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  • Second Race Bank OSS Ready to Go

    23 February 2017
    Wind Farm Update

    The topside and jacket of the second substation for the Race Bank offshore wind farm have been loaded onto a pontoon in Hoboken, Belgium, according to Seacontractors’ latest social media post.

  • Great Tidal Power Potential in Orkney (UK)

    15 March 2011

    The 20,000 people on the rugged islands of Orkney in Scotland’s extreme north are vastly outnumbered by sheep. But out to sea, beyond the… (hydroworld) [mappress] Source: hydroworld, March 15, 2011

  • New Technology Bags Great Potential (UK)

    26 April 2011
    R&D, Technology

    The only thing you can say for certain about British weather is that it’s unpredictable. One minute the sun is shining. By Ellie Zolfagharifard (theengineer) [mappress] Source: theengineer, April 26, 2011;

  • Douglas-Westwood CEO Outlines Potential Challenges for Businesses Looking to Capitalize in Offshore Wind (UK)

    18 May 2011
    Business & Finance

    Speaking at All Energy 2011, Andrew Reid, Douglas-Westwood’s Managing Director, today describes the prospects for the… (dw-1) [mappress] Source: dw-1, May 18, 2011

  • XYS Technologies’ Buoy to Measure Wind Potential in Baltic Sea (Latvia)

    30 November 2011

    XYS Technologies Inc. (AXYS) announced that the Baltic Wind Park (BWP) have confirmed their reputation as the leading offshore wind energy provider in the Baltic States by selecting the WindSentinel™ wind resource assessment buoy to be deployed off Latvia as part of their wind resource assessment program. The AXYS WindSentinel™ will be used not only […]

  • Renewables Awards 2012 to Showcase Humber Potential (UK)

    23 December 2011

    A HULL-based company that has grown to be one of the city’s business success stories is backing an awards event recognising the area’s newest industrial sector. The Insurance Partnership is sponsoring a category in the Humber Renewables Awards 2012. It is the first time such accolades have been staged locally and the event will celebrate […]

  • France: Nass&Wind Measures Wind Potential around île d’Yeu

    27 July 2012
    R&D

    Nass&Wind Offshore, one of the leading French developers of offshore wind projects, commissioned a LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) wind meter type device on 19 July installed on the terrace of the aerodrome of the île d’Yeu (France). The laser on this new generation instrument sweeps the sky and measures the absolute speed of wind […]

  • UK: TINAs Analyses Potential of Marine Energy, Electricity Networks and Carbon Capture

    16 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    Low carbon technologies have been put under the spotlight with the publication of three in-depth reports into key areas of innovation. This new analysis, under the Technology Innovation Needs Assessments (TINAs), delves into marine energy, electricity networks and storage, and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). It examines the commercial potential and key economic benefits of […]

  • Report Finds Large Offshore Wind Potential North of the Dutch Wadden Sea

    28 April 2014
    R&D

    According to a report by Deloitte, the world wide brand gathering consultancy and advice specialists, there is a large area north of the Wadden Sea that is particularly suitable for the development of offshore wind energy. However, this zone is currently allocated to the Dutch Ministry of Defence for military exercises. The area has strong […]

  • Turkey Holds Large Unexploited Offshore Wind Potential

    30 March 2015
    R&D

    The latest research report from Totaro & Associates identifies the growth potential of offshore wind in the Turkish market. Offshore has been previously explored in Turkey, but the market potential was largely underestimated or ignored due to transmission complexities, water depths and the limited available wind data at 80m, Totaro & Associates says. Modern floating […]

  • Centrica Presents Results for Period Ended 30 June 2011 (UK)

    28 July 2011
    Business & Finance

    Operating and financial overview: *On track to deliver full year earnings growth in 2011, despite commodity price volatility, challenging economic environment and higher UK upstream gas and oil tax rates *shift in profits from the downstream to the upstream *UK residential energy operating profit* halved from the exceptional levels recorded in 2010 *progress in challenging […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Netherlands: NGenTec Presents at EWEA Offshore Wind Energy Exhibition

    29 November 2011

    NGenTec, a Scottish designer of magnet generators for wind turbines, will present during the EWEA Offshore Wind Energy exhibition in Amsterdam a new wind turbine technology which could lower the cost of wind energy significantly. The development new generator technology should produce “maximum energy at a minimum cost”. As part of the trial, six full-scale […]

  • France: Vallourec Presents New System for Offshore Wind Turbine Anchoring

    30 March 2012

    Vallourec, world leader in premium tubular solutions, presents its patented PREON® marine tubes system designed to anchor offshore wind turbines to the seabed. Developed by Vallourec’s R&D teams, this solution will mean that offshore wind turbine foundations can be installed with less effort, noise and at a lower depth, compared to the two existing solutions. […]

