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  • Atlantis Acquires MCT

    29 April 2015
    Business & Finance

    Atlantis has reached an agreement to acquire the Bristol based tidal business, Marine Current Turbines Limited (MCT) from Siemens. MCT was the company to installation and commission the world’s first commercial scale tidal turbine in 2008. The SeaGen S 1.2MW turbine, located in Strangford Narrows in Northern Ireland, has generated approximately 10 gigawatt hours of […]

  • European Offshore Wind Experts to Kick Start Maryland Industry

    24 October 2014

    The world’s most experienced offshore wind companies are visiting Baltimore to share their knowledge and meet with Maryland companies who are looking to enter the offshore wind energy industry. The Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind’s (BizMDOSW) is a 3-day gathering of European and American business executives, government officials, technical experts and academics brought together […]

  • EDP, Principle Power Deploy Full-scale 2MW WindFloat (Portugal)

    30 November 2011

    Energias de Portugal (EDP) and Principle Power, Inc. (Principle Power) announce the successful offshore deployment of a full-scale 2-megawatt (MW) WindFloat off the coast of Agucadoura, Portugal. This installation represents the beginning of a new sector in the offshore wind industry and is the result of continued hard work by all WindPlus JV partners including: […]

  • Tidal Energy Companies to Benefit from 5 ROC (UK)

    3 November 2011
    Authorities, Business & Finance

      As the UK government has announced plans to down grade the level of financial support for on and offshore wind and boost support the wave and tidal sectors, companies in this fledgling marine market stand much to gain. Marine renewable power developers were recently left stunned after the Governments proposed increases in the level […]

  • Penguin Wave Energy Converter Produces First Power (UK)

    10 September 2013
    R&D, Technology

    Finnish wave energy developer, Wello Ltd, has on September the 10th released further test results of the Penguin wave energy converter installed in Orkney, Scotland. The Penguin wave energy converter was redeployed in Orkney in July 2013 after pre-commissioning of the power plant. The Penguin has now been producing electricity to the grid with direct […]

  • The Netherlands: IHC Merwede Establishes Tidal Energy Company

    6 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    On 30 May 2012, IHC Merwede signed an agreement to acquire Wave Rotor technology from Ecofys, which is renowned for its expertise in sustainable energy solutions. The official signing was made by Willem Steenge, Managing Director of IHC Tidal Energy, and Manon Janssen, Managing Director of Ecofys. Wave Rotor technology, which will be managed by […]

  • UK: Fugro Launches New SEAWATCH Wind LiDAR Buoy

    12 June 2012
    R&D

    Fugro has chosen Global Offshore Wind 2012 for the launch of the Group’s new SEAWATCH Wind LiDAR Buoy, which represents the next generation of multi-purpose buoys tailored for the renewable energy industry. The new buoy is the result of a successful joint industry R&D project utilising offshore and wind technology expertise from Norwegian universities, research […]

  • Costa Rica Making First Offshore Wind Moves

    1 September 2021
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Environment, Jobs & Recruitment

    The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the Vice-ministry of Energy and Environmental Quality (MINAE) of Ministry of Environment, and Energy and Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) have kicked-off a joint initiative to build knowledge about the local benefits of offshore wind and explore pathways for its future development and growth in Costa Rica. The closed-door […]

  • New Jersey Opens Solicitation for Offshore Wind Transmission Solutions

    16 April 2021
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection

    Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection, on behalf of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), has launched solicitation for qualified developers to submit potential transmission solutions that would help deliver offshore wind energy to the existing power grid in New Jersey. The 120-day solicitation period, launched on 15 April, will enable NJBPU to evaluate […]

  • BOEM to Gauge Interest in Floating Wind Project off California

    17 August 2016
    Authorities, Environment, R&D, Technology, Wind Farm Update

    The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is issuing a Request for Interest in a lease area offshore Morro Bay, California, requested by Trident Winds, LLC for its proposed 765MW floating wind energy project. In consultation with the State of California, BOEM has determined Trident Winds LLC is qualified to hold an Outer Continental Shelf lease […]

  • USA: BOEM Schedules Offshore Wind Seminar in Rhode Island and Virginia

    15 January 2013
    Authorities

    As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy development, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has scheduled public seminars in Rhode Island and Virginia to explain how offshore wind developers can participate in upcoming auctions for renewable energy development in federal waters offshore Rhode […]

  • Voith Turbo Announces New Marine Division Director for North America (USA)

    4 December 2011

    Voith Turbo has expanded its presence on the Gulf Coast with the addition of a Marine Division Director based in Houston, which is a new position within the division. Kyle Durden will manage the regional operations for the Marine Division, focusing on sales, marketing, and customer service. Voith Turbo Marine designs and manufactures state-of-the-art propulsion […]

  • Gazelle Modular Hybrid Floater to Be Built in Dubai

    3 August 2022
    R&D, Technology

    Floating offshore wind platform developer Gazelle Wind Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ferrofab FZE, a UAE-based engineering and manufacturing firm, to establish a Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the Ferrofab Jebel Ali facility in Dubai. This Center is being established to manufacture a Gazelle hybrid modular offshore wind platform, based on Gazelle’s […]

