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  • Scotrenewables’ CEO Receives ‘Outstanding Achievement’ Award (UK)

    10 July 2013
    Technology

    Scotrenewables Tidal Power Limited’s CEO, Barry Johnston, was recently awarded the 2013 Lennard – Senior Prize in recognition of outstanding individual achievement in the field of Marine Renewable Energy. The Lennard prize, awarded by The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT), a multi-disciplinary learned society that brings together organisations and individuals with a common interest in […]

  • Kishorn Port Proposal Submitted to Highland Council (UK)

    3 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    After two years of planning and detailed studies, Kishorn Port has submitted a proposal for the development of the former oil fabrication yard to Highland Council, writes the Scotsman. Besides refurbishment of one of Europe’s largest dry docks, reclamation of the foreshore, upgrading and extending the existing pier structures and the erection of fabrication and […]

  • Japan: Experimental Offshore Floating Wind Farm Project

    28 June 2013

    A consortium made up of Marubeni (project integrator), the University of Tokyo (technical advisor), Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan Marine United, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal, Hitachi, Furukawa Electric, Shimizu and Mizuho Information & Research have been participating in an experimental offshore floating wind farm project sponsored by the Ministry of […]

  • UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult Confirms Residence at ITREZ

    27 June 2013

    The International Technology and Renewable Energy Zone (ITREZ) has confirmed that it’s first tenant will be the UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. The ITREZ hub aims to bring business and academia together to work collaboratively on the development of the offshore renewables sector. The first phase of the project is nearing completion and inovo, the […]

  • Narec Celebrates Its Ten Year Achievements (UK)

    26 June 2013

    The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, is completing a £150 million capital investment in world leading capabilities for the research, development, testing and demonstration of offshore wind and marine renewable energy technologies. Last week, in celebration of this achievement, in what is its tenth anniversary year, Narec attracted 200 national and European policy makers, industrialists, […]

  • UK: Narec’s Electrical and Materials Laboratories Awarded UKAS Accreditation

    19 September 2013
    Technology

    Narec’s Electrical and Materials Laboratories have today been awarded accreditation by UKAS for testing of power cable systems; complementing the lab’s existing ASTA/Intertek  and Narec’s existing UKAS blade test credentials. The laboratories provide an extensive suite of development and certification testing and measurement facilities for the electrical power and offshore renewable energy industry for all […]

  • Norway: Birds Could Avoid Wind Turbines Painted Black and White

    19 September 2013
    Environment, R&D

    Biologist and senior environmental advisor at Statkraft, Bjørn Iuell, believes the contrast between black and white might prevent birds from flying into wind turbines. New knowledge from the Smøla wind farm will set the standard for environmentally friendly wind energy in the future. In a new experiment at the Smøla wind farm, a total of […]

  • Local MP Visits CTruk in London, UK

    19 September 2013
    Authorities

    Bernard Jenkin, Member of Parliament for Harwich and North Essex, visited Brightlingsea-based designer and builder of multi-purpose composite marine craft, CTruk, in London last week as the defence and security event DSEI drew to a close.  CTruk launched its proof-of-concept Force Protection Craft, THOR – Twin Hulled Offshore Raider, at the show. After meeting the […]

  • Norway: Fjellstrand Delivers Three Wind Farm Vessels

    18 September 2013

    Norwegian shipyard Fjellstrand has delivered three 25 meter-long wind farm vessels out of six ordered by Denmark’s World Marine Offshore (WMO). As confirmed by Fjellstrand, the fourth vessel will follow by the end of September, whereas the two 30-meter vessels will be delivered in May and June 2014 respectively. All six vessels will enter services […]

  • Finland: Moventas to Rebrand Its Industrial Gear Business

    17 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Moventas is preparing to rebrand its industrial gear business, and to run the two core businesses more independently of each other than before, in order to better serve its customers in both segments. The company’s legal structure will remain as it is, but its operational structure will be developed to enable more flexibility in fulfilling […]

  • UK: London Array Sells Transmission Assets

    10 September 2013
    Grid Connection

    London Array, a joint venture owned by DONG Energy (50%), E.ON (30%) and Masdar (20%), announced that it has signed an agreement for the sale of transmission assets at the world’s largest offshore wind farm to Blue Transmission London Array Limited. The divestment takes place pursuant to the Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regime. Following a […]

  • UK: VSMC Wraps Up London Array Work

    9 September 2013
    Grid Connection

    VSMC client London Array Limited has instructed the company to demobilize following completion of the last remaining part of the project, the shallow water trenching programme. VSMC started working at the wind farm site in 2009. For VSMC, the London Array project consisted of the installation and burial of four export cables and the installation, […]

  • West of Morecambe Fisheries Fund Opens for Applications (UK)

    3 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    The West of Morecambe Fisheries Fund, established to support fishing communities operating in the eastern Irish Sea, has opened for applications from the fishing industry. The fund is an innovative approach to enable both the wind farm operators of the Ormonde, Walney 1 and 2, West of Duddon Sands wind farms and fishing industry to […]

