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  • Germany: Test System for Offshore Wind Turbines

    7 February 2013
    R&D

    The control unit is the “brain” of the wind turbine. It reacts immediately to the wind speed. In stormy weather it switches the turbine off if necessary, or immediately decides how the rotor blades need to be adjusted to achieve the best energy yield. Using a robust simulation system, researchers are testing the control unit […]

  • Case Study: T1200 Sheringham Shoal Offshore Cable Trenching (VIDEO)

    7 February 2013
    Technology

    In August 2012, Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc.’s robotics subsidiary, Canyon Offshore Limited (U.K.), was contracted to conduct trenching operations with the T1200 water-jet trenching system in the Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm off the coast of the United Kingdom. The scope of work comprised of trenching of the inter-array cables with an approximate total […]

  • Germany: GL Systems Certification Joins WindMade

    5 February 2013

    GL Systems Certification has joined WindMade as one of its accredited verifying partners. The certification body of classification society Germanischer Lloyd thereby commits itself to supporting the WindMade label by aiding in the development of the label. The WindMade label, which is backed by the UN Global Compact, WWF, Vestas and the Global Wind Energy […]

  • VIDEO: FOB SWATH 2 Offshore Wind Vessel

    31 January 2013

    FOB SWATH 2 offshore wind vessel, which is primarily purposed for offshore wind farm staff transport, can accommodate up to five people and can stay on the sea for a week. The vessel was designed by Hauschildt Marine in cooperation with the owner. FOB SWATH AS has taken delivery of the vessel from Danish Yachts […]

  • TÜV SÜD and PMSS to Jointly Appear at EWEA 2013

    29 January 2013

    Presenting a complete range of services in the field of offshore and onshore wind power, TÜV SÜD and PMSS will attend the EWEA Annual Event in Vienna. By acquiring PMSS in 2012, the international provider of testing, certification services and training services has complemented its portfolio and further expanded its international network. At their first […]

  • 72 Pct Marylanders Support Offshore Wind (USA)

    25 January 2013
    Authorities, Ports & Logistics

    A new poll released on January 17 shows a growing number of Maryland voters and a strong majority – 72 percent – , across all political and geographic subgroups, support investing in the development of offshore wind power. These results represent an 8% increase since similar polling was conducted in December 2011. “With popularity increasing […]

  • Spencer Group Proves Opportunities in Humber Renewables Already Exist (UK)

    24 January 2013
    Business & Finance

    As businesses prepare for an anticipated renewables boom in the Humber, one Hull firm is proving the opportunities are already there for the taking. Spencer Group has a significant role in the £736m Humber Gateway offshore wind farm – the region’s first major offshore wind development. The specialist engineering business is installing the civil infrastructure […]

  • USA: Congress Urged to Support Wind Power

    12 December 2012
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    35 Minnesota business leaders, elected officials, sportsmen, and environmental groups delivered a letter to Congress asking them to extend the Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) and the Offshore Wind Investment Tax Credit (ITC) before they expire at the end of the year.  “Clean energy, including wind power, is an important part of our state […]

  • India Takes Another Step Closer to Offshore Wind

    11 December 2012
    Authorities, R&D

    Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India, was informed on December 10 that Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Maharashtra, Kerala-Konkan and Gujarat are the identified sites for development of offshore wind in India, The Hindu Business Line writes. After the establishment of Offshore Wind Energy Steering Committee, a sub-committee was set up, which submitted the […]

  • Finland: Moventas Receives European Customer Value Enhancement Award

    6 December 2012
    Technology

    Frost & Sullivan has honoured Moventas, one of the world’s leading gear manufacturers, with the 2012 European Customer Value Enhancement Award. Frost & Sullivan’s recent research is based on genuine customer feedback.  “End user feedback indicates that Moventas exceeds the industry’s gearbox servicing needs. The company’s ability to either repair or rebuild gearboxes from other […]

  • Wind Power Exhibition Kicks Off in South Korea

    6 December 2012

    ‘Wind Power Korea 2012’ is held from 5th to 7th December by Gyeongsangnam-do, a hub of east south area of Korea. 94 companies participate in the exhibition running at CECO (Changwon Exhibition Convention Center) located in Gyeongsangnam-do, a city taking 80% of Korean Wind Power System and 50% of component industry in Wind Power industry. Gyeongsangnam-do is […]

  • Singapore: Strategic Marine Launches 2nd Njord Offshore WSV

    6 December 2012

    The second of the Njord Offshore Windfarm Support Vessels (WSV), Njord Kittiwake, has been launched at the Strategic Marine shipyard in Singapore. The first vessel, Njord Avocet, has completed a full set of trials and not only exceeded the speed requirement of 26 knots but also proved to be remarkably quiet with a sound level […]

  • The Netherlands: Domestic Renewable Energy Likely to Be Cheaper Than Imported

    6 December 2012
    R&D

    For the Stichting Natuur en Milieu, Ecofys assessed the costs and risks of a potential import of renewable energy statistics by the Dutch Government in order to meet the binding renewable energy (RE) target of 14% by 2020. Recently the new government has announced that it will increase the ambition from 14% to 16%. It […]

