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  • IMechE Approves Aquamarine Power’s Graduate Training Scheme

    20 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Training & Education

    The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has given Aquamarine Power’s graduate training scheme the seal of approval, re-accrediting the wave company’s professional development programme which leads towards Chartered Engineers (CEng) or Incorporated Engineers (IEng) registration. In what is now the fourth year of the scheme, the Institution’s assessors noted that Aquamarine Power’s engineers are being […]

  • First Batch of Turbines on Its Way to Nordsee Ost

    20 May 2014

    At RWE’s base port in Bremerhaven the go-ahead was given yesterday for the installation of the 48 wind turbines that will comprise the Nordsee Ost Offshore Wind Farm. Four 240-tonnes tubular steel towers, together with the associated hubs and nacelles, were loaded onto the installation vessel “Victoria Mathias” which will transport them for installation at […]

  • Seal of Approval for Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s Emergency Procedure

    15 May 2014
    Operations & Maintenance

    A trapped seal has put Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s emergency procedure to the test on a wind farm construction project in the German North Sea. It was a story with a happy ending both for the seal and the team from Fred. Olsen Windcarriers’ jack-up Brave Tern, after the distressed mammal was spotted, taking refuge in the jacking pin […]

  • Nordsee Ost Hosts Oil Recovery Exercise

    14 May 2014
    Environment, Training & Education

    Under the supervision of the Central Command for Maritime Emergencies, CCME, the crews of two specialized vessels held an oil spill exercise for the first time at an offshore wind farm north off Helgoland. The oil recovery ship Thor and multi-purpose vessel Neuwerk were used in the exercise that took place at the Nordsee Ost […]

  • IRENA: 6.5 Million People Work in Renewable Energy Sector

    12 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    In 2013, approximately 6.5 million people were already employed in the renewable energy industry worldwide, a new study by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reveals. ‘Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2014’ underlines the important role that renewables continue to play in employment creation and growth in the global economy. The comprehensive annual review shows […]

  • Indian Company Introduces Portable Helipads for Offshore Structures (VIDEO)

    9 May 2014
    Operations & Maintenance, Technology

    According to 365Design, based in Hyderabad, India, the company has developed a new portable helipad applicable on offshore wind farms.  365Design says that the solution is cost-effective and more safe, with no need for hoist operations. A helicopter can land directly onto a portable helipad. As offshore wind farm developers place helipad decks on a wind farm […]

  • France Aims for Better Deal with GE

    8 May 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The French government has opposed General Electric’s (GE) current bid of USD 16.9 billion for Alstom, describing it as “not good enough.“ In a letter to the American company, French economy minister Arnaud Montebourg wrote: “As it stands, we unfortunately cannot support the proposals you have made.“ He also stressed the importance of the country’s […]

  • FTI Report Explores Lowering Cost of Offshore Wind

    8 May 2014

    FTI Consulting, Inc. released an FTI Intelligence report, the first of a series of data-driven publications evaluating competitive markets, policy, finance, technology and business models across the energy spectrum. The report, Innovative Financing of Offshore Wind, focuses on renewable energy and explores the significant potential for cutting the cost of energy from offshore wind power […]

  • Deepwater to Develop Floating Wind Farm

    8 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    Deepwater Wind revealed plans to develop the West Coast’s first-ever offshore wind farm – a project poised to become the world’s first commercial project to use cutting-edge floating foundation technology. Deepwater Wind entered into an agreement several months ago with Principle Power to complete the development of the 30-megawatt (MW) WindFloat Pacific project, using Principle Power’s groundbreaking WindFloat […]

  • SgurrEnergy Supports Women in Renewables Sector

    1 May 2014

    SgurrEnergy has joined ranks with Women in Renewable Energy Scotland (WiRES) to help promote and support the professional development of women in the renewables sector. As the first energy corporate sponsor, SgurrEnergy will work with WiRES across its network of activities to support the organisation in its goal to inform, educate and encourage women in […]

  • Scour Prevention Systems Secures SCORE Funding

    30 April 2014
    Business & Finance

    Lowestoft-based company, Scour Prevention Systems, which offers a field proven, patented and innovative solution for the prevention of scour around offshore structures and cables was successful in securing £10,000 funding in the pilot stage of grant programme Supply Chain innovation for Offshore Renewable Energy (SCORE). Scour, the erosion of sediment around objects located in flowing […]

  • OTC to See Case Study on Wind Farm Site Selection

    28 April 2014
    R&D

    Chelsea Drenick, P.E., a civil engineer for MMI Engineering – part of the Geosyntec family of companies – will present a paper on the selection of viable wind farm sites during the 45th Annual Offshore Technology Conference in Houston on May 8, 2014. The paper offers a case study comparing three offshore wind farm sites […]

  • APNS Responds: Cape Wind Relying on Conditional Foreign Investments

    27 February 2014
    Environment, Wind Farm Update

    After the news that Cape Wind offshore project will get a further USD 600 million from Denmark, the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound (APNS) yesterday released the following statement: Today’s announcement is another example of Cape Wind’s reliance on conditional foreign investments.  The high priced and controversial project has yet to receive any U.S. financing […]

