Offshore Wind
Bureau Veritas, LM Team Up on Wind Turbine Blades Certification
Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, has announced the signing of a framework agreement with LM Wind Power, the world’s leading supplier of components and services to the wind industry. The framework agreement covers the certification of wind turbine blades to in
Researchers Developing Tool to Streamline Offshore Wind Farms Planning
When planning an offshore wind farm, it is important to consider the wind, waves and the seabed at the location where the turbines will stand. Researchers have now developed a dedicated tool that gives a combined overview of all the challenges that need to be considered by developers. “When we began
Researchers Developing Tool to Streamline Offshore Wind Farms Planning
When planning an offshore wind farm, it is important to consider the wind, waves and the seabed at the location where the turbines will stand. Researchers have now developed a dedicated tool that gives a combined overview of all the challenges that need to be considered by developers. “When we began
OAASIS Group Wins Offshore Wind Farm Deal
Following a competitive tendering process conducted on behalf of one of the big six energy companies by ECOSSE SUBSEA SYSTEMS, industrial supply company OAASIS GROUP LTD was awarded a two year framework agreement by the energy company to supply personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintenance, re
Ballast Nedam: “Poor Year, Sharper Strategic Focus and Solid Refinancing”
Ballast Nedam has issued its annual results for 2013, which show that the company had a difficult year. However, its results in the offshore wind energy market were rather good. Results in line with the press release of 5 February 2014 Operating loss of € 30 million, including € 18 million of restru
DNV GL Releases Guideline for Subsea Power Cables
DNV GL announced the launch of its guideline “Subsea power cables in shallow water renewable energy applications” (DNV-RP-J301), which provides a comprehensive review of subsea power cable practice and advice for managing the risk commonly associated with the cables. The recommended practice is the
Gamesa Certifies Its 5MW Wind Turbine
Gamesa has secured type certification for its first offshore wind turbine, the G128-5.0 MW Offshore, from DNV-GL, an accredited independent body. This milestone completes the process of certifying the company’s first offshore product – in less than seven months – and constitutes an endorsement for t
Gamesa Certifies Its 5MW Wind Turbine
Gamesa has secured type certification for its first offshore wind turbine, the G128-5.0 MW Offshore, from DNV-GL, an accredited independent body. This milestone completes the process of certifying the company’s first offshore product – in less than seven months – and constitutes an endorsement for t
UK: Day Trip to Strangford Lough
As part of the Wave & Tidal conference, RenewableUK in conjunction with Marine Current Turbines, Minesto, Aquamarine Power and the Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) organised a day trip to Strangford Lough for the conference attendees on Friday 28th February 2014. During the trip participants had the
Seacat Services’ WFSVs to Feature Water Jets from Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce has secured a contract to supply water jets for three wind farm support vessels (WFSVs) to be built by South Boats IOW for the offshore wind transfer vessel operator Seacat Services. In one of the biggest orders made for wind farm workboats, one 24-metre and two 26-metre aluminium catama
Improved Interface Risk Management Increases Investor Confidence
As offshore wind developers increase the size, scale and complexity of planned projects in order to maximize revenue streams, and with investors demanding cost and schedule certainty, the use of multi-contracting project management systems and processes is proving increasingly critical to economic a
Portuguese Energy Secretary to Urge EU Governments to Set 40 Pct Renewables Target
Portuguese secretary of state for energy Artur Trindade will today call on EU heads of state and government to set ambitious targets for 2030 including a 40% renewable energy target and a target for grid infrastructure. Ambitious targets as the only way of ensuring green growth in leading European i
Portuguese Energy Secretary to Urge EU Governments to Set 40 Pct Renewables Target
Portuguese secretary of state for energy Artur Trindade will today call on EU heads of state and government to set ambitious targets for 2030 including a 40% renewable energy target and a target for grid infrastructure. Ambitious targets as the only way of ensuring green growth in leading European i
Senvion Hits 10 Gigawatt Installed Capacity Mark
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wind turbines, installed more than 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in 2013 followed by a strong installation start in 2014 – thereby breaking the mark of 10 GW of capacity worldwide. This capacity i