1213 results found for 'Revolution Wind'

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  • China Prioritises Renewable Power

    29 March 2016
    Authorities, Grid Connection

    Chinese government’s energy and other regulatory agencies have obliged all transmission system operators (TSOs) to grid-connect all renewable energy facilities that meet technical requirements of their networks.  The requirement has been issued by National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration. According to the document, the new rules are helping secure the proportion of non-fossil energy consumption […]

  • RenewableUK Hails Public Support for Windpower

    14 December 2011

    RenewableUK, the trade association for the wind, wave & tidal industry, has welcomed the most recent in a string of polls that have demonstrated public support for the expansion of wind power. Poll commissioned by Sunday Times shows 56% of public support expansion of wind – only 19% against 60% of public support Government investment […]

  • UK: David Still CBE Joins RTS International as Advisor to Board of Directors

    24 May 2012

     RTS International (RTS) announced that David Still CBE has become an advisor to the Board of Directors. David Still, CBE, has worked in the renewables industry since the early 1980’s. He has worked as a wind developer, including leading on the UK’s first offshore wind farm. He was the Chairman of the British Wind Energy […]

  • USA: MREC Conducts Second Round of Ocean Technology Testing

    20 July 2012
    R&D

    New milestones in the effort to transform the region into an international hub of ocean-related energy technology research and development were hailed last week at a press conference held by the UMass Dartmouth-based New England Marine Renewable Energy Center (MREC). Several marine energy technology devices were on display at the event, which was held at […]

  • MPI Offshore Limited Announces Delivery of MPI Adventure (China)

    28 March 2011

    MPI Offshore Limited (MPI) is pleased to announce the delivery  in Qidong, People’s Republic of China, of the MPI Adventure, the first of two state-of-the art wind turbine installation vessels to be built at the Cosco Qidong Shipyard. The second vessel, MPI Discovery, is scheduled for delivery later this year. The MPI Adventure is a […]

  • APEM Helps Vattenfall Pinpoint Onshore Cable Route for Norfolk Wind Farms

    14 March 2017
    Grid Connection, R&D, Technology, Wind Farm Update

    APEM has undertaken an aerial survey to assist Vattenfall in identifying an onshore cable corridor for the 1.8GW Norfolk Vanguard and the 1.8GW Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farms.

  • ABC, BSBO Say Icebreaker Could Affect Bird Migrations

    23 April 2014
    Environment

    Two bird conservation organisations have raised concerns by the new proposal to develop wind energy.  In an April 4 letter, the Washington, D.C.-based American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and the Ohio-based Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO), voiced concerns about the six-turbine “Icebreaker” project, located off the shores of Ohio, to Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) Chair Thomas […]

  • Germany: PNE WIND Extends Billhardt’s Contract as Chairman of Board of Directors

    15 May 2012

    The Supervisory Board of Cuxhaven’s wind farm project developer, PNE WIND AG, passed a resolution to prolong Martin Billhardt’s contract as Chairman of the Board of Directors until April 30, 2018. With this long term contract, the Supervisory Board wishes to ensure the continuing development of the company in the national and international onshore and […]

  • Offshore Wind, Aerospace Industries Enter Collaboration

    5 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, R&D

    IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA and ELECNOR DEIMOS, by way of their respective UK subsidiaries, have launched project SUMO (Support of Maritime Operations in Offshore Windfarms), an initiative aimed at creating a benchmark system for offshore wind farm management. This cutting-edge initiative is to be undertaken with the support of the UK’s Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and the […]

  • MPI Resolution Employs Ruthmann T58R Truck-Mounted Platform (UK)

    20 June 2011

      EPL Skylift has demonstrated the effectiveness of powered access by providing equipment that allowed maintenance engineers to work on the world’s first purpose-built ship for installing offshore wind turbines. The T58R truck-mounted platform, which has a working height of 58 metres and is capable of supporting up to 500kg, was deployed to work on […]

  • Osiris to Exhibit at RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind

    6 June 2012

    Osiris Projects will be exhibiting on stand 491, close to the main entrance. They will be showcasing a number of company developments of interest to offshore wind industry, including their new track-driven inspection ROV. Osiris Projects are market leaders in ultra-high resolution hydrographic and geophysical surveys, specialising in the provision of bespoke solutions to all […]

  • Iberdrola Gets EUR 100 Million EIB Support for Innovation Strategy

    25 January 2021
    Business & Finance, R&D

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a financing agreement with Iberdrola to support the company’s two-year innovation, research and development strategy for renewables with EUR 100 million. Iberdrola will use the funds for R&D in renewables, the production of green hydrogen and the development of floating wind and photovoltaic installations, and will also include […]

  • Final Five Turbines Embark for Beatrice

    8 May 2019
    Wind Farm Update

    Swire Blue Ocean’s jack-up vessel Pacific Orca has loaded the last five Siemens Gamesa 7MW turbines destined for the Beatrice offshore wind farm. Pacific Orca has been picking up the turbines in sets of five at the Nigg port, Siemens Gamesa’s pre-assembly base, and installing them at the site 13km off the Caithness coast in the UK. According […]

