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  • ZTT to Link EnBW Hohe See OWF to BorWin3

    10 March 2017
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Transmission System Operator TenneT has awarded the Chinese power cables manufacturer ZTT with a contract to supply and construct a 155kV HVAC grid connection between the 497MW EnBW Hohe See offshore wind farm and the 900MW BorWin3 DC grid connection system in the North Sea.

  • South Boats IOW Launches 26m Crew Transfer Vessel

    7 October 2014
    Operations & Maintenance

    South Boats IOW, the UK’s foremost manufacturer of state of the art Wind Farm Service Vessels (WFSV), has launched its first of class South Cat 26m named ‘Seacat Intrepid’ for Seacat Services Ltd. The all new South Cat 26m is the first new design to benefit from the extensive testing programme carried out to understand […]

  • WWF: EU Should Not Sell Off Energy Security to Indulge Fossil Fuels Supporters

    12 June 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Environment

    On 12 June, EU Environment Ministers will meet in Luxembourg, followed by Energy Ministers on 13 June, to debate on two burning and linked issues ahead of the June European Council later this month: the EU’s energy dependence on Russia and an EU climate and energy framework for 2030 to be agreed in October.  On […]

  • Highlights of the Month: May 2014

    2 June 2014

    Siemens to Use ‘Wind Server’ Jack-Up Vessel for Three Years Siemens Energy has entered into a charter agreement with DBB Jack-Up Services A/S for the use of a new purpose-built jack-up vessel, the Wind Server, designed for the service and maintenance of the rising number of large scaled offshore wind power projects across Northern Europe. […]

  • Sweden: Vattenfall Releases Q3 Report

    29 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    Vattenfall reports a stable underlying operating profit of nearly 21 billion SEK for the period January-September 2013. Cost-cuttings and price hedging have contributed to the result while higher costs for CO2 emission allowances have had a negative impact. Summary of the third quarter and the nine month period: • Net sales rose by 9.9% to […]

  • UK: Navitus Bay Organises Information Workshops for Local Businesses

    20 June 2012

    Navitus Bay Development Limited is offering local businesses the chance to attend a series of free workshops and presentations to provide information on the supply chain for the proposed offshore wind park. The sessions will be open to engineering businesses and marine/port services industries in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. These industries will […]

  • Germany: Risks and Chances for Young Industry at Offshore Conference OBMC

    6 November 2012

    Dr. Robert Habeck, Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister for Energy Transition, stated clearly at the beginning of the Offshore Conference OBMC, “We want offshore wind farms for Schleswig-Holstein. The wind blows steadily offshore, so they are an important component of the energy transition. And they offer good opportunities for our ports and economy.” In the panel discussion which […]

  • DONG Energy, Schneider Electrics to Boost Renewables on Remote Islands

    6 December 2013

    Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, and DONG Energy, one of the leading energy groups in Northern Europe, have entered an agreement to cooperate on a technological and commercial partnership. The ambition is to enable electric network operators of remote or isolated island grids to increase the share of renewable used while maintaining […]

  • Wind Power Industry to Add Over 241 GW of Capacity by 2017, Forecasts Navigant Research (USA)

    3 July 2013
    R&D

    With the addition of 44.9 gigawatts (GW) in new installations in 2012, world wind power capacity grew to approximately 285.7 GW, an increase of 18.6 percent in the total wind power installation base. Average annual growth over the past 5 years has been 17.8 percent, achieved during the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, even […]

  • Germany: Dr. Frank Mastiaux Named CEO EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG as of October

    3 April 2012

    At its meeting on 30 March 2012, the Supervisory Board of EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG appointed Dr. Frank Mastiaux as member and chairman of the Board of Management, effective as of 1 October 2012 for a term of five years. Since 2007, Dr. Frank Mastiaux has very successfully handled the development and expansion of the […]

  • Tocardo Enters Korean Market With Korwind Dealership Agreement

    3 April 2012

    Tocardo International, the leading producer of hydro-power turbines, has signed an exclusive dealership agreement to sell its renewable energy technology into South Korea. Tocardo signed the deal with the German-Korean corporation Korwind. The company has extensive experience with the South Korean renewable energy market, and a strong track record of building trade links between Korea […]

  • JDR Appoints Andrew J. Norman as CEO (UK)

    8 September 2011
    Grid Connection

      JDR, the leading provider of specialist high performance subsea cables and umbilical systems for the offshore oil, gas and renewables market announces that Andrew J. Norman will join the company as Chief Executive Officer on 19 September 2011. Andrew joins from Dresser Flow Technology Europe, where he was President. Pat Herbert, JDR’s Chief Executive […]

  • DECC Stats Show Electricity From Renewables Highest Ever (UK)

    28 December 2010

    Wind single biggest contributor to renewable electricity supply Reports 37% rise on Q3 2009 ‘Renewables within reach of the 10% target’ Energy statistics for quarter 3 of 2010 released today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change show biggest ever contribution from renewables to the United Kingdom’s electricity supply at 8.6%. The statistics also […]

