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  • Seals Fancy Offshore Wind Turbines

    22 July 2014
    Environment

    Offshore wind turbines can provide valuable feeding opportunities for the wildlife population in the area, according to new research carried out by the University of St Andrews. The study, published on Monday, 21 July, in the journal Current Biology, found that some seals appeared to deliberately seek out and forage around the structures. The research […]

  • Vattenfall and AMF Sign Ormonde Partnership Deal

    18 December 2015
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Sweden’s power company Vattenfall has signed a GBP 237 million (EUR 327 million) deal to partner up with Swedish pension group AMF on the 150 MW Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm. The partnership agreement means that AMF will take a 49% share in Ormonde, with Vattenfall continuing to operate the wind farm as majority shareholder. ”AMF manages the pension […]

  • Fishing Groups File Complaint Against New York OWF, Delay Lease Sale

    9 December 2016
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    The auction of the wind energy lease area off the coast of New York has been delayed after fishing groups filed a complaint to the federal court yesterday, based on a concern about the impact a large-scale wind project will have on the access to prime fishing areas. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) was set to […]

  • J/U Wind Server Serves Turbines in Morecambe Bay

    8 December 2016
    Vessels

    ZITON’s self-propelled jack up vessel J/U Wind Server has returned to the Holyhead port from Morecambe Bay, where the vessel has been working in an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) role, helping to keep the 500+ wind turbines operating 24/7. ZITON, formerly known as DBB Jack-up Services, has been appointed by DONG Energy, Siemens and Vattenfall to carry out […]

  • Spain: Iberdrola Invests EUR 25 Billion in Renewables Over 10 Year Period

    6 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    IBERDROLA has allocated some €25,000 million to developing economically sustainable renewable energies in the last decade. This is the highest figure ever invested by a company in this field. With over 200 wind farms in Spain and 330 elsewhere in the world, these investments mean that the company now has a renewable installed capacity of […]

  • UK: RenewableUK Cymru Appionts New Chairman

    10 May 2012

    Jonathan Cawley from West Coast Energy has been appointed the new chairman of RenewableUK Cymru, the trade and professional body for the wind and marine renewables industries in Wales. He is currently planning and development manager at Mold-based West Coast Energy where he is responsible for overseeing the company’s interests in Wales. He is a […]

  • USA: 78 Pct of Oregon Coastal Residents Support Wave Energy

    2 October 2012
    R&D

    Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET), a nonprofit public-private partnership dedicated to promoting the responsible development of ocean energy in Oregon, has released the results of a survey conducted by DHM Research that assessed Oregon coastal residents’ perceptions of ocean wave energy. The study showed strong support of ocean energy, with 78 percent of those surveyed […]

  • David Cameron Speaks with UAE Students about Offshore Wind

    6 November 2012
    Authorities

    The UK Prime Minister David Cameron arrived yesterday in Dubai, starting his three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, with an aim to help Britain succeed in the global race by strengthening ties with the Gulf region. As a part of his meetings during the visit, Mr. Cameron held a question and […]

  • Pelamis Wave Power Celebrating Fourteenth Anniversary and Achievements (UK)

    26 January 2012

    Today Pelamis Wave Power is celebrating fourteenth anniversary, and some fantastic achievements and world firsts during those fourteen years, including: • The world’s first export of electricity from an offshore wave energy converter to an onshore grid network • Supply and commissioning of the world’s first multiple machine wave farm • Securing the UK’s first […]

  • Green Highland Renewables Appointed New Managing Director (UK)

    16 November 2011

    SMALL scale hydro developer Green Highland Renewables has appointed a new managing director. The Perth company said Ian Cartwright has been brought in to oversee the next phase of its development. Cartwright was the founder of J S Cartwright and Company, which he sold to Scottish Hydro Contracting in 1999 in a s1 million deal. […]

  • DNV Introduces New Special Level Wind Turbine Type Certification System (Denmark)

    25 May 2011

      In order to enhance flexibility and speed with regards to type certification, DNV is introducing a new ‘Special Level’ Type Certificate for wind turbines. It differs with respect to the Type Certificate according to IEC 61400-22 in that blade fatigue testing will not be required. The Special Level Type Certification will provide DNV’s clients […]

  • Norway’s METCentre Gets Green Light to Test More Floating Wind Turbines

    8 December 2023
    Business development, Floating Wind, R&D, Research & Development, Technology

    The Marine Energy Test Centre (METCentre) in Norway has been granted final approval for new test concessions for floating offshore wind. METCentre was given the green light for five new wind turbines offshore Norway. The Norwegian test centre is developing new infrastructure to be ready in 2026. In total, seven turbines will be tested in […]

  • First Wind Turbine Stands Offshore France’s Normandy

    4 July 2023

    The first wind turbine has been installed at the Fécamp wind farm offshore Normandy, France. The 71-turbine Fécamp offshore wind farm is being jointly developed by Eolien Maritime France (EMF), a joint venture between the French company EDF Renouvelables; EIH S.à.rl, owned by Enbridge Inc. and CPP Investments; and Skyborn. Following the load-out of the […]

