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The Q10 project has obtained a subsidy from the Dutch authorities under the provision that innovative elements will be included in the wind farm such as for example the installation and testing of one, two, or three innovative Wind Turbine Generators (WTG’s). WTG of minimum 4 MW will need to be: 1. certified as a […]
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The European Commission has authorised Swedish plans to grant SEK139 million (ca. € 15 million) towards the development of a wave energy production demonstration plant by Seabased Industry AB. The production of energy from sea waves has been in development for some years, but has still not reached the commercial stage. The Commission’s decision finds […]
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All foundations of the offshore wind farm Thornton Bank 2 has been successfully installed off the coast of Belgium. The installation work started in June this year and has been accomplished on schedule. In total, 25 jacket foundations for the wind turbines and one offshore transformer station have been installed 30 kilometres off Oostende in […]
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As of 1 November 2011, the naval authorities have formally approved the area around Anholt Offshore Wind Farm to be a ‘restricted area at sea’. This means that as of 1 November 2011, fishing and navigation, anchoring, diving and works at the seabed, which are not related to the construction of the wind farm, […]
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Innovation should be judged on technical merit, not blind enthusiasm. Even in an industry at the leading edge of design and technology, critical evaluation based on sound processes is essential. GL Garrad Hassan expert Peter Jamieson has authored a new book: ‘Innovation in Wind Turbine Design’, based on his over 30 years of experience working […]
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Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update
Sparkling on the horizon from the Belgian seaside resort of Oostende stands the Thornton Bank offshore wind farm. Last week the EWEA team set out to see these turbines – six tall towers which form phase one of the offshore farm’s development – up close and personal. At some 30km from the coast the […]
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What will happen with the Long Island Power Authority’s plan for a massive wind farm in the Atlantic Ocean? The answer is very much blowing… By Claude Solnik (libn) [mappress] Source: libn, June 24, 2011; libn
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The first foundation of the offshore wind farm Thornton Bank 2 has been successfully installed off the coast of Belgium. The around 50 metre high and 550 ton steel foundation (a so-called jacket foundation) was manufactured in Hoboken near Antwerp, and in the past few days it was transported via pontoons through the Scheldt […]
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THE fate of a controversial proposal to build the world’s biggest offshore wind farm at Triton Knoll, 20 miles off Mablethorpe’s coast … [mappress mapid=”3997″] Source: louthleader, June 15, 2011;
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Authorities, Business & Finance
Expert authorities and government departments in Sweden, Malta and Cyprus have decided to support Hexicon in the EU investment program for renewable energy NER300. Hexicon, a Swedish company specializing in large-scale, floating platforms for wind and wave power, might together with local partners thereby be selected by the European Commission to benefit from a 4.5 […]
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Authorities, Ports & Logistics
SCOTTISH and Southern Energy’s plans for a 90 million, 33-turbine wind farm on the north side of Strathy Forest, have gained the… By Caroline McMorran (northern-times) [mappress] Source: northern-times, May 16, 2011
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Installation of the first foundation structures marks the start of works to extend the Thornton Bank wind farm, located off the Belgian coast. In recent weeks, the underwater area has been prepared. Now works are starting to drive the first steel piles into the sea bed. Each pile is about 40 metres long, and four […]
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Pembrokeshire ports, including Milford Haven, are to be denied vital funding to enable them to service the offshore wind industry, according… (milfordmercury) [mappress] Source: milfordmercury, January 21, 2011
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The New York Power Authority plans to release more information sometime early this year on the five offshore wind power proposals it is… By Jeremy Moule (rochestercitynewspaper) [mappress] Source: rochestercitynewspaper, January 20, 2011
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In one of his last acts as the state’s top law enforcement officer, outgoing attorney General Patrick Lynch asked a host of state… By Peter Voskamp (blockislandtimes) [mappress] Source: blockislandtimes, January 13, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL journalists have been given a great insight into the burgeoning renewable energy industry that is being created in northern… (thisisgrimsby) [mappress] Source: thisisgrimsby, December 09, 2010
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The Chesapeake Light Tower, a 1965-vintage lighthouse 13 miles off Virginia Beach, could find new life illuminating the potential for wind… By Steve Szkotak (businessweek) [mappress] Source: businessweek, December 09, 2010
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An authority created to promote development of wind power in waters off Virginia is scheduled to meet for the first time. The Virginia… (wavy) [mappress] Source: wavy, December 08, 2010
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Antwerp Port Authority and the Left Bank Corporation are going in search of a partner to build a wind farm in collaboration with them on the left bank of the Scheldt. A study carried out during the past few months has shown that there is room for up to 55 wind turbines in the Waasland […]
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The Antwerp Port Authority and the Left Bank Corporation have announced they are looking for a financial partner in a project to build a… (portworld) [mappress] Source: portworld, November 29, 2010;
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LM Wind Power Blades will deliver its 61.5 meter blades for the 48 REpower 6M type wind turbines which will be installed as part of phase II and III of the Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm. The 144 LM 61.5P2 blades will be supplied from LM Wind Power’s facility in Lunderskov, Denmark. LM Wind Power’s […]
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REpower to deliver 48 turbines of the 6M type for phases 2 and 3 Biggest project financing in the offshore wind industry Installations planned for 2012 and 2013 respectively REpower Systems AG (WKN 617703) and the Belgian offshore project development company C-Power have signed a contract agreeing the delivery of 48 wind energy turbines of […]
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People seeking a state permit to develop small wind-energy projects in Virginia may receive a quicker answer from the Department of… By Julian Walker (hamptonroads) [mappress] Source: hamptonroads, November 17, 2010;
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On June 29 2010 it was announced that Siemens would become equity partner in offshore wind park installation specialist A2SEA A/S. The investment has now been approved by the German antitrust authority and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2010. The information provided in this announcement will not change DONG Energy’s […]
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Claims that the New York Power Authority is secretive about the process for identifying the Great Lakes Offshore Wind Project are unfounded. By Richard M. Kessel (democratandchronicle) [mappress] Source: democratandchronicle,October 11, 2010;
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Another modest step was taken in the advancement of offshore wind energy when U.S. EPA provided Delaware with the authority to implement and… (enviro) [mappress] Source: enviro, September 22, 2010;
