to administer a questionnaire surveying the views of the pub