Top News of the Week, 15 – 21 May 2017

Four Scottish Offshore Wind Projects Back in Business

The Inner House of the Court of Session, Scotland’s supreme civil court, has overturned the ruling which halted further development of four wind projects with a total capacity of 2,284MW in the Firth of Forth and Firth of Tay.

France Pre-Selects 10 Dunkerque Offshore Wind Bidders

France’s energy regulator Commission de régulation de l’énergie (CRE) has pre-selected ten bidders for the development of an offshore wind farm project with a capacity of up to 750MW off Dunkerque, according to local media.

First Ever Renewables Service Vessel Goes Straight to Work

Dutch shipbuilder and ship designer Damen has launched the first ever Renewables Service Vessel (RSV) 3315, a new type of vessel developed in close cooperation with Scottish company Delta Marine.

Burbo Bank Extension Brings LEGO to 100% Renewables Goal

With the inauguration of the 258MW Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm today, 17 May, the LEGO Group informed it had reached the goal of balancing 100% of its energy use with energy from renewable sources.

German Merkur OWF to Bring Jobs to Dutch Companies

Northern Netherlands Offshore Wind (NNOW) will hold a Supply Chain Meeting at Groningen Airport Eelde on 23 May, when Dutch local businesses will be able to check out the opportunities German Merkur offshore wind farm is set to create in the Netherlands.