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  • EU relies on wind energy to meet 2020 goals

    24 August 2010
    Authorities

    Wind energy is set to be the big technological winner in Europe over the next 10 years, as EU countries get down to the serious work of…   (denmark) [mappress] Source: denmark, August 23 , 2010;

  • Wind energy could hit a new record this year

    30 July 2010
    R&D

    In the first six months of 2010, 118 offshore wind turbines totaling 333 MW were fully grid connected in Europe and overall, 16 offshore…   by Energy Matters (energymatters) [mappress] Source: energymatters, July 30, 2010;

  • Germany Introduces Measures to Regulate Competition from Chinese Wind Turbine Suppliers

    22 October 2024
    Authorities, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Wind Turbines

    The German Ministry for Economy and Energy (BMWK) has issued a package of measures that are said to ensure a level playing field between European and international wind turbine manufacturers which, in a few instances, specifically mentions Chinese suppliers. Brought through a five-point action plan, published on 17 October, the measures were discussed and agreed […]

  • BMT Delivers First Mid-Range CTV to Njord Offshore

    6 December 2019
    Vessels

    BMT has delivered Njord Wind, the first 23m mid-range crew transfer vessel (CTV), to Njord Offshore. The vessel, built at Cheoy Lee Shipyard in China, was completed in August after a year in construction and delivered to Europe to service the offshore wind sector. According to BMT, Njord Wind has a refined hull based on […]

  • Statkraft to Invest EUR 1.13 Bln in Renewables

    8 December 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The Norwegian Government has proposed to strengthen the equity in Statkraft SF with NOK 10 billion (EUR 1.13 billion). This will be achieved through an equity contribution of NOK 5 billion (EUR 5.68 billion). The remainder of the strengthening will be realized through reductions in future dividends. “We are very pleased with the Government’s support […]

  • Orkney Marine Renewables to Hold Public Open Day

    6 May 2014

    As part of the Energy Day programme of EU Sustainable Energy Week, a public open day will take place on Tuesday 3rd June 2014 to showcase the pioneering advancements that are taking place in marine renewables in Orkney. EMEC, in partnership with Ocean Energy Europe,  has developed an exciting programme of events throughout the day, […]

  • Mammoet Plans to Sell Part of Maritime Fleet to Hebo Maritiemservice

    30 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    Mammoet Europe B.V., based in Schiedam, The Netherlands, has expressed its intention to sell the largest part of its maritime fleet to the Dutch company Hebo Maritiemservice B.V. This decision was made after review of Mammoet’s company portfolio. As Mammoet increases its focus on offshore activities, Mammoet Maritime’s inland activities insufficiently support the company strategy. […]

  • South Korea: Swire Blue Ocean’s Two WIVs Continue on Schedule

    1 June 2012

    Swire Blue Ocean (SBO) is currently building two sister Windfarm Installation Vessels (WIVs) at the Samsung yard in South Korea. The SBO vessel design focuses on safety, efficiency and reliability and will provide clients with a significantly improved operating weather window. The advanced specification features a usable deck area in excess of 4,000 m2, DP […]

  • GWEC: Offshore Wind Set For Global Expansion

    25 April 2017
    Business & Finance, R&D

    Cumulative installed wind power capacity will top 800GW by the end of 2021, with offshore wind establishing a firmer foothold outside Europe in the next several years, according to a report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).

  • SeaRoc and CDS Wind to Deliver Offshore Renewable Services in Korea and China

    24 October 2011

    Marine engineering company SeaRoc, part of the Natural Power group, have signed a joint agreement with marine technology specialists CDS Wind Ltd. (CDS) of Seoul, Korea, to help further develop the offshore wind energy industry in Korea and China. Working closely with the government, developers, turbine manufacturers, utilities, investors and financiers, this agreement is set […]

  • Inpex Back at Mitsubishi for Another Offshore Wind Stake Acquisition

    2 March 2023
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Japan’s Inpex Corporation has acquired a 16.7 per cent stake in the 950 MW Moray East offshore wind farm. Moray East is located approximately 22 kilometers off the Moray East coast of Scotland in the United Kingdom. The wind farm has been in operation since April 2022. The acquisition was enabled through an agreement between […]

  • Aquila Capital Targets Offshore Wind with EUR 750 Million Fund

    26 March 2018
    Business & Finance, Environment

    German investment company Aquila Capital has launched a EUR 750 million fund primarily seeking investments in onshore and offshore wind power, photovoltaics, hydropower, electricity grids and heat networks, as well as energy storage with an emphasis on greenfield projects.

