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  • IER: N.J. Offshore Wind Project Reveals True Cost to Taxpayer

    8 November 2013
    Business & Finance, R&D

    The Institute for Energy Research (IER), based in Washington, D.C., recently published an article on offshore wind energy’s financial viability in New Jersey, appraised through Fishermen’s Atlantic City Windfarm (FACW) project, which had been rejected by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for being too expensive. Written by Landon Stevens, IER Policy Associate: […]

  • IBERDROLA Chairman Receives Commander of the Order of the British Empire Award

    21 October 2014
    Business & Finance

    IBERDROLA chairman, Ignacio Galán, has been invested by the British Ambassador in Spain, Simon Manley, as Commander of the Order of the British Empire. This honorary award, bestowed by HM Queen Elizabeth II on recommendation of the British Government, recognises the important role played by Galán in the development of the UK’s energy industry and strengthening […]

  • Labkotec Oy Introduces Ice Detector (Finland)

    13 October 2011
    Technology

      Labkotec Oy has introduced an ice detector to support the needs of wind turbine operations for more reliable operation, consistent performance, reduced maintenance and improved safety. To prove the performance of its latest generation ice detector, the LID-3300IP, Labkotec Oy subjected the device to a rigorous independent testing regime to ensure that it would […]

  • DoE Selects Three Offshore Wind Demo Projects

    7 May 2014
    Authorities

    As a part of the Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Energy Department today announced the selection of three pioneering offshore wind demonstrations to receive up to $47 million each over the next four years to deploy innovative, grid-connected systems in federal and state waters by 2017. These projects – located off the coast of New […]

  • Belgium: DCNS Participates in Ocean Energy 2012

    27 June 2012

    On 26 and 27 June, in Brussels, DCNS will participate in the 3rd annual Ocean Energy Association (EU-OEA) conference: Ocean Energy 2012. This convention represents an opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the field of marine energies in Europe for all the sector’s stakeholders. DCNS invites you to attend the conference entitled “reducing technology […]

  • WIND FARM UPDATE

    13 July 2015

    Race Bank DONG Energy signed a contract with Belgian contractor Jan de Nul during the EWA OFFSHORE event in March for the installation of the export cables for the 580MW Race Bank offshore wind farm. The full scope includes around 148km of cables to interconnect the 2 offshore substations and to connect each of them […]

  • UK’s Tidal Lagoons to Have Cheaper Power than Offshore Wind

    21 March 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    An economic study into the cost profile of power from tidal lagoons has found that a portfolio of three UK tidal lagoons, in operation by 2021, would deliver large-scale low carbon power at a significantly cheaper price than offshore wind. The study, conducted by energy economists at Pӧyry, a management consultancy, identifies a volume-weighted levelised […]

  • East Angelia Bids for UK Offshore Renewables Technology Innovation (UK)

    7 September 2011

      The East Anglian region is at the centre of the world’s largest market for offshore wind deployment and the UK’s most dense area of offshore wind energy development. That’s why OrbisEnergy, the offshore renewables hub based in Lowestoft, is spearheading a bid to host a UK wide Technology and Innovation Centre for the offshore […]

  • Green Investment Bank: GBP 2.3 Bln for UK’s Low-Carbon Infrastructure

    9 May 2013

    The UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) has today announced the investment impact of its first five months of operation (up to 31st March 2013): · Committed funds to 11 transactions with a total value of £2.3 billion; · Directly committed £635 million, resulting in a funding ratio that sees £1 from GIB mobilising almost […]

  • David Still: “Energy Is the Lifeblood of Any Country!”

    27 November 2015

    UK renewables and wind expert David Still lives in a country with huge onshore and offshore wind resource and additional major potential for exploiting waves and sea current energy. Still firmly believes in a sustainable future energy supply based upon renewables and provided as an essential public service to the people in the UK. Availability […]

  • Fourth Order for Construction of Transformer Platform for Nordic Yards (Germany)

    26 February 2013
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Technology

    Leading manufacturer of major maritime projects, Nordic Yards, has signed a contract to construct an offshore transformer platform. The client, Alstom, with whom Nordic Yards will be working for the first time, was awarded the tender by transmission grid operator TenneT Offshore GmbH. DolWin gamma is the fourth HVDC transformer platform (High Voltage Direct Current) […]

  • Underwater Power Transmission Projects to Increase Five Times by 2020 (USA)

    7 November 2011
    Grid Connection

      While the high-voltage submarine cable sector remains a niche market, underwater power transmission is becoming more prevalent in the infrastructure plans of countries around the world. The current push for more readily available renewable power has created new opportunities – for grid interconnections and connecting offshore wind farms to nearby landmasses, for example – […]

  • Sima Charters Adds New Multi-Purpose Vessel to Its Fleet

    7 March 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    The Dutch company Sima Charters successfully delivered a Multi-Purpose 66ft Tender, christened SC Amethyst. The tender features design and naval architecture by Vripack and is engineered for countless activities in the offshore sector. SC Amethyst has been designed by Vripack and Sima Charters, and built by Sima Charters together with Shipinstall. The SC Amethyst is […]

  • ACCOMMODATION AT SEA – Comfort at sea for optimal workforce efficiency Part 1: Temporary Living Quarters

