Offshore Wind
UK: Maersk Training Appoints New Head of Training and Education
Maersk Training has announcement today the appointment of David Bowyer as new Head of Training and Education. David joins the senior management team to oversee all aspects of training, following recent growth in the number of delegates attending their courses. David Bowyer has a wealth of experience
Scottish Renewables Responds to HM Treasury Announcement
Responding to announcement from HM Treasury on future levels of financial support for the renewable energy industry, Niall Stuart, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “There is a huge debate on the impact of energy bills and the renewables industry is focused on getting costs down as gover
Finland: AW-Energy to Test Power Take Off Systems
AW-Energy sets up natural size, dry land testing facilities for Power Take Off Systems used in its WaveRoller wave energy converters. A rental agreement is now signed for huge industrial premises to house these facilities in Jarvenpaa, Finland. The testing facilities are going to be unique globally
The Netherlands: Gemini Permits Irrevocable
Typhoon Offshore, on behalf of Gemini, announced that the permits for Gemini, the 600MW offshore wind farm that will be built in the North Sea 55 kilometers north of the Dutch island of Schiermonnikoog, are now irrevocable. The permits had to be amended due to the complete redesign of the project, r
The Netherlands: Gemini Permits Irrevocable
Typhoon Offshore, on behalf of Gemini, announced that the permits for Gemini, the 600MW offshore wind farm that will be built in the North Sea 55 kilometers north of the Dutch island of Schiermonnikoog, are now irrevocable. The permits had to be amended due to the complete redesign of the project, r
Seabed Cone Penetration Tests to Start at Neart na Gaoithe OWF
Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Limited will be carrying out 110 seabed Cone Penetration Tests (CPTs) at the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm site, the KIS-ORCA announced on its website. The tests will commence between the 7th and 10th December 2013, and will be completed approximately within 26 d
DONG Energy Comments UK’s New Strike Prices for Renewables
DONG Energy has commented the announcement from the UK Government about new strike prices. Brent Cheshire, DONG Energy UK Chairman said: “We welcome the announcements from the Government on the FID-Enabling process and the strikes prices today. This is a concrete step in the right direction from the
Energi Coast: Investors and Developers Can Look to Future with More Confidence
Energi Coast, North East England’s renewables group, has welcomed the Government’s announcement to maintain the level of subsidies for offshore wind as part of its National Infrastructure Plan. The plan sets out a commitment to maintain the guaranteed price of offshore wind, known as strike prices,
Energi Coast: Investors and Developers Can Look to Future with More Confidence
Energi Coast, North East England’s renewables group, has welcomed the Government’s announcement to maintain the level of subsidies for offshore wind as part of its National Infrastructure Plan. The plan sets out a commitment to maintain the guaranteed price of offshore wind, known as strike prices,
RenewableUK Welcomes Government’s Announcement
RenewableUK has welcomed the publication of the National Infrastructure Plan 2013 by the Treasury, which confirms the levels of financial support for onshore and offshore wind between 2015 and 2019. The reduction in financial support for offshore wind is less steep than had been mooted in the draft
UK Invests More Money in Offshore Wind
Additional investments of around £40 billion are expected in the UK’s renewable electricity generation projects up to 2020, following updated contract terms and strike prices published today and wider reforms to the electricity market. The strike prices and contracts reinforce the UK’s position as o
Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon to Generate GBP 300 Million Spending for Wales
The Welsh Economy Research Unit at Cardiff University has published a report on the economic potential of Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. The report predicts that capital investment would be £756 million of which £300 million will be spent in Wales (40%). This could result in a total additional £454m of a
UK to Boost Offshore Wind by Cutting Onshore Wind Subsidies
The UK Government will soon announce that it will reduce subsidies for solar power and onshore wind, in order to give more support to offshore wind development. This move is a part of the new strategy on energy subsidizing from the Government, the BBC informs. The most recent “strike prices” draft w
Prototype Nacelle for Vestas’ 8MW Wind Turbine Completed
The prototype nacelle for the world’s most powerful wind turbine, Vestas’ V164-8.0 MW, has been completed at Lindø Industrial Park, Denmark. The nacelle is now en route to installation at the Danish national test centre at Østerild. “The complete nacelle and all of its components have now successful