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  • Crown Estate Releases BGS Geological Assessment of Irish Sea

    15 December 2015
    R&D

    The Crown Estate has published a study by the British Geological Survey (BGS) summarising the geological conditions of the Irish Sea, thus providing a valuable resource for the development of offshore infrastructure in the region. The study follows the Crown Estate’s publication of a wide range of data collected for the discontinued Celtic Array offshore wind […]

  • UK PM Backs Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre

    8 January 2015
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D

    In the UK Prime Minister’s Questions yesterday, Mr Andrew Turner, MP for the Isle of Wight, asked if David Cameron would join him in supporting the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre, a public / private partnership. Mr Turner explained the centre, based on the Isle of Wight, will provide the world’s first grid connected tidal array test […]

  • Crown Estate Grants Site Lease to Marine Current Turbines (UK)

    12 October 2011

      Plans by Marine Current Turbines and its project partner RWE npower renewables to install and operate Wales’s first-ever tidal energy farm have moved a step closer with the granting of an Agreement for Lease by The Crown Estate for the Skerries Tidal Stream Array, which is proposed for the waters off the coast of […]

  • SSE, Marubeni & CIP’s Floating Wind Farm in Scotland Could Have 270 Turbines and 6 Offshore Substations

    17 March 2023
    Wind Farm Update

    SSE Renewables, Marubeni and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Report for the array area of their Ossian floating wind farm to Marine Scotland. According to the report, the wind farm could have up to 270 wind turbines and six offshore substations. The consortium won the development rights for the Scottish […]

  • UK: Neptune Renewable Energy Goes into Liquidation

    7 February 2013
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Neptune was set up in 2005 as a development company for tidal stream power generation, using a new, niche concept and approach. The hope was that following further development of the concept, building and deploying a full-scale experimental demonstrator, followed by testing and evaluation, this would lead to the deployment of arrays of the devices, […]

  • Irish Reveal 1 GW Floating Offshore Wind Project

    7 July 2020
    Business & Finance

    Simply Blue Energy has submitted an application to the Irish Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage to carry out site investigations for a potential floating offshore wind project off Kinsale. The Emerald project, which would use Principle Power’s WindFloat floating foundations, is expected to have a total capacity of up to 1 GW. The […]

  • AWS Ocean Energy Still Needs Public Funding (UK)

    30 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      MORE public money will be required if Inverness firm AWS Ocean Energy is to develop a successful wave power device, despite the company last week announcing a multi-million pound investment from French generator Alstom. Chief executive Simon Grey told The Inverness Courier that although Alstom’s backing, which comes in return for a 40 per […]

  • SmartBuoy Deployed at National Test and Demonstration Site – Galway

    22 July 2014

    A SmartBuoy was deployed to the National Test and Demonstration Site – Galway on April 15th 2014. The test site is a specially marked area about 1.5 km off the northern shore of the bay, close to Spiddal, where ocean energy conversion devices and new marine instruments and technologies can be tested. This Mobilis DB800 […]

  • Vineyard Wind Makes Turbine Location Changes

    25 June 2019
    Wind Farm Update

    Vineyard Wind has adjusted the final turbine array for its 800MW offshore wind project in Massachusetts, U.S., by changing the location of three MHI Vestas 9.5MW units. According to Vineyard Wind, the design change eliminates three turbines located near Chappaquiddick and the Nantucket Historic District to create additional distance between turbines and important commercial fishing areas. […]

  • UK: Natural Power Plays Integral Role in Narec’s Demonstration Project Consent

    8 November 2013

    Natural Power has played an integral role in helping the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) achieve consent for its 15-turbine offshore Demonstration Project. The Demonstration Project, at Blyth, Northumberland, will provide facilities for the demonstration and testing of prototype and pre-commercial turbines. It will comprise 15 offshore turbine pods in three arrays, with a total […]

  • UK to Fund Offshore Wind Manufacturing in Disadvantaged Regions

    23 February 2021
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched an Offshore Wind Investment Programme to support the delivery of manufacturing investment in the offshore wind supply chain in disadvantaged or deprived regions in the UK. UK-registered businesses can apply until 11:59 p.m. on 30 May for a grant funding for major investments in […]

  • Pentagon Assurance Secures Yunlin Contract

    27 May 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Risk management and compliance specialist Pentagon Assurance has won a contract to provide quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) services in relation to subsea trenching work for the Yunlin offshore wind farm in Taiwan. The project will see the South Shields firm providing QHSE advice and support safety, and reduce risk and costs associated with […]

