Research & Development
Tauw to Test Soil on Potential Hollandse Kust Zuid Onshore Cable Routes
The Netherlands-based consultancy Tauw Group will carry out soil investigations and determine the most suitable route for onshore cables which will connect four 350MW offshore wind farms in the Hollandse Kust (zuid) zone to the Dutch grid, TenneT reports. Tauw will examine several onshore cable rout
Siemens’ New Product Improves Subsea Ethernet Communication
Siemens has developed and tested a new product for better subsea Ethernet communication. The Advanced Converter & Switch (ACS) is making it possible to communicate at higher data rates and over longer lengths, the company explained. This communication solution can be used for connecting to existing
Fred. Olsen Ocean Targets Farshore Wind Farms with Heliport Concept
Fred. Olsen Ocean has introduced a standalone offshore heliport concept expected to enable the offshore wind industry to integrate helicopter use into the operations and maintenance of its next generation of farshore wind farms. Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s UK General Manager David Matthews has said th
Fred. Olsen Ocean Targets Farshore Wind Farms with Heliport Concept
Fred. Olsen Ocean has introduced a standalone offshore heliport concept expected to enable the offshore wind industry to integrate helicopter use into the operations and maintenance of its next generation of farshore wind farms. Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s UK General Manager David Matthews has said th
NPD to Carry On with Deep-Sea Research (Norway)
This summer, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will continue to acquire geological samples and deep-sea minerals in the Norwegian Sea. The objective is to increase understanding of resources and the geological development of the North Atlantic. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has dedicated res
REA: Renewables rise, policy changes detrimental to growth
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has released its annual statistical publication which has revealed record employment levels in 2015, but warned of the future impact of the UK government’s numerous recent policy interventions.
PLAT-O gets wet ahead of EMEC deployment
Sustainable Marine Energy (SME) is conducting submergence tests of its PLAT-O tidal energy platform ahead of the announced installation at one of EMEC’s test berths.
AGR to Help OKEA with Field Development and Reservoir Evaluation
AGR has reached an agreement with the Norwegian development and production company, OKEA, to support the life cycle of its upstream assets on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. OKEA was launched in late 2015 with the sole focus of unlocking value in conventional oil and gas discoveries that have been
Effectiveness of HiDef’s Offshore Wildlife Survey Technology Confirmed
HiDef today informed that its bespoke ultra-high resolution digital video aerial technology had been confirmed as the standard bearer for offshore wildlife surveys by academics from the University of Kiel. The study, published in May, has highlighted the effectiveness of HiDef’s technology, with a d
Norwegians Urge for Offshore Wind Demo Sites After Survey Reveals Multi-Billion Potential
Norwegian offshore wind industry representatives have urged the government to create a working strategy for the establishment of full-scale demonstration sites after a survey showed that Norwegian companies valued their export potential in the North Sea offshore wind market between 2025 and 2040 at
RD Marine to test Capricorn tidal turbine
Renewable Devices Marine (RD Marine) plans to conduct real-sea testing of its Capricorn 5 tidal turbine, UK media report.
MORL to Open Consultation on Moray Firth Western Development Area
Moray Offshore Renewables Ltd (MORL) has announced intention to open consultation on the development of offshore wind on the remainder of its zone in the Outer Moray Firth off Scotland this month. In 2010, The Crown Estate awarded MORL development rights for offshore wind development in Zone 1 (Mora
Waves4Power teams up with Stryvo
Sweden-based wave energy company Waves4Power has partnered up with Norwegian engineering firm Stryvo to further advance its WaveEL wave energy system.
FloWTurb to shed light on wave-current-structure interaction
FloWTurb research project is set to investigate the combined effect of tidal currents, gravity waves, and ambient flow turbulence on the dynamic response of tidal energy converter.