    18 May 2015

    While crew transfer vessels have originally been the main source for transferring technicians and engineers and their work tools to and from the wind farms, the growing trend of wind farms being, and to be built, further at sea has proven to provide quite some challenges for this sector. A challenge not only to maintain or […]

  • UK: Douglas-Westwood Discusses World Offshore Wind Market Over 2012-2016 Period

    11 October 2012
    R&D

    Douglas-Westwood Renewables Manager, Frank Wright discusses the world offshore wind market over the next five year period, 2012-2016 in an article called “The World Offshore Wind Market Forecast 2012-16”.  Why Offshore Wind? International concern about the links between rising global average temperatures and increasing man-made Green House Gas (GHG) concentrations has led to ambitious long-term […]

  • Schaeffler: Greater Reliability with Wind Power Standard (Germany)

    21 September 2012
    Technology

    Schaeffler has introduced a new Wind Power Standard (WPOS) for its INA and FAG brand bearings for wind power applications, which fulfills the increasing demands in terms of reliability placed on wind turbines and components in the wind power sector. This new standard for products and processes means Schaeffler is ensuring outstanding quality and reliability […]

  • AFRY talks about its increasing presence in offshore wind

    5 July 2023
    Business development, Grid Connection, Industry, Innovation, Research & Development, Transition

    AFRY and its increasing global presence in Offshore WindIn the past three decades AFRY has actively participated in over 400 wind power projects worldwide, contributing to a total of over 70GW of renewable energy. In this interview, Mariska Jongbloed will engage in a conversation with Peter Plug, Head of Renewables and Thermal Power at AFRY, […]

  • TenneT Presents ‘Hub and Spoke’ Offshore Wind Concept (VIDEO)

    10 June 2016
    R&D

    TenneT has presented a ‘hub and spoke’ concept to set up a large European offshore electricity system that incorporates building of an island in the middle of the North Sea. Numerous wind farms can be connected to the artificial island – a total capacity of over 30 GW can be connected on an island of roughly 6 km² – from […]

  • East of England Energy Zone Decommissioning Could Provide Wealth of Opportunities

    5 November 2012

    Forecasts for a rise on decommissioning activity worth billions could provide a wealth of opportunities for the region. Supporting the initiative to harness the potential prospects for the region, which could bring jobs, skills and financial gain to the region, is the East of England Energy Zone, which was launched earlier this year to highlight […]

  • SDE Completes Construction of New Model of Sea Wave Power Plant (Israel)

    22 August 2011
    R&D

      The global warming in recent years showed the major need for green renewable energy. The heavy heat waves, floods, melting icebergs and the many natural disasters that struck all the continents have created a situation that does not allow us continue to produce energy in ways that pollutes the globe and there is an […]

  • France Creates Largest European Sea Trial Center for Marine Renewables

    23 March 2023
    Business & Finance, Collaboration, Equipment, Infrastructure, Innovation, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development, Technology, Transition

    The largest European center for sea trials entirely dedicated to floating wind power and marine renewable energies, called the OPEN-C Foundation, has been set up in France by major industry players. The creation of OPEN-C Foundation has been announced by 10 public and private founders including Ifremer, Centrale Nantes, ITE France Énergies Marines, EDF, RTE, […]

  • The Netherlands: Siemens Presents 6MW Direct Drive Wind Turbine at EWEA Offshore

    29 November 2011

    Siemens Energy today launched its new 6-megawatt (MW) direct drive wind turbine at the European Offshore Wind Energy Conference in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The new SWT-6.0 will be available with rotor diameters of 120 and 154 meters and is designed for the most challenging offshore sites. It features the Siemens direct drive design with 50 […]

  • Scottish Floating Wind Project Forms Green Hydrogen Tie-Up

    4 August 2021
    R&D, Technology, Wind Farm Update

    The 200 MW Salamander floating wind project, developed by Simply Blue Energy in partnership with Subsea 7, has signed a memorandum of understanding with ERM for the potential use of the ERM Dolphyn hydrogen technology. The project is also working closely with Scotland Gas Networks (SGN) to potentially integrate with and connect into future 100 […]

  • Zero Investments in Offshore Wind Farms in Europe in 2022 – WindEurope

    1 February 2023

    Not a single investment in an offshore wind farm in Europe was made in 2022, apart from a few small floating wind projects, according to WindEurope. Several offshore wind farms were expected to reach financial close last year, but final investment decisions were delayed due to inflation, market interventions, and uncertainty about future revenues, WindEurope […]

  • E.ON to Split Its Business in Two Companies

    7 May 2015
    Business & Finance

    E.ON’s transformation is the main topic at the company’s Annual Shareholders Meeting in Essen, Germany. Supervisory Board Chairman Werner Wenning and CEO Johannes Teyssen updated shareholders on the status of the project to divide the company into the future E.ON and a new company, Uniper. Starting in 2016, E.ON will focus on renewables, energy networks, […]

  • Businesses in Humber Need Close Cooperation (UK)

    17 January 2012

    Businesses across the Humber are being encouraged to work more closely together to secure their place in the growing offshore wind energy industry. As more major wind turbine companies establish operations in the region, industry experts from the Renewables Network have stressed now is the time for the area’s firms to collaborate and possibly “up […]