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  • RWE Allocates Gwynt y Môr Community Fund

    12 October 2015
    Business & Finance

    First round of awards from RWE Innogy UK’s Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Community Fund have been unveiled. Seven not-for-profit groups are set to receive up to £10,000 each, from funding directly linked to the operation of the second largest wind farm in the world. It is, to date, the largest fund of any of […]

  • Researchers to Develop ‘Super Grid’ for Sharing Wind Power

    5 December 2014
    Grid Connection, R&D

    Researchers at Cardiff University are working on technology which will contribute to the development of a ‘super- grid’ for sharing renewable power across Europe. Working with Leuven University (KU Leuven) in Belgium, the MEDOW project is investigating ways of sharing offshore wind power via a grid system. Professor Nick Jenkins, Leader of Energy at Cardiff […]

  • Offshore Wind Advancement Requires Bigger, Improved Vessels (UK)

    26 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    As developers and utilities construct, develop and deploy offshore wind turbines in increasingly isolated locations, vessel operators must challenge established industry thinking and rapidly respond to charter feedback, if they are to win future work.   This will require a commitment to invest in equipment and personnel, as well as a sustained expansion and build […]

  • Asia in stats: Big ambitions ahead for Asian offshore wind

    6 August 2013

    Today just over 6GW of offshore wind generation capacity is inst alled world wide, with an equal amount in development or under construction. While the top offshore wind markets are still found in Europe, representing more than 90% of the current installed capacity, a number of Asian countries including China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and India, have ambitious plans, some of […]

  • KCI’S DOUBLE SLIP JOINT

    8 June 2015

    Grouting or bolting of the connection between monopile and transition piece belong to the past with the introduction of Dutch engineering company KCI’s Double Slip Joint. KCI is completely convinced about this after completing intensive research. The company introduced their new concept at the EWEA OFFSHORE event in Copenhagen last month where it attracted a […]

  • UK: Consense to Present at All-Energy 2012

    21 May 2012

    Ipswich based Consense, the UK’s leading provider of online community and stakeholder engagement services, has been invited to present at next week’s prestigious All Energy Exhibition and Conference. The event, which takes place at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre from 23rd – 24th May, aims to showcase the latest renewable and sustainable energy technologies, whilst also […]

  • Coronavirus: an unprecedented challenge to the manufacturing industry

    1 April 2020

    by Dario Mulazzani, Davi Product specialist Heavy duty and Wind department. The COVID-19 outbreak is becoming a global stress test. As the number of people infected with the virus continues to rise around the world, uncertainties about global economic growth increase. As an example, China hosted the first outbreak and, after more than 1 month […]

  • Rix Sea Shuttle to Expand Its Fleet with Damen Vessels

    4 June 2014

    UK-based Rix Sea Shuttle will shortly take delivery of their first ever Damen vessel – a Fast Crew Supplier 2610 – to support their growing involvement in the offshore crew transfer market. The new vessel, the Rix Lion, is due for delivery on July 4th, just 6 weeks after signing the contract. “Our yards in […]

  • The Netherlands: Braveheart Shipping Signs First ‘Guardian’ Contract

    11 July 2012
    Operations & Maintenance

    On 22 June 2012, Braveheart Shipping baptized its Javelin 22.22 “Guardian”. Guardian is the first Javelin built and developed by Javelin International by order of Braveheart Shipping. With this ship, especially being used for survey activities, Braveheart is further expanding its fleet and consequently extending its working area to Sea Area A3. The ship is […]

  • MHI Vestas Adds Boltun and Walsin Lihwa to Taiwanese Supply Chain

    13 July 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has reached agreements with Taiwan’s Boltun Corporation and Walsin Lihwa Corporation for the delivery of fasteners and cables, respectively. These agreements will see Boltun and Walsin Lihwa Corporation supply MHI Vestas for CIP-developed wind projects – Changfang Phase 2 and Xidao – to be delivered off the coast of Taiwan beginning […]

  • Siemens Gamesa Wins First Firm Offshore Wind Turbine Order in Japan

    29 July 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Siemens Gamesa has been awarded the firm order for the 112 MW Ishikari offshore wind power project from Green Power Investment, marking the turbine manufacturer’s first firm offshore order in Japan. The order includes 14 SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines, each with a capacity of 8 MW and featuring a 167-metre rotor. Additionally, the […]

  • LCOE for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Expected to Be Lower; Dominion in Talks with Potential Project Partner

    8 November 2023
    Business & Finance, Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    Dominion Energy has submitted a filing with Virginia’s State Corporation Commission (SCC) with an updated levelised cost of energy (LCOE) calculation for the 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. The updated LCOE is USD 77/MWh (approximately EUR 72.20/MWh), decreasing from the previous range of USD 80–90/MWh (approx. EUR 74.99–84.36/MWh). The updated LCOE of […]

  • Dominion Energy Deploys Two EOLOS Floating LiDARs Offshore Virginia

    20 December 2021
    Wind Farm Update

    Two EOLOS floating LiDARs have been deployed offshore Virginia, US, where Dominion Energy plans to build the country’s largest offshore wind farm, the 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. The CVOW offshore wind farm will be made up of a total of 176 Siemens Gamesa 15 MW turbines, capable of supplying clean power to […]

  • Deutsche Bucht Accepts Mono Bucket Challenge

    19 July 2018
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Technology, Wind Farm Update

    The Deutsche Bucht Mono Bucket pilot demonstrator project has reached financial close, Northland Deutsche Bucht GmbH said.

