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  • The Netherlands: IRENA, ECN Sign MoU to Improve Renewable Energy

    24 July 2012

    The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). By collaborating, both parties will strengthen their activities to more efficiency and higher quality, with the ultimate aim of enhancing sustainable development and renewable energy globally. The cooperation is, among other areas, focused on […]

  • Belgium: Sarens and Rebo Sign MoU

    27 September 2012

    The Sarens Group ltd. (Wolvertem) and REBO ltd (Oostende) have signed a memorandum of understanding on the Rebo site in Oostende on Tuesday 11th September. In this agreement both partners commit themselves to cooperate intensively in the field of logistics of offshore related assignments. The Rebo site, situated at the Zeewezendock in the port of […]

  • Alstom, ScottishPower Sign MoU for Tidal Power Devices

    16 September 2013

    Alstom and ScottishPower Renewables have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to incorporate Alstom’s tidal power devices within the Sound of Islay project. The tidal array, between the islands of Islay and Jura on the west coast of Scotland, will include up to four of Alstom’s 1 MW tidal devices, one of which is currently on […]

  • Germany: Hamburg and Husum Trade Fairs Sign Cooperation Agreement

    6 February 2014
    Business & Finance

    The trade fair companies in Hamburg and Husum have now signed the agreement for cooperation as organisers of WindEnergy Hamburg and HUSUM Wind. “That is the formal document setting out what we have been preparing in parallel for many months – the joint industry solution for the arrangement of the wind industry exhibitions,” said the […]

  • Crown Estate Approves Six Sites for Tidal and Wave Projects (UK)

    12 October 2011

    The Crown Estate has given the go-ahead for an investigation into the possibility of locating up to six tidal turbines in the Irish Sea that would generate enough electricity to supply 2,700 homes. Two Scottish companies, Nautricity Ltd, a Scottish developer of tidal generation technology, and Argyll Tidal Ltd are behind the scheme. The waters […]

  • UK Plans News Wave Energy Test Sites

    21 November 2011

    The battle for the high seas continues in the United Kingdom. by Lauren Craig (earthtechling) [mappress] Source: earthtechling, November 21, 2011

  • Danish Government to Tender Six Offshore Wind Sites

    4 October 2013
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    Danish Energy Agency released prior information notice concerning 450 MW offshore wind power turbines which are to be installed in nearshore areas. Bids will be submitted for six different areas which have been designated for this tender. The prospected nearshore sites are located in the North Sea off the West coast of Denmark (2 areas), […]

  • Carnegie Shortlists Four Sites for CETO 6 Wave Project

    28 January 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (CWE) has shortlisted four sites for its CETO 6 project that will follow the Perth Wave Energy Project. The company announced that two possible sites have been identified in Australia and two more internationally: one in France and one in the UK. Carnegie is now in discussions with governments regarding grant […]

  • Dutch Ministers Choose Three Offshore Wind Sites

    29 September 2014
    Authorities, R&D, Wind Farm Update

    On September 26, the Dutch government has announced that it had chosen three areas at sea where wind farms can be developed in the coming years. The government identified offshore wind areas off Borssele and off the coasts of South Holland and North Holland.  In an effort to find a cheaper solution that will also have a minimized visual impact, […]

  • Denmark Surveys Nearshore Wind Tender Sites

    10 November 2014
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders, Environment, Grid Connection

    Denmark has completed the geotechnical surveys for the upcoming 350 MW nearshore wind tender. Danish TSO, Energinet.dk, was in charge of conducting the surveys, while the Danish Energy Agency will present the findings on 27 November. Energinet.dk has also released the cost projections for the preliminary investigations at the six sites to be paid by […]

  • Half Year Results for the Six Months Ended 30 September 2010

    25 November 2010
    Business & Finance

    Atkins reports good results in a challenging environment and is well positioned for future growth Design and engineering consultancy group WS Atkins plc (Atkins) today announces unaudited results for the six months ended 30 September 2010. FINANCIAL SUMMARY Six months to Six months to Increase / (Decrease) 30 Sept 2010 30 Sept 2009 Income statement […]

  • Six Major Companies Team Up to Respond to Offshore Wind Energy Call for Tenders Launched by French Government

    12 July 2011
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Operations & Maintenance, R&D

      EDF Energies Nouvelles, DONG Energy, Nass&Wind Offshore, Poweo ENR, wpd offshore and Alstom are pooling their expertise and their investment capacity within a consortium created to respond to the “offshore wind energy” call for tenders launched on July 11 by the French government. These partnerships illustrate a shared commitment to create, in a team […]

  • UK’s Wind and Marine Energy Sector to Create 88,000 Jobs by 2021

    11 July 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D

    RenewableUK and Energy & Utility Skills have published a new report demonstrating the employment potential of the UK’s wind and marine energy sector by 2021. The study, “Working for a Green Britain Vol 2”, outlines three possible market development scenarios (high growth, medium and low) in the wind, wave and tidal energy industries – if […]