  • Denmark: Borkum Riffgrund 1 Substation Arrives at Bladt Facilities

    5 December 2012

    This weekend, the offshore substation for Borkum Riffgrund 1 Offshore Wind Farm arrived at Bladt Industries’ facilities in Aalborg, Denmark. Currently, the substation is merely an empty steel structure that has been prefabricated by a subcontractor in Poland, but during the next months the substation will be fitted with electrical equipment and various other types […]

  • Langlee Wave Power Announces Establishment of Spanish Subsidiary

    4 December 2012
    Business & Finance

    Langlee Wave Power announces the establishment of its Spanish subsidiary Langlee Wave Power S.L.U. It was established as a ZEC company in Las Palmas in 2012, with the purpose to move all the R&D activities of the Norwegian company to the island. Currently, it is employing one Canarian engineer and there is a plan to increase […]

  • The Netherlands: ATO & We@Sea to Host Conference on Offshore Wind Development

    4 December 2012

    We@Sea and ATO are organizing the offshore wind conference for the third time and it will be held at the Holiday Inn in IJmuiden on Thursday 6th December 2012. Since the last Dutch conference in 2010, there are many new facts: A new government Need for cost cutting (40% ??) New regulations developments (i.e. streamlining […]

  • Germany: PNE WIND Approves Share Buyback Programme

    4 December 2012
    Business & Finance

    PNE WIND AG’s Board of Directors resolved on 3rd December 2012 to buy back up to 4,126,700 of its own shares on the stock exchange during the period from 4th December 2012 to 30th June 2013 (anticipated). The buyback volume amounts to approx. 9 percent of the company’s total share capital. The Board of Directors […]

  • Denmark Selects Six Offshore Wind Sites

    29 November 2012
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    Danish political parties behind the Energy Agreement, reached in March, have selected six areas for development of offshore wind farms to set 500MW of coastal wind power. This will get the country closer to the target set by the Agreement, which says that 50% of electricity consumption should be supplied by wind power by 2020. […]

  • India Plans to Install Offshore Wind Turbines

    29 November 2012
    Authorities

    India is planning to become number one in wind power generation, writes India TV news portal. In order to do so, the country is considering installation of offshore wind turbines. This was announced at the “Wind Power India 2012” conference by Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah who said: “We are also thinking […]

  • UK: EMR to Attract Largest Offshore Wind Investment

    27 November 2012
    R&D

    A survey undertaken by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer law firm has shown that the Electricity Market Reform (EMR) proposals will pave the way for the largest investment increase to offshore wind, Utility Week news site writes. The survey covered opinions of around 100 industry executives, of which 77% said that EMR has boosted the investment case […]

  • USA: Samsung Heavy Industries Selects Intergraph’s SmartMarine® 3D for Offshore Division

    21 November 2012
    Technology

    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has selected Intergraph® SmartMarine® 3D for its Offshore division. SHI has been a longtime user of the industry-leading solution, deploying it in full production within its Shipbuilding division, and has now extended the use of SmartMarine 3D for its offshore projects.  SHI is headquartered in Korea and it is a global […]

  • The Netherlands: Tocardo Appoints Chief Commercial Officer

    19 November 2012

    Tocardo, the leading producer of tidal and free-flow water turbines, has appointed Radboud van Kleef as Chief Commercial Officer. Radboud brings over 15 years’ experience in business development and know-how to grow companies. He has worked in an international corporate environment across a variety of industries, most recently as an advisor in the financial sector. […]

  • Germany: TenneT Seeks Subsea Cable Contractor

    16 November 2012
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection

    TenneT Offshore GmbH is seeking contractors for manufacturing, supply and installation of AC submarine cables, including fibre optics. Subsea cabling will be done in the region of the cluster SylWin, designed for a transmission capacity of up to 300 MW per wind farm and a power level of about 155 kV. The contract includes retractable […]

  • UK: Nominations Open for 3rd Tidal Energy Awards

    16 November 2012

    The Tidal Energy Awards allow everyone to vote for companies that you believe to have made a significant positive impact upon the industry. With innovative technology development, new engineering solutions and advancement towards a competitive COE, this is the time for the companies and individuals involved to be recognised for their progress. Categories for the […]

  • UK: SSE Announces Half Year Results

    14 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    SSE plc has announced half year results for the six months to September 2012. Lord Smith of Kelvin, Chairman of SSE, said:  “SSE’s focus is always on full-year results, because the potential for volatility is always much greater in a half year period, but it is obviously encouraging that adjusted profit before tax in the […]

  • International Energy Agency Publishes 2012 World Energy Outlook

    13 November 2012

    The global energy map is changing in dramatic fashion, the International Energy Agency said as it launched the 2012 edition of the World Energy Outlook (WEO). The Agency’s flagship publication, released in London, said these changes will recast expectations about the role of different countries, regions and fuels in the global energy system over the […]