Offshore Wind
DNV GL Appoints New CTO
Lutz Wittenberg has been appointed the new Group Chief Technology Officer at DNV GL. In his new role, Lutz Wittenberg will be responsible for group-wide technology developments and report directly to Group CEO Henrik Madsen. In addition, he has become a member of the DNV GL executive committee. “I a
VIDEO: Presentation of PerAWaT Project’s Outcomes
At an exclusive event in London on 20th January 2014, DNV GL presented the outcomes of the Energy Technologies Institute’s (ETI) groundbreaking £8m PerAWaT wave and tidal energy project. Led by DNV GL, the PerAWaT consortium started with the underlying physical principles and built up a comprehensiv
South West Announces GBP 535,000 Marine Renewables Investment
The South West has announced a further investment of around £535,000 into its marine renewables industry, following the confirmation of funding for a number of projects to drive forward the sector. The funds will target marine renewable projects over the next two years aiming to assist the industry
South West Announces GBP 535,000 Marine Renewables Investment
The South West has announced a further investment of around £535,000 into its marine renewables industry, following the confirmation of funding for a number of projects to drive forward the sector. The funds will target marine renewable projects over the next two years aiming to assist the industry
E.ON to Host Rampion OWF ‘Meet the Buyer’ Event (UK)
E.ON will be hosting a Rampion Offshore Wind Farm ‘Meet the Buyer’ event at the Amex Stadium, Brighton on Wednesday 26th February 2014 from 10.00am. The aim of the event is to inform local businesses of the opportunities that may exist during the construction and operation of the project. Delegates
ABB: German OW Delays Amount to $260 Million
ABB said its fourth-quarter 2013 results were adversely impacted mainly by charges for storm-related project delays and some operational issues in the Power Systems (PS) division. Additional restructuring-related charges were taken in response to the division’s soft order intake in 2013. The company
ABB: German OW Delays Amount to $260 Million
ABB said its fourth-quarter 2013 results were adversely impacted mainly by charges for storm-related project delays and some operational issues in the Power Systems (PS) division. Additional restructuring-related charges were taken in response to the division’s soft order intake in 2013. The company
European Ocean Energy Industry Welcomes EU Commission Support
The European ocean energy industry has welcomed the publication of the Communication on Ocean Energy at a press conference hosted by The European Commissioner for Fisheries & Maritime Affairs, Maria Damanaki and the European Commissioner for Energy, Gunther Oettinger. The Communication outlines the
RenewableUK Comments on New Renewables Targets
The EU commission today announced an EU wide binding renewable energy target of 27% by 2030. This will not be translated in to national binding targets on renewable energy as we currently have up to 2020. At the same time it was announced that the EU will set a target of a 40% cut in greenhouse [&he
Natural Power to Share Its Offshore Wind Expertise in Aberdeen
Natural Power’s Senior Marine Ecologist, Jane Lancaster and Senior Ornithologist, Ross McGregor have been selected to present at Scottish Renewables Offshore Wind & Supply Chain conference in Aberdeen on 29th January. Natural Power’s extensive offshore experience will be presented at Marine Scotland
Natural Power to Share Its Offshore Wind Expertise in Aberdeen
Natural Power’s Senior Marine Ecologist, Jane Lancaster and Senior Ornithologist, Ross McGregor have been selected to present at Scottish Renewables Offshore Wind & Supply Chain conference in Aberdeen on 29th January. Natural Power’s extensive offshore experience will be presented at Marine Scotland
EU Commission Presents Climate and Energy Framework for 2030
A reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% below the 1990 level, an EU-wide binding target for renewable energy of at least 27%, renewed ambitions for energy efficiency policies, a new governance system and a set of new indicators to ensure a competitive and secure energy system. These are
Vos Prodect Completes Export Cable Hang-Off Test
Vos Prodect Innovations has announced the completion of a new test on the permanent section of the cable hang-off system. With the latest test, the company’s main aim was to determine the maximum axial cable load that the permanent hang-off part can withstand. Vos Prodect has used a 3x630mm² submari
Vos Prodect Completes Export Cable Hang-Off Test
Vos Prodect Innovations has announced the completion of a new test on the permanent section of the cable hang-off system. With the latest test, the company’s main aim was to determine the maximum axial cable load that the permanent hang-off part can withstand. Vos Prodect has used a 3x630mm² submari