TenneT has issued a call for tenders for the turnkey construction of two AC grid connection systems to connect the 342MW Kaskasi II and the 242MW Gode Wind 3 wind farms in the German North Sea to the associated HVDC sea stations. The scope comprises all works, from design, to manufacturing, delivery
Marine Energy Alliance (MEA) 2nd Call for Applications is closing on Friday – February 14, 2020. MEA aims to progress the technical and commercial maturity level of early-stage (TRL 3 – 4) marine energy technology companies with the overall goal of reducing the risk of device failure in subsequent d
RenewableUK has appointed the former MP for Great Grimsby Melanie Onn as the organisation’s new deputy chief executive. Onn will begin her role on 9th March. In her new role as Deputy CEO, she will focus particularly on public speaking and media work. She will also lead on helping our supply chain m
Nemo Link, the interconnector between UK and Belgium, is celebrating its first year of operation. On this occasion, the project partners National Grid and Elia have reported the interconnector’s “outstanding performance figures.”
Nemo Link, the interconnector between UK and Belgium, is celebrating its first year of operation. On this occasion, the project partners National Grid and Elia have reported the interconnector’s “outstanding performance figures.”
Ofgem has launched an investigation into National Grid and Scottish Power Transmission for the delivery and ongoing operation of the Western Link high-voltage direct current subsea cable.
The EU-funded project “Multiple Use of Space for Island Clean Autonomy” (MUSICA) has recently held its kick-off meeting in Chios, Greece. The Valetta Declaration launched the Clean Energy for EU islands initiative aimed at accelerating the clean energy transition for small islands. It calls for acti
The European Commission has recently presented “The European Green Deal’s Investment Plan – the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan” to mobilise public investment and unlock private funds through EU financial instruments, which would lead to at least €1 trillion of investments. On 11 December 2019, t
VLCV BV has completed the installation of two ducts, including bellmouths, for the cable system of the Borssele offshore wind project in the Netherlands. VLCV used the direct drill technique which consists of an onshore prefabricated pipeline that is directly connected with a drill head and installs
VLCV BV has completed the installation of two ducts, including bellmouths, for the cable system of the Borssele offshore wind project in the Netherlands. VLCV used the direct drill technique which consists of an onshore prefabricated pipeline that is directly connected with a drill head and installs
An international Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition has been formed to advance sustainable deployment of ocean-based renewable energy and mitigate the harmful impacts of climate change. Ocean-based renewable energy—such as offshore wind, floating solar, tidal and wave power—could meet nearly 10
The Blue-GIFT (Blue Growth and Innovation Fast Tracked) project has opened the 2nd call for applications. Funded by Interreg Atlantic Area, Blue-GIFT, aims to help Atlantic Area companies test the next generation of marine renewable energy (MRE) technology in real sea environments and prove power ca
NKT has secured a cable service contract with Irish power grid operator EirGrid for the East West Interconnector between Ireland and Great Britain. Under the five-year service agreement, NKT will carry out repair works for the 200kV HVDC power cable with a capacity of 500MW. The deal includes inspec
RenewableUK has appointed a new executive director, Isabel DiVanna, to replace the organisation’s current deputy chief executive Maf Smith. Dr DiVanna will begin her new role on 21st January, focussing on the commercial development of the trade association. She has designed and delivered commercial
