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  • DTU on Mission to Cut North Sea Energy Hubs Failure

    28 October 2019

    The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is developing digital solutions for controlling long-distance power flows in order to avoid blackouts and failure at energy hubs in the North Sea. The multiDC project focuses on developing intelligent digital solutions for controlling long-distance power flows to avoid blackouts and severe failure and looks into how to design the power […]

  • OGA: Gas-to-Wire Concept Boosts Offshore Power Output

    19 September 2018
    Authorities, Grid Connection, R&D

    A partnership between gas platforms and wind farms could see more power generated – maximising both gas production and renewable electricity generation offshore, according to a report from the UK’s Oil and Gas Authority (OGA).

  • Virginia Strategising Its Role in East Coast Offshore Wind Development

    23 May 2018
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Ports & Logistics

    The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) is looking for contractors who will help develop and implement strategies that will establish the state as the hub for offshore wind development along the US east coast.

  • Offshore WIND Conference Speakers Spice Up Day 1

    9 October 2017

    The eighth Offshore WIND Conference was opened on Monday, 9 October, by Bent Thambo Jensen, Chief Commercial Officer of Ziton and the Chairman of the first day of the conference. The sessions saw straight-to-the-point statements and some interesting discussions. 

  • Osiris Projects Getting Ready to launch ‘Bibby Athena’

    31 October 2014
    R&D, Vessels

    Final preparations are underway for the launch of Osiris Projects’ custom build survey vessel “Bibby Athena”. Due to launch before the end of 2014, Bibby Athena will build on the capabilities of the very successful sister vessel, Bibby Tethra, with a number of subtle changes to reflect the company’s development into a more challenging offshore market. Launched […]

  • 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 […]

  • FloWave Running for Two Scottish Renewables Awards

    6 October 2014
    R&D, Technology

    The FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility is in the running for two major awards at this year’s Scottish Renewables Green Energy Awards. The wave and tidal test tank has been shortlisted in the prestigious Engineering Excellence Award and is also a finalist in the Best Innovation Award. In addition, FloWave’s equipment subcontractor Edinburgh Designs Limited, which […]

  • Offshore Wind Wise Investment for North Carolina

    5 December 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Environment

    The carbon pollution from five coal plants could be eliminated in North Carolina if wind power is developed off the North Carolina coast, according to a new analysis by Environment North Carolina Research and Policy Center. The report comes right as Congress considers whether to renew tax credits critical to wind development. “Wind energy is […]

  • ETI: Floating Wind Could Become Competitive from Mid-2020s

    21 October 2015
    R&D

    Floating offshore wind has the potential to deliver cost effective, secure and safe low carbon energy for the UK from the mid 2020s according to the latest insights report published by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). With continued technology and supply chain development there is a clear and credible route to delivering commercial offshore wind […]

  • Germany Contemplates Electricity Market

    10 July 2015
    Authorities, Grid Connection

    The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy last week published the White Paper “An electricity market for the energy transition”. The Ministry advocates a further development of the electricity market to become an electricity market 2.0, and argues against the introduction of a capacity market. In the electricity market 2.0, the necessary capacities can […]

  • European Offshore Wind Sees Record Investments in 2016

    27 July 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, R&D

    The European offshore wind industry attracted a record EUR 14 billion in new investments during the first six months of 2016, WindEurope reports. Seven projects reached final investment decision this year, financing a total of 3.7GW of new capacity, with the UK accounting for nearly three-quarters of the new investments. However, the volume of new grid-connected […]

  • 14 Bidders Competing for New York Offshore Wind Area

    28 October 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has identified 14 companies as legally, technically and financially qualified to participate in the upcoming commercial wind lease sale of 79,350 acres offshore New York, including industry leaders such as DONG Energy, innogy and Iberdrola’s Avangrid Renewables. The lease sale has also attracted EDF Renewable Development, Statoil Wind US, wpd offshore Alpha, Deepwater […]

  • CTruk Designs New 22m OWSV

    2 April 2014
    Technology

    Whilst debate continues about the most efficient way to serve offshore wind installations further out to sea, CTruk has been quietly forging ahead with a new offshore wind support support vessel (OWSV) designed to safely deal with rougher seas, longer transits and tougher assignments whilst not neglecting the comfort of passengers and crew. Based on […]

