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  • Schottel Hydro to Build Bespoke Turbine Components for Deep Green

    24 November 2015
    Operations & Maintenance, Technology

    German hydrokinetic energy specialist Schottel Hydro will deliver a customized turbine solution for Deep Green, an underwater kite construction developed by the Swedish company Minesto, in 2016. Schottel Hydro will develop a new turbine variant to optimally fit the requirements of Deep Green. The light weight nacelle power-take-off system includes turbine, drive train, power electrics and auxiliary devices. All components […]

  • Gemany: HUSUM WindEnergy Carries WindMade Label

    19 July 2012

    Being awarded the WindMade label emphasises HUSUM WindEnergy 2012’s commitment to the use of renewable energy. The WindMade label is granted by a non-profit organisation solely to enterprises that draw a share of their power from renewable energy sources – and in the case of exhibitions and events this share must be 100% in order […]

  • Davi’s solutions for wind energy foundations and towers

    16 April 2025
    Business development, Equipment, Floating Wind, Foundations, Innovation, Research & Development, Wind Turbines

    Discover how Davi’s technology is helping the construction of wind energy foundations and towers, enhancing precision, efficiency, and reliability in the industry. Global expansion of wind energy and Davi’s roleThe wind energy sector is witnessing growth on a global scale. According to BloombergNEF, by 2030, the world will generate a total of 2 terawatts (TW) […]

  • Offshore Wind Sparks Belfast Harbour’s Trade Rise

    31 January 2014
    Business & Finance

    Trade through Belfast Harbour rose by 16% during 2013 with record tonnages of almost 23 million passing through the Port. Over half the increase, 1.7m tonnes, was fueled by an increase of over 150% in coal imports. This reflects a new service through Belfast to supply AES Kilroot power station which generates c.30% of Northern […]

  • Germany: E.ON Announces EBITDA of around EUR 10.8 Billion

    13 March 2013

    Düsseldorf-based E.ON SE posted EBITDA of about €10.8 billion and underlying net income of about €4.2 billion in the 2012 financial year.  “Our solid results, which also reflected a number of positive one-off effects, are gratifying and a tribute to our employees’ outstanding dedication and performance, particularly in difficult times,” said E.ON CEO Dr. Johannes […]

  • Global Wind Energy Industry to Meet at HANNOVER MESSE 2013 (Germany)

    27 February 2013

    The global wind energy industry will meet once again at the Wind Trade Fair the HANNOVER MESSE 2013 (from April 8 to April 12). All major manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers, operators, service providers and measurement services, energy businesses, research institutions and developers from the wind industry will be present. They will show the latest concepts […]

  • WWF: Scottish Wind Blows Strong in November

    8 December 2014

    November 2014 was a “big month” for wind power in Scotland, new figures published today reveal.  The figures come as ministers from almost 200 countries gather in Lima, Peru for the second and final week of the UN climate talks, which is aiming to make progress on the draft of a new global deal on […]

  • Scottish Renewables Writes to Donald Trump

    16 April 2012

    Last week, Niall Stuart, the Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables wrote to US tycoon Donald Trump regarding his statements on renewables and wind power over recent months. Scottish Renewables is the representative body for the renewable energy industry in Scotland, representing more than 300 organisations and companies working in the sector. I am writing in […]

  • Germany: Prince Joachim of Denmark and Minister Altmaier to Visit HUSUM WindEnergy

    10 September 2012

    This year HUSUM WindEnergy is expecting high-ranking visitors: Germany’s environment minister Peter Altmaier and H.R.H. Prince Joachim of Denmark will be visiting the world’s biggest wind trade fair. His Royal Highness Prince Joachim’s attendance on 19 September 2012 emphasises Husum’s long association with neighbouring Denmark, which from the very first has been a partner of […]

  • TÜV Rheinland to Attend EWEA 2014

    17 February 2014

    TÜV Rheinland will be presenting its range of services related to wind energy at the 2014 EWEA trade fair in Barcelona from 10-13 March, 2014. The company will combine its extensive range of services for the energy sector under the E3 campaign umbrella – “Energy Expertise Everywhere”. New additions to TÜV Rheinland´s portfolio include services […]

  • Vos Prodect Wins Contract for Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Project

    11 July 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Vos Prodect has secured a contract by TKF to deliver the cable hang-off systems for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind project in the German Baltic Sea. A tailored load test program has been created specifically for the project that will be executed at Vos Prodect’s bespoke test facility in Klazienaveen. According to the Dutch company, […]

  • New Offshore Wind Wharf at Taichung Port Ready for Business

    15 June 2020
    Ports & Logistics

    The Port of Taichung in Taiwan has completed the first of several tailor-made wharves that will be used for the offshore wind industry. Wharf No. 106, completed in mid-April, will soon be put into service receiving wind turbine parts and materials and shipping out assembled turbine components for installation. The vacant land behind the wharf […]

  • ECN: R&D, Innovation Play Important Role in Cost Reduction

    14 December 2016
    Contracts & Tenders, R&D

    Following the announcement of the Borssele III and IV tender result, Dutch energy research institute ECN said that R&D and innovation play an important role in current trend towards lower cost of offshore wind power. After the price achieved at the previous tender earlier this year, won by DONG Energy, the winner at the latest Borssele tender, a […]

