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  • Offshore Wind Capacity: World – 14.1GW, Europe – 12.5GW

    31 March 2017

    According to the latest statistics released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), 2016 ended with a total of 14,081MW of offshore wind capacity in the world, 12,471MW of which has been installed in Europe.

  • Installed OW Capacity Hits Record High in H1 2015

    30 July 2015

    In the first six months of 2015, the European offshore wind industry installed more new capacity than in any other year on record as several projects reached completion and deployment of larger turbines increased. Installations in the first half of 2015 touched 2,342.9MW – tripling the grid-connected capacity for the same period last year. As […]

  • Wind Unit Bright Spot of Vattenfall’s Q2, as Company Reports Loss

    21 July 2015
    Business & Finance

    Vattenfall has reports a substantial second quarter loss due to impairment losses of approximately SEK 36 billion (EUR 3.8 billion). Higher provisions and low electricity prices also have a negative impact. The company added that wind power generation is rising in line with its strategy to shift to a more sustainable energy portfolio. Very low electricity prices […]

  • 3sun Recruiting 100+ Technicians, Former O&G Workers Welcome to Apply

    17 January 2017

    3sun Group has launched a recruitment campaign looking for more than 100 new technicians to service GBP 6 million worth of new and extended offshore and onshore wind farm contracts.

  • Hurricane Joins Tempest, Tornado and Typhoon

    1 December 2016
    Vessels

    Following the delivery of the fourth and final crew transfer vessel (CTV) built for CWind – the Hurricane TOW – in July 2016, Aluminium Marine Consultants (AMC) issued a release on 29 November, saying the four vessels have been built as “future-proof” for a booming offshore wind market.  According to Hurricane TOW’s AIS data, the vessel has […]

  • UK: A2SEA Demonstrates Overcoming Offshore Wind Logistic Problems

    3 August 2012
    Operations & Maintenance, Training & Education

    A2SEA Chief Operation Officer demonstrates how to overcome the logistic problems posed on the Ormonde offshore wind farm to deliver on time, incident free and on budget. Adoption of an end to end approach and employing a blend of cutting edge and proven techniques means A2SEA boost one of the most enviable track records in […]

  • Global Offshore Wind Power Capacity to Reach 51.2 GW in 2020, GlobalData Says

    16 August 2013
    R&D

    Despite demonstrating a slowed growth rate, China will continue to be the largest wind power market in 2020, as it attempts to reduce its carbon footprint while increasing electricity production in rural areas, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. According to the company’s latest report, China has doubled its cumulative wind capacity every year between […]

  • EU Will Exceed Renewable Energy Goal of 20 Percent by 2020

    5 January 2011
    Business & Finance

    The EU 27 will exceed its target of meeting 20 % of its gross final energy consumption from renewable sources by 2020. Today the European Wind Energy Association published its analysis of the 27 National Renewable Energy Action Plans, submitted by the EU Member States to the European Commission. “Taken together the Action Plans show […]

  • 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 […]

  • Siemens Gamesa Charters Rem Offshore’s Newbuild CSV

    22 December 2020
    Vessels

    Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has signed a long-term charter contract with Rem Offshore for the newbuild Construction Service Vessel (CSV), Rem Energy. The vessel will be performing maintenance on various wind farms in Germany, the Norwegian supply shipping company said. Rem Inspector will perform the role as a frontrunner to the newbuild and having already […]

  • Amprion Cleared to Start DolWin4 and BorWin4 Public Planning Preps

    18 March 2020
    Grid Connection

    Germany’s Amprion has secured a waiver from relevant authorities allowing the transmission system operator to skip the regional planning procedure for the sections of DolWin4 and BorWin4 offshore grid connection systems between the North Sea coast (Hagermarsch) and the Emden area. Amprion can now start preparing for the public planning procedure, the TSO said. The […]

  • DORIS to Support BP’s Offshore Wind Developments

    6 September 2023
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Supply Chain

    DORIS has been awarded a framework agreement by BP for the provision of engineering services to the company’s offshore wind projects. Across the five-year agreement, DORIS will provide engineering for scopes such as concept development, pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed design. The support provided by DORIS and its strategic partner Turner & Townsend will enable the […]

  • Edda Wind Takes Delivery of Hydrogen-Ready SOV Destined for Seagreen

    26 October 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Vessels

    Edda Wind has taken delivery of its service operation vessel (SOV), Edda Brint, from Spain’s Astilleros Balenciaga . Edda Brint is the second vessel delivered as part of a seven-vessel newbuilding programme. This is the first of two SOVs Astilleros Balenciaga is building for Edda Wind. The second SOV, Edda Goelo, will be delivered to […]

  • Inn2POWER Brings North Sea Offshore Wind SMEs Together

    6 June 2017
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    A European consortium has launched a new four-year project, ‘Inn2POWER’ – Innovation to Push Offshore Wind Energy Regions – inviting offshore wind companies and supply chains to explore collaborations across the North Sea region.