  • Denmark: Bladt Leading Supplier of Offshore Substructures, EWEA’s Report Says

    1 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Bladt has been announced the leading supplier of offshore substructures in EWEA’s annual report on key offshore trend statistics for 2012 – and with good reason. In 2012, it successfully completed some of the world’s largest offshore wind foundation projects with the London Array and Anholt offshore wind farms. Offshore foundation projects In Lubmin, Germany, […]

  • UK: Hornsea Project One Application Accepted for Examination

    23 August 2013
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    The application for Hornsea Project One, the first offshore wind farm that SMart Wind Ltd is developing in the Round 3 Hornsea Zone, has been accepted for examination by the UK Planning Inspectorate. The Planning Inspectorate has approximately three months to prepare for the examination. During this stage, the public will be able to register […]

  • UK: RWE Changes Atlantic Array Plans

    30 May 2012

    According to BBC, RWE npower renewables has redesigned their plans for the GBP 3 billion Atlantic Array offshore wind farm. The developer stated they have reduced the proposed number of wind turbines in Bristol Channel from 417 to 278. In order to maintain the total capacity of 1.5 GW, the wind turbines will need to […]

  • UK: Tidal Energy to Reveal Plans for Two Projects

    12 November 2013
    R&D, Technology

    Tidal Energy Ltd will unveil the next steps for the DeltaStream Demonstration Project at Ramsey Sound at a public exhibition on 22nd and 23rd November at St Davids City Hall. The Welsh tidal energy company will also introduce plans for a proposed new project at St Davids Head. Assembly and testing of the DeltaStream device […]

  • UK: FloWave to Hold Doors Open Day

    12 September 2013

    Flowave TT will welcome the public into their wave and tidal research facility for the first time. There will be a series of six visit opportunities during the annual ‘Doors Open Day’ day event on Saturday 28th September. Each tour will comprise a short presentation on the design, construction and operation of the test facility, […]

  • Seaway Yudin’s Pile Installation Frame Ready for Trip to Taiwan

    3 July 2020
    Vessels

    A Pile Installation Frame (PIF) for Seaway Yudin’s pin-pile installation work in Taiwan has been loaded onto a vessel in the Port of Rotterdam, from where it will be transported to Taiwan, Seaway 7 said on social media. The company did not name the project for which the PIF is being transported. Seaway 7 has […]

  • UK: Wave Hub Hiring Board Chair & Director

    26 March 2012

    BIS is seeking up to three new Board Directors for Wave Hub Limited, including a Chair. Applications are particularly sought from those with demonstrable understanding of offshore renewables and/or discernible financial / corporate experience. Wave Hub is the world’s largest site for the testing and development of wave energy arrays, offering a grid connected consented […]

  • RCG Appoints New Director

    6 May 2015

    The Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) has named Gareth Lewis as a Director and member of the global management committee, based from the company’s London headquarters. Lewis is a qualified marine biologist, underwater technologist, commercial diver and yachtmaster with 24 years’ experience of renewable energy projects, including 14 years at senior management level and 13 years in the offshore renewable […]

  • U.S. DOE Seeks Public Input on Icebreaker Draft Environmental Assessment

    6 September 2017
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) are requesting public input on the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the 20.7MW Project Icebreaker.

  • Element Power Takes Over Irish Offshore Wind Project

    18 April 2018
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Independent renewable energy developer Element Power has entered the offshore wind market by taking over the development of the North Irish Sea Array (NISA) offshore wind site in the Irish Sea from Gaelectric.

  • New Investment in Global Clean Energy Sector Rises by 14 Pct

    16 April 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D

    Clean Energy Pipeline has released its preliminary analysis of venture capital, private equity, project finance, mergers and acquisitions and public markets activity during 1Q14 in the clean energy sector. New investment in the global clean energy sector totalled $61.0 billion in 1Q14, representing a 14% increase on the $53.4 billion invested in the corresponding period […]

  • Vineyard Wind Seeks USACE Okay

    28 December 2018
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Vineyard Wind is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the construction of its 800MW wind farm offshore Massachusetts.

  • RWE, SSE Renewables JV Kick Off Consultation for North Falls Offshore Wind Farm

    16 May 2023
    Business development, Environment, Research & Development, Wind Farm Update

    RWE and SSE Renewables have commenced the statutory consultation on their proposals for the North Falls offshore wind farm, an extension to the existing Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm that is being developed in the southern North Sea. In this third round of consultation, the project team seeks comments from communities and the wider public […]

  • Ventolines Backs Massachusetts Offshore Wind Project

    16 December 2020
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    The Netherlands-headquartered Ventolines has signed on as the offshore wind expertise partner for the Mayflower Wind project in Massachusetts. Ventolines will provide transport and installation expertise on the substation, foundations, inter-array cables, and wind turbines. The Dutch company has also opened its first U.S. office in Boston with the aim of exploring new opportunities in […]