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  • CEPRI, GL Garrad Hassan Sign MoU to Boost Chinese Wind Industry

    13 July 2012
    R&D

    The Renewable Energy Department of the China Electric Power Research Institute (CEPRI RED) and GL Garrad Hassan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Wind Turbine Prototype Measurements, Wind Turbine Inspections and Technical Guideline Development. CEPRI, a subsidiary of the State Grid Corporation of China, is a multi disciplinary research institute focused […]

  • UK: FHC Wins South West Green Energy Award

    22 November 2012

    Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) has won a coveted South West Green Energy Award for the groundbreaking FabTest marine energy test site in Falmouth Bay. The pioneering project scooped the Best Business Innovation category in the Regen South West Green Energy Awards 2012, which were presented at a gala dinner in Bath last night. [Nov 20] […]

  • UK: Long-Term Vision for Offshore Wind Deployment in Northern Seas

    4 October 2012
    Authorities

    Over forty organisations will today join forces to set out a long-term vision for the deployment of offshore wind in the northern seas and the economic opportunities this presents. These include world-leading manufacturers, cutting-edge developers, supply-chain firms, researchers and industry-bodies. The new network – called norstec – was first announced by the Prime Minister at […]

  • Lincolnshire Council Welcomes Plans for Europe’s Largest Offshore Wind Park in Humber (UK)

    19 January 2012
    Authorities

    North Lincolnshire Council has welcomed news that plans to build Europe’s largest offshore wind park on the south bank of the Humber have taken a major step forward. Able UK has had its application accepted by the national planning body, the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC), for its plans to build a state-of-the-art £450 Marine Energy […]

  • Vestas Asia Pacific Wins Award

    15 December 2010
    Business & Finance

    The Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award is given to the company that has created the maximum impact in its industry in terms of revenue growth, market share growth, major customer acquisitions, extensive range of products and solutions, and leadership in product innovation in the year of study. The recipient is also required […]

  • Converteam Wins Deal to Supply Electrical Equipment for 1MW Tidal Turbines (UK)

    7 March 2011

    Power conversion specialist Converteam has announced that it has been selected to supply major elements of electrical equipment for a 1MW tidal turbine known as HS1000. The contract awarded by Hammerfest Strøm UK Ltd includes the subsea generator and the shore based systems including a power converter, transformers and switchgear. The turbine will be deployed […]

  • Ørsted Becomes Sole Owner of 1.1 GW Ocean Wind 1 Offshore Wind Project

    2 June 2023
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) has completed the sale of its 25 per cent equity interest in 1.1 GW Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind project to Ørsted North America. With this executed agreement, Ørsted North America has reimbursed PSEG for all of its cumulative outlays in the Ocean Wind 1 project and Ørsted North […]

  • Equinor’s New York Plans Could Bring 350 Jobs Through Port of Albany

    13 November 2020
    Business & Finance, Ports & Logistics, Wind Farm Update

    If Equinor’s bids are successful at New York State’s latest offshore wind solicitation, that could lead to creation of up to 350 jobs related to manufacturing of wind turbine components at the Port of Albany in upstate New York. Namely, the developer included the Port of Albany in its proposals recently submitted at the state’s […]

  • Bundestag Passes New Offshore Wind Rules in Germany, Industry Points to Challenges

    13 July 2022
    Authorities, Industry

    On 7 July, the German Bundestag passed an amendment of the Wind Energy at Sea Act (WindSeeG) that includes several new criteria for future offshore wind tenders, including the so-called “negative bidding”, qualitative criteria focused on decarbonisation, supply chain, and workforce, as well as project buildout specifically targeted for green hydrogen production. The new Act […]

  • US Offshore Wind Gains Momentum

    22 October 2013
    Authorities

    Despite significant advancements in 2013, continued uncertainty regarding federal tax policy and lack of state-level incentives will, if left unchecked, present significant barriers to US offshore wind success. This is according to the North American division of PMSS, an experienced European offshore wind consultancy firm and a part of the TÜV SÜD group – one […]

  • USA: EPA Approves South Terminal in New Bedford

    20 November 2012
    Authorities

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its final approval to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to construct the South Terminal project, a 28-acre marine terminal in New Bedford Harbor, the primary purpose of which will be to provide critical infrastructure to serve offshore renewable energy facilities and accommodate future international shipping. The Commonwealth requested that EPA […]

  • China to Invest Big-Time in UK’s Energy Sector

    28 October 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D

    Chinese investment in the UK energy sector could exceed £43 billion in the next decade, reveals a report published today by legal firm Pinsent Masons and the Centre of Economic and Business Research (Cebr). The report, ‘China Invests West: Can Chinese investment be a game-changer for UK infrastructure?’ indicates China is set to invest £105 […]

  • Iberdrola to Speed Up Investments and Projects

    2 April 2020
    Business & Finance

    Iberdrola will put its investments in 2020 on a fast track with an aim to surpass last year’s investment record and reach EUR 10 billion. This will lead to some 4.5 GW of new capacity currently under construction to be commissioned this year.