  • UK: GCube Underwrites 5GW of Offshore Wind

    13 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    GCube, the specialist renewable energy underwriter, has said that whilst clear growth within offshore wind persists, the industry needs to take some extra steps to ensure that wind energy assets are ‘investment grade’ in the long term. With limited opportunities for debt within the offshore wind capital structure, unknown risks from the power price, regulatory […]

  • Australia: Oceanlinx Prepares for Construction of Port MacDonnell Wave Energy Project

    12 June 2013
    Technology

    Oceanlinx, an international company in the field of wave energy, is preparing for the development of the Port MacDonnell wave power project this week, according to the ABC news site. The project worth AUD 7 million involves building of a 20-square metre offshore concrete unit, which will have the ability to supply electricity to 1,000 […]

  • USA: Principle Power to Raise Funds for WindFloat

    6 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    Principle Power Inc. is planning to raise funds to develop the WindFloat platform and bring it to market. In order to pursue this goal the company intends to sell a stake. However, in a statement for Bloomberg, Principle Power Inc. CEO, Alla Weinstein, did not specify the amount in question. Better wind speeds are available […]

  • UK: TAG CEO Comments on Resolve Energy Bill Debates

    5 June 2013

    Commenting on the third reading of the Energy Bill, Alex Dawson, Chief Executive of TAG Energy Solutions and Chairman of North East Renewables Group, Energi Coast, said: “The Energy Bill debate surrounding decarbonisation continues to reaffirm the importance low carbon resources such as offshore wind will play in the UK’s energy mix.  “However, continuing delays […]

  • Conference on Offshore Wind in Adriatic Sea to Be Held in Italy

    28 May 2013
    R&D

    The Polytechnic University of Marche along with the Marche Region, as a partner of the project POWERED, is organizing a conference entitled “The Development of Offshore Wind Energy in the Adriatic Sea: the Project POWERED as a Planning Tool” on May 29 in Ancona. The event will be hosted in the great hall “Guido Bossi” […]

  • Spain: Leading CEOs Gather for Revitalized Energy Policy

    22 May 2013

      CEOs of eight European energy companies (Fulvio CONTI, Gertjan LANKHORST, Gérard MESTRALLET, Ignacio GALAN, Paolo SCARONI, Peter TERIUM, Johannes TEYSSEN, Rafael VILLASECA MARCO) have drawn to the attention of EU leaders the urgent need to tackle the perilous situation facing the European energy sector. Meeting in Brussels, the day before the European Council focused […]

  • Germany: Cuxport Handles 22 Tower Sections for Offshore Wind Park

    14 May 2013

    The terminal operator, Cuxport, handled a major order for the wind turbine manufacturer REpower Systems SE between the end of February and the middle of May – and completed it without making any errors at all. Cuxport transhipped 22 tower segments, which were manufactured at AMBAU in Cuxhaven. The components are earmarked for 11 offshore […]

  • The Netherlands: Tocardo and Climex Sign Deal on Tidal Energy

    14 May 2013

    Tocardo Tidal Turbines, the leading producer of tidal and free-flow water turbines, and Climex, the trading platform for renewable energy and carbon credits, have agreed to sell energy generated by Tocardo’s turbines through Climex’s green energy trading platform. The recently signed agreement will enable businesses and other large scale electricity users to add tidal energy […]

  • Energy Skills Scotland Announced with Double Funding

    10 May 2013
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Training & Education

      A doubling of planned funding to improve oil and gas training facilities and develop other energy sector skills courses has been announced by the First Minister. Led by Skills Development Scotland and located at Robert Gordon University, Energy Skills Scotland (ESS) is being backed by an investment package worth £6.5 million – double the […]

  • The Netherlands: Pontis Successfully Performs Seafastening for Borwin and Helwin

    29 April 2013

    Last week Pontis successfully finalized the extensive seafastening project for the installation of the offshore converter stations BorWin2 & HelWin1. Pontis was responsible for the project management, covering design, production, assembly and disassembly of the fixtures. A complex project, given the large number of stakeholders, the size and weight of the materials and the substantial […]

  • Germany: REpower to Streamline Organization and Cut up to 750 Jobs

    26 April 2013
    Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment

    REpower Systems SE, a leading manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines and part of the Suzlon Group, announced today that it was streamlining the organization to be a leaner, more efficient and competitive company. Andreas Nauen, CEO – REpower Systems SE, said: “The plans I am announcing will allow REpower to better meet today’s […]

  • Germany: Alpha Ventus 2012 Yield Exceeds Expectations

    26 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    The annual yield of alpha ventus again exceeded expectations in 2012. During last year, Germany’s first offshore wind farm fed 267.8 gigawatt hours of power into the German power grid. At 15.3 per cent, the power yield is higher than the originally forecast value. The good yield trend also continued in the first quarter of […]

  • The Netherlands: Ballast Nedam Releases Q1 Results

    26 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    The pressure on markets was undiminished in the first quarter, leading to fierce competition, price pressure and bankruptcies. The competition faced by capacity-driven markets in particular has been cut-throat. This market situation led in late 2012 to accelerated execution of the strategy of focusing on integrated projects and the niche markets of industrial construction, offshore […]