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  • UK: Importance of Acoustic Surveys in Offshore Wind Industry

    26 September 2013
    Technology

    It is important to understand the status of marine mammals in an area prior to any development and understand potential impacts during and after development. Offshore wind developments may adversely affect species, including those protected by European and domestic law. Mitigation of such impacts forms an intrinsic part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process […]

  • Italy: 40South Energy Readies for Wave Device Deployment

    19 September 2013
    R&D

    40South Energy undertook several tests last week to prepare for the deployment of its wave energy technology at Punta Righini, Italy. The company recently announced that it had performed trials at the harbor in Navicelli, Pisa. The first activities tested were practicing the connection procedures in sheltered waters, so they can later be carried out […]

  • Japanese Delegation at UMaine

    17 September 2013

    An 11-member delegation of scientists and industry officials from Japan, including the president of Hirosaki University, are at the University of Maine September 16 to 18 for the second Marine Energy International Symposium. UMaine President Paul Ferguson and Hirosaki University President Kei Sato have opened the symposium, designed to be a collaborative exchange between researchers […]

  • MMT to Carry Out UXO Search & Clearance for TenneT (Germany)

    12 September 2013
    Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance

    MMT have been awarded an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) search and clearance project for TenneT offshore GmbH in the German Bight. TenneT offshore GmbH (TOG) is responsible for the electrical connections of offshore wind parks within German territorial waters in the German Bight (North Sea) and EEZ to the German electricity distribution network. As result of […]

  • Offshore Wind Growing Despite Unclear Pathway Forward (Germany)

    10 September 2013

    The buzzword of the Offshore Wind industry today is the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE) – the lifetime cost of the project, per unit of energy generated – which needs to be lowered in order to maximise the size of the industry. Many have worked to achieve this and now the results are to be […]

  • UK: “Salt and Science” Enhances Guard Vessel Capabilities

    9 September 2013

    Maritime consultants Marico Marine and vessel operators Jubilee Fishing have joined forces to deliver a unique package to Offshore Renewable Energy developers looking to enhance their guard vessel provision with the additional capability of data collection. Utilising Marico Marine’s unique Salt and Science approach, guard vessels are fitted with shipping data collection equipment and advanced […]

  • Ireland: Tidal Ventures Seeks Hydrographic Survey Services

    6 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Bord Gais Eireann, on behalf of Tidal Ventures Ltd, a joint venture between Bord Gais and OpenHydro, is seeking a contractor to undertake hydrographic survey services for a tidal energy project. Tidal Ventures wishes to procure an offshore geophysical survey for a tidal energy development at Torr Head off the north coast of Antrim. The […]

  • UK Supports JECS Access in Offshore Wind

    6 September 2013
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    UK based company JECS Access Limited which also operates from an office in GERMANY have been delivering professional advice, design and supply of scaffolding access solutions & encapsulation enclosures since 2009 specialising in the offshore wind industry. They have a team that specialises servicing the offshore wind industry throughout Europe and are the first point […]

  • Germany: Amrumbank West OWF to Be Constructed via Cuxhaven

    2 September 2013

    From mid-October 2013, E.ON Kraftwerke GmbH will start the construction of the Amrumbank West offshore wind farm via the offshore base port of Cuxhaven. The wind farm, located northwest of Helgoland, will comprise 80 Siemens’ 3.6 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbines and will have a capacity of 288 MW. The main components of the foundation […]

  • The Netherlands: Dieseko Receive Patent for PVE 300MU Vibratory Hammer

    19 July 2013

    Dieseko Group BV proudly announces that it has officially been granted a patent for its PVE 300MU vibratory hammer. This offshore vibro tool represents an innovative time-saving piling solution due its combined upending, lifting and vibrating functions. In the offshore wind market, the vibratory technique for the driving of piles is becoming increasingly popular in […]

  • USA: Cornell University and Verdant Power Sign MOU

    15 July 2013

    Cornell University and Verdant Power Inc., signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intention of entering into a long-term relationship centered on research and other activities related to Marine & Hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies. Verdant Power’s MHK project on Roosevelt Island in New York City is the first commercially licensed tidal energy plant in U.S. […]

  • Lincs OWF: Centrica Expresses Gratitude to Local Community (UK)

    4 July 2013
    Wind Farm Update

    The Centrica held a celebration event in relation with the Lincs Offshore Wind Farm for the local stakeholders, the community and members of the project team in Skegness, north-east England. The wind farm – which is located just eight kilometres from the Skegness shoreline – is one of a number of wind farms completed by […]

  • Big Day for London Array (UK)

    4 July 2013
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    The London Array, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, will be inaugurated today, July 4. The UK Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change, Edward Davey, announced his participation in the official opening of the offshore wind farm. The London Array, jointly owned by Dong Energy, Masdar and EON, comprises 175 Siemens’ 3.6 MW […]

