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  • ABB Shows Strong Q2 Results

    23 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    ABB reported strong order growth, stable revenues and a significant increase in cash from operations for the second quarter of 2014. The lower operational EBITDA margin mainly reflects ongoing project-related challenges in the Power Systems (PS) division. Orders of $10.6 billion were 14 percent higher (13 percent on a like-for-like basis) compared with the same […]

  • UK: Government Gives Consent for Two Offshore Wind Farms

    6 July 2012
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    Consent was given today by the Government for the construction of two wind farms off the Norfolk Coast with a combined capacity of over 1GW. This means that 6.6GW of offshore wind power is now either operational, under construction or consented in the UK. The two wind farms at Race Bank (580MW) and Dudgeon (560MW) […]

  • Xodus and Leidos Form Offshore Wind Pact in North America

    7 June 2019
    Business & Finance

    Xodus Group and Leidos have joined forces in an alliance dedicated to the offshore wind industry in North America. The partnership is expected to leverage Leidos’ renewable capabilities with Xodus’ experience in European offshore wind projects, Xodus said. “Our alliance with Leidos brings owners and lenders a truly consolidated service in the development of offshore […]

  • PGE, Ørsted Select Baltica 2 Offshore Substations Team

    13 June 2023
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    PGE Group and Ørsted have signed an agreement with a consortium of Semco Maritime and PTSC Mechanical & Construction (PTSC M&C) for the design, manufacturing, and commissioning of offshore substations for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland. Four 375 MW substations – each equipped with two transformers – will collect power generated by […]

  • HSSE Recognised at Renewable Energy Association Awards

    18 June 2014

    Hughes Sub Surface Engineering Ltd (HSSE) has emerged as a top winner at the annual Renewable Energy Association awards, held in London’s Savoy hotel on Thursday 12th June. The company scooped the prestigious Skills Development award in recognition of its efforts in pioneering new offshore emergency response techniques. HSSE has been operating Emergency Response Teams […]

  • Jiangsu Rudong Offshore Wind Farm Begins Operation in China

    31 May 2012

    The Jiangsu Rudong Offshore Wind Power Plant began operation in May 2012 and is Siemens’ first order for offshore wind power outside Europe. Siemens has installed 21 SWT-2.3-101 wind turbines off the coast of the Rudong district in the East China Sea having a total output of approximately 50 megawatts (MW). Completion of the project […]

  • Tekmar Bags Cable Protection Contract in China

    27 July 2022
    Contracts & Tenders

    Tekmar Group has secured a contract to supply 100 cable protection systems (CPS) for use on multiple offshore wind farms in China’s Shangdong and Guangdong provinces. The contract value is GBP 1.6 million (approximately EUR 1.9 million) and the systems are expected to be delivered through 2022, Tekmar said. “This award is a continuation of […]

  • Sierra Club: “Block Island Wind Farm Is Our Apollo 11 Moment” (Gallery)

    28 April 2015
    Wind Farm Update

    Yesterday, Deepwater Wind launched the construction phase of its offshore wind project at Block Island, Rhode Island. Sierra Club said that this was a watershed moment for American clean energy development.  “The importance of this day cannot be overstated. The Block Island Wind Farm is our Apollo 11 moment,” said Emily Norton, Director of the Massachusetts Chapter […]

  • Scotland Greenlights World’s Largest Floating Wind Project

    2 November 2015
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    The Scottish Government has granted a marine licence to Statoil for the construction of Hywind Scotland project, the world’s largest floating offshore wind development. The pilot park will comprise five floating 6MW turbines installed approximately 25km off the coast of Peterhead, with a generating capacity of 135GWh of electricity each year. It is expected that the Hywind Scotland […]

  • New Douglas-Westwood Research Forecasts Total Offshore Wind Spend of €38 Billion

    3 November 2010

    Over 11GW of new capacity to be installed within five years. China third largest market by 2015 – biggest by 2020. New research released today by energy business analysts Douglas-Westwood reveals the world offshore wind market will see expenditure of €38 billion over the next five years. By 2015, annual expenditure will be in excess […]

  • SSI Energy’s Offshore Medic Gets Onboard Bibby WaveMaster 1

    2 November 2017
    Vessels

    One of SSI Energy’s HSE Offshore Medics, who are often trained technicians working as part of a maintenance team, is now permanently based on the Bibby Wavemaster 1 vessel, supporting the works on the Galloper offshore wind farm in the UK.

