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  • Germany Needs Further Research During Offshore Wind Farms Operation

    18 May 2012
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D

    On 14 May 2012, the Scientific Advisory Board of the Stiftung OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE, represented by Joergen Thiele and Phd. Silke Eckardt, held a workshop on the need for further research during the operation of offshore wind farms (OWF). The workshop was held at the House of Science in Bremen. Around twenty-five participants from industry and academia […]

  • UK: RWE Hires CMACS to Manage Marine-Life Protection Measures at Gwynt y Môr

    17 May 2012
    Environment

    A WIRRAL based environmental consultancy is to manage marine-life protection measures at one of the biggest wind farms currently in construction in Europe, after securing a £multi-million contract with Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Limited. CMACS Ltd will deliver a robust monitoring programme throughout the wind farm’s construction, ensuring the safety of marine mammals, […]

  • OGN Group to Showcase Its Expertise at RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2012

    15 May 2012

    Aquind, a subsidiary of OGN Group, one of the UK’s leading EPC service providers to the offshore wind energy sector is to exhibit at the RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2012 Exhibition. You can visit stand 436 to meet the Aquind and OGN team and find out more about their capabilities as a leading EPC contractor […]

  • Germany: Technology Prize for Innovative Wind-Energy Companies at HUSUM WindEnergy

    11 May 2012

    Innovative companies from the wind-energy sector can apply for the Windallianz Award starting immediately. This technology prize will be offered by Messe Husum and the Deutsche Messe for the first time. It is directed at national and international companies that participate in the value-creation chain of the wind-energy industry, either as manufacturers of overall systems, […]

  • UK: Over 400 Firms Want to Seize Humber Gateway Opportunities

    11 May 2012

      Humber Gateway offshore wind farm developer, E.ON, held a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event with its partners yesterday to determine the services and skills that can be used locally, This is Scunthorpe portal reports. The event attracted more than 400 firms which wanted to find out how they can benefit from the Humber Gateway opportunities. […]

  • UK: Hull Must Embrace Every Aspect of Low-Carbon Economy, Says Head of KMS

    27 April 2012

    EVERY aspect of the low-carbon economy must be “embraced” for the Humber to become a renewables hub, according to a Hull businessman. Paul Gregory, managing director of KMS Facilities Group, said it’s crucial the region develops its expertise in more areas of renewable energy and sustainable technology. He said concentrating too heavily on only certain, […]

  • UK: Natural Power to Speak, Chair at Global Wind Industry Events

    13 August 2012

    Global renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has been appointed to speak and chair a number of sessions at Windpower Monthly Offshore Consenting Conference, London, AWEA Offshore 2012 and EWEA 2013. The company’s Director of French Operations, Oisin Brady, has been nominated as a lead session chair at EWEA 2013. The European Wind Energy Association’s annual […]

  • Modus Secures Major Contract for Teesside Offshore Wind Farm, UK

    13 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    Modus Seabed Intervention has secured a major contract on EDF Energy Renewables prestigious Teesside Offshore Wind Farm. Main contractor Van Oord’s appointment of Darlington-based Modus, to provide trenching and survey services on this high profile North Sea project, is an acknowledgement of the region’s strong supply chain and of the firm’s position as a leading […]

  • EMU Delivers Environmental Statement for Scottish 450MW Offshore Wind Farm

    10 August 2012
    Environment, Wind Farm Update

    The Environmental Statement (ES) supporting the development marine license application for the 450MW Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm was submitted to Marine Scotland last week and marked the start of the formal consultation period, which will continue for six weeks (until 10 September). Prepared by EMU Limited, working with developer Mainstream Renewable Power, the […]

  • TÜV SÜD Acquires UK Project Management Support Services Limited

    1 August 2012

    TÜV SÜD has acquired UK Project Management Support Services Limited (PMSS), continuing its growth strategy in the field of renewable energy. PMSS has resources of 70 staff and a revenue of almost 8 Mio. Euros in 2011 and offers comprehensive consulting services to wind-turbine owners, manufacturers and investors. “We are convinced of the rapid expansion […]

  • Germany: AMBAU, DOTI Sign Offshore Wind O&M Contract

    31 July 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    AMBAU Windservice GmbH, a subsidiary of AMBAU, one of the leading manufacturers of tower and steel foundation structures for offshore and onshore wind turbines, has signed a contract with DOTI to provide repair and maintenance work for its twelve 5 MW offshore wind turbines. The Nordic Market news site informs that the contract’s duration is […]

  • France: Wind Power to Grow by 100 TWh Per Year, Report Says

    23 July 2012
    R&D

    Wind power will be the second biggest contributor to global renewable electricity generation by 2017, according to a ground-breaking report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Despite economic uncertainties in many countries, global power generation from renewable sources including wind will increase by more than 40% to almost 6,400 terawatt hours (TWh) – roughly the […]

  • UK: HIE Commissions Atmos Consulting for Offshore Wind Test Sites Study

    20 July 2012
    R&D

    Atmos Consulting has been commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to undertake a feasibility study of eight potential onshore test sites for offshore wind technology.  The study will involve a critical review of the sites, concentrating on those with real development potential, plus detailed consultation with offshore developers and offshore equipment manufacturers to review their […]

