Offshore Wind
Gode Wind Utilises AkzoNobel’s Protection
The first foundation has recently been installed at the Gode Wind offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. The foundations have been fabricated across Denmark and Germany by Bladt Industries and EEW. EEW are fabricating the monopiles, with Bladt Industries’ work focusing on the transition pieces.
Gode Wind Utilises AkzoNobel’s Protection
The first foundation has recently been installed at the Gode Wind offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. The foundations have been fabricated across Denmark and Germany by Bladt Industries and EEW. EEW are fabricating the monopiles, with Bladt Industries’ work focusing on the transition pieces.
Offshore Energy 2015 Registration Open. Extra Day for Offshore WIND Conference
The registration for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2015 is now open. With over 13,500 offshore professionals and more than 650 exhibiting companies another great event is expected. Next to the exhibition that covers 4 massive halls at Amsterdam RAI more than 80 speakers representing some o
NS Companies Invited to Join Tidal Energy Supply Chain
Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) is offering workshops in locations across Nova Scotia for companies interested in exploring opportunities in the tidal energy supply chain. Three levels of government have partnered to contribute more than $100,000 to the initiative. Nova Scotia—with its strategy for t
Offshore Wind Backs Up Dutch Maritime Sector
The Dutch maritime technology sector has had a good year. Turnover increased by 17%, from € 6.4 billion in 2013 to € 7.5 billion in 2014. The sector employed 31,680 FTEs, up from 29,361 in 2013. “Overall we see a nuanced picture, with ups and downs,” said Hans Voorneveld, chairman of trade associati
EIB’s New Fund Includes Offshore Wind Farms
New investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and strategic energy infrastructure, was among the more than EUR 8 billion of financing approved by the European Investment Bank board meeting on May 19. The EIB Group’s Board of Directors approved loans for a total of 21 projects, including fou
EIB’s New Fund Includes Offshore Wind Farms
New investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and strategic energy infrastructure, was among the more than EUR 8 billion of financing approved by the European Investment Bank board meeting on May 19. The EIB Group’s Board of Directors approved loans for a total of 21 projects, including fou
Scottish FM to UK Govt: Provide Confidence to Offshore Wind Industry
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for a new approach to the UK’s relationship with Scotland on energy issues, with key decisions on energy policy made following a process of consultation and agreement with the Scottish Government. The First Minister’s call came as industry experts m
Senvion Installs 6,000th Wind Turbine
This month Senvion has connected its 6,000th wind turbine to the public power grid. Eight Senvion 3.0M122 turbines, designed to produce the highest possible yields at low-wind sites, have been running since May 2015 at the Hollich community wind farm in Burgsteinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Offshore Energy 2015 Registration Open. Extra Day for Offshore WIND Conference
The registration for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2015 is now open. With over 13,500 offshore professionals and more than 650 exhibiting companies another great event is expected. Next to the exhibition that covers 4 massive halls at Amsterdam RAI more than 80 speakers representing some o
Franco-Scottish Consortium Wins EUR 3.5 Mln SEM-REV Cabling Deal
Subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group, alongside its French regional partner Wenex Equipments, last year formed a Franco-Scottish consortium which has led to the group successfully securing a £2.5million/€3.5million contract. The project involves manufacturing and installation of the arr
Dutch Economy Minister Announces Conditions for Offshore Wind Tender 2015
The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Henk Kamp, has sent a letter to the House of Parliament with details about the offshore wind energy tender 2015. Subsidy for two sites in the Borssele zone will be made available with this tender. In the letter, the Minister has highlighted recent developments
IT Power Appointed to DECC’s Energy Framework
IT Power has been appointed to the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s Energy Technical Specialists Framework. IT Power will provide services to DECC under LOT 8, Hydroelectric and Marine Technologies (including wave and tidal). IT Power and six other consultancies have been selected for LOT 8
DoE Issues RFI on Facilitating Offshore Wind in U.S.
U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind and Water Power Technology Office (WWPTO) has issued a request for information (RFI) on facilitating the development of offshore wind energy in the United States. WWPTO seeks input from any of the stakeholders in the broader U.S. offshore wind energy community. The