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  • Sweden: E.ON Opens Kårehamn OWF

    1 October 2013

    E.ON has reached a new milestone in the development of renewables. In the presence of Swedish energy minister Anna-Karin Hatt it officially opened the Kårehamn offshore wind farm near the Swedish island of Öland in the Baltic Sea. The wind farm had already been connected to the grid a few weeks ago after only 19 […]

  • VIDEO: Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion

    6 May 2013
    R&D, Technology

    Lockheed Martin is progressing with Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion.The company has recently signed a memorandum of agreement with Reignwood Group to develop an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) pilot power plant off the coast of southern China. Known as OTEC, this technology generates electricity by leveraging the temperature difference between warm surface water and deep […]

  • Energy 101: Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy (VIDEO)

    1 May 2013

    In the United States, waves and tides represent a largely untapped renewable energy resource that could provide clean, affordable energy to homes and businesses across the country’s coastal regions. The Energy Department estimates that U.S. wave and tidal resources could generate approximately 1,420 terawatt hours (TWh) annually, about one-third of the United States’ total annual […]

  • VIDEO: Scottish Offshore Wind Opportunities

    25 April 2013

    Offshore wind energy represents a large opportunity for sustainable economic growth in Scotland, and will play a key part in achieving the country’s renewable energy targets. With world-class infrastructure and expertise in offshore technology, Scotland has an unparalleled opportunity to take advantage of its natural resources. The following is a video from Scottish Enterprise about offshore wind opportunities in Scotland:  [mappress] Offshore WIND […]

  • Denmark: Copenhagen to Host EWEA Offshore 2015

    25 April 2013

    The world’s largest wind energy network, the European Wind Energy Association, will hold its 2015 offshore wind conference and exhibition in Copenhagen. Motivating factors for selecting Copenhagen was a strong and unified partnership behind the Danish bid as well as Denmark’s pioneering position within offshore wind. Copenhagen has been chosen as host city for the […]

  • UK: FoundOcean Announces 2012 End-of-Year Figures

    24 April 2013

    Scottish-based FoundOcean, the world’s largest dedicated offshore construction grouting company, today announced its 2012 year-end results which saw turnover hitting £17.9 million, up 51% on the previous year.  FoundOcean’s Managing Director, Jim Bell sheds light on how the company has recorded successful growth, despite the tough times the construction industry has faced: “This is a […]

  • AXYS to Exhibit at AWEA WINDPOWER in Chicago, USA

    24 April 2013

    The AXYS Team announced that they will be exhibiting at AWEA WINDPOWER 2013 in Chicago May 5-8 at Booth 4049. This annual AWEA event provides an exciting opportunity for the AXYS team to demonstrate the WindSentinel, the world’s first commercially deployed floating LiDAR wind resource assessment system. The Michigan Alternative & Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) […]

  • Russian Company Develops Mobile Wave Energy Generator

    22 April 2013
    R&D, Technology

    A Russian company, OceanRusEnergy, has developed a mobile wave energy generator in the form of capsules, floating on the sea surface. Inside it is set pendulum motor and electronic devices. The capsule attached to a stationary object, or set many capsules to communicate with each other. This enables the use of generator units as elements […]

  • UK: JDR Posts Results for 2012

    19 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the global offshore energy industry, has published its results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2012 together with its Annual Report.  Andrew Norman, Chief Executive of JDR, said:  “I am delighted to report that JDR has delivered a record performance in 2012, which provides a platform for […]

  • E.ON Sells 80 Pct in Rödsand II Offshore Wind Farm (Denmark)

    13 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    E.ON today agreed to sell an 80 percent stake in its 207 megawatt Rödsand II (Nysted 2) offshore wind farm to the Danish energy company SEAS-NVE. The deal is consistent with E.ON’s ‘less capital, more value’ strategic approach. E.ON will retain a 20 percent stake and will remain the operator for the remaining lifetime of […]

  • Conversulting to Hold Offshore Renewables Safety Course

    13 November 2013
    Training & Education

    Conversulting Ltd will be providing the new ‘Managing Safely for Offshore Renewables’ training course now that it has received a licence by the UK’s Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). This comes in addition to receiving the Renewables Training Network official approval as a training provider (the body set up by the industry trade […]

  • 3sun Group Appoints Renewables Director

    12 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    3sun Group has created a new position within the company. Andrew Elmes has been appointed as Renewables Director, a role created to drive forward the company’s strategy for offshore and onshore wind turbine installation, operations and maintenance. Prior to joining 3sun Group, Mr Elmes spent four years as Head of UK Projects with Siemens Energy […]

  • RenewableUK Welcomes Energy Secretary’s Announcement

    6 November 2013

    RenewableUK has welcomed a ringing endorsement of the wind, wave and tidal energy industries by the Energy Secretary Edward Davey at the trade association’s annual conference in Birmingham. Namely, Mr Davey used his speech at RenewableUK event to “confirm and reconfirm the Government’s commitment to renewable energy.” He also noted that the UK is a […]

