Technology
Offshore Wind Keeps Senvion on Track
German wind turbine maker Senvion posted revenues of EUR 505 million in the second quarter of 2016, a 7% increase compared to the second quarter of 2015, on the back of the strong performance of the offshore and service business. Senvion said that the improved results in the second quarter put the c
Schottel Hydro tests scaled Triton tidal platform
Schottel Hydro, a German-based provider of hydrokinetic energy solutions, is testing the scaled version of Triton tidal energy platform at the Hamburg Ship Model Basin.
Tidetec to showcase its tidal solution
Norway-based hydropower developer, Tidetec, will display its prototype tidal energy device this week ahead of the announced real sea testing.
Report: O&M Market to Grow as Wind Energy Becomes Cheaper
The global wind Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is estimated to increase from USD 10 billion in 2015 to USD 17 billion by 2020, at a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest viewpoint states that technological developments have
ROVOP Lands Offshore Wind, O&G Work
Aberdeen-based ROV operator ROVOP has won several contracts across the offshore wind and oil and gas sectors with a combined value of USD 4 million (EUR 3.6 million). The contracts are with new clients and include construction support, cable lay and protection, survey, and inspection repair and main
Atlantis hires tidal turbine blades supplier
Atlantis Resources has selected AC Marine & Composites to supply the turbine blades for MeyGen tidal turbine.
TWD and Barge Master Float Cost Saving Monopile Installation Tool
Using Motion Compensate Pile Gripper during installation of super-sized monopiles in deeper waters can lead to cost reductions of up to 40%, according to the tool’s developers – Temporary Works Design (TWD) and Barge Master. Nowadays, most monopiles are installed using purpose built jack-up vessels,
Megacutter Dredger Helios Ready for Final Outfitting
The self-propelled megacutter suction dredger Helios will be transported with a semi-submersible heavy transport vessel from Croatia to the Netherlands for the final outfitting at the Royal IHC yard. The launching ceremony for the CSD Helios took place on May 21st 2016 at Uljanik Shipyard in Pula, C
ERI, LCC assess Orkney tidal currents with radar
Environmental Research Institute (ERI) and Lews Castle College (LCC) have tested the X-band radar system which measured the flood and ebb tide currents at EMEC’s Falls of Warness tidal energy test site in Orkney.
DEME concludes Atlantis accord
DEME Concessions, part of DEME Group, has completed the share purchase in Atlantis Resources’ Scottish project development vehicle Tidal Power Scotland (TPSL).
Partrac Conducts Beach Sediment Tracking Study
Sediment tracing specialist Partrac has been assisting academic staff and researchers from Mississippi State University to implement a beach sediment tracking study on Deer Island, the closest barrier island to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The study was commissioned and funded by the Mississippi Depa
Smart Hydro teams up with IMP Powers for Indian market
German-based engineering company Smart Hydro Power has hired IMP Powers as its exclusive marketing and sales representative for the Indian market.
Faulty bit on OpenHydro turbine further delays Fundy project
Cape Sharp Tidal project in the Bay of Fundy has faced another setback with the identification of a malfunctioning part on OpenHydro’s tidal turbines.
MARIBE to present project results
MARIBE has organized a closing event to disseminate project findings which will be held in Cork, Ireland, end of August.