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  • German Offshore Wind Sector Gets Telemedical Help

    9 December 2014
    Operations & Maintenance, Technology, Wind Farm Update

    Modern telemedicine technology will facilitate medical emergencies at sea and on offshore wind turbines in future emergency care for patients in the North and Baltic Seas. The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger; DGzRS; Die Seenotretter), the Berlin Charité University Hospital and Trauma Hospital Berlin (ukb) have established a close collaboration to carry […]

  • Statkraft to Invest EUR 1.13 Bln in Renewables

    8 December 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The Norwegian Government has proposed to strengthen the equity in Statkraft SF with NOK 10 billion (EUR 1.13 billion). This will be achieved through an equity contribution of NOK 5 billion (EUR 5.68 billion). The remainder of the strengthening will be realized through reductions in future dividends. “We are very pleased with the Government’s support […]

  • German Clean Energy Catching Up with Non-Renewables

    4 December 2014
    Authorities

    German Federal Network Agency (BNA) and the Bundeskartellamt have published their joint monitoring report on significant developments in German electricity and gas markets in 2013.  As of October 2014 (and August 2014 for Solar), a total of 107.1 GW is attributable to non-renewable energy sources and 87.0 GW to renewable energy sources. The increase in […]

  • Aquamarine Power to Scale Down Its Business

    3 December 2014
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Wave energy company Aquamarine Power has announced plans to downsize its business. Commenting on the news, Aquamarine Power Chief Executive Officer John Malcolm said: “Following a strategic review the Board of Aquamarine Power has decided to significantly downsize the business. “This will involve retaining a core operational and management team to run the business and […]

  • Safety and Health Institution Visits Gwynt Y Môr

    2 December 2014
    Training & Education, Wind Farm Update

    The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) was invited by RWE to look around the giant Gwynt Y Môr site. The wind farm is nearing completion and has an excellent health and safety record throughout the construction period. Despite the many risks associated with the activities undertaken on this type of offshore project, there have been […]

  • TC’s Energy, Seabased Inks EUR 43 Mln Wave Energy Deal

    27 November 2014
    Business & Finance

    TC’s Energy today signed a contract with Swedish company Seabased for a 14MW wave energy farm in Ghanaian waters. The contract, which is pending approval by the Swedish agency EKN, is worth over EUR 43 million. The wave farm is the first step towards total targeted installed capacity of 1000MW. The contract was signed by […]

  • Helsinki to Host Third WINDFORCE Baltic Sea Conference

    27 November 2014

    In two days, more than 100 conference participants will get a comprehensive view of issues related to renewable energy production in the Baltic Sea at WINDFORCE Baltic Sea. Eight theme sessions and 30 international speakers will deal with nearly everything in the value-adding chain, from research, installation and logistics to financing, grid connection and political […]

  • Scottish Renewables Hails Government’s Wave Energy Move

    24 November 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Scottish Renewables has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of the creation of a wave energy technology development body. Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Capturing wave energy is a complex and demanding process, and although the sector is still in its infancy Scotland can rightly be said to hold a world lead […]

  • Video: Danish Role on Global Offshore Wind Scene

    24 November 2014

    LORC plays a central role in Danish wind industry supplying state-of-the-art testing of wind turbine nacelles. The non-profit and independent commercial foundation was founded in 2009 by the major players in the offshore renewables sector with an aim to improve product reliability and consequently lower the Cost of Energy extracted from green offshore sources. In 1991, […]

  • Edward Davey on G7 Meeting: Clean Energy Fundamental to Greater Energy Security

    13 May 2014
    Authorities

    Following the meeting of G7 Energy Ministers in Rome, UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey said: “Today in Rome, the G7 has started a process of disarmament to prevent energy being used as a weapon in the future. “We agree that we need a more energy secure future, meaning that no single state […]

  • EU to Use Ocean Resources for Further Growth

    13 May 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The EU has presented an action plan to help make better, responsible use of Europe’s ocean resources. With two thirds of the planet covered by water, the sea’s resources can help to meet food, medicine and energy needs. The “blue economy” could also contribute to sustainable growth. The Commission identifies a number of hurdles to […]

  • Acteon Launches Core Grouting Services

    9 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    Core Grouting Services, an Acteon company, is a new addition to Acteon’s operating company portfolio. Core is a specialist provider of grouting services for foundations on oil and gas platforms and offshore wind farms. Core’s grouting capability allows Acteon to offer a complete suite of offshore foundation installation services – from drilling, driving and lifting […]

  • BSH Approves OWP West Project

    7 May 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany (BSH) has issued a construction and operating license for the OWP WEST offshore wind farm. The decision comes as a result of an eight-year approval process amid which extensive studies on marine safety, environmental protection, geology, as well as technological feasibility, were conducted. The OWP WEST is located […]