  • DCNS Energies Enters MRE Market

    6 January 2017
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    French energy specialist DCNS and a fund managed by Bpifrance have formed DCNS Energies, a turnkey constructor of marine renewable energy (MRE) plants for the French and export markets. DCNS Energies, majority owned by DCNS and 36% by the SPI fund (“Société de Projets Industriels” / Industrial Projects Company) of Bpifrance, will devote its activity to […]

  • Alicat Boat 9 Nearing Completion (UK)

    13 February 2012

    From the first Alicat appearing at Seaworks 2010, Alicat Workboats have gone from strength to strength with boat number 9 nearing completion and boat 14 going into production. The state of the art luxury crew transfer vessel produced by Alicat Workboats are now working around the UK Coast and are well received by contractors, the […]

  • Hafren Power Names Delivery Team Companies for Severn Barrage (UK)

    9 May 2013
    Business & Finance

    Hafren Power said today that five major global companies spanning engineering, construction, project management and logistics are working with it on its proposal to build a £25 billion, 18km (11 mile) electricity generating barrage across the Severn estuary. Arup, Bechtel, DHL, Mott MacDonald and URS are currently assessing the delivery model needed to manage the […]

  • SgurrEnergy Starts Wave and Tidal Research Project

    15 July 2014
    R&D

    SgurrEnergy has commenced a research project with the University of Edinburgh and ScottishPower Renewables to establish ways to reduce uncertainties for wave and tidal projects. The three-year project will provide solutions to some of the current issues in order to meet the needs of the growing wave and tidal industry and help to unlock the […]

  • Mabey Bridge Completes Unique Hat-Trick of Awards (UK)

    23 October 2012

    Mabey Bridge has completed a unique hat-trick of awards after being crowned Manufacturer of the Year by Insider magazine at its Made in Wales awards ceremony hosted by the BBC’s Huw Edwards. The Wales-based bridge-building and wind turbine manufacturer employs 600 people in the UK with a turnover exceeding £80m per annum. The company is […]

  • JDR’s Chief Strategy Officer: ‘Look at Floating Wind’

    19 August 2024
    Business development, Cables, Floating Wind, Industry

    JDR Cable Systems is already at the forefront of the production and supply of dynamic subsea cables to the floating wind market and will become a leader as the market expands, JDR’s Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer said in an interview with offshoreWIND.biz. In this article: The UK-based offshore wind cable supplier has already delivered […]

  • Offshore ReWIND: Most Read News of 2014

    1 January 2015

    Under-manning and fatigue threaten WFSV safety As offshore wind farm developments move further out to sea and demands on the vessels and crews that service them increase, a rising number of wind farm crew transfer vessel incidents has become a growing cause of concern. Marubeni and Technip to build Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm […]

  • ACP CEO: New Vessel Crewing Rule in US ‘Gut Punch’ to Offshore Wind Projects

    15 July 2022
    Authorities

    A new amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that passed the House in the US Congress has triggered response from the renewable energy industry, with the CEO of American Clean Power (ACP) Association calling the move “a gut punch to offshore wind projects”. Namely, the amendment would prohibit offshore vessels, including those working on […]

  • France: Aeolus Surrounded by Fishermen Protesting Against Saint-Brieuc OWF

    7 May 2021
    Wind Farm Update

    Local fishermen have taken their protests against the construction of the French Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm from land to the offshore project site on 7 May, when 70 fishing boats surrounded the Aeolus installation vessel in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc. To voice their opposition to the project, the fishermen have also fired distress flares while […]

  • 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 […]

  • UK: Leading the Way for Wind Energy Workwear

    29 September 2013
    Training & Education

    Workwear for the wind energy sector is one of the fastest growing markets for the OAASIS Group. That’s no surprise when its new purpose-built 30,000sq.ft centre on Gapton Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth, is so close to a coastline which boasts some of the biggest new or planned wind farms in the world. It’s a rapidly […]

  • German Renewables Output Helps Cut European Power Prices by 8.4 Pct

    16 April 2014
    Business & Finance

    Day-ahead electricity prices in continental Europe recorded a fifth consecutive monthly decline in March as surging German solar and wind output helped chase prices lower in neighboring countries, according to data released by Platts, a leading global energy, petrochemicals and metals information provider. The Platts Continental Power Index (CONTI) fell 8.4% in March to €35.06 […]