Research & Development
BVG Associates: 2016 Is the Year of New Offshore Wind Markets
There is every reason to believe that 2016 will see a series of developments for renewable energy, especially in new markets in offshore wind, according to Bruce Valpy, Director at BVG Associates. The year ahead of us will see the commissioning of the first offshore farm in the US, at Block Island,
BVG Associates: 2016 Is the Year of New Offshore Wind Markets
There is every reason to believe that 2016 will see a series of developments for renewable energy, especially in new markets in offshore wind, according to Bruce Valpy, Director at BVG Associates. The year ahead of us will see the commissioning of the first offshore farm in the US, at Block Island,
ORE Catapult, Atlantis to test next-gen turbine for MeyGen
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and Atlantis Resources have announced the testing of Atlantis’ AR1500 1.5 MW tidal turbine at National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth, UK.
VIDEO: Smart Hydro Power’s in-river turbine
Smart Hydro Power, a German-based engineering company, has developed a turbine which exploits the kinetic energy of flowing waters to produce electricity. Because it is powered by kinetic energy and not with potential energy it is known as a so called ‘zero-head’ or ‘in-stream’ turbine, and as such,
HiDef to Survey Morecambe Bay for National Grid
HiDef Aerial Surveying Limited (HiDef) will carry out aerial surveys for one of National Grid’s latest projects. National Grid will provide a connection to the electricity transmission network for the proposed new 3.4GW nuclear power station, Moorside, in West Cumbria and export energy produced by a
Statoil in Norway CCS Study
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has signed an agreement with Statoil on a feasibility study regarding CO2 storage on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Reportedly, the study will include various development concepts for storing CO2 at three different locations on the NCS. The study is to be
Offshore Wind Could Boost Indo-Norwegian Business Ties
Offshore wind energy could be an area of great interest for further Indo-Norwegian partnerships in business and research, as Norwegian companies can contribute to India’s offshore wind sector with their expertise and technological know-how necessary to create cost-effective projects, according to th
Offshore ReWIND: The Most Read News of 2015
The Offshore WIND staff thought that the New Year’s Day would be the perfect time to let you – our readers – be editors and compile a list of news you found the most interesting and worth a read in 2015. DONG Energy Seeks Technical and Consultancy Staff for Danish Projects DONG Energy has invited te
Happy New Year!
The Offshore WIND staff would like to wish all our readers a happy, prosperous, and offshore wind-powered 2016! Happy New Year! Image source: Marc Pearce
Production Starts from Corrib Field Off Ireland
Operator of Corrib field, Shell, informed that gas production has started from the field off the northwest coast of Ireland. The Corrib gas field is located 83 kilometres off Ireland’s northwest coast in water depths of almost 350 metres. At peak annual production, the field is expected to produce a
Ingeteam Looking Into O&M Cost Cuts
O&M services provider Ingeteam Service has been chosen to lead the Nidaros R&D project awarded by Spain’s Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and directed at increasing the competitiveness of offshore wind power. In collaboration with the Tecnalia technology centre, the Nidaros project is expect
Ingeteam Looking Into O&M Cost Cuts
O&M services provider Ingeteam Service has been chosen to lead the Nidaros R&D project awarded by Spain’s Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and directed at increasing the competitiveness of offshore wind power. In collaboration with the Tecnalia technology centre, the Nidaros project is expect
Top interviews of 2015
Tidal Energy Today brings you a summary of interviews conducted in 2015 with representatives from companies active in tidal and wave energy sector.
Most Popular Videos of 2015
With 2016 fast approaching, Offshore WIND staff have today compiled a list of the five most popular videos in 2015. Take a look of what was watched the most in the year coming to an end. Behind the Offshore Wind Maintenance Scene During high waves, storm and hail, André Carstens goes out to sea to m