  • 100% Clean Renewable Energy is Possible by 2050

    8 February 2011
    Business & Finance

    Last week WWF released a major report arguing that the world’s entire energy needs could be met “cleanly, renewably and economically” within four decades. Published in conjunction with energy consultancy Ecofys and the Office for Metropolitan Architecture, ‘The Energy Report’ noted there are no technological or financial reasons preventing wind power and other renewables from […]

  • E.ON Awarded ‘European Cleantech Corporation of the Year’

    28 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    E.ON has received the “European Cleantech Corporation of the Year” award at the 10th European Cleantech Forum in Stockholm (Sweden), organized by Cleantech Group, developer of the i3 market intelligence platform. Every year, one company gets awarded for its significant action to promote innovation in green technology and environmentally friendly products and services. “E.ON was […]

  • GE Announces Major European Offshore Wind Expansion

    26 March 2010

    GE announced yesterday plans to invest approximately €340 million to develop or expand its wind turbine manufacturing, engineering and service facilities in four European countries—the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden and Germany—signaling GE’s deep commitment to the promising European offshore wind sector. “Offshore wind will play a vital role in meeting the growing global demand for […]

  • Ørsted Clears German Offshore Wind Farms for Takeoff

    1 December 2021
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Ørsted has taken the final investment decision (FID) on the 242 MW Gode Wind 3 and the 900 MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 3 are expected to be commissioned in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Jörg Kubitza, Managing Director for Ørsted in Germany, […]

  • DCNS to Take Control of Irish OpenHydro

    23 January 2013
    Business & Finance

    DCNS is going to increase its holding in OpenHydro to 59.7% of the capital through an acquisition of shares from the current shareholders and an increase in capital restricted to the Group. This investment is evidence of the confidence and commitment of DCNS to the development of OpenHydro. OpenHydro will retain its team and its […]

  • Germany’s First Offshore Trade Fair and Conference: WINDFORCE 2012

    6 December 2011

    The German WINDFORCE 2012 – Offshore Conference & International Trade Fair will take place for the first time in Bremen in coming June. Messe Bremen will be the focus of the offshore sector from June 26 – 29, 2012. Bremen, Bremerhaven and the Northwest Region together form the competence center as far as offshore wind […]

  • 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 […]

  • OFFSHORE WIND SUPPORT SCHEMES: Current status of European support schemes

    19 January 2015

    With over 70GW planned to come online over the next ten years, offshore wind continues to show exceptional potential and offers some of the best industry growth prospects against a backdrop of maturing onshore developments in the EU. Indeed, the extreme weather conditions offer higher wind speeds, allowing turbines to produce more electricity than onshore, […]

  • Cerulean Submits Offshore Consent Application for 1 GW Scottish Floating Wind Farm

    9 September 2025
    Authorities, Floating Wind, Planning & Permitting, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    Cerulean Winds has submitted offshore consent applications to the Scottish Government for its 1 GW Aspen project, one of three floating offshore wind farms the company is developing in the Central North Sea. Lodged with the Scottish government’s Marine Directorate Licensing Operations Team, the applications are a key statutory milestone in securing offshore consent for […]

  • GAMESA WILL TRIPLE ITS INVESTMENT IN CHINA TO EXPAND AND ADAPT ITS MANUFACTURING PLANTS FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TURBINE SYSTEMS

    14 September 2010
    R&D

    Gamesa, a global leader in the manufacture and maintenance of wind turbines, continues to strengthen its position in China, where it will triple its investment through 2012 to expand and adapt its manufacturing centres for the development of its new turbine systems. Gamesa, which by 2009 had invested a total of 42 million euros on […]

  • Two Jackup Vessels for the First Time With Voith Schneider Propeller (U.A.E)

    1 September 2010
    R&D, Technology

    Wind energy plants are increasingly built offshore. Their installation is carried out by giant special vessels. During the second and third quarter of 2012, two such jackup vessels will be launched in Dubai. They will be the first vessels of this kind fitted with three Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP) each. Approximately 131 meters in length, […]

  • First Onshore Link Completed for 1.2 GW Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm in Poland

    7 October 2024
    Fixed-Bottom, Grid Connection, Onshore Infrastructure, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The first of four directional drills under the coastline, beach, and seabed in the Lubiatowo area, Poland, has been completed, paving the way for connecting the 1.2 GW Baltic Power offshore wind farm to its onshore substation. PKN Orlen, which is developing the project together with Canada’s Northland Power, confirmed that the first onshore connection […]

  • Green Marine UK’s Hydrogen CTV Retrofit Initiative Receives RINA’s Blessing

    30 July 2024
    Business development, Collaboration, Green Hydrogen, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development, Technology, Vessels

    Green Marine UK’s initiative aiming to retrofit CTVs with hydrogen, fuel cells and battery, to cut emissions while servicing offshore wind farms, has been granted AiP by RINA.