  • COBRA Team Tackles Blade Erosion

    5 March 2019
    R&D

    DNV GL has launched a joint industry project with ten commercial partners to develop a comprehensive methodology for blade rain erosion analysis (COBRA). DNV GL has partnered with Vestas, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, LM Wind Power, Ørsted, Mankeweicz, Akzonobel, Aerox-CEU, Polytech, Hempel and PPG, to take up the challenge of analysing the effect that rain […]

  • OWC Moves Closer to Scottish Offshore Wind

    23 October 2019
    Business & Finance

    Engineering consultancy Offshore Wind Consultants (OWC) is setting up an office in Edinburgh to support the Scottish offshore wind sector. “Scotland is home to many offshore wind development companies and is spearheading floating wind in the UK,” said Katherine Phillips, OWC’s UK country manager. ”Furthermore, with the planned launch of ScotWind and its likely inclusion of […]

  • ORE Catapult Launches Offshore Wind Tech Accelerator

    22 October 2019
    Business & Finance

    Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has launched a new accelerator program focused on the commercialization of new technologies for the UK’s offshore wind supply chain. The Launch Academy is a national technology accelerator program designed to support innovative SMEs to commercialize technologies that will enhance the local offshore wind supply chain, enabling greater UK content, while supporting […]

  • Scots Developing Novel Lifting Solution for Offshore Wind

    9 July 2021
    R&D

    The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) – a partnership between the University of Aberdeen and Net Zero Technology Centre – and Aubin Group have won a share of funding from a GBP 800,000 pot to support the development of a novel lifting solution for offshore wind. The project builds on Aubin’s patented pumpable variable buoyancy technology […]

  • TÜV NORD to Certify Hollandse Kust (zuid) 1-4

    4 March 2020
    Wind Farm Update

    Vattenfall has selected the German technical services provider TÜV NORD to certify the Hollandse Kust (zuid) 1-4 offshore wind project in the Dutch North Sea. TÜV NORD will for the first time be carrying out project certification in accordance with the internationally recognised IECRE (International Electrotechnical Commission Renewable Energy) OD-502 scheme. “We’re delighted to be […]

  • Nexans to Provide Export Cables for Wind Farms Offshore New York

    30 March 2021
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    French power cable manufacturer Nexans has signed a preferred supplier agreement with Empire Offshore Wind LLC to connect the Empire Wind offshore projects to the New York State’s onshore grid. The turnkey projects cover the full design and manufacturing, as well as the laying and protection of over 300 kilometres of export cables that will […]

  • OHT Orders Two Wind Turbine Installation Vessels at CMHI

    30 July 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, Vessels

    Norway’s OHT has entered into a binding Heads of Agreement with China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) for the construction of two wind turbine installation vessels, with options for two more units. OHT entered the agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, VIND Offshore Installation AS. The vessels will be jack-ups of GustoMSC design and will be prepared […]

  • Research Project on Sustainable Installation of XXL Monopiles Launched

    2 February 2021
    R&D

    A research project on sustainable installation and decommissioning of XXL monopiles for large next-generation offshore wind turbines has been launched in the Netherlands. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) will give EUR 4 million to support the project, called Sustainable Installation of XXL Monopiles (SIMOX), with the participating companies investing EUR 2 million. The three-year project […]

  • Crawling Robot Bolts Into Action, Could Save Wind Industry Over GBP 250 Million Annually

    25 April 2022
    R&D, Technology

    GE Renewable Energy and Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have successfully tested a six-legged robot that the companies say could bring the wind industry over GBP 250 million in savings annually. Funded by Innovative UK, the project also brought together UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) BladeBUG and EchoBolt. The testing showed how a robot […]

  • Aibel Cuts Steel for Dogger Bank C Offshore Platform

    21 April 2022
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Aibel has started the construction of the offshore converter platform for the third phase of the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank offshore wind farm – Dogger Bank C. The first steel for the platform was cut at Aibel’s Laem Chabang yard in Thailand. In keeping with the tradition, the steel was blessed by Thai monks prior […]

  • Norwegian Offshore Wind Industry Working on New Grid Solutions

    3 September 2021
    Grid Connection, R&D

    A new project aiming to advance offshore wind grid connection technology and develop new solutions has been launched in Norway. The Ocean Grid project – led by Equinor and gathering 15 other companies and research institutions – will develop new cable designs, subsea technology, and floating converter stations, with the work to focus on both […]

  • TEPCO Ventures to Deliver SkySpecs Solutions to Japan’s Offshore Wind Market

    1 December 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, Operations & Maintenance

    SkySpecs an TEPCO Ventures have signed a partnership agreement to deliver SkySpecs’ solutions to the Japanese offshore wind market. Under the agreement, TEPCO will deliver the robotics solutions provider’s autonomous drone inspections, blade asset management software, and predictive maintenance planning tool to the wind energy market in Japan. According to SkySpecs, which has offices in […]

  • Bladt, Semco Maritime Team Up with CSBC to Build Taiwanese Offshore Substations

    1 February 2018
    Business & Finance

    Bladt Industries and Semco Maritime have entered into a partnership with Taiwan’s shipyard CSBC Corporation to jointly produce and supply offshore substations to the Taiwanese offshore wind market that is preparing for take-off.