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  • Acquisition Not Magic Solution for BiFab, but New OWFs Could Be

    11 May 2018
    Business & Finance

    A number of consented offshore wind projects present a big opportunity to get BiFab back on its feet, according to the Scottish Government. BiFab was acquired by Canadian JV Driver in April as part of the government’s intervention to save the Fife-based company, however, it still needs new contracts to secure its future operation. 

  • APEM Testifies for Navitus Bay Project

    30 January 2015
    Environment

    Two of APEM’s experienced ornithologists provided expert opinion at an inquiry in Bournemouth on the potential effects on birds of the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park. Principal ornithologist, Dr Roger Buisson, along with technical specialist, Sean Sweeney, answered questions on the potential effects of the proposed windfarm on bird populations in and around the proposed […]

  • UK: Majority Backs Financial Support for Wind and Tidal Power

    5 August 2013
    Business & Finance

    RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind, wave and tidal industry, has welcomed a new YouGov poll commissioned by the Sunday Times which shows strong backing for financial support for wind and tidal power, with a majority of each of Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and UKIP voters saying that the Government should continue incentivising the […]

  • Global Installed Wind Power Grew by 42% YoY in 2014

    30 March 2015
    Business & Finance

    According to a new report from BTM Consult, a part of Navigant Research, worldwide wind power installations grew by 42 percent year-over-year in 2014.Growth in China, Germany, and the United States led to a record year for wind installations. The new report covers developments in the wind energy sector during 2014, including an analysis of the important changes […]

  • New York Company Proposes Repowering Fossil Fuel Plant with Offshore Wind

    26 January 2023
    Contracts & Tenders, Environment, Grid Connection

    US energy asset manager and developer, Rise Light & Power, has submitted a proposal in response to New York State’s offshore wind solicitation which the company says will be the nation’s first renewable repowering of a major fossil-fuel plant with offshore wind power. By securing an ownership stake in an offshore wind project, Rise said […]

  • UK: Seaspeed Undertakes WFSV Sea Trials

    15 May 2013

    Seaspeed Marine Consulting was recently commissioned to undertake instrumented full scale sea trials on board a fleet of fast catamaran wind-farm support vessels, covering both calm water and rough water performance monitoring. The vessels ranged in size from 18 to 24 metres in length, all with speeds up to approximately 30 knots. For the calm […]

  • Germany: Siemens Presents Solutions for Maximum Efficiency

    20 September 2012
    Technology

    Manufacturers of wind turbines (OEM) have to cope with a market stressed by serious overcapacity and ongoing price erosion. To ensure sustainability, wind turbine manufacturers can count on standardization and platform solutions from Siemens offering them a vast potential for rationalization. “We make it possible for manufacturers to develop wind turbines as modular platforms and […]

  • COBRA Cable Ready to Go Live

    2 September 2019
    Grid Connection

    The 700MW COBRA Cable interconnector linking the Dutch and the Danish grid will be available for the electricity market as of delivery day, 7 September, Dutch high-voltage grid operator TenneT said. The 325-kilometre subsea high-voltage direct current cable is an initiative of TenneT and the Danish electricity and gas grid operator Energinet. Construction started in 2016 and was […]

  • Floating LiDAR Needed for Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm Site in Denmark

    6 July 2020
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    Danish transmission system operator Energinet has issued a call for tenders for LiDAR measurements at the Hesselø offshore wind project area in Kattegatt, 30 kilometres north of the coast of the island of Seeland (Zealand). The tender call states that a floating LiDAR buoy will be deployed at the project site for twelve months to […]

  • Rhode Island Senate Passes Bill for 600 MW of New Offshore Wind Capacity

    8 June 2022
    Authorities

    The Rhode Island State Senate has approved the state’s new bill that facilitates procurement of further 600 MW of offshore wind capacity and removes incentives to which utilities are entitled under the existing law for signing long-term contracts with newly developed renewable energy projects. The bill (S 2583A), sponsored by Senator Dawn Euer at the […]

  • Australia: University of Adelaide Considers SMCE Commercialization

    19 July 2012
    R&D, Technology, Training & Education

      Following several years of research, the University of Adelaide´s team, which has been developing the Sustainable Marine Current Energy (SMCE) turbine, is thinking of commercializing the device, says the EcoGeneration news site. In 2009, the University has engaged the final-year students in  development of a prototype marine current turbine. At that time a simplified […]

  • Iberdrola Sells Siemens Gamesa Stake

    5 February 2020
    Business & Finance

    Siemens AG is acquiring all Iberdrola’s shares in Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE).