  • BZEE Academy Builds Wind Power Training Centre in Hamburg, Germany

    10 September 2012
    Training & Education

    BZEE Academy offers on-and offshore training under one roof and from summer 2013 the entire BZEE training program of the Husum BZEE Academy will be available in Hamburg as well. At the same time the offer will be expanded in cooperation with new partners. Namely, in the middle of the Elbe river arises the world’s […]

  • RenewableUK, Crown Estate Invite Nominations for 2013 Renewable Energy Health & Safety Award

    4 September 2012

    RenewableUK and The Crown Estate announce that the submission period for the 2013 Renewable Energy Health & Safety Award is now open. The award aims to promote the development, implementation and sharing of best practice in health and safety across the sector. Organisations of any size are eligible for entry, with judges taking account of […]

  • The Netherlands: IHC Merwede Builds Special Modular Offshore Support Vessels

    4 September 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    A series of special modular support vessels for operators in the offshore industries is being built by IHC Merwede, the Netherlands dredging and offshore specialists. Known as the IHC SupporterTM class, the ships are part of a six-year joint industry framework project between IHC and Lloyd’s Register. Each vessel will be built to  client specifications […]

  • Workshop on Offshore Wind Supply Chain to Take Place in Hull, UK

    31 August 2012

    Renewables Network Ltd & BCG Bridgepoint are running a series of workshops targeted at SME’s looking to benefit from the continued growth of the offshore wind marketplace. The first workshop ‘Know the Market’ takes place on Wednesday 12 September at the World Trade Centre in Hull. This workshop will not be a technical explanation of […]

  • UK: Ormonde’s Large Project Award Proves Major Boost for ODE

    21 August 2012

    ODE (Offshore Design Engineering) believes its role in helping Vattenfall’s Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm win a Large Project national award will prove a stepping stone to supporting developers tackling the country’s massive UK Round 3 wind farm projects. The Ormonde triumph came in the inaugural Energy Awards of RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing […]

  • The Netherlands: Vos Prodect to Supply Cable Hang-Off Systems for NSW

    29 February 2012

    Vos Prodect Innovations B.V. announced today that it has been contracted by Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW) for the supply of Cable Hang-off Systems for an offshore wind farm project in the North Sea. This is the second supply contract the company has secured upon launching the best system to meet NSW’s technical and commercial requirements […]

  • Dillinger Hütte Supplies Heavy Plate for Wind Farm Off England Coast

    29 February 2012

    Heavy plate from Dillinger Hütte used in construction of the world’s highest capacity wind farm off the coast of England. Walney, now the world’s largest offshore wind farm, opened off England’s western coast on 9 Feb. 2012. Dillinger Hütte supplied a total of about 36,000 tons of heavy plate in thicknesses ranging from 30 to […]

  • Scotland Could Cash in GBP 30 Billion from Renewable Energy

    16 February 2012
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    First Minister Alex Salmond thinks that independent Scotland could cash in GBP 30 billion from green energy over 20 years. He said that unparalleled energy resources would give Scotland a huge competitive advantage over the rest of Europe, reports The Guardian. The country has 25% of Europe’s tidal and offshore wind potential and 10% of […]

  • USA: EEA, BOEM to Organize Public Meetings Regarding Offshore Wind Development Process

    16 July 2012
    Authorities

    Officials of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) will participate in a U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) public informational meeting in New Bedford on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public comment on BOEM’s Environmental Assessment for the potential development […]

  • Belgium: THV Mermaid to Construct Final North Sea Offshore Wind Farm

    29 June 2012
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    On Wednesday 27 June, Mr Wathelet, State Secretary for Environment, Energy, Mobility and Institutional reforms has awarded a concession to THV Mermaid for construction of the seventh and final wind farm in the North Sea in the region provided by the Royal Decrees of 12 December 2000 and 3 February 2011 for development of installations […]

  • UK: OFTO Leaves Electricity Consumers with Long-Term Inflation Risk, Warns NAO

    22 June 2012
    Grid Connection

    The National Audit Office has highlighted the benefits flowing from the innovative use of competition to award companies licences to transmit electricity from offshore wind farms – but warns that electricity consumers are being left with some significant risks, including bearing the cost of inflation. The Government has a target that, by 2020, 15 per […]

  • USA: House of Delegates Might Vote on Offshore Wind Bill Today

    30 March 2012
    Authorities

    According to Associated Press, the House of Delegates in Maryland is supposed to vote today on a Bill, aimed at introducing more favourable conditions for development of offshore wind off the coast of Ocean City. A scaled-back measure would reduce monthly costs to residential utility customers and amount to $1.50 a month, a rate adjustable […]

  • USA: Water Power Program Offers Funding to Wave Energy Devices

    27 March 2012
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    On Tuesday, March 20, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Water Power Program notified potential future applicants of an upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement tentatively titled, “In-Water Wave Energy Conversion (WEC) Device Testing Support.” DOE intends to fund one industry-led project that will deploy and test a WEC device for one year. The device will be […]