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  • Safety Technology Joins Forces with Offtec

    24 April 2014
    Training & Education

    Safety Technology Ltd has announced this week a joint venture with German safety specialists, Offtec. Based in Enge-Sande, close to the Danish border in Germany, Offtec is home to a unique Wind Competence Centre for the onshore and offshore Wind Industry. From this location the two companies will soon be offering a wide range of […]

  • Iberdrola: A Spanish giant succeeding offshore

    1 October 2012

    A few months ago Spanish energy giant Iberdrola was crowned the world’s largest wind energy developer with an operating portfolio of more than 14,000MW. The promotion of offshore wind energy is a key platform for Iberdrola’s future growth plans. Iberdrola’s Offshore Business Division, based in Scotland with offices in London, Berlin and Paris, is busy […]

  • Trends in recruitment: A shift to permanent positions to increase efficiency

    24 July 2014

    The offshore wind energy industry has shown a considerable growth over the years which in turn has resulted in an increase in jobs. As the growth continues in the years to come so will the number of jobs. In the UK alone, there are 7,000 full time jobs in the sector, growing to a possible […]

  • Greater Changhua 1&2a Onshore Works Moving Full Speed Ahead

    17 June 2020
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Construction of the onshore substations and transmission system for the Greater Changhua 1 & 2a offshore wind project in Taiwan is moving full speed ahead, according to Ørsted. Ørsted stated it is working with Star Energy Corporation (SEC), a subsidiary of EPC contractor Taiwan Cogeneration Corporation, to implement the highest Quality, Health, Safety and Environment […]

  • Canadian Committee of Advisors Support Ontario Offshore Wind Halt (Canada)

    25 February 2011
    Business & Finance, Environment

    On behalf of the stakeholders committed to restoring and enhancing the fisheries of the Great Lakes, the Committee of Canadian Advisors to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) congratulates the Ontario government on its recent decision to defer development of offshore wind turbine projects until further scientific information is garnered, analyzed, and impacts assessed. In […]

  • Lithuanian Parliament Gauging New Offshore Wind Scheme

    30 September 2020
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    A draft offshore wind bill in Lithuania that recently began its journey through the system to get approved is now before the Lithuanian parliament (the Seimas), which is considering its amendments to the current laws that would set up conditions for the development of offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea. Early this summer, the […]

  • OTC to See Case Study on Wind Farm Site Selection

    28 April 2014
    R&D

    Chelsea Drenick, P.E., a civil engineer for MMI Engineering – part of the Geosyntec family of companies – will present a paper on the selection of viable wind farm sites during the 45th Annual Offshore Technology Conference in Houston on May 8, 2014. The paper offers a case study comparing three offshore wind farm sites […]

  • USA: Old Warehouse to Become Wind Turbine Test Facility

    27 February 2012

    A cavernous 70-year-old warehouse once used by the Navy is being transformed to play a key role in the nation’s energy future. Sometime this summer, workers will jockey a 150-ton rig designed to test the drive trains of offshore wind turbines into a massive hole in the floor of the testing facility on the campus […]

  • Gov. Lincoln’s Staffer Lands Job With AWEA (USA)

    20 May 2011

      A former staffer for Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has landed a job with the American Wind Energy Association, the lobby group announced Wednesday. Christopher Long was the deputy policy director for the governor since Chafee took office in January. He left about two weeks ago, said Chafee spokesman Michael Trainor. Long also worked as […]

  • Germany: Fraunhofer IWES Scientists to Develop New Method to Set Operating Reserve

    24 June 2013
    R&D

      In cooperation with the transmission system operator TenneT TSO GmbH, scientists from the Fraunhofer IWES intend to develop a new method to set the operating reserve on a daily basis. The advantage of this new method is the possibility to include forecasts, e.g. for the power input for wind energy and photovoltaics. With this, […]

  • Tenders in 2025: Malta, Colombia to Select First Offshore Wind Developers; Ireland, Netherlands to Award New Areas

    1 January 2025
    Authorities, Fixed-Bottom, Floating Wind, Planning & Permitting

    State procurement of new offshore wind farms continues worldwide, with some countries launching their first tenders and others preparing to open their next offshore wind auctions this year. In this article, we are bringing a selection of news published by offshoreWIND.biz in 2024 about tenders planned for 2025. Malta Launches First Offshore Wind Tender On […]

  • Petrobras Starts UK Offshore Wind Tour

    22 October 2018
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Ports & Logistics, R&D, Technology, Training & Education

    A delegation from the Brazilian multi-national oil and gas company Petrobras is visiting the North East England to meet with major supply chain companies in the offshore wind sector.

  • MAKE Consulting: 10 Surprises for Global Wind Power Industry in 2013 (Denmark)

    5 February 2013
    R&D

    Moving through these final stages of what has been a challenging period for the global economy, the wind power industry is looking forward to better times and renewed demand. The path back to profitability and growth, however, is not without its challenges and the industry is expected to undergo some significant changes in the process. […]

  • ScottishPower Sets Up Offshore Wind Hub in New Glasgow HQ

    12 July 2017
    Business & Finance

    ScottishPower has officially opened its new headquarters in Glasgow in the presence of Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.