  • Eco-Fish Safeguards Marine Mammals During Rampion OSS Jacket Installation

    4 October 2016

    Eco-Fish Consultants have reported that they delivered Marine Mammal Observer (MMOs) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) services during the installation of a substation jacket at the Rampion offshore wind farm. The main objective was to ensure that the installation was carried out with minimal disturbance to marine mammals, which could potentially be caused by underwater sound […]

  • Vento Maritime Joins MMT on US Offshore Wind Project

    5 August 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    MMT US Inc. has awarded Vento Maritime with a contract for MetOcean forecasts and weather support at Equinor’s Beacon Wind project offshore Massachusetts. Earlier this year, Equinor Wind US contracted MMT for geophysical survey services at the offshore wind lease area in New England. The project covers high resolution geophysical, benthic surveys and shallow subsurface […]

  • 18 MW Offshore Wind Turbine Launches in China

    6 January 2023
    Technology

    CSSC Haizhuang Wind Power, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has rolled out the nacelle of the H260-18MW offshore wind turbine prototype. The H260-18MW has a rotor diameter of 260 metres and an individual capacity of 18 MW, making it the largest and the most powerful wind turbine currently on the market or […]

  • Belgium: Vroon and MPI Vessels Working on Northwind Project

    21 August 2013
    Wind Farm Update

    As construction of the Northwind offshore windfarm continues, a number of Vroon and MPI vessels are employed on this project. The windfarm, situated off Zeebrugge in Belgium, will consist of more than 70 offshore wind turbines, providing 216 MW, enough power for 120,000 households. MPI Resolution, wind turbine installation vessel, is engaged in the installation […]

  • Blyth OWF’s Tech Significant Step in Evolution of OW Industry

    7 June 2016

    RenewableUK has welcomed the announcement that EDF Energy Renewables (EDF ER) is to start work on the Blyth offshore wind farm. The implementation of innovative new technology, such as 66 kilovolt cabling and concrete gravity base foundations for the first time in British waters, are significant steps in the evolution of the offshore wind industry, RenewableUK stated. […]

  • Osiris Projects to Exhibit at Plymouth University (UK)

    18 November 2011

    Osiris Projects will be exhibiting at the Science, Technology & Engineering Placements and Graduate Recruitment Fair at Plymouth University next week. If you are attending and interesting in pursuing a career in hydrographic survey, you can visit them on the 23rd November. More information about the event can be found on the Plymouth University website. […]

  • Shareholders Dispose of Company’s Entire Interest in SeaEnergy Renewables Limited (UK)

    23 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    SeaEnergy announce that at the General Meeting held earlier today (June 22, 2011)  shareholders voted in favour of the resolution to dispose of the Company’s entire interest in SeaEnergy Renewables Limited to Repsol Nuevas Energías S.A. The transaction is expected to complete before the end of the month. About SeaEnergy Renewables SeaEnergy Renewables is an […]

  • Spain Getting Ready for Renewable Energy Tender

    5 January 2017
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    In the first quarter of 2017, the Spanish Government will carry out a new renewable energy tender and has submitted a regulatory proposal to the National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) to be able to incorporate 3,000MW of new renewable energy into the electricity system through a competitive tender. The tender will be carried out as a […]

  • DNV GL Certifies Siemens 8MW Prototype; Installation in Østerild Upcoming

    17 January 2017
    Technology

    Siemens has obtained DNV GL’s Prototype Certificate for its SWT-8.0-154 offshore wind turbine, which enables the turbine manufacturer to install the prototype at the test centre for wind turbines in Østerild, Denmark, to demonstrate its performance.

  • First Offshore Wind Turbine in Mediterranean Stands

    11 February 2022
    Wind Farm Update

    Van Oord’s jack-up MPI Resolution has installed the first wind turbine at the Beleolico wind farm offshore Italy. This is the first wind turbine to be installed on a commercial offshore wind farm anywhere in the Mediterranean sea. The 30 MW Beleolico, also known as the Taranto offshore wind farm, will comprise 10 MySE 3.0-135 […]

  • Resolute Marine Energy Joins WOC

    7 November 2013

    The World Ocean Council (WOC) has welcomed its newest member Resolute Marine Energy (RME). RME is the first company from the emerging marine renewable energy sector, particularly in harnessing ocean wave energy, to join the global ocean industry leadership coalition. RME’s CEO Bill Staby stated that, “We see the need and value to working with […]

  • UK to Fund Offshore Wind Manufacturing in Disadvantaged Regions

    23 February 2021
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched an Offshore Wind Investment Programme to support the delivery of manufacturing investment in the offshore wind supply chain in disadvantaged or deprived regions in the UK. UK-registered businesses can apply until 11:59 p.m. on 30 May for a grant funding for major investments in […]

  • Basque Country Presents Its Brad at EWEA 2013

    25 November 2013
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    A group of highly qualified businesses in the wind energy sector and a strong maritime industry, with highly advanced port infrastructures and ancillary services: that is the foundation on which the Basque Government and Ente Vasco de la Energía are seeking to build a real “smart energy revolution” in the Basque Country, with the offshore […]