  • First Minister Launches Industry-Led Energy Skills Academy

    23 March 2012
    Authorities, Training & Education

    First Minister Alex Salmond today launched an industry-led energy skills academy, established with over £900,000 public funding, to deliver training for thousands of workers across key sectors including oil & gas and renewables. Nigg Skills Academy (NSA) has been built at Nigg Energy Park, which was purchased by Global Energy Group (GEG) in October. Highlands […]

  • UK: Humber’s Renewables Businesses ‘Must Invest in Skills’ to Compete Against Overseas Rivals

    18 April 2012

    BUSINESSES across the Humber are being warned they face losing out to international competition in the renewables industry by not investing in the right skills. Professor David Grant, director of the Logistics Institute at Hull University Business School, said not as many companies “as we would hope” are ready to make the most of the […]

  • Scotland Invests in Green Economy and Skills

    21 September 2012
    Authorities

    Finance Secretary John Swinney has announced a Green Economy and Skills investment package, including £30 million for energy efficiency and low carbon schemes, and the creation of an Energy Skills Academy. The package will deliver a new employer recruitment initiative which will create up to 10,000 opportunities for small and medium enterprises to recruit young […]

  • Work Starts on New Energy Skills Centre (UK)

    7 November 2012
    Training & Education

    Colchester Institute has announced that work has commenced on creating a new Energy Skills Centre for Harwich. Set to be open for January 2013, the Centre will provide the opportunity for hundreds to develop relevant skills necessary to take advantage of the current and future opportunities in the low carbon economy and the offshore wind […]

  • Safety Technology Becomes Official Trainer for EU Skills’ Low Carbon Energy and Marine Power Institute

    18 December 2013
    Training & Education

    South Wales based RenewableUK accredited safety training provider, Safety Technology Ltd, has been selected as an official trainer for the EU Skills’ new Low Carbon Energy and Marine Power Institute. This new initiative, developed by EU Skills Cymru and part funded by the Welsh Government, has been established with the aim of providing a gateway […]

  • UK: SMart Wind to Start Scoping Process for Project Two of Hornsea Zone

    20 March 2012

    To ensure delivery of the target capacity of the Hornsea Zone by 2020 remains firmly on track, SMart Wind will shortly begin the scoping process for Project Two in April/May 2012. Whilst recognising that Project Two will constitute a separate application to the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC), SMart Wind note that there are benefits to […]

  • Germany: Siemens Tests Smart Grid

    21 June 2012
    R&D, Technology

    Siemens and the utility company Allgäuer Überlandwerk (AÜW) in the city of Kempten, Germany, together with the RWTH university in Aachen and Kempten University, are testing a smart grid in the Allgäu village of Wildpoldsried. The joint project IRENE was launched in 2011 and will run for two years. A smart grid ensures that renewable […]

  • Rolls Royce to Equip Two SOVs Ordered by DONG Energy

    26 May 2016
    Vessels

    Along with the design for DONG Energy’s service operations vessel (SOV), which will be done in cooperation with Østensjø Rederi, Rolls Royce will also provide ship equipment.  The company will supply the diesel electric main machinery, consisting of frequency controlled electric driven azimuth thrusters, super silent mounted transverse thrusters, DP2 dynamic positioning system, power electrical system, deck machinery, and […]

  • SeaRoc to Speak at Offshore Wind Technology Conference (UK)

    30 September 2011

      Marine engineering company SeaRoc, part of the Natural Power group, will be speaking on the second day of the Offshore Wind Technology conference, hosted by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The session, entitled, “Building the next generation of wind farms”, will be taking place on Tuesday 13 December in the Lakeside Centre […]

  • UK: Dr. Clive Wilson to Speak at Wind Resource Assessment Forum

    26 March 2012

    Dr Clive Wilson, one of the Met Office’s leading scientists in mesoscale model development and diagnostics, will be a key speaker at an international event focussing on Wind Resource Assessment. Taking place in London on 27-28 March, the Windpower Monthly Wind Resource Assessment Forum has attracted interest from an international audience keen to understand how […]

  • The Netherlands: Aalborg University Profesor to Speak at ESREL Conference

    14 October 2013

    Professor John Dalsgaard Sørensen, Aalborg University, delivered on of the plenary lectures at the annual ESREL conference. The ESREL conference is organized by ESRA, European Safety and Reliability Association, and took this year place in Amsterdam. The title of Professor Sørensen’s talk was “Reliability Assessment of Wind Turbines”. Below is the abstract from his ESREL […]

  • Not so Good Year for Wind Turbines Due to Drop in Wind Speed (UK)

    4 April 2011
    R&D

    Wind farms produced less power than ever last year despite an increase in the number of turbines, new annual energy statistics show.   (thisiscornwall) [mappress] Source: thisiscornwall, April 04, 2011

  • Tag Energy Solutions Secures Industry Accreditation for German Offshore Wind Market

    17 April 2012

    TAG Energy Solutions has achieved a vital international certification, which will enable the company to supply the German offshore wind industry. Following a successful audit, TAG Energy Solutions has been certified to DIN 18800-7 Offshore Standard, which is required by suppliers to developers of German offshore wind farms. This accreditation verifies the suitability of primary […]