  • New Jersey BPU to Discuss Offshore Wind Transmission

    1 November 2019
    Authorities, Grid Connection

    The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will hold a public stakeholder meeting on November 12 to discuss how New Jersey should plan its transmission system to accommodate the scenario where offshore wind plays a major role in the State’s energy future. The public meeting will have a conference format and will have a […]

  • SSE Tones Down Its Commitment to Offshore Wind Projects

    26 March 2014
    Business & Finance

    SSE has disclosed its intention to narrow significantly the focus of its near term development plans for its offshore wind projects. Following the conclusion of a strategic review of its offshore wind development portfolio, the company decided to focus its efforts and resources on progressing the Beatrice project. Beatrice In view of the fact it […]

  • USA: Nearly 1,200 People Sign Support for DOE’s Loan Guarantee for Cape Wind

    18 March 2013

    Proponents of the Cape Wind project have submitted a petition signed by nearly 1,200 people, supporting a Department of Energy’s (DOE) loan guarantee for the project. Cape Wind Now reported about this on its blog: From California to Craigsville Beach on Cape Cod, nearly 1,200 people joined together over the past week to  voice their […]

  • CWHI Cuts First Steel for Inch Cape XXL Monopiles

    20 January 2025
    Contracts & Tenders, Fixed-Bottom, Foundations, Supply Chain

    The first cutting and rolling of monopiles, which will be installed at the 1.1 GW Inch Cape offshore wind farm in Scotland, have been completed by CNOOD-Wenchong Heavy Industries (CWHI) in China. CWHI hosted representatives from Inch Cape Offshore Limited, a joint venture company held equally by Red Rock Power and ESB, at its Qinzhou […]

  • Italy to Award Contracts for Difference for Offshore and Floating Wind Projects, EU Greenlights EUR 35.5 Billion Renewables Subsidy Scheme

    5 June 2024
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders, Fixed-Bottom, Floating Wind, Planning & Permitting

    Italy will award Contracts for Difference (CfD) for fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind projects through a scheme for which the Italian government just received the EU’s go-ahead. The EUR 35.5 billion scheme is comprised in a draft decree, dubbed Decree FER2, which the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) delivered to the EU […]

  • RES Offshore to Provide Expert Support for Deep Water Wind Project (UK)

    26 November 2013
    Business & Finance, R&D

    The Glosten Associates (Glosten) has recently appointed RES Offshore to provide expert support for its pioneering floating offshore wind turbine demonstrator project. This project will demonstrate Glosten’s PelaStar tension leg platform (TLP) floating foundation system at the deep water Wave Hub demonstrator facility in Cornwall, UK. RES Offshore are providing a wide range of services […]

  • Ofgem’s New Net-Zero Mandate to Speed Up ‘Glacial Pace’ of Realising Grid Connections

    8 June 2023
    Authorities, Grid Connection

    The UK government will amend the Energy Security Bill to include a statutory net-zero duty for Ofgem, which the British energy regulator will be required to apply and document in decision-making. According to RenewableUK, this will speed up the realisation of grid connections and help unlock at least GBP 15 billion of investment in offshore […]

  • Engie-Led Consortium Pushes Ahead with French Offshore Wind Projects

    21 October 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    A consortium led by French energy company Engie will submit permit applications for the development and operation of two offshore wind farms in French waters totalling close to 1GW in capacity at the beginning of 2017, Raphaël Tilot, Engie’s offshore wind power project director told Le Figaro. In May 2014, a consortium comprising Engie, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and […]

  • Atlantic Pioneer Gets First Assignments

    22 April 2016
    Operations & Maintenance, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    The Atlantic Pioneer, the first US-flagged offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel (CTV), is getting ready to embark on the first phase of a 20-year charter to support the construction and operation of the 30 MW Block Island offshore wind farm, following an official christening ceremony at Quonset Point today. The Block Island site, currently under construction by developer […]

  • EDF Buys Neart na Gaoithe from Mainstream Renewables

    4 May 2018
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    EDF Group has bought the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind project from Mainstream Renewable Power, following a competitive bidding process, the two companies informed on 3 May. 

  • Oleg Strashnov to Install Foundations at Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    5 May 2011
    Technology

      A new vessel will be visible off the North Norfolk coast over the coming weeks as further work continues on the installation of the foundations for the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm. The ‘Oleg Strashnov’ is a state-of-the-art crane vessel designed for heavy lifting operations, and its key features include a 5000-mt fully revolving […]

  • SWAY spins off SWAY TURBINE (Norway)

    31 August 2010
    R&D

    SWAY AS, based in Bergen, Norway, has a world‐leading concept for floating foundations for offshore wind turbines. Since 2005 the company has also been developing a new wind turbine and has now decided to create a separate business entity for it called “SWAY TURBINE”. The main focus of the new company will be to prototype […]