Offshore Wind
Roxtec Seals Deal with SRTP
SAFETY seal manufacturer Roxtec has provided its waterproof sealing solution to the largest and most powerful tidal turbine in the world. Manchester based Roxtec UK managing director Graham O’Hare said the deal with Scotrenewables Tidal Power Limited (SRTP) involved Roxtec supplying the new SR2000 2
Veja Mate Turbine Supply Deal World’s Fastest
Earlier this month, Highland Group Holding signed a contract with Siemens Wind Power, supplying the 400 MW offshore Veja Mate project with 67 6.0 MW wind turbines and a 15 year service contract. K2 Management stressed that this is one of the world’s fastest contract negotiations in the offshore wind
Hitachi Installs Its First 5MW Turbine
Japanese company Hitachi has completed the installation of its 5MW downwind offshore wind turbine in Ibaraki prefecture. The turbine, featuring permanent-magnet generator, medium-speed gearbox and a rotor diametre of 126 metres, will undergo testing throughout the summer. The installation of the HTW
Hitachi Installs Its First 5MW Turbine
Japanese company Hitachi has completed the installation of its 5MW downwind offshore wind turbine in Ibaraki prefecture. The turbine, featuring permanent-magnet generator, medium-speed gearbox and a rotor diametre of 126 metres, will undergo testing throughout the summer. The installation of the HTW
MEDOW Researchers Introduce Their Grid-Related Work
In February 2015, three MEDOW researchers presented their work at the 11th IET International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission (ACDC 2015) in Birmingham, UK. Robert Renner’s work concentrates on optimal DC reference voltage in HVDC grids. The paper introduces a method to find the optimal DC
Two Damen Shipyards Get ISO And OHSAS Certification
Albwardy Marine Engineering/Damen Shipyards Sharjah has been certified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance for aligning its safety and environment management system with internationally recognized standards. (ISO 14001:2004 AND OHSAS 18001:2007) A Lloyd’s audit team extensively audited the yards ma
SMC Develops Atlas Marine Coordination System
Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC) Ltd has developed Atlas, a bespoke recording and tracking system to manage vessels and personnel during offshore construction projects. The system has been designed by marine coordinators, using their experience in conjunction with customer feedback to shape the s
SMC Develops Atlas Marine Coordination System
Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC) Ltd has developed Atlas, a bespoke recording and tracking system to manage vessels and personnel during offshore construction projects. The system has been designed by marine coordinators, using their experience in conjunction with customer feedback to shape the s
WIND FARM OPTIMALISATION: Accurate wind measurement for optimal wind farm design
In the design phase of an offshore wind farm, met data will be one of the influencing factors that play a part in the choice of WTG. The meteorological services that can be involved in the decision at this stage are detailed model data sets of wave and wind conditions to input into Computational Flu
Cobscook Bay Could Become Tidal R&D Site
Cobscook Bay could become a site for marine hydrokinetic research and development. Namely, Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC), alongside European Marine Energy Center, submitted a request for information (RFI) to the U.S. Department of Energy. ORPC President and CEO Christopher Sauer spoke at East
Two Nordic Companies Team Up for Wind Energy Development
Norway’s Havgul Clean Energy AS and Sweden’s Triventus Wind Power will combine to create new entity with 1,554MW under development across Nordic region. Havgul Nordic AS will be formed by combining the portfolios of Havgul Clean Energy and Triventus Wind Power, giving rise to a combined pipeline of
Manor Certifies Its Temporary Power Solution
Manor Renewable Energy Ltd, Portland Dorset-based company, has secured TÜV SÜD certification for its temporary power solution for offshore wind projects. Despite transition piece design (and associated available platform space) providing multiple challenges, the company has engineered, certified and
Manor Certifies Its Temporary Power Solution
Manor Renewable Energy Ltd, Portland Dorset-based company, has secured TÜV SÜD certification for its temporary power solution for offshore wind projects. Despite transition piece design (and associated available platform space) providing multiple challenges, the company has engineered, certified and
Welsh Marine Energy Development Presented in Pembrokeshire
Marine Power Systems (MPS), a Swansea-based company that is developing wave energy technology, presented an update of its developments at the 6th Annual Marine Energy Pembrokeshire (MEP) Industry Seminar held on Thursday, March 19. MPS provided the audience an update of its plans to manufacture and