  • Germany: KfW to Finance Shipping Industry

    17 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    German government-owned development bank, KfW group is considering increasing its presence in the shipping industry, writes Reuters. This announcement follows a previous withdrawal from the shipping business by a number of banks including Commerzbank, Lloyds and UniCredit. KfW doesn’t plan to acquire shipping loan portfolios from other companies but to finance ships for offshore wind […]

  • UK: Skerries Tidal Project Featured at Anglesey Event in Parliament

    17 April 2013

    The Skerries tidal array project was one of the exhibits at a special event in Parliament to celebrate Anglesey Day. Organised by Albert Owen, Anglesey’s MP and a member of the Energy & Climate Change Select Committee, the event hosted a range of exhibitors including large companies such as National Grid, Horizon Nuclear and Stena […]

  • Sweden: MMT Completes Survey for Karehamn Wind Farm

    16 April 2013

    MMT (Sweden) has just completed a site clearance survey in connection to the planned Kårehamn wind farm. E.ON Vind Sverige AB contracted MMT for a Site Clearance Survey at the new Kårehamn wind farm outside the island of Öland. MMT conducted a geophysical survey followed by target an inspection, using ROV around each of the […]

  • Germany: HANNOVER MESSE 2013 Ends

    14 April 2013

    HANNOVER MESSE 2013 drew to a successful close on Friday. “Over the past several days, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology has underscored its role as a key driver of the fourth industrial revolution,” commented Dr. Jochen Köckler, member of the Managing Board at Deutsche Messe AG. “Exhibitors and visitors alike have given […]

  • CCAN Comments Maryland’s Offshore Wind Announcement

    20 December 2013
    Environment

    Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) has commented the announcement on Maryland Wind Energy Area lease: On December 17th, 2013, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that “Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Tommy P. Beaudreau today joined Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley to announce the proposed notice […]

  • UK’s Energy Act Becomes Law

    18 December 2013
    Authorities

    The UK’s Energy Act received Royal Assent today, i.e. it became a law. This Act will establish a legislative framework for delivering secure, affordable and low carbon energy. The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change introduced the Energy Bill to the House of Commons alongside the Annual Energy Statement last year. RenewableUK’s Chief […]

  • All Foundations Installed at DanTysk OWF

    13 December 2013
    Wind Farm Update

    After nine months of construction, the last of the 80 foundations at the DanTysk offshore wind farm has been installed. The monopile foundations, which are 65 metres long and weigh 950 tonnes, were driven into the seabed using a special hammer. Work was done in water depths of up to 32 metres, 70 km west […]

  • Norway: Hammerfest Strøm Changes Its Name to ANDRITZ HYDRO Hammerfest

    23 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    Earlier this year ANDRITZ HYDRO increased its shareholding in Hammerfest Strøm AS and became the majority shareholder in the Company. Other major shareholders are the Spanish utility company Iberdrola and the local Norwegian utility company Hammerfest Energi. The company will operate under the name of ANDRITZ HYDRO Hammerfest with immediate effect.  Managing Director of ANDRITZ […]

  • Denmark: EWEA 2012 Leaves Great Impressions

    22 April 2012

    The EWEA Annual Event 2012 in Copenhagen has now drawn to a close. But what were the main messages of the Chairs of the six themed “tracks” – from policy to financing – to the wind energy industry and politicians? Uncertainty is very high in the market, in particular for the post-2020 years, Jan Serup […]

  • Denmark: Henrik Poulsen to Become CEO of Dong Energy

    18 April 2012

    DONG Energy’s Board of Directors has decided to appoint Henrik Poulsen as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DONG Energy. Henrik Poulsen joins from TDC A/S, where he is currently CEO. He will take up his new role no later than 1 November 2012.  Fritz Schur, Chairman of the Board of Directors, comments: ”The […]

  • UK: OGN Takes on Four Apprentices

    13 April 2012

    Offshore Group Newcastle (OGN) one of the UK’s leading EPC service providers to the offshore oil & gas and offshore wind energy sectors, announced that four final year apprentices have been hired to complete their apprenticeship at the OGN Hadrian yard facility. The news comes as light relief for the four apprentices (3 Welders and […]

  • UK: Navitus Bay ‘too Close to Coast’

    13 April 2012

    Challenge Navitus campaigning group, determined to stop construction of the wind farm off Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight claims that the proposed farm would be too close to the coast, BBC informs. The group is engaged in providing the public with comprehensive information on the wind farm, along with raising awareness of its […]

  • Denmark: Dong to Exhibit at EWEA 2012

    11 April 2012

      Europe’s biggest wind energy conference, EWEA 2012, is taking place in Bella Center, Copenhagen from the 16 – 19 April. DONG Energy will be exhibiting at stand no C5-B28. Each day at 4 pm there will be VIP presentations at DONG Energy’s stand, where executives in DONG Energy will give a High Level Outlook […]