  • Greenalia to Invest Up to EUR 950 Million in 5 Floating Wind Farms in Canary Islands

    30 March 2022
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    The total investment in the five floating wind farms Greenalia plans to build in the waters around the Spanish Canary Islands will amount to between EUR 800 million and EUR 950 million, according to the latest information from the developer. The company met with the Canary Islands’ Government on 30 March and provided a status […]

  • Ridgeway to Provide Cable Protection for France’s First Offshore Wind Farm

    8 June 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Belfast-headquartered Ridgeway has secured a contract to supply Rockbags, also known as Kyowa Filter Units, for cable protection for the 480 MW Saint Nazaire wind farm offshore France. Saint Nazaire – an offshore wind farm being developed in the Loire-Atlantique region of France and owned by EDF Renewables and EIH S.à r.l. (a joint venture […]

  • Wärtsilä Kit for OHT Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

    2 August 2021
    Technology, Vessels

    The technology group Wärtsilä will supply an integrated propulsion and dynamic positioning thruster solution, including the engines, a Wärtsilä NOx reducer emission abatement system, as well as steerable and tunnel thrusters for OHT’s wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV). The ship is being built at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co yard for the Norwegian […]

  • WindFloat Atlantic Becomes First-Ever Classed Offshore Wind Farm

    15 July 2021
    Wind Farm Update

    WindFloat Atlantic has become the world’s first classed offshore wind farm, after its three 8.4 MW floating turbines were accepted by the ABS Class Committee. The three ABS-classed, semi-submersible floating foundations are designed by Principle Power and are housing MHI Vestas turbines which make a total of 25 MW of capacity. WindFloat Atlantic, of which […]

  • Denmark Maps Out 12.4GW Offshore Wind Zone

    26 April 2019
    Authorities, R&D

    A recent survey has identified locations for future wind farms in waters off Denmark which could support the development of 12.4GW of offshore wind capacity, according to Denmark’s Energy, Utilities and Climate Minister Lars Christian Lilleholt. Overall, the survey has identified a suitable offshore wind area which could potentially accommodate a minimum of 40GW of offshore […]

  • Offshore Energy Opening Gala Dinner & Awards Show

    5 March 2019

    The festive Opening Gala Dinner and Awards show will be back on 7 October 2019. With each edition the event becomes a greater staple in the industry. Join 450 high-level members from the whole offshore energy industry – it is a must attend event for all. The three Offshore Energy Awards will be handed out […]

  • Esvagt SOVs to Feature Vestdavit Gear

    8 January 2019
    Contracts & Tenders, Operations & Maintenance, Vessels

    Vestdavit has secured orders to provide davits for three Esvagt Service Operations Vessels (SOVs) destined to support wind farm maintenance in North Sea conditions. Developed by Havyard Design & Solution and built by Havyard Ship Technology, the Esvagt trio will be delivered in 2020-2021. “These are repeat orders, demonstrating that Esvagt has been very happy […]

  • Tekmar Energy Completes Diverless Cable Protection System Removal

    9 June 2016
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Technology, Training & Education

    Cable protection systems (CPS) supplier Tekmar Energy has successfully carried out a full-scale demonstration of its products at The Underwater Centre, the subsea training and trials facility based in Fort William, Scotland. The objective of the demonstration was to prove the ability to remove a CPS without the need for divers, which is seen as key for […]

  • Siemens Gamesa 8MW Wind Turbines to Spin Offshore Taiwan

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

    Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has signed a preferred supplier agreement with wpd offshore for the 640MW Yunlin offshore wind project in Taiwan.

  • Energy Minister Announces £4 Mln Grant for Port of Cromarty Firth

    8 August 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Ports & Logistics

    Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has today announced a £4 million grant from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for the development of a new deepwater quayside at the Port of Cromarty Firth – bringing the total redevelopment project to £25 million. The 35 acre Invergordon Service Base, operated by the Port of Cromarty Firth, has been […]

  • Long Islander to Run 108 Miles to Support NY Offshore Wind Development

    23 May 2014

    The Sierra Club, along with more than 20 partners, has announced the Wind 100 – a 100 mile run across Long Island for offshore wind power on June 14th. The event will highlight the historic opportunity for New York to build one of the nation’s first-ever offshore wind farms 30 miles off the coast of […]

  • EWEA: European OW Capacity Doubles, Project Financing Slows Down

    12 July 2013
    R&D, Wind Farm Update

    The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) today released a half-year report on the subject of offshore wind industry in Europe called “The European offshore wind industry – key trends and statistics 1st half 2013”. 277 new offshore wind turbines, totalling 1,045 megawatts (MW), were fully grid connected in Europe during the first six months of […]

  • The Netherlands: Construction Starts on Eneco Luchterduinen Wind Farm

    10 October 2013
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Today marks the start of the construction of Eneco Luchterduinen Wind Farm, five years after the completion of the last Dutch offshore wind farm, the Princess Amalia Wind Farm. The new project is a joint venture between energy company Eneco and Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation. The project’s 43 windmills will be located 23 kilometres off the […]