  • BLG Busy with Global Tech I OWF

    26 February 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    While some companies in the offshore wind energy sector are experiencing economic problems, BLG Offshore Wind Energy Logistics still has a pretty good order book, said Ferdinand Möhring, the company’s CEO. Coastal vessels are transporting the rotor blades and rotor hubs from the manufacturing facilities in Stade and Bremerhaven to Wilhelmshaven, where BLG and AREVA […]

  • University of Delaware Launches Offshore Wind Initiative

    26 February 2014
    R&D, Training & Education

    The University of Delaware will steer the way toward making offshore wind turbines a reality in the United States through a new initiative announced yesterday at a major industry conference.  The Special Initiative on Offshore Wind, housed at the University’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment, will serve as an independent catalyst for offshore wind […]

  • Innovation Arrives at Westermost Rough Site

    21 February 2014

    Innovation, a heavy-lift jack-up vessel, has arrived at the Westermost Rough offshore wind farm site with the first shipment of foundations, writes the Grimsby Telegraph. Namely, the vessel was called into Aalborg Harbour earlier this month for the first out of seven trips to the site, where it will transport and install a total of […]

  • SSE Needs Feedback on Orkney’s Electricity Network Reinforcement

    21 February 2014
    Grid Connection, Technology

    SSE is seeking views from a wide range of stakeholders on the electricity network on Orkney and options for reinforcement. Stuart Hogarth, Director of Distribution said: “The network on Orkney leads the world on its innovative approach to connecting small scale renewables, allowing the harvesting of the significant natural resources that are abundant on the […]

  • Oceanteam Acquires KCI Design Engineers

    21 February 2014
    Business & Finance

    Oceanteam has acquired remaining 30% shares of KCI design engineers, thus becoming a sole shareholder. KCI is a multi-discipline engineering company, employing over 150 engineers and has offices in Schiedam, The Netherlands and Hamburg, Germany. Through this strategic purchase, Oceanteam can speed up the already initiated investment program and support the company with its growth […]

  • IEA: Europe Could Lose Leading Role in Renewables

    19 February 2014
    Business & Finance

    International Energy Agency (IEA) executive director Maria van der Hoeven has warned that Europe could lose its role as a leader in renewable energy. She will give a keynote speech at the EWEA 2014 Annual Event on 10-13 March, where she will elaborate on this issue. Van der Hoeven will be joined by Portugal’s Minister […]

  • Siemens Develops System to Fight Fires in Wind Turbines

    17 February 2014
    Technology

    Siemens has developed an automatic fire detection and extinguishing system for offshore wind turbines. The first of these systems was recently installed at the Riffgat offshore wind farm in the North Sea. A fire in a wind turbine can quickly turn dangerous for people and the environment, particularly if the nacelle or rotors catch fire, […]

  • ‘Innovation’ Starts Westermost Rough OWF Work

    13 February 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Innovation, a heavy-lift jack-up vessel owned by HGO InfraSea Solutions, has been working at the UK’s Westermost Rough offshore wind farm as of January 2014, the owner informed on its official website. For this project, the Innovation is managed by GeoSea, which holds 50% shares in HGO. The contract, signed last year between GeoSea and […]

  • USA: Dynegy Turns from Gas to Wave Energy

    11 February 2014

    After shutting down the gas-fired power plant in Morro Bay, Dynegy is considering an option of using the site to harness energy from the ocean, writes the Tribune. The power plant, which was operating since 1950s, was closed as it was not generating revenue. Now the Huston-based utility company is “looking into whether the technology […]

  • Renewables Key Element of Northern Ireland’s Energy Mix

    6 February 2014
    Authorities

    The Northern Ireland Renewables Industry Group (NIRIG) has welcomed comments made on January 30 by Arlene Foster MLA, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, as she addressed delegates at NIRIG’s annual conference at Hilton Hotel, Belfast. The Minister hailed the contribution that the renewable energy sector is making in providing electricity and contributing to the […]

  • EEW, Bladt to Supply Foundations for Cape Wind

    5 February 2014

    Two European wind turbine foundation specialists have signed a supply deal with Cape Wind Associates for the first offshore wind farm in the United States, Cape Wind OWF. German company EEW Special Pipe Constructions GmbH will supply monopiles, while the Danish company Bladt Industries A/S will deliver transition pieces for the future  468MW offshore wind […]

  • Senvion Halts Wind Blade Production

    5 February 2014

    German manufacturer Senvion, formerly known as REpower, has decided to halt production at its fully-owned subsidiary PowerBlades, which will affect 246 workers. The production of offshore wind blades will be suspended until the end of this year “as a result of uncertainty regarding investment”, meaning that “the expansion of offshore wind power in Germany has […]

  • Western Tidal Signs Investigative Agreement with Shishalh Nation (Canada)

    4 February 2014
    Authorities, R&D

    Western Tidal Holdings Ltd., a tidal power marine energy project developer in British Columbia has announced the execution of an Investigative Use License Agreement signed with the Shishalh Nation in January. In addition to the Shishalh Nation, Western Tidal has worked with and has gained the support for investigation permits of several other First Nation […]