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  • TÜV SÜD Certifies 600MW Gemini

    30 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    Within the scope of certification for the Gemini 600 MW offshore wind farm, TÜV SÜD has successfully completed the design assessment for the wind farm and the certification of two sub-stations. Gemini is located in the Dutch exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the North Sea, around 85 kilometres off the coast north of the province […]

  • Gemini OWF Inauguration Under Way

    8 May 2017

    An official opening of the Dutch 600MW Gemini offshore wind farm, worth EUR 2.8 billion, is being held today, 8 May.

  • FoundOcean Completes Grouting at Gemini

    5 January 2016
    Technology, Wind Farm Update

    FoundOcean has successfully completed the grouting of foundations at Gemini Wind Farm on behalf of the main contractor, Van Oord. The offshore wind farm, situated 85 kilometres north of the Dutch province of Groningen, is made up of 150 wind turbines spanning across 2 sites. The 600 MW wind farm will provide 785,000 homes with […]

  • 61 Applications Received for German Renewables Award 2014

    1 July 2014

    Electricity from ocean waves, decentralized energy supply of cities, cost reduction models for offshore projects – 61 applications for the German Renewables Award 2014 impress with a variety of topics and a high level of innovation. For the first time, the Renewable Energy Hamburg Cluster Agency (EEHH) will award the prize not only for the […]

  • Windreich Welcomes German Government’s Commitment to Offshore Wind

    3 December 2012

    Willi Balz, CEO of Windreich AG has welcomed the clear commitment of the federal government to offshore wind development, thus leading the energy revolution towards success. Although Windreich’s projects have not been affected significantly due to its timely and professional preparation, the new clearer regulations will facilitate and speed up its negotiations with investors. Therefore, […]

  • German Companies Plan How to Prepare for US Market

    12 October 2011

      As the AWEA Offshore Windpower Conference and Exhibition kicks off today, many companies, research centers and interest groups… By Matthew Allen (renewableenergyworld) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyworld, October 12, 2011

  • Photo of the Day: Seajacks Leviathan in Falmouth

    25 June 2014

    Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: The jack-up installation vessel Seajacks Leviathan in the Port of Falmouth, before the vessel left to work in the Irish Sea on June 9.  The Seajacks Leviathan arrived in the port for minor repairs and mobilization of equipment. Recently, the vessel wrapped up the construction of the Meerwind offshore wind farm in […]

  • Siem Offshore Contractors Nets Trianel Borkum II Inter-Array Cable Contract

    14 November 2016
    Grid Connection, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Siem Offshore Contractors GmbH (SOC) has been awarded a contract for a turnkey supply and installation of the inner array grid cable system for the Trianel Windpark Borkum Phase II (TWB-II) offshore wind farm in the German part of the North Sea. The contract was awarded by Trianel Windkraftwerk Borkum II. The TWB-II offshore wind farm is […]

  • Top News of the Week May 9 – 15, 2016

    15 May 2016
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Oil & Gas Giant Bids to Build Dutch Offshore Wind Farms Following recent media reports that Shell, one of the biggest oil and gas companies, will take part in Dutch tender for Borssele I and II offshore wind sites as part of a consortium also comprising Eneco and Van Oord, the move was confirmed this afternoon […]

  • The Acclaimed Software to Showcase EPOCH System in London

    28 February 2014
    Technology

    The Acclaimed Software Company Ltd has developed EPOCH, a ground-breaking marine management system on behalf of Offshore Marine Management Limited (OMM).  EPOCH is an ESRI-GIS, web-based management system, providing reporting from offshore sites to onshore bases. For example, OMM’s German subsidiary uses EPOCH to manage and control guard vessel operations for offshore wind interconnector installations […]

  • SSC Wind, Deutsche WindGuard Launch German Wind Academy

    29 May 2015
    Business & Finance, Training & Education

    By signing a Letter of Intent (LOI), SSC Wind EMEA GmbH and Deutsche WindGuard have confirmed their cooperation in the field of education and training for the wind energy industry. At the site of Maritime Campus in Elsfleth, the “German Wind Academy” will offer comprehensive education and training opportunities for the wind energy industry. SSC Wind will bring in its […]

  • German Government Expects Offshore Wind Liability Regime Agreement

    23 August 2012
    Authorities, Grid Connection

    Despite the differences between the Federal Environment Ministry and Ministry of Consumer Protection, German Government expects an agreement in the issue of liability for offshore wind farms. According to Dow Jones Newswires, disagreements are not uncommon during the phase of departmental coordination, during which the various ministries have the opportunity to contribute their specific point […]

  • German Students Develop Transport Concept for Wind Farm Maintenance

    17 June 2013
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Training & Education

    Students of the Department of Maritime Transport from the Jade University of Applied Sciences have developed a transport concept for maintenance of wind farms in the German Bight. Under the guidance of Professors Ralf Brauner and Christian Jauernig, they have created a fictitious company that offers a pickup service of technicians to offshore wind farms […]