  • US Launches Offshore Wind Supply Chain Study

    14 May 2021
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D

    A project developing a comprehensive study of the US offshore wind supply chain was launched on 13 May. The project is a partnership between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the State of Maryland, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and will be carried […]

  • Heerema Signs Reservation Agreements for Polish Offshore Wind Projects

    19 April 2024
    Contracts & Tenders, Foundations, Project Updates, Supply Chain, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Heerema Marine Contractors has signed reservation and preliminary work agreements with MFW Bałtyk II and MFW Bałtyk III, special purpose companies owned by Polenergia and Equinor, for the transport and installation of wind turbine foundations and an offshore substation. ”The subject of the Reservation Agreements is the obligation of the parties to continue negotiations in […]

  • Seaenergy Publishes ‘Past Laurels, Emerging Offshore Wind Energy Service Sector Bode Well’ (UK)

    5 October 2011

      The management has an excellent track record of establishing businesses from the concept stage and adding value for shareholders SeaEnergy PLCs (earlier Ramco Energy PLC) strategic approach to growth entails entering new businesses at an early stage when the need for capital is low and exiting these ventures when the right value is attained. […]

  • UK: Guest Entertainers to Help Scira Thank Wells-Next-the-Sea Residents

    24 July 2012

    The opening day of this year’s Wells-next-the-Sea Carnival (Saturday, July 28) will feature guest entertainers and extra activities as Scira Offshore Energy will use the occasion to thank local people for their support throughout the construction of the Sheringham Shoal project.  Guest performers from Cirque Bijou, including a polar bear, giant birds and windy people […]

  • Wind power could supply most of East coast (USA)

    29 September 2010
    R&D

    The strong winds off the Atlantic Ocean could become a cost-effective way to power much of the East Coast — especially North and South Carolina, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Virginia, a new study released Tuesday says.

  • Legal aspects of grids: The Dutch case

    19 October 2015

    On 6 September 2013 the Energieakkoord voor Duurzame Groei (the Energy Agreement for Sustainable Growth) was signed by (semi) governmental bodies and various other industry parties. The proposal outlines the agreements for the development of renewable energy in the Netherlands. The set goals seemed ambitious and overreaching at the time and unfortunately, due to the […]

  • Scottish Affairs Committee Publishes Report on Crown Estate in Scotland

    20 March 2012
    Authorities

    In a report published yesterday the Scottish Affairs Committee says the Secretary of State for Scotland should announce the Government’s commitment to devolve and decentralise the Crown Estate Commissioner’s (CEC) marine and ancient rights and responsibilities in Scotland. The Crown Estate (CEC) is a statutory corporation that manages various Crown property, rights and interests in […]

  • Centerbridge Looking to Flip Senvion

    24 November 2015
    Business & Finance

    New York-based private investment firm Centerbridge Partners is reportedly planning to list the German wind turbine manufacturer Senvion less than seven months after completing the acquisition of a 100% stake in the company for EUR 1 billion, Reuters reports.  Centerbridge has partnered up with JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank on the listing which might put a value of EUR 1.5 […]

  • USA: Sierra Club Launches New Campaign Calling LIPA to Invest in OW

    18 September 2012

    Yesterday the Sierra Club launched a robust new campaign calling on the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to choose clean, renewable energy like offshore wind for Long Island’s energy future. LIPA is currently debating various sources for new power for its customers including new dirty energy plants and offshore wind. They are expected to announce […]

  • Offshore Wind is a Big Opportunity for Land-based Developers (USA)

    9 March 2011

    When Maryland issued its request for interest (RFI) for offshore wind leases off its coast last year, terrestrial-based wind developers, such as RES Americas, Iberdrola Renewables and NRG Energy, answered the state’s call alongside offshore-only wind developers, such as Fisherman’s Energy.   While the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) is evaluating […]

  • Shared Grid Offshore New England Saves Over USD 1 Billion Onshore – Report

    15 May 2020
    Grid Connection

    A multi-user, planned transmission system to harness wind power off New England’s coast could result in onshore electric grid cost savings of over USD 1 billion and significantly reduce environmental impacts, a report prepared for transmission developer Anbaric shows. The report, Offshore Transmission in New England: The Benefits of a Better-Planned Grid, describes the limitations […]

  • Save Out Sound Releases Statement Regarding Nstar, Cape Wind Deal (USA)

    16 February 2012

    Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound released statement regarding the NStar agreement to buy 27.5% of Cape Wind. “Ratepayers, municipalities, and businesses will be saddled with increased electric bills because of the state’s arm-twisting to force NStar to purchase power from this wildly overpriced project. Gov. Patrick has forced NStar to agree to this purchase as […]

  • Orion’s Replacement for Moray East Jacket Installation Arrives in Nigg

    25 June 2020
    Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    The Seajacks Scylla jack-up vessel will start installing jacket foundations at the Moray East offshore wind farm in July, according to a document listing vessels involved in the construction on Moray East project’s website, updated on 18 June. The vessel’s AIS data shows that Seajacks Scylla arrived at the Port of Nigg early in the […]

  • Fundy Tidal to Attract Investment for Community Projects (Canada)

    7 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    Fundy Tidal Inc. announced yesterday that it is set to attract local investment for community projects, as it has successfully completed its Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) Offering. “In so doing the company is confirmed as an eligible proponent under the Province of Nova Scotia’s Community Feed-In Tariff (COMFIT) program by establishing itself as […]