  • UK: Energy Minster Set for EEEGR’s Norwich Conference

    4 November 2013
    Authorities

    The Government Minister in the middle of the current debate between energy suppliers and consumers has agreed to be a keynote speaker at a major Norwich conference next year. Energy Minister Michael Fallon will take part in the SNS2014 Sea of Opportunity Conference being staged by EEEGR (the East of England Energy Group) at the […]

  • Top News of the Week Oct 28 – Nov 3, 2013

    3 November 2013

    Stanislav Yudin Installs 80 Gwynt y Mor Foundations in Record Time (UK)  Seaway Heavy Lifting’s vessel, Stanislav Yudin, has successfully completed a record run of foundation installation works at Gwynt y Mor Offshore Wind Farm. UK: St. Jude Storm Could Halt London Array  The world’s largest offshore wind farm, the London Array could be affected […]

  • Lockheed Martin, Reignwood Group to Cooperate on OTEC Power Plant (USA)

    31 October 2013
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    Lockheed Martin and Reignwood Group have signed a contract to start design of a 10-megawatt Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) power plant, which, when complete, will be the largest OTEC project to date. Lockheed Martin is the industry leader in the development of OTEC technology, holding 19 related patents. The Lockheed Martin-Reignwood 10-megawatt plant is […]

  • UK: Recent Graduate Climbs the Offshore Energy Ladder

    30 October 2013
    Business & Finance, Training & Education

    Recent graduate Katie Musgrave is playing a leading role in a young company’s pioneering scour protection technology thanks to the direct support of her university. Katie became product engineer with Scour Prevention Systems only a month after graduating with distinction from her Masters in Energy Engineering with Environmental Management at the University of East Anglia […]

  • UK: Graduates Visit A&P North East

    28 October 2013
    Training & Education

    In 2009 A&P North East was approached by London Offshore Consultants Limited to see if the company could help them with work-placed visits for graduates. By providing young people with this opportunity it is seen to bridge the gap between education and working sites. A&P North East therefore welcomes different graduates each year at the […]

  • Areva’s Offshore Wind Revenue Decreases (France)

    25 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    Areva issued its results for the first nine months of 2013 yesterday, which show that its renewable energy business is facing revenue decrease. The company’s Renewable Energies Business Group ended the first nine months with a 26.6% decrease in revenue in comparison to the same period of 2012. The renewables revenue was up only in […]

  • Northern Ireland’s Delegasion Visits Great Yarmouth

    23 October 2013

    A delegation of 20 businesses from the south east region of Northern Ireland were in the Great Yarmouth area this week to share thoughts and knowledge on the renewable energy sector with East of England experts. The visit, hosted by EEEGR (the East of England Energy Group), was for companies which are part of the […]

  • Korea: Hyosung Produces 5.9MW Wind Power Generator

    17 October 2013

    Hyosung has produced the first 5.9MW permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) which is a core part of large wind turbines. This is the first generator of this capacity produced in Korea as part of the government’s plan for the development of offshore wind power generation systems. Hyosung has noted that their generator is more efficient […]

  • Fendercare Marine to Supply Yokohama Fenders to Eastport UK

    8 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    Norfolk based Fendercare Marine, one of the world’s foremost suppliers of marine products and services, has won a significant contract to supply Yokohama fenders to Eastport UK, Norfolk’s premier port. The contract, won against strong international competition, is for the supply of 17 Yokohama pneumatic fenders measuring 2.0m x 3.5m to be used at the […]

  • Scottish Renewables Industry Displaces Record Amount of CO2

    3 October 2013

    New figures from the UK Government have shown that more than 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions were displaced by renewable electricity generation in Scotland – up by almost a quarter from the previous year. Niall Stuart, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “Last week’s climate change report reinforced the need for concerted action to […]

  • 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 […]

  • Third CORER Workshop Focuses on Marine Energy

    3 July 2014

    Schools of Engineering (SoE), Electrical Engineering and Electronics (SoEEE) and the Institute for Risk and Uncertainty, together with the National Oceanography Centre, will host the 3rd CORER workshop- The Obstacles to deployment of Tide and Wave Marine Renewable Energy. The workshop will be held on 22nd of July, from 12.30 to 17.00 at The Gallery […]

  • Japanese SoftBank Confirms Building of 100MW Ibaraki Offshore Wind Farm

    1 July 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D, Wind Farm Update

    SB Energy Corp., a subsidiary of the Japanese SoftBank Corp., today confirmed that it will construct an offshore wind farm in Japan. The plan is to install 20 wind turbines with a 5MW capacity off Kamisu in Ibaraki prefecture. The wind farm is being developed by the Japanese wind energy company Wind Power Energy Co., […]