  • Isle of Man Invites Offshore Wind, Tidal Developers to Express Interest

    3 February 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The Isle of Man Government has invited expressions of interest from parties seeking to develop offshore wind and tidal energy production in Isle of Man territorial seas.  Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin said: “The opportunities for the Isle of Man in renewable energy are significant. For example, we estimate that leasing parts of the […]

  • Hydro Group Reinforces Its Management Team

    23 June 2014
    Business & Finance

    Hydro Group plc, a global design and manufacturer of underwater cables and connectors for subsea, underwater, topside and onshore applications, has strengthened its management team with two senior appointments. Lynn Rennie joins Hydro Group in the position of Programme Manager, handling a range of projects across the engineering, production, logistic and quality departments. She will […]

  • UK: ROVOP Wins Recognition for Business Growth

    7 December 2012

    Rapidly-growing subsea specialist ROVOP has been recognised for its remarkable achievements in offshore renewables by winning the Business Growth award at the Scottish Green Energy Awards. Within just 18 months of its inception, ROVOP has fast become a leading industry player after successfully carving out a niche for itself as an independent company that is […]

  • Norway’s Crown Prince Opens Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    27 September 2012
    Wind Farm Update

    Today His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway will officially open the Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm built off the coast of Norfolk, the UK, by the owners Statoil and Statkraft.  The Crown Prince will open the wind farm at an official ceremony at historic Holkham Hall in North Norfolk with support from UK […]

  • UK: SSE Funds Heriot-Watt University’s Subsea Cable Research

    3 September 2012
    Grid Connection, R&D

    A key challenge facing the UK offshore renewables industry – how to monitor subsea cables that bring energy onshore – is set to be tackled by researchers at Heriot-Watt University. An intelligent monitoring system which will safeguard underwater cable networks is being developed, with funding from Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD), which is part […]

  • USA: OPT Receives FERC License for Oregon Wave Power Station

    20 August 2012

    Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or “the Company”) today announced that its wholly-owned Oregon subsidiary, Reedsport OPT Wave Park, LLC, has received approval from the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) for the full build-out of its planned 1.5 megawatt, grid-connected wave power station off Reedsport, Oregon. This is the first FERC license for a […]

  • Germany: Nordex’s Order Backlog Up 50 Pct to EUR 873 Million

    15 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Nordex Group posted a 4.4 percent increase in sales to EUR 421.1 million in the first half of 2012 (2011: EUR 403.3 million). This growth was driven by the Company’s core European market, where sales grew by 17.2 percent to EUR 338.2 million. At EUR 522 million, new orders remained steady at the previous […]

  • Last Construction Vessel Leaves Site, New Phase Begins for Sheringham Shoal (UK)

    18 December 2012
    Wind Farm Update

    The departure of the floating hotel Regina Baltica, which was the final construction vessel on the Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm, marks the end of an intense period of activity and the start a new operational phase, which has been in the planning for the past five years. Now the only vessels to be seen […]

  • UK: E.ON Orders 16 Monopiles for Humber Gateway OWF from TAG

    27 February 2013

    E.ON and TAG Energy Solutions has announced that TAG has been awarded a contract to manufacture 16 monopiles and transition pieces for E.ON’s Humber Gateway offshore wind farm. The contract will see the Teesside based manufacturing firm become the first UK manufacturer to secure a substantial monopile and transition piece project for a wind farm […]

  • Naming Ceremony Held for Fugro’s New Offshore Survey Coastal Vessel (Germany)

    9 July 2013

    The new Fugro Survey Vessel was christened on 8th of July 2013 by godmother Mrs. Irmgard Jeuken, in the presence of more than 140 guests, at the Fassmer Shipyard Berne. Directly after the naming ceremony the vessel was launched. During the following weeks all remaining works will be finished. On 8th of August 2013, after […]

  • TÜV Rheinland: Certification of Wind Turbine Components Helps Reduce Costs (Germany)

    9 July 2013

    Due to increasing international competition, manufacturers of wind turbines are under pressure when it comes to costs. The certification process in particular can offer substantial savings potential. Detailed knowledge about certification processes and about their influence on each other can be used as a benefit. For market access of wind turbines it is important that […]

  • 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, […]

  • India to Establish National Offshore Wind Energy Authority

    15 August 2013
    Authorities

    A National Offshore Wind Energy Authority (NOWA) under the aegis of Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will be constituted and will act as the nodal agency for Offshore Wind Projects in the country. NOWA will carry out resource assessment and surveys in the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) of the country and simultaneously enter […]