  • Palfinger Marine Nets Merkur Crane Deal

    5 October 2016
    Technology, Wind Farm Update

    Palfinger Marine has won a contract for delivery of 66 PSM 400 cranes to the 396MW Merkur offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. Merkur will feature 66 Haliade 150-6MW wind turbines installed around 45 kilometres off Borkum. Merkur Offshore GmbH is the developer and the future operator of the wind farm. The turbines will be […]

  • Crown Estate Welcomes DECC’s Announcement for Westermost Rough (UK)

    6 December 2011

    The Crown Estate welcomes the announcement from DECC that it has granted planning consent for the Westermost Rough, Round 2 wind farm off the coast of Yorkshire, which could provide up to 245 MW of generating capacity. Rob Hastings, Director of the Marine Estate at The Crown Estate said: “The consenting of the Westermost Rough […]

  • Top News of the Week, 31 July – 6 August

    6 August 2017

    E.ON Wins Robin Rigg Dispute Against MT Højgaard The UK Supreme Court has ruled against MT Højgaard (MTH) in the Robin Rigg offshore wind farm dispute and in favour of E.ON Climate and Renewables. Deepwater Wind Teams Up with Tesla for 144MW OWF in Massachusetts Deepwater Wind unveiled plans for its newest project off the […]

  • Offshore Wind Drives MAKE’s Global Outlook Upgrade

    21 November 2017
    Business & Finance

    MAKE has upgraded its ten-year global wind outlook citing innovation and advancements in cost-out measures in offshore wind as main drivers behind the upgrade.

  • ORIX Scanning Japanese Seabed

    14 February 2019
    R&D

    The Japanese ORIX Corporation has commenced a seabed geological survey off the coast of the Chiba Prefecture to investigate the feasibility of offshore wind power. ORIX is carrying out an acoustic seabed survey in the waters offshore Choshi to study the conditions, ground structure and the topography of the seabed. The company said it is using […]

  • Grimsby Renewables Partnership Launched

    31 July 2015

    Earlier this week Grimsby Renewables Partnership was officially launched with an aim to connect offshore wind farm operators with local businesses. This will help the local economy while reducing the cost of green energy, writes Grimsby Telegraph. More than 200 people gathered at Grimsby Town Hall to for the launching ceremony of a vital support […]

  • Ming Yang Appoints New Member to Board of Directors

    13 April 2015
    Business & Finance

    China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited (Ming Yang), has appointed Jianren Wen to its board of directors. He will replace Song Wang who had served as an executive director since September 2010. Wang resigned as a member of the board and a senior vice president and left the Company in April for personal reasons. The […]

  • Scottish Renewables Comments on Nigg Fabrication Yard Announcement

    21 October 2011

      Today First Minister Alex Salmond announced that Nigg fabrication yard has been bought by Global Energy Group (GEG), creating 2,000 on-site jobs by 2015. A public fund of £1.8 million was also announced to help support the transformation of the site into a renewables hub.  Johanna Yates, Offshore Policy Manager for Scottish Renewables, said: […]

  • RWE Partners with Hellenic Petroleum on Offshore Wind Development in Greece

    5 July 2022
    Business & Finance

    RWE and Hellenic Petroleum Holdings, through their subsidiaries RWE Renewables and HELPE Renewables, have teamed up to explore offshore wind opportunities in Greek waters. Through the 50:50 partnership, the companies aim to collaborate on the development, construction, and operation of offshore wind farms off the coast of Greece. RWE plans to contribute to this partnership […]

  • Northland Power and Shizen Energy Set Up Offshore Wind JV in Japan

    18 November 2019
    Business & Finance

    Northland Power and Shizen Energy have signed an agreement to collaborate on offshore wind development opportunities in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The partners will establish a 50:50 joint venture named Chiba Offshore Wind Inc., which will serve as the development vehicle for early-stage offshore wind opportunities. According to the companies, the joint venture is pursuing projects that […]

  • US DOE Issues USD 18.5 Million Offshore Wind R&D Consortium Funding

    13 December 2017
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has officially announced a USD 18.5 million funding for an offshore wind R&D consortium that will conduct U.S.-specific research aimed at reducing the cost of offshore wind in the states.

  • RenewableUK: Govt Unlocks Potential for Larger Tidal Lagoons

    18 March 2015
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    For the UK renewable energy sector, the most significant part of today’s Budget speech was the announcement by the Chancellor George Osborne that the Government is opening talks with Tidal Lagoon Power on providing financial support for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project. RenewableUK’s Wave and Tidal Development Manager Dee Nunn said: “This is a […]

  • Offshore Wind Consultancy Plans 500-Job Hiring Spree

    1 June 2023
    Jobs & Recruitment

    Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG), an Irish-based, global offshore wind energy consultancy firm, plans to recruit up to 500 professionals over the next five years to support the establishment of an Engineering Hub focused on analysis and innovation to serve the growing demand for its services, both domestically and internationally. The new roles will focus […]

  • GEV Wind Power Gets New Owner

    2 July 2019
    Business & Finance

    Bridges Fund Management has acquired wind turbine repair and maintenance provider GEV Wind Power from Maven Capital Partners. The acquisition comes as Bridges sought to invest in renewable energy as part of its Sustainable Planet theme, and the investment was handled via its Sustainable Growth Funds. “We have been looking for the right opportunity in the renewables […]

  • CWind Taiwan Teams Up with E&Y Electronics

    20 January 2021
    Business & Finance

    CWind Taiwan has signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with E&Y Electronics, a Taiwanese power cable service provider specialised in cable testing and termination, to develop its cable maintenance services in the Taiwanese offshore wind market. The services under the cooperation agreement include low and high voltage inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) solutions, as well as […]