  • Centerbridge Raising Funds for Senvion Acquisition

    22 April 2015
    Business & Finance

    Rapid Holding GmbH, owned by Centerbridge Partners, plans to issue EUR 400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes to partially fund the acquisition of German wind turbine developer, Senvion. Net proceeds of the offering of the Notes, which are due in 2020, will be used together with equity contributions from Centerbridge affiliates […]

  • Indian Equity Fund Acquires 21 Pct Share in Senvion

    15 June 2015
    Business & Finance

    According to Indian media, a private equity fund Arpwood Capital has acquired 21% shares of Senvion, German turbine manufacturer recently taken over by Centerbridge Partners. The purchase is said to be worth $112 million and funded through a leveraged buyout. This is in line with Arpwood’s strategy, which aims to acquire controlling stake in mid-market […]

  • German Renewables Shipbrokers Exhibits at Offshore Wind Event

    14 November 2013

      German Renewables Shipbrokers (GRS), an independent company for chartering, sale and purchase, will be exhibiting at the EWEA Offshore. GRS has specialised in offshore renewable energy market, providing vessels that are suitable for each stage of an offshore renewable energy project. The company also supports these projects with a variety of technical and administrative […]

  • VIDEO: Switch Presents 8.6 MW Generator

    14 November 2013

    The Switch recently announced their new PMG8600-400, a medium-speed permanent magnet generator with a power rating of 8.6 MW. The generator features outstanding drive train availability and system efficiency, as well as high reliability. Their 8.6 MW permanent magnet generator (PMG) for offshore use successfully passed initial no-load testing earlier this month. Check out this […]

  • Northland Power Raises $150 Mln for Wind Energy Development

    23 January 2015
    Business & Finance

    Northland Power Inc. has closed $150 million of convertible unsecured subordinated debentures. The company intends to use the the money to fund a portion of its investments in the 332 megawatt (282 megawatt net to Northland) offshore wind development project located approximately 40 kilometers north of Juist Island in German territorial waters in the North Sea (“Nordsee […]

  • Nemos Takes Plunge in Danish Waters

    17 August 2015

    The German marine energy developer, Nemos, started the fully automated operation of its wave energy device at Nissum Bredning in Denmark last week. “With an advanced developed operation`s software and optimised hardware the device already feeds in electricity into the Danish grid,” said the company in a statement. The Nemos-system consists of an elongated floating […]

  • Bitek to Clear Path for Nordergründe

    20 April 2015
    Grid Connection

    The European grid operator, TenneT, has awarded a Nordergründe offshore wind farm contract to German-based Bitek Bergungsdienst. Bitek Bergungsdienst will be in charge of surveying a 28-kilometre cable route for ordnance, as well as for its removal. Namely, TenneT has agreed to install a 111MW grid connection for the Nordergründe wind farm comprising 18 Senvion 6.15MW […]

  • Dutch Seek Offshore Wind Innovation

    31 July 2018
    Technology

    Offshore Wind Innovators has launched a new innovation challenge developed for Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups and students to offer innovative offshore wind solutions to local corporates.

  • VIDEO: Gangway in Action Onboard VOS Sweet

    24 June 2014

    Today, the wind turbine crew transfer is done by jamming the vessel bow against the windmill tower. The UPTIME gangway allows the crew via a motion compensated gangway to transfer safely from the transport vessel to the turbine. The vessel is free to move with the sea, but the gangway is stationary against the tower. […]

  • Rock Dumping Contract Up for Grabs

    21 November 2014
    Grid Connection

    TenneT is seeking a company for the work on high-voltage subsea cable in German waters. The scope of work consists of rock dumping, remedial and burial work in water depth of up to 40 meters. The height or rock covering layer is required to be in the range of 0.5-1 meter. TenneT will accept bids […]

  • Photo of the Day: A2SEA Mobilizing for Gode Wind Work

    30 June 2015
    Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: A2SEA preparing for Gode Wind 1 and 2 work at Port of Esbjerg.  Today, A2SEA’s SEA CHALLENGER started mobilization for the installation of Dong Energy’s offshore wind farms Gode Wind 1 and 2 in the German part of the North Sea. The mobilisation comprises sea fastening for turbine components, an extension of […]

  • UK: Rolls-Royce Delivers First TT-PM, Suitable for Offshore Vessels

    6 September 2012
    Technology

    Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has today announced the first delivery of its newly-developed permanent magnet tunnel thruster (TT-PM) to Norwegian company Olympic Shipping, who will operate the thruster on their vessel Olympic Octopus. The TT-PM offers numerous advantages over traditional tunnel thrusters, including an increase in power output of around 25% from the […]

  • NKT Cables Inks Cable Deal for Gemini OWF

    4 February 2014
    Grid Connection

    NKT Cables has signed a deal to supply export cable for Gemini offshore wind farm. The production will start this month, as a result of the Preparatory Works Agreement between Typhoon Offshore B.V., offshore wind farm developer, and NKT Cables. Under the agreement, NKT Cables will produce around 200 kilometres of 220 kV high voltage […]