Technology
Researchers wrap up wave energy survey in Alaska
Researchers from the Alaska Hydrokinetic Energy Research Center (AHERC) have completed a bathymetry survey off Yakutat in Alaska to identify areas suitable for wave energy deployments.
Aconex Connects Block Island Offshore Wind Farm Teams
Deepwater Wind used a construction management platform provided by Aconex Limited to connect remote teams and manage project information during the design and construction of the 30MW Block Island wind farm, the first offshore wind farm in the U.S.
Statoil Picks Heavy Offshore Maintenance Challenge Winners
Statoil has chosen Ampelmann, Axtech and Largeway as the winners of the Norwegian energy company’s innovation challenge on heavy maintenance of offshore wind turbines.
Statoil Picks Heavy Offshore Maintenance Challenge Winners
Statoil has chosen Ampelmann, Axtech and Largeway as the winners of the Norwegian energy company’s innovation challenge on heavy maintenance of offshore wind turbines.
IRENA rolls out upgraded Global Atlas for Renewable Energy
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released a new version of its online renewable energy mapping platform called Global Atlas for Renewable Energy.
LM Wind Power Blades Ready for Hitachi Offshore Turbines
LM Wind Power has successfully completed installation and testing of a 66.5 meter wind turbine blade, ordered by Hitachi, Ltd. for offshore application.
Prysmian Puts Seamole ROV to Work
The Seamole (previously Excalibur), a recently upgraded remotely operated vehicle (ROV), has successfully completed its first round of projects burying offshore power cables for Prysmian Powerlink Services Ltd.
REN21 finds 2016 as record-breaking year for renewables
The 2017 Edition of the REN21 Renewables Global Status Report has revealed that installed global renewable power capacity has hit new record in 2016 with 161GW added for 23% less investment.
Study: Jack-Up Free Turbine Installation and Maintenance Makes SENSE
A new wind turbine installation and maintenance technology being developed by SENSE Offshore Limited could cut the cost of energy from future deepwater sites by around 9% and from nearshore sites by 4%, the Innovate UK Energy Catalyst study shows.
Study: Jack-Up Free Turbine Installation and Maintenance Makes SENSE
A new wind turbine installation and maintenance technology being developed by SENSE Offshore Limited could cut the cost of energy from future deepwater sites by around 9% and from nearshore sites by 4%, the Innovate UK Energy Catalyst study shows.
A&P partners up with Peel Ports in Great Yarmouth
UK port operator Peel Ports Group has formed a strategic partnership with ship repair and marine specialist A&P Group to boost the services for the offshore energy sector in the East of England.
Aberdeen University puts marine monitoring PhD on offer
Aberdeen University has opened a call for applications for the PhD studentship that will explore the influence of marine renewable energy developments on the behavior of animals at high tidal flow sites.
Witt Energy gets new CEO
UK-based developer of technology that converts motional energy into electricity, WITT Energy, has appointed Ron Cowley as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Deep C to Keep Beatrice Piles Soil Free
Norwegian seabed intervention specialist Deep C has been awarded a contract by Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL) to perform soil plug removal inside subsea piles, as part of the development of the 588MW Beatrice wind farm off Scotland.