Offshore Wind
BCC Research: Offshore Wind to Take Off in Near Future
According to a new report from BCC Research, the global wind energy market was worth $130 billion in 2013 and $165.5 billion in 2014. The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% between 2015 and 2020 resulting in $176.2 billion in 2015 and $250 billion in 2020. Glo
EMEC, Crown Release Cable Study Findings
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and The Crown Estate have published a report on the performance of subsea cabling in high energy environments to support the development of commercial wave and tidal energy sites. The key aim of the Sub-sea Cable Lifecycle Study is to improve the industry’s u
EMEC, Crown Release Cable Study Findings
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and The Crown Estate have published a report on the performance of subsea cabling in high energy environments to support the development of commercial wave and tidal energy sites. The key aim of the Sub-sea Cable Lifecycle Study is to improve the industry’s u
Gwynt y Môr OWF Funds North Wales’ Community Projects
Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm has announced a £570,000 donation to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in North Wales and the appointment of Community and Voluntary Support Conwy (CVSC) to administer its £multi-million Community Fund. The substantial funding package for the RNLI will sup
Scottish Renewables Appoints New Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Scottish Renewables, the voice of Scotland’s renewable energy sector, has appointed of its new Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Patricia Hawthorn, Partner at UK law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn, has been appointed Chairman of the renewables body while Gordon MacDougall, Managing Director, Western Europe
UK House of Lords EU Committee: Coordination of North Sea Resources Essential
The UK House of Lords EU Committee today called for strong leadership on the management of resources among the countries along the shoreline of the North Sea, including offshore wind. In a report published today, titled “The North Sea under pressure: is regional marine co-operation the answer?”, the
UK House of Lords EU Committee: Coordination of North Sea Resources Essential
The UK House of Lords EU Committee today called for strong leadership on the management of resources among the countries along the shoreline of the North Sea, including offshore wind. In a report published today, titled “The North Sea under pressure: is regional marine co-operation the answer?”, the
Nauplius Secures Vessel Conversion Deal
De Vries & Van de Wiel, part of the DEME, has commissioned Nauplius Workboats to convert a high-speed ship into a survey vessel for hydrographic research. Over the recent weeks, a Nauplius team has been working on converting a high-speed work ship into a survey vessel. “We have made a number of stru
German Wind Energy Association Prepares for Hannover Messe
German Wind Energy Association (BWE) will be present at Hannover Messe from 13 to 17 April 2015 to demonstrate the power of innovation and the industry, which employes 138,000 people in Germany and has a high export share of 70 percent. The Association will underline its position as the first point
Blackbird Cashes In Wave Energy Development Funding
Blackbird International Corporation (BBRD), the developer of sea wave energy technology, has received a line of credit from The Mercantile Discount Bank in Israel in order to cover the financial needs of WERPO for 2-3 years. Mr. Shmuel Ovadia, Director and inventor of BBRD’s technology stated, “This
Blackbird Cashes In Wave Energy Development Funding
Blackbird International Corporation (BBRD), the developer of sea wave energy technology, has received a line of credit from The Mercantile Discount Bank in Israel in order to cover the financial needs of WERPO for 2-3 years. Mr. Shmuel Ovadia, Director and inventor of BBRD’s technology stated, “This
UPDATE ON FRANCE: The great potential of offshore wind in France
France is ranked 2nd in Europe regarding the offshore wind potential, just behind the United Kingdom. And while no wind farms are installed to date this will change in the next few years to come. Offshore WIND asked France Energie Eolienne (FEE), the French wind energy association, to provide an upd
Offshore Wind Boosts Van Oord’s Business
Van Oord has released financial information for 2014, saying that the company achieved a record turnover of EUR 2.104 billion (2013: EUR 1.641 billion). It is the first time in Van Oord’s history that its turnover has exceeded EUR 2 billion. This year, with the award of the Gemini project (EUR 1.3 b
A2SEA to Host Event in Legoland
A2SEA will host an event in Legoland, Billund (DK), together with Dong Energy and Siemens Wind Power on Saturday 11 April. The three parties wish to teach the Danes and other visitors more about offshore wind, how energy is generated and what it is used for. During the day, visitors can among other