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  • Pan-European Wind Energy Operations and Maintenance Forum, Berlin (Germany)

    4 August 2010
    Operations & Maintenance

    Major government commissions for both onshore and offshore projects across Europe have given a clear indication that the wind industry can… (lowcarboneconomy) [mappress] Source: lowcarboneconomy, August 04, 2010;

  • EIB Pledges EUR 5 Billion in Bank Guarantees for EU Wind Energy Manufacturers

    15 December 2023
    Business & Finance, Industry

    The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) board of directors has approved a EUR 5 billion package of counter-guarantees to help improve access to finance for wind energy equipment manufacturers. The counter-guarantee scheme, which is part of the European Wind Power Package, was announced on 13 December. In October, the European Commission (EC) presented its Wind Power […]

  • Shell and Uniper Form Green Hydrogen Pact

    6 July 2021
    Business & Finance, Environment, R&D, Technology

    Shell Gas & Power Developments B.V. and Uniper Hydrogen GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore accelerating the development of a hydrogen economy in Europe. Under the MoU, the companies intend to find joint opportunities to couple industrial and mobility demand with hydrogen supply, production, and storage. Shell and Uniper will begin by […]

  • Offshore Renewables Focus of IMCA’s Meeting (Germany)

    12 November 2013

    On Thursday 28 November, the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) will hold the first ever meeting of its long-established Europe & Africa Section in Germany, where offshore renewables will be in focus. “IMCA established an offshore renewables workgroup in 2011 following growing concerns regarding safety in the offshore wind construction industry,” explains the association’s Technical […]

  • Offshore Wind Backers Predict Three-fold Jump in Investments Over Next Decade (Belgium)

    18 November 2011

      Offshore wind energy projects in Europe will see a three-fold jump in investments over the next decade despite economic turmoil, backers say   (upi) [mappress] Source: upi, November 18, 2011

  • Germany Reserves USD 130 Billion for Renewable Energy

    19 October 2011
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    TGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on 30 May that Germany, the world’s fourth-largest economy and Europe’s biggest, would shutter… by John Daly (oilprice) [mappress] Source: oilprice, October 19, 2011

  • France launches tender for € 10 billion of offshore wind investment

    5 September 2010
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    France, which has the third largest wind resource in Europe after Germany and the UK, has launched a tender for E10 billion of offshore wind… (istockanalyst) [mappress] Source: istockanalyst, September 05, 2010;

  • Danish Energy Agency Approves Stake Divestment in Anholt Offshore Wind Farm

    20 October 2011

    On March 28 2011 PensionDanmark and PKA signed an agreement with DONG Energy on the acquisition of 50 per cent of the Anholt offshore wind farm. The Danish Energy Agency has now approved PensionDanmark and PKA as parties to the licensing agreement concerning the construction and operation of the Anholt offshore wind farm that was […]

  • UK: Emperor Cable Cleats Installed at Gwynt y Môr

    3 July 2013

    Emperor cable cleats from Yorkshire manufacturer, Ellis are being installed on RWE npower renewables’ Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm, which is under construction eight miles off the North Wales coast. The two billion euro development is currently one of the largest offshore construction projects anywhere in Europe and when operational in 2014 will feature […]

  • Aquamarine Power: Ocean Energy on European Horizon

    8 October 2014
    Technology

    At the Ocean Energy Europe conference in Paris last week the atmosphere was quite upbeat. Of course, the major challenge in the industry remains – principally funding technology development. The good news is that Europe is taking ocean energy seriously. It will not be on the same stage as funding for the nuclear industry or […]

  • Banks Play Great Role in Renewable Energy Development (Luxembourg)

    10 August 2011
    Business & Finance

    The renewable energy sector in Europe would have been in dire straits over the last two and a half years, were it not for the role public… (climatespectator) [mappress] Source: climatespectator, August 10, 2011

  • European Supergrid Plan to Link up Green Energy Projects in North Sea

    25 January 2011
    Grid Connection

    The European supergrid plan will explore linking up green energy projects in the North, Baltic and Irish Seas and enable Europe to meet its… (utilitiesnetwork) [mappress] Source: utilitiesnetwork, January 25, 2011

  • Scottish Energy Minister to Speed Up Wind Energy Planning Applications

    21 August 2012
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has launched guidance designed to make planning applications for wind energy developments run more smoothly for developers, planning authorities and the communities affected. The guidance is a result of the GP Wind Project, a Scottish-Government led EU project which looked at the barriers to development of wind energy and ways of […]

  • EWEA Hosts Public Debate on Energy Infrastructure (Belgium)