  • AWEA WINDPOWER 2014 Kicks Off

    6 May 2014

    Reflecting the busy pace of wind turbine construction this year, North America’s biggest wind energy conference and exhibition started ramping up yesterday with a packed schedule of educational sessions, installation of new board leaders for the American Wind Energy Association, and an expansive exhibition show-floor that will turn into a bustling marketplace when WINDPOWER 2014 […]

  • Offshore Wind Brings Revenue Growth to Bonheur ASA

    5 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Bonheur ASA, a specialist in shipping, offshore drilling, renewable energy and cruise, has released its Annual Report for 2013. In 2013, the Group of companies experienced increased revenues compared to the previous year and the overall financial position continued to be satisfactory. High revenue growth rates were achieved for the segments Renewable Energy and Shipping/Offshore […]

  • Dong Halts Westermost Rough Night Activities

    5 May 2014
    Wind Farm Update

    The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has restricted night piling activities at the Westermost Rough offshore wind farm. The decision follows a number of complaints from East Riding residents about the vibration and noise coming from monopile piling activities at the wind farm located offshore Withernsea. Last month, MMO met with the Westermost Rough wind farm […]

  • OPT Makes Changes to Its Board of Directors

    30 April 2014
    Business & Finance

    Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT), today elected Eileen M. Competti to the Company’s Board of Directors. In addition, the Company announced the retirement of Dr. George W. Taylor from the Board of Directors. Ms. Competti is currently Vice President, Global Competitiveness for The Babcock & Wilcox Company (BWC). She has more than 25 years’ experience […]

  • CWind to Temporary Light Up EnBW Baltic 2

    30 April 2014

    CWind won a contract from EnBW to provide temporary power supply for the 288MW EnBW Baltic 2 offshore wind farm under construction in the German Baltic Sea. CWind was successful in its proposal to provide an integrated turnkey solution that includes the rental of generators, the servicing, maintenance and refuelling as well as the bunkerage and CTVs required. CWind expects […]

  • International Business Helps Iberdrola’s Net Earnings

    30 April 2014
    Business & Finance

    IBERDROLA net earnings rose 8.4% in the first quarter to 952.6 million, while recurring net profit excluding extraordinaries was 4.6% lower at €848 million. Ebitda was 0.3% lower at €2,126.5 million. First quarter results reflect solid operating performance across the businesses, although affected by a €260 million impact on gross margin from regulatory decisions in […]

  • Quadcopter Inspects Dogger Bank Met Mast

    28 April 2014

    A remote-controlled drone with four helicopter-like rotors, weighing no more than two kilograms and equipped with a camera has been successfully used to inspect Forewind’s meteorological masts located more than 130 kilometres from the UK coast.  The innovative approach to inspection borrowed a technique from the oil and gas sector where remotely operated aerial vehicles […]

  • FLiDAR Nominated for ‘Best of 10 Years’ Industry Award

    28 March 2014
    R&D, Technology

    FLiDAR N.V., a joint venture established between 3E and DEME group, has been nominated for “Best of 10 years” technology award of Industrie magazine for its floating LiDAR concept. For the realization of this project, a stabilized buoy had to be developed and algorithms that allow reliable measurement from a moving platform were written. The […]

  • BOW Loads Out Jacket Piles for Sylwin

    27 March 2014
    Wind Farm Update

    Bow Terminal had their first load out of  jacket piles for the project Sylwin last Monday. The 106-meter jacket piles were built at the Nordic Yards, where the top side and platform of the substation was built. Last year, Seaway Heavy Lifting won a contract to transport and install the Sylwin Alpha jacket and transmission […]

  • Narec Welcomes Siemens’ Facility Plans

    26 March 2014

    Recently, Siemens announced plans for new offshore production facilities in Great Britain worth more than EUR190 million.  Andrew Mill, Chief Executive, Narec commented “The offshore wind industry has enjoyed a record breaking year in terms of new deployment and installed capacity. This latest announcement that Siemens is to invest £160m in wind turbine production and installation facilities […]

  • Offshore Wind Experts to Gather in Lowestoft

    26 March 2014

    Businesses from across the East of England will be gathering in Lowestoft next week as leading figures from the offshore wind industry outline their investment and procurement plans for the coming years. National industry body, RenewableUK, working with GROW:OffshoreWind and the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) will be hosting the ‘Offshore Wind: Current and […]

  • All-Energy 2014 All Ready to Kick Off

    25 March 2014

    All-Energy 2014 will get off to a flying start on Wednesday 21 May with a plenary session featuring both the Secretary of State for Scotland, Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP, and Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism, with other speakers including Rob Cormie, Group Operations Director, UK Green Investment Bank and Angela […]

  • Chancellor’s Incentive to Boost East of England

    21 March 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Incentives from the Budget will help steer the East of England ever closer to becoming the heart of the UK offshore wind industry. A three-year extension on business rate discounts for companies moving to the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Enterprise Zone was among the Chancellor’s measures in what is predicted to be a pivotal year […]