Offshore Wind
Boulder Wind Power Expands Its Portfolio
Boulder Wind Power (BWP), a developer of advanced permanent magnet generators and full power converter technology for utility-scale wind turbines, announced an expansion of its product portfolio for onshore and offshore applications. Originally focused on developing and testing the core technology i
Boulder Wind Power Expands Its Portfolio
Boulder Wind Power (BWP), a developer of advanced permanent magnet generators and full power converter technology for utility-scale wind turbines, announced an expansion of its product portfolio for onshore and offshore applications. Originally focused on developing and testing the core technology i
Seaway Heavy Lifting Extends DOF Subsea’s Contract
DOF Subsea, provider of integrated subsea solutions, has been awarded a Master Service Agreement (MSA) extension with Seaway Heavy Lifting for the provision of positioning services onboard its Stanislav Yudin and Oleg Strashnov crane vessels. DOF Subsea offers services to third parties across the gl
STX Loads Electrical Substation
The offshore electrical substation, built by the STX France Saint-Nazaire yard for Dong Energy was transferred over less than one kilometer between the pre-erection area and the outfitting dock yesterday. Once there, it has been loaded onto a barge dedicated to its shipping to the Westermost Rough w
Former Hafren Power CEO Eyes Severn Estuary Barrage
Now former CEO of Hafren Power, Mike Davies, is setting up a new rival company, writes BBC. Namely, Hafren Power wanted to build a GBP 25 billion barrage which would harness the tidal power from the Severn Estuary. The proposal was slashed last year by the UK House of Commons’ Energy and Climate Cha
David Cameron Visits ABP’s Port of Hull
UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change Ed Davey visited Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Hull to welcome the announcement that Siemens will invest £160 million in wind turbine production and installation facilities on a 54ha site at Alexandra Dock.
Ocean Energy Systems Presents GIS Mapping Application
Ocean energy systems released a new interactive web-based GIS mapping application on their website. This new application gives access to detailed global information related to ocean energy in an easy to use yet visually striking way. The available information comprises ocean energy facilities, resou
FLiDAR Nominated for ‘Best of 10 Years’ Industry Award
FLiDAR N.V., a joint venture established between 3E and DEME group, has been nominated for “Best of 10 years” technology award of Industrie magazine for its floating LiDAR concept. For the realization of this project, a stabilized buoy had to be developed and algorithms that allow reliable measureme
Moray OWF Consent Marks Success for Natural Power
A ground-breaking development for the UK offshore wind industry has been achieved this month with the first projects being granted consent in the Crown Estate’s Round 3 process, with leading renewable energy consultancy Natural Power working as a lead advisor across all three projects. The 1,116 MW
Moray OWF Consent Marks Success for Natural Power
A ground-breaking development for the UK offshore wind industry has been achieved this month with the first projects being granted consent in the Crown Estate’s Round 3 process, with leading renewable energy consultancy Natural Power working as a lead advisor across all three projects. The 1,116 MW
DECC Statistics Show Wind Power’s Role in Fossil Fuels Consumption Decrease
RenewableUK says new statistics published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) prove the case for wind power. Statistics were released covering both 2013 and the final quarter of 2013, and the figures showed increased amounts of renewable energy, with wind foremost, leading to
SSE Responds to Ofgem’s Announcement
SSE believes that the energy market in Great Britain is competitive, has brought significant benefits for customers, and that much has been done in recent years to make it more transparent and easier to understand, ranging from greater liquidity in the wholesale electricity market to simplification
Alicat, South Boats IOW: UK Manufactured Content Key to Wind Energy Growth
Despite recent project development delays and regulatory uncertainty, the UK wind energy market continues to offer a significant opportunity to develop a world class manufacturing and supply chain base that can deliver competitive industry content in the future. However, with over 30,000 offshore wi
Alicat, South Boats IOW: UK Manufactured Content Key to Wind Energy Growth
Despite recent project development delays and regulatory uncertainty, the UK wind energy market continues to offer a significant opportunity to develop a world class manufacturing and supply chain base that can deliver competitive industry content in the future. However, with over 30,000 offshore wi