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  • SgurrEnergy Puts in Operation First ORQA Platform in Hong Kong

    12 April 2012
    R&D

    As informed by the North American Clean Energy, SgurrEnergy, engineering consultancy specialising in worldwide renewable energy projects, put into operation the first Offshore Risk Quantification Analysis (ORQA) platform this month in Hong Kong. The platform installation was commissioned by Hong Kong Electric Company (HEC) within the framework of a one year long measurement campaign in the […]

  • Aker Wins Kværner’s Nordsee Ost Case

    8 March 2021
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Aker Solutions has received the final ruling from an arbitration tribunal in Germany in the case concerning the Nordsee Ost offshore wind project for which Kværner, now part of Aker, delivered jacket foundations. “The ruling entitles Aker Solutions to receive a recoverable cash amount of approximately EUR 67 million, of which approximately EUR 23 million […]

  • Rapid Solutions Needed for Physical Separation Aboard CTVs

    7 May 2020
    Vessels

    Social distancing measures in response to the ongoing pandemic have taken their toll on offshore wind crew transfer. The industry is now seeking rapid solutions to increase physical separation of technicians on offshore crew transfer vessels (CTVs). According to ORE Catapult, the current COVID-19 situation has forced some operators to limit CTV operations to a […]

  • Fraunhofer IWES Completes Boulder Detection Campaign for 50Hertz

    23 November 2022
    Grid Connection

    Germany`s Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has completed a boulder detection campaign off the coast of the island of Rügen in the German Baltic Sea for the offshore transmission system operator 50Hertz`s new offshore platform project. Fraunhofer IWES used seismic measuring techniques to check whether there are boulders in the subsurface of a […]

  • UK: Seaspeed Tests Models of Fast Wind Farm Support Vessel Designs

    8 March 2012

    A series of free-running models of fast wind-farm support vessel designs have recently been tested by Seaspeed Marine Consulting for South Boats in order to develop the most appropriate hull forms for their next generation of vessels. Models of different hull designs, instrumented for performance measurement, were outfitted for self propulsion and run at sea […]

  • The Carbon Trust: Floating LiDARs Prove Their Worth

    30 May 2017
    R&D, Technology

    The Carbon Trust has announced the completion of the world’s largest trial of floating Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) systems.

  • WindSentinel to Collect Lake Michigan Wind Data During Winter (USA)

    10 January 2012

      After nearly two months of preliminary tests on Lake Michigan, the research buoy that is collecting data for the offshore wind assessment was moved onshore, where it will continue to operate this winter. The research buoy’s placement next to the lake will allow researchers to continue to collect and analyze meaningful wind data, said […]

  • University of Exeter: Improved Wave Energy Testing

    26 March 2014
    R&D

    Pioneering research could provide a significant boost in the vital quest to harness wave power as a viable renewable energy source for the future. Scientists from the University of Exeter have studied how wave energy developers can more accurately measure, and predict the wave conditions within wave energy test sites. The research, which is published […]

  • Met-Tower Platform Released For Production “Titan 3.6 WMPS” And “Titan 5.0 WMPS”

    24 December 2010

    Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas (www.offshorewindpowersystemsoftexas.com) President Douglas Hines announced today the release of the state of the art Titan series of designs for immediate sale, the Model Titan 3.6 WMPS and Titan 5 WMPS wind measurement platform systems. The design incorporates the Titan 3.6 MW and 5 MW Titan platforms capable of 35 […]

  • Screening for Deep-lying Stones at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm (Denmark)

    2 November 2011

    The relocation of the approx 5,000 stones at the surface of the seabed, which may cause problems to the wind turbine and cable installation, is well underway. However, a number of planned wind turbine positions are presently being screened with advanced sonar equipment to unveil any critical stones in the seabed. At a number of […]

  • Inductive Sensors for On- and Offshore Wind Power Plants (Switzerland)

    27 January 2011
    Technology

    * V4A stainless steel housings with protection class IP 69K * Special impermeability concept proTect+ * MTTF > 100 years * Applicable for cold climate applications Baumer expands its portfolio of sensors for wind power plants with the new Series IFRR and IWRR inductive sensors. The sensors are extremely robust, absolutely reliable and, due to […]

  • UK: REA Welcomes Creation of 27 New Marine Conservation Zones

    25 November 2013
    Authorities, Environment, R&D

    The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has welcomed Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs’s (Defra) announcement last Thursday of the creation of 27 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs). Developers now await the detailed rules for each MCZ, as well as decisions on approximately 100 remaining sites over the next two designation phases in 2015 and […]

  • MHI Vestas 8 MW Turbine Breaks World Record

    17 October 2014
    R&D, Technology

    MHI Vestas Offshore Wind’s V164-8.0 MW prototype set a new benchmark for power production recently when the turbine produced 192,000 kWh in a 24 hour period, enough to power approximately 13,500 Danish households, demonstrating the full capability of the world’s most powerful wind turbine. The V164-8.0 MW prototype turbine has broken the record for power […]