  • The Netherlands: Enerpac Presents Improved ZUTP1500 Electric Tensioner Pump

    4 April 2012

    Enerpac introduces the ZUTP1500 Electric Tensioner Pump with Remote Controlled Valve. The ZUTP1500 is the latest addition to the company’s robust line of ZUTP-Series Electric Tensioner Pumps, which feature a two-stage pump design to provide high flow at low pressure for fast system fills as well as controlled flow at high pressure for safe and […]

  • RenewableUK Presents Key Evidence to Energy Bill Committee

    18 January 2013
    Authorities

    RenewableUK gave key evidence to the parliamentary committee scrutinising the landmark Energy Bill in Westminster today. The Bill sets out a radical new financial framework for the energy sector for the decades ahead. It aims to provide best value for money for consumers, while also ensuring the UK generates a secure supply of cleaner energy […]

  • Ireland: Transas Presents New Remote Worker Tracking System

    27 March 2013
    Technology

    Transas Marine launches its brand-new Remote Worker Tracking System (RWTS), enabling clients to substantially increase OHS levels in construction works on offshore structures such as wind and wave generators or any other offshore platform, by offering an innovative and easy-to-use personnel tracking system. RWTS makes it possible to monitor and control personnel movements to/from offshore […]

  • Event Presents Marine Renewable Energy Opportunities to Cornish Businesses (UK)

    4 July 2013

    The economic potential of the emerging marine renewable energy sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and neighbouring Brittany was debated at an industry workshop at the Green Cornwall Show. Guest speakers painted an optimistic picture of the evolving opportunities for businesses in the two coastal regions, where the development of marine energy has […]

  • DONG Energy: Siemens’ Decision Could Encourage Others to Invest in UK

    25 March 2014
    Business & Finance

    DONG Energy also commented on today’s big news from Siemens and ABP. Benj Sykes, UK Country Manager at DONG Energy Wind Power said: “This is great news for the UK and a huge boost for the offshore wind industry in this country. Today’s announcement is testament to the capabilities on offer in the UK and […]

  • WAB: Siemens’ Decision to Invest in UK Result of German Policy Uncertainty

    26 March 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    German wind industry network (WAB) criticized the proposal presented by German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Sigmar Gabriel to reform the Renewable Energy Act (EEG). The reaction was triggered by the recent decision of Siemens to build a blade factory and offshore services facilities in Hull, the United Kingdom, which will create some […]

  • Climb on Top of Siemens’ Offshore Wind Turbine!

    4 April 2014
    Technology

    Siemens has created an interactive tool on its website, which allows users to get a 360° view of an offshore wind farm along with an additional insight into technological solutions and offshore wind jobs. Once placed on top of an offshore wind turbine, users can start exploring by clicking on certain spots within the 3D […]

  • Siemens Restructures Its Business

    7 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    Starting October 1, 2014, Siemens’ activities will be organized into nine Divisions. The Wind Power and Renewables Division will serve, among other things, the rapidly growing field of onshore and offshore wind power generation.  As part of its realignment, Siemens AG has also named its future management team. The Supervisory Board of Siemens AG has appointed […]

  • Siemens’ Energy Division Profit Down 54 Pct

    7 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    German conglomerate Siemens reported the second-quarter profit of €255 million for its energy business, which is 54% lower than in the same period last year. Some of the factors that contributed to this are charges of €48 million, caused by a malfunction of bearings in some onshore wind turbines, and €287 million charges for two […]

  • German Gov’t Would Back Siemens-Alstom Deal, Says Merkel

    12 May 2014
    Authorities

    The German government will not intervene in the Siemens-Alstom negotiation process, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a press conference on Saturday, reported the Associated Press. Chancellor Merkel met with French President Francois Hollande this weekend to discuss a possible tie-up between the German and French companies. They agreed that this is a corporate decision […]

  • Narec Completes Testing of Siemens’ 1MW Powertrain

    11 June 2014
    Technology

    The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s (ORE Catapult), National Renewable Energy Centre has completed a multi-axis onshore endurance test programme on Siemens-owned Marine Current Turbines’ (MCT) first 1MW powertrain (gearbox, generator and power conditioning equipment) using the 3MW tidal turbine drive train testing facility. During the 11 month test programme the 1MW turbine was exposed to […]

  • Siemens Introduces MHI to Alstom Bid

    12 June 2014
    Business & Finance

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Siemens AG  announced that they have joined forces in evaluating a potential proposal for certain assets of the French multinational conglomerate, Alstom in order to strengthen the future position of Alstom, MHI and Siemens. MHI and Siemens will decide on the submission of a proposal to Alstom’s Board of Directors […]