  • USA: LEEDCo Begins Work on Icebreaker OWF

    7 May 2013

    On Saturday, May 4, 2013, The Andrie Jack-Up Barge arrived on the shores of Lake Erie, a beautiful visual on a sunny spring day. The Lake Erie Development Corporation (LEEDCo) will be using the 90-foot jack-up barge to perform soil borings and thorough geophysical analyses of the lake bed at the future sight of Icebreaker, […]

  • DBB Jack-Up Dives in Offshore Wind Decommissioning

    30 March 2015
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    DBB is expanding its business into offshore wind decommissioning and installation support services. The company said that with its track record of more than 370 offshore heavy lift operations, its vessel crew and project teams have the required skills and experience within safe and efficient execution of these kinds of offshore operations. For offshore wind decommissioning operations, […]

  • Siemens Presents Eco-Friendly Solutions for Power Generation at Hanover Fair (Germany)

    5 April 2011
    Technology

    At this year’s Hanover Fair Siemens Energy presented smart, eco-friendly solutions for power generation, transmission and distribution. The highlights included a new 2.3-MW gearless wind turbine for low wind speeds, solutions for the connection of offshore wind farms to the grid using high-voltage direct-current transmission technology (HVDC) as well as a charging point, which can […]

  • UK will Need Scotland’s Green Energy to Help Keep Its Lights on, Says Energy Minister

    17 April 2012
    Authorities

    The UK will need Scotland’s green energy to help keep its lights on whatever the constitutional future holds, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing today told the UK Parliament’s Committee on Energy and Climate Change. Giving evidence to its inquiry into energy and climate change in an independent Scotland, Mr Ewing told the Committee that industry regulator […]

  • Transmission Charges a Threat to UK Green Energy Industry – Report

    25 May 2021
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Jobs & Recruitment

    Britain’s energy regulators are putting billions of pounds of green infrastructure investment at risk by overseeing an energy market which favours EU energy imports at the expense of home-grown schemes, new research has shown. Electricity generators in the UK pay transmission charges for the cost of building and maintaining the network, set by the regulator […]

  • 4C Offshore Releases Report on European Foundation Demand to 2023

    19 April 2013

    4C Offshore has completed a 55 page forecast of foundation demand to 2023 for the main European Markets of the UK, Germany, Denmark, France, Belgium and Netherlands. Contents include an overview of market development in each country (targets, planning, incentives, strengths and weaknesses) plus credible scenarios of likely future development. Where undecided, estimates of foundation […]

  • First MySE8.3-180 Wind Turbine Stands Offshore

    19 January 2021
    Technology, Wind Farm Update

    MingYang Smart Energy’s MySE8.3-180 hybrid drive offshore wind turbine has made its debut at the Xinghua Bay II offshore wind farm, the Chinese turbine maker said. Unveiled in November 2019, the MySE8.3-180 turbine features 86.5-metre blades sweeping an area of 24,900 square metres, MingYang said. During the installation, a single blade installation was applied to […]

  • Dutch Explore Use of Gravity-Based Structures on Future Offshore Wind Farms

    29 March 2017
    R&D, Technology

    A consortium of MARIN, Deltares, Witteveen + Bos, Vuyk Engineering and ECN has set up a Joint Industry Project to investigate the critical aspects in the transportation, installation and project logistics of gravity-based support structures for offshore wind turbines.

  • Siemens-Gamesa Merger to Obtain EU Approval by Mid-March

    3 March 2017
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    The European Commission will decide on the Siemens-Gamesa merger by 13 March. The deal involves Gamesa absorbing Siemens’s wind power assets in exchange for newly-issued shares in Gamesa, with Siemens owning 59% of the new company and Iberdrola retaining an 8% interest.

  • Four Scottish Offshore Wind Projects Back in Business

    16 May 2017
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Environment, Wind Farm Update

    The Court of Session, Scotland’s supreme civil court, has overturned the ruling which halted further development of four wind projects with a total capacity of 2,284MW in the Firth of Forth and Firth of Tay.

  • New Jersey Senate Passes Wind Energy Bill

    8 January 2016
    Authorities, R&D, Wind Farm Update

    New Jersey’s Senate yesterday approved a bill that clears the path for Fishermen’s Energy to build the proposed 25MW wind farm off Atlantic City. The state Senate voted 28-9 in favour of the Wind Energy Projects S2711. The bill, which was passed by the Assembly by a 48-21 vote on December 17, permits the state’s Board of Public Utilities […]

  • Scottish Renewable Power Generation Evens Out with Fossil Fuels

    18 December 2014

    For the first time electricity generated from renewables in Scotland accounted for the same as fossil fuels. Figures released today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change show renewables and fossil fuels both accounted for 32 per cent of total electricity generated in Scotland. Scotland also continues to be a net exporter of electricity, […]

  • MAKE Consulting Strengthens its Offshore Wind Business (Denmark)

    24 November 2011

    MAKE Consulting – a leading strategic advisor to the wind power industry – enhances its offshore wind intelligence and advisory offerings. Through stronger offshore wind experience, a tailored research concept, and the addition of a known offshore wind specialist – Kaj Lindvig – MAKE Consulting is poised to be a market leader in offshore wind […]