  • Certex Opens Hull Office

    10 March 2017
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Certex UK is to expand its renewables and lifting operations in the Humber region with the opening of a new office and workshop in Hull, and plans for long-term investment in the local community. The new facility is described as fundamental to the company’s support plans for the burgeoning offshore wind energy market, to which […]

  • Wind Power Grows in Europe’s Electricity Mix

    22 February 2019
    Business & Finance

    Wind energy provided 14% of the EU’s electricity in 2018, which is an increase from 12% in 2017, according to statistics by WindEurope. Last year, wind power capacity rose by 11.3GW in Europe, with 2.65GW offshore and 8.6GW onshore. According to WindEurope, continued growth in capacity and the use of more powerful turbines are helping to increase wind’s share […]

  • Pfisterer Part of Moray East Cable Team

    1 February 2019
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection

    Pfisterer has won a contract for the supply of the 220kV land cable accessories for the grid connection of the 950MW Moray East offshore wind farm in Scotland. The company won the contract in cooperation with the cable manufacturer TELE-FONIKA Kable and the international cable and pipeline installation contractor VolkerInfra. Pfisterer will supply the 220kV […]

  • RWE’s Supervisory Board Greenlights Plans for Restructuring

    11 December 2015
    Business & Finance

    At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of RWE AG unanimously approved the Executive Board’s plans to restructure the Group. The company will transfer its renewables, grid and retail operations in Germany and abroad to a new subsidiary, which it intends to list on the stock market towards the end of next year. RWE AG […]

  • ICOE Attracts International Experts

    13 October 2014

    During the first week of November the world’s leaders in marine renewable energy development will embark on Halifax for the 5th International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE). This will be the first time ICOE has been held outside of Europe, a major accomplishment for Canada that presents new opportunities for companies and researchers to build […]

  • Renewable Energy Demand to Drive European Transmission and Distribution Market

    16 August 2013
    Grid Connection, R&D

    A rising demand for electricity coupled with environmental concerns across Europe is leading countries to look for more diverse energy sources, which will in turn boost investment in their Transmission and Distribution (T&D) infrastructure, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report states that key European countries, including  Germany, France, UK, Norway, […]

  • WavePOD Powered for the First Time

    19 November 2014
    R&D, Technology

    WavePOD prototype produced its first power in laboratory tests this week. The tenth-scale WavePOD was officially switched on by David Waldron, Bosch Rexroth’s UK Business Manager for Machinery Applications and Renewables, to mark the start of the test programme at the world-leading Institute for Fluid Power Drives and Controls (IFAS) at RWTH Aachen University, Germany. […]

  • Forewind Investigates Harbour Porpoises in North Sea

    9 December 2014
    Environment, R&D

    Forewind is one of five international offshore wind energy developers to jointly initiate an ambitious research programme into how the harbour porpoise population in the North Sea is likely to be affected by the construction of offshore wind farms. The programme, called Disturbance Effects on the Harbour Porpoise Population in the North Sea (DEPONS) will […]

  • SMM Direct: Caterpillar Consortium Powers ‘INNOVATION’

    6 September 2012

    Caterpillar Marine Power Systems, together with SAM Electronics, SCHOTTEL and Zeppelin Power Systems, have delivered an integrated power and propulsion package for “M/V Innovation”, one of the largest and most innovative offshore wind turbine installation vessels to date. The consortium of globally renowned marine specialists provided both shipowner and shipyard a single-source solution for all […]

  • Highlights of the Month – August 2019

    3 September 2019

    The Offshore WIND team brings you the ten most read offshore wind news articles in the month of August 2019. Wison Unveils New Tower Concept for Deepwater Turbines Wison Offshore & Marine has launched a novel solution for installing offshore wind turbines in deep waters. Boskalis Feels Offshore Wind Crunch Dutch offshore services provider Boskalis […]

  • Norway: Statkraft’s International Trainee Program Open

    30 September 2013
    Training & Education

    Statkraft’s international trainee programme is an attractive opportunity for young candidates at the start of their career. Eight new trainee positions are now open for September 2014. The deadline to apply is 20 October. “Do you want challenging tasks in a company with international growth ambitions? If so, you should apply for a trainee position […]

  • SGS to Showcase Its Wind Energy Services at the Husum Wind Energy Trade Fair 2010 in Husum, Germany

    6 August 2010
    Business & Finance

    SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is one of the exhibitors at the Husum Wind Energy 2010 Trade Fair in Husum, Germany. The services offered by SGS Global Competence Center Renewable Energy will be presented throughout the exhibition at stand no. 3A09 in sector A of hall 3. The Husum Wind […]