Research & Development
Public Consultation Starts on Galway Bay Test Site Lease Application
A public consultation is underway on Marine Institute’s application for a foreshore lease to upgrade the Galway Bay marine and renewable energy test site which would allow floating wind farm technology to be tested offshore Ireland. The Marine Institute has applied to the Department of the Environme
Fugro Delivers Welsh Coast Survey
Fugro carried out a series of surveys at 26 locations around the Welsh coast, together with various other field surveys and water quality sampling. Dŵr Cyrmu Welsh Water (DCWW) is investing over £8 million in this project, with the aim of establishing a better understanding of Wales’ coastal waters
VIDEO: SR2000 tidal turbine launch
Scotrenewables Tidal Power has released a video showcasing the launch of its SR2000 floating tidal turbine.
Siemens Picks Houlder to Design Sea Fastenings for Galloper Turbines
Siemens Wind Power has awarded UK-based marine engineers, Houlder Ltd, the contract for the design of sea fastenings for the 336MW Galloper wind farm project. The Galloper wind farm construction consists of 56 Siemens 6MW SWT-6.0-154 turbines. Critical to the successful construction of the offshore
Siemens Picks Houlder to Design Sea Fastenings for Galloper Turbines
Siemens Wind Power has awarded UK-based marine engineers, Houlder Ltd, the contract for the design of sea fastenings for the 336MW Galloper wind farm project. The Galloper wind farm construction consists of 56 Siemens 6MW SWT-6.0-154 turbines. Critical to the successful construction of the offshore
Turbulence measurements for TTT3 project to start in June
Turbulence measurements for the project to expand research into the scale effects of tidal turbine performance known as Tidal Turbine Testing Phase 3 (TTT3) are expected to commence at the end of June, according to Nortek.
ECN Carries Out Wind Studies for Two Borssele Bidders
Two unnamed offshore wind developers bidding for the 700MW Borssele I and II projects asked the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) to assess their designs in advance to further solidify their business cases and instill confidence in investors. Ten project developers are in the running f
Global Renewables Shipbrokers Opens Paris Office
Global Renewables Shipbrokers (GRS) has appointed Francois Richard as head of its new office in Paris, France. “The expansion in France provides us with many new opportunities and is a major step in our growth strategy,” said GRS Managing Partner Matthias Mross. From Paris, Francois Richard is expec
Global Renewables Shipbrokers Opens Paris Office
Global Renewables Shipbrokers (GRS) has appointed Francois Richard as head of its new office in Paris, France. “The expansion in France provides us with many new opportunities and is a major step in our growth strategy,” said GRS Managing Partner Matthias Mross. From Paris, Francois Richard is expec
PML: New Study Unveils Potential Offshore Wind Farm Impacts
Offshore wind turbines in shelf seas can cumulatively change the local flow of water and alter the heights of tides far beyond the immediate areas around offshore wind farms, according to a new study by Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML). Overall, the environmental impact of renewable energy is expect
Technip and FMC Technologies Merge into TechnipFMC
Two industry giants, Technip and FMC Technologies, have informed that the companies will combine to create a global leader in oil and gas called TechnipFMC. The combined company would have an equity value of $13 billion based on pre-announcement share prices. Technip and FMC Technologies have entere
SR2000 starts spinning at Belfast Lough
Scotrenewables Tidal Power has started SR2000 sea trials at the Belfast Lough.
Seatricity deploys Oceanus 2
Seatricity has installed its wave energy converter Oceanus 2 at the Wave Hub test site off Cornwall.
DONG Energy Hires Clinton for Hornsea 3 Geophysical Survey
DONG Energy has awarded Clinton, a Swedish marine survey company, a contract for a geophysical survey at the Hornsea Project Three site, so a more accurate geophysical baseline for the project area can be established. Clinton Marine Survey’s CEO, Martin Wikmar said: “This is the right step in our lo