    25 September 2011

      It was standing room only in the Brussels Press Club for the EWEA Public Debate. Over 125 people came to hear the four expert speakers and questions put to them on the topic “Energy Infrastructure – the next great European project?”. The big news of the night came from Michael Köhler, Head of Cabinet […]

  • Crown Estate Announces Appointment of First Head of Offshore Wind Energy (UK)

    6 January 2012

    The Crown Estate has today (6 January 2012) announced the appointment of Huub den Rooijen as its first Head of Offshore Wind Energy. Huub will take up the post in the spring of 2012. He has played a major role in some of the biggest offshore wind projects in Europe and advised many of the […]

  • OEA Warns EU of Marine Energy Funding (Belgium)

    20 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    EUROPE risks losing its lead in marine energy to America unless the European Union finds urgent funds to support the fledgling industry, … By Dominic Jeff (scotsman) [mappress] Source: scotsman, June 20, 2011;

  • KIC InnoEnergy Supports Sustainable Innovations

    9 February 2015
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    KIC InnoEnergy, the European company for innovation, education and business creation in sustainable energy, has announced the launch of a new call for proposals to develop innovative products and services, as part of their ambitious support programme dedicated to boosting sustainable innovations in Europe. KIC InnoEnergy’s objective is to offer comprehensive support to public and […]

  • EU to Use Ocean Resources for Further Growth

    13 May 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The EU has presented an action plan to help make better, responsible use of Europe’s ocean resources. With two thirds of the planet covered by water, the sea’s resources can help to meet food, medicine and energy needs. The “blue economy” could also contribute to sustainable growth. The Commission identifies a number of hurdles to […]

  • Carnegie Welcomes EC Report on Importance of Ocean Energy

    7 July 2015

    Carnegie Wave Energy Limited has welcomed the adoption of a draft report by the European Commission for the Environment, Climate Change and Energy of the Committee of the Regions (CoR) confirming the important contribution the ocean energy sector will make to the future energy needs of the European Union. By providing a reliable and predictable renewable energy source, ocean […]

  • French, German Ministers Call for 2030 Renewable Energy Target

    20 May 2013
    Authorities

    Writing in France’s prestigious centre-left daily newspaper Le Monde, Peter Altmaier, the German environment minister, and Delphine Batho, his French counterpart, underlined the need for a 2030 renewable energy target and highlighed the importance of renewables in transforming the European economy, improving energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “We want to make the energy […]

  • Global Offshore Wind Pipeline Doubles in a Year

    22 June 2022
    Industry, R&D

    The global pipeline of offshore wind projects which are operational, under construction, consented, or being planned has almost doubled over the past twelve months, from 429 GW in 2021 to 846 GW today, new research published by RenewableUK shows. Europe has a pipeline of 350 GW (with 26 GW fully operational) and the pipeline in […]

  • EIB’s New Fund Includes Offshore Wind Farms

    21 May 2015
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    New investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and strategic energy infrastructure, was among the more than EUR 8 billion of financing approved by the European Investment Bank board meeting on May 19. The EIB Group’s Board of Directors approved loans for a total of 21 projects, including four projects earmarked, subject to agreement by the […]

  • Fugro Lands Long-Term Offshore Wind Support Contract with Van Oord

    22 August 2024
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Operations & Maintenance, Supply Chain

    Dutch geo-data specialist, Fugro, has been awarded a long-term contract to provide construction support to its compatriot Van Oord for offshore wind farms across Europe for three years, with an option to extend. Under the contract, multiple remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems, construction equipment, personnel, and associated services will be deployed on Van Oord’s vessels […]

  • Ming Yang Secures First Offshore Wind Order in Japan

    29 December 2021
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Jobs & Recruitment, Wind Farm Update

    Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy has notched its first order for an offshore wind project in Japan. Ming Yang signed a contract to deliver three MySE 3.0MW typhoon-proof turbines for an undisclosed 9 MW offshore wind farm in the Japanese Sea. Construction will begin in 2022, Ming Yang said. The company is […]

  • JERA Acquires Part of Gunfleet Sands

    28 December 2018
    Business & Finance

    Japanese utility JERA has agreed to acquire a 24.95% equity interest in the Gunfleet Sands offshore wind farm in the UK from Marubeni Corporation.

  • Global Wind Service Picks Up Where Total Wind Left Off

    7 May 2018
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Jobs & Recruitment, Operations & Maintenance, Ports & Logistics

    Denmark-based Global Wind Service (GWS) has acquired all offshore and blade activities from the bankrupt compatriot Total Wind A/S.