  • Spain: IREC Hosts Event “Animation Event for Thematic Field Renewable Energy”

    25 January 2013

    The aim of the event has been to present the call for innovation projects of InnoEnergy KIC 2013. The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) has hosted the conference “Animation Event for Thematic Field Renewable Energy “organized by KIC InnoEnergy, in its headquarters in Barcelona. The aim of the conference has been to present the […]

  • Vestas to Manufacture Blades for Flagship 15 MW Offshore Wind Turbine in Poland

    11 January 2024
    Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Supply Chain

    Vestas has revealed plans to establish a new blade factory in Szczecin, Poland, where the company aims to produce blades for its flagship offshore wind turbine, the V236-15.0 MW. The new offshore blade factory is planned to be located at a site in northern Szczecin, which Vestas acquired in February 2023. The factory is expected […]

  • UK: 3sun Group Creates 100 Offshore Wind Jobs

    6 March 2013
    Jobs & Recruitment

    3sun Group announces today the creation of 100 new jobs in response to growing demand for its products and services across the UK and Europe. The company will increase manpower within its technical teams, supplementing the number of local technicians within the Great Yarmouth area and across the UK. 3sun is also recruiting for highly […]

  • RWE Looks for 6MW Wind Turbine Developer (Germany)

    9 September 2011

      Essen based renewable energy developer, RWE Innogy, is looking for 6MW wind turbine developer. The contract is for designing, production, installation and commissioning of 54 standard wind turbine generators, and its associated three blade systems and steel towers. Wind turbines will be approximately 100 meters high. Also an operation and maintenance agreement with a […]

  • GWEC: Offshore Wind Preparing for New Era of Dramatic Growth

    1 July 2022
    Industry

    Offshore wind had its best year ever last year with 21.1 GW of new installations bringing global capacity to 56 GW, with China contributing 80 per cent of new offshore installations in 2021, leading offshore wind for the fourth year in a row. This is according to the latest Global Offshore Wind Report launched by the Global […]

  • European Supergrid to Lower Offshore Wind Cost (UK)

    22 September 2011
    Grid Connection

    A European “supergrid” connecting the electricity network of Britain to those of mainland Europe could cut the cost of connecting offshore… By Alex Morales (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, September 22, 2011

  • Bremen-based BLG Cargo Logistics Handles Offshore Wind Turbine Parts (Germany)

    2 December 2010

    Bremen-based BLG Cargo Logistics – part of the BLG Logistics Group – operates Europe’s large terminal for conventional cargoes in Bremen and… (heavyliftpfi) [mappress] Source: heavyliftpfi, December 02, 2010

  • Dutch Government Losing Faith in Wind Power?

    17 April 2011
    Authorities

    Green is the new black, in both the United States as well as Europe. Virtually everyone on the left has thrown on the green pants, green… (ncpa) [mappress] Source: ncpa, April 18, 2011;

  • UK is Good to Go for Offshore Wind Expansion

    24 March 2011
    Business & Finance

    The offshore wind industry continues to face many challenges especially with the economic and political situation facing both Europe and… (environmental-expert) [mappress] Source: environmental-expert, March 24, 2011

  • Offshore Wind in Asia: Following in Europe’s Footsteps?

    23 March 2021
    Business & Finance

    The following article is a guest post by Peter Thompson, East Asia Energy Leader at Arup, a global engineering and consultancy company. The article discusses the growing offshore wind sector in Asia, applying and refining lessons learned from Europe, as well as the region’s potential in floating wind. Asia’s offshore wind market is expected to […]

  • MAKE Issues Q3 Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update

    20 August 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D

    MAKE’s Q3/2014 Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update presents a consistent expectation of 7.2% growth on average per year from 2013 to 2023. In the US, new guidance from the IRS has shifted 1.3GW into 2015 from 2014 and 2016; incentive schemes and policy improvements in key markets such as India, France and Germany have […]

  • European MOPs Meet at IPM13 to Talk Renewable Energy

    24 June 2013
    Authorities

    Members of Parliament from all over Europe meet on 21 and 22 June 2013 in Dublin Castle for the 13th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to demand leadership and more European cooperation on offshore wind and launch a Parliamentary Platform as a political support to the governmental North Seas Countries Offshore Grid […]

  • Offshore Wind Energy Cheaper Than Nuclear (Belgium)

    18 March 2011
    Business & Finance

    Generating energy from wind turbines at sea would be cheaper than building new atomic power plants, Europe’s climate chief has said, in the… (balkans) [mappress] Source: balkans, March 18, 2011

  • Getting Wind Energy Cheaper Than Building Atomic Power Plants

    18 March 2011

    Generating energy from wind turbines at sea would be cheaper than building new atomic power plants, Europe’s climate chief has said, in the… (balkans) [mappress] Source: balkans, March 18, 2011