Technology
Consultation on Galway Bay Test Site Extended Again
Ireland’s Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has extended the consultation period on Marine Institute’s foreshore lease application to upgrade the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site. The consultation period, previously scheduled to end on 2 August, will now
Consultation on Galway Bay Test Site Extended Again
Ireland’s Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has extended the consultation period on Marine Institute’s foreshore lease application to upgrade the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site. The consultation period, previously scheduled to end on 2 August, will now
Offshore Wind Consultants and Transmission Capital Services Ink Export Cable Consultancy Contract
Offshore Wind Consultants Limited (OWC) has been employed by Transmission Capital Services Limited (TCS) to provide technical consultancy services on contingency planning and other services relating to the OFTO assets managed by TCS. TCS manages six OFTOs, namely TC Barrow OFTO Limited, TC Gunfleet
PLOCAN teams up with Tecnalia for ocean RD&I
Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) and Tecnalia have signed an agreement to collaborate on marine, maritime, oceanic and deep-water scientific research, development and innovation (RD&I) activities.
OCEANIC Project goes out to sea
The open sea testing activities for the OCEANIC Project have begun at the bimep test site, off Armintza, Spain.
SeaPlanner Handles Gemini Data Bounty
SeaRoc Group’s marine management and monitoring system, SeaPlanner, has managed a record quantity of project data as the construction phase of the 600MW Gemini offshore wind farm in the Dutch part of the North Sea draws to a close. Gemini has been supported by SeaPlanner since the beginning of 2015
Cheaper Offshore Wind to Cut Dutch Subsidies by EUR 2 Billion?
The Dutch government could spend up to EUR 2 billion less than planned on subsidies for energy generated by offshore wind as the costs to build and operate offshore wind farms have fallen sharply in recent years, according to the Financieele Dagblad (FD). The country’s Energy Agreement from 2013 sti
NRW seeks views on Swansea tidal lagoon scheme
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is looking for public views on further information submitted by the company behind the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon regarding the potential effects the project could have on the fish.
Ecosse Subsea Systems Doubles Wikinger Workload
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has extended a trenching scope on the 350MW Wikinger offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea with the award of a seabed clearance project. The Scottish company was last year awarded a contract by main contractor Prysmian Group to carry out pre-cut seabed trenching, prior to
Ecosse Subsea Systems Doubles Wikinger Workload
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has extended a trenching scope on the 350MW Wikinger offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea with the award of a seabed clearance project. The Scottish company was last year awarded a contract by main contractor Prysmian Group to carry out pre-cut seabed trenching, prior to
Dutch Kornwerderzand tidal project scoops €5.6M grant
The Kornwerderzand tidal energy project, part of the overhaul project of the Afsluitdijk dam, has received a €5.6 million grant for the installation of 18 tidal energy turbines at the sluice gates on the dam.
Centre for Innovation to drive renewables in North Tyneside
A specialist business centre created by North Tyneside Council has been opened in Wallsend, north east of England, with the aim to transform the area into a hub for the renewable energy and marine sectors.
Oceantec WEC set for September deployment
The deployment of Oceantec wave energy converter, designed by Oceantec Energías Marinas, as part of the EU-funded OPERA project is planned for September at bimep, off Basque Country.
Highlights of the Month: July 2016
DONG Energy Winner of Dutch Borssele I & II Tender DONG Energy will build Dutch offshore wind farms Borssele I and II. Borssele 1&2 World’s Cheapest Offshore Wind Farm The cost of building and operating the 700MW Borssele 1 and 2 offshore wind farm is expected to be EUR 2.7 billion cheaper than prev