  • Bladt: Paint Job for Vestas’ 8MW Wind Turbine (Denmark)

    9 October 2013

    Measuring up to 6.5 meters in diameter, the largest wind mill so far is now ready for blast cleaning and painting at Bladt Industries. The work has commenced and is expected to finish in week 46. The 132 meter wind mill is going to function as a test mill in Østerild, Denmark. The work takes […]

  • OFW: Harbour Porpoises in German Bight Unaffected by Pile Driving

    11 October 2016
    R&D, Technology, Training & Education

    Pile driving during construction of offshore wind farms in the German North Sea has little to no effect on local harbour porpoise population, according to a study commissioned by the Offshore-Forum Windenergie (OFW) in partnership with the offshore wind industry leaders.  “The study shows that offshore wind farms have no negative consequences for the harbor porpoise population,” […]

  • Bergen Group AAK, Bladena Partner Up on Wind Mission

    26 January 2018
    Business & Finance, R&D

    Bergen Group AAK and Bladena ApS have established a cooperation agreement on future assignments towards the wind market, which opens for collaboration on deliveries to new installations, both offshore and onshore.

  • Akrocean to Supply LiDARs Offshore France

    8 January 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, R&D

    Akrocean has secured a contract by Meteo-France to supply floating LiDARs for future offshore wind projects in France. Under the four-year master service agreement, Akrocean will provide wind and ocean data using its WINDSEA floating LiDAR with an aim to de-risk future projects in French waters. Established as part of series of measures intended to […]

  • Tocardo Join Forces with Mosscliff

    24 July 2015

    Tocardo International B.V, producer of tidal and free-flow water turbines, has reached an agreement with Mosscliff Environmental to create a new company in the renewable energy market – MT Tidal Ltd. MT Tidal involves the merger of Tocardo International’s UK business, Tocardo Tidal Energy Ltd, with elements of Mosscliff Environmental Ltd. MT Tidal will be […]

  • Top News of the Week, 16 – 23 July 2017

    23 July 2017

    Offshore WIND’s most read news from 16 to 23 July 2017.

  • European Commission Clears Sale of GIB Offshore Wind Portfolio

    24 May 2017
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    The European Commission has approved the sale of the UK Green Investment Bank’s (GIB) offshore wind farm portfolio to Macquarie Group Limited of Australia and Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited (USSL) of the UK.

  • DONG Energy Plans to Sell Its Oil & Gas Unit by Year End

    19 January 2017
    Business & Finance

    DONG Energy expects to divest its activities within exploration and production of oil and gas before the end of this year.

  • Dutch Government Pinpoints Two Areas for 2.1GW of Offshore Wind

    5 July 2016
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    Hollandse Kust Zuid (South) and Hollandse Kust Noord (North) offshore wind zones, totalling 2.1GW of potential offshore wind capacity, have been selected for the construction of offshore wind farms by the Dutch government in an effort to reach the goal of 16% of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix by 2023. Hollandse Kust Zuid, covering […]

  • Research: Can UV Light Help Birds to Avoid Wind Turbines?

    27 February 2014
    R&D, Technology

    A pilot project in Smøla will examine whether ultraviolet (UV) light can reduce the risk of birds colliding with wind turbines. Researchers are currently conducting a pilot project to test brand new solutions for reducing the negative impact on birdlife in the area. With its 68 wind turbines, Smøla wind farm is the largest wind […]

  • EOLOS and Windpal Team Up Offshore Japan

    13 March 2023
    Business development, Contracts & Tenders

    Spain-based EOLOS and Japanese Windpal have signed an agreement to secure business in the Japanese offshore wind market. The two companies will combine EOLOS FLS200 technology and digital services with Windpal environmental marine services to execute safe and sustainable operations at sea. Under the agreement, EOLOS will provide Windpal with the necessary technology and digital […]

  • The Netherlands: IHC Hydrohammer Presents its Expertise at EWEA OFFSHORE 2011

    28 November 2011
    Technology

    Hydraulic piling hammer specialist, IHC Hydrohammer, will perform live presentations two times per day at EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 event.  Presentation 1: Inclination Measuring Tool IHC Hydrohammer answers the question: How to install a monopile foundation with a maximum deviation of 0.5 degrees. During this presentation they show the results and the most recent technological innovation: […]

  • Top News of the Week, 13 – 19 March 2017

    19 March 2017

    Siemens-Gamesa Merger Clears Final Hurdle The European Commission has cleared unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa by Siemens. World’s First Offshore Wind Farm Passes into History DONG Energy has started dismantling the world’s first offshore wind farm, the 4.95MW Vindeby located in the Danish Baltic Sea near […]