  • US Companies Partner to Explore Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Potential

    4 October 2022
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    Entergy Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans, and Diamond Offshore Wind have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the evaluation and potential early development of offshore wind in the Gulf of Mexico. The MoU provides a legal framework for Entergy and Diamond Offshore Wind to work toward the potential development of offshore wind demonstration projects located […]

  • Mayflower Wind to Hook Up to Brayton Point

    28 May 2021
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Mayflower Wind and Anbaric Development Partners have signed an agreement for Mayflower Wind to use transmission assets developed by Anbaric to bring offshore wind to Brayton Point, Massachusetts, USA. When fully built out, and with continuing advancements in wind technology, Mayflower Wind’s lease area will supply over 2,000 MW of offshore wind, enough to power […]

  • Gazelle Moves Forward with Hybrid Modular Floater Design

    20 October 2022
    R&D, Technology

    Gazelle Wind Power has received results from basin model tests that were conducted on its hybrid modular floating offshore wind platform. The test report, witnessed by international certification organisation DNV and Safier Ingenierie, verified the feasibility of the platform concept in a wide range of conditions. A prototype model of Gazelle’s platform was analysed through […]

  • USA: BOEM Issues Determination of No Competitive Interest for Transmission Project

    8 August 2012
    Authorities, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced a determination of no competitive interest for the construction of a transmission system between the Rhode Island coastline and Block Island, an important step in evaluating the transmission project proposed by Deepwater Wind that would deliver electrical power from its proposed 30 megawatt Block Island Wind […]

  • Marine Energy Event: “Marine Energy Is Not a Niche Market”

    16 October 2017

    Marine Energy Event, held on October 11, 2017, as part of Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2017 in Amsterdam, gathered a great number of industry experts who discussed the latest in marine energy with a focus on conditions for commercial success which was also the topic of this year’s event.

  • UK: New Contracts Boost IVB’s Turnover

    8 January 2013

    Significant new contracts have boosted fledgling East of England company Inspection Verification Bureau Ltd (IVB). Launched less than two years ago but led by a small team with combined experience of more than 100 years, the latest business will allow the Norfolk-based business to hit its annual growth target of 20% on current turnover of […]

  • Norway Mulls Opening Three Offshore Wind Areas

    2 July 2019
    Authorities

    The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today submitting proposals to potentially open two areas for offshore wind development, and is seeking input on whether to open a third area. The two areas that the ministry plans to open for offshore wind development are Utsira Nord and Sandskallen-Sørøya Nord. Utsira Nord lies west of Utsira […]

  • Ørsted Awards First Major Greater Changhua Contract

    12 September 2018
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    Ørsted has awarded its Taiwanese partner Woen Jinn Harbour Engineering (WJ) with a contract for the inter-array cable installation at the Greater Changhua offshore wind projects.

  • AGOW: Continuous OW Expansion Basis for Cost Reduction

    8 May 2015
    Business & Finance

    With offshore wind farms DanTysk, Nordsee Ost, Borkum and Global Tech I alone, more than 2,000 MW of German offshore wind energy has been installed in the North and Baltic Seas. End of this year will see the installed capacity rise to more than 3,000 MW. This corresponds to the capacity of more than two large nuclear power […]

  • AXYS Releases Research on Value of Environmental Monitoring in Renewable Energy Developments (Canada)

    8 July 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D

      Although a relatively new technology, off shore wind energy is the leader of the three technologies with 2,946 MW currently deployed in Europe, and plans for North America’s first off shore wind farm to be developed during 2012. Th e wave and tidal energy industries are at an earlier stage, lacking the head start […]

  • Norwegian Offshore Wind Newcomer In Partnership Talks for Scottish Offshore Wind-O&G Electrification Auction

    2 March 2022
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    Havfram is in early talks with a partner(s) for the Scottish Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) offshore wind seabed leasing round, according to the company’s press release from 2 March. Six months ago, Crown Estate Scotland announced it would organise a specific leasing round prioritising oil and gas asset electrification. The auction is […]

  • Dakar Rally Cars to Help Deliver USD 4.7bln to UK’s Offshore Wind Industry

    19 September 2011
    Business & Finance

      A boat with suspension, a giant robotic arm and a vessel resembling a seahorse are just three of the innovative concepts shortlisted by the Carbon Trust as part of a competition to solve the problem of transferring engineers and equipment safely on to wind turbines as far as 300km offshore in wave heights up […]

  • USA: Offshore Wind to Grow Sixfold by 2017

    17 August 2012
    R&D

    Wind power is the world’s leading source of renewable electricity, excluding hydropower, with 238,000 megawatts of capacity installed at the start of 2012. Thus far, almost all of this wind power has been tapped on land; worldwide just 4,600 megawatts of offshore wind farms were operating as of mid-2012. Offshore wind capacity is growing quickly, […]