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  • VIDEO: FLiDAR 6M Braving North Sea Winter Storm

    24 February 2016
    Technology

    Canada-based Axys Technologies has recently shared a video showing its FLiDAR 6M, formerly known as the WindSentinel, navigating the rough seas at the Fino1 Met Mast off the coast of Germany.  The FINO1 Met Mast is situated in the North Sea, approximately 45 kilometres to the north of Borkum,and in an immediate vicinity of the 60MW Alpha Ventus, […]

  • Shetland Tidal Array Moving Forward

    28 September 2015
    Technology

    Nova Innovation has reported it made significant progress with the build and deployment of the Shetland Tidal Array, as over two years of work come to fruition in the Bluemull Sound, Shetland. With all the onshore works completed in August, the focus has moved to preparation and deployment of the offshore components of the project. […]

  • GEV’s Project Manager Joins IRATA Executive Committee

    30 November 2015

    GEV Wind Power’s project manager, Daniel Rowcroft, has been appointed onto the executive committee of IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association). The committee is responsible for the management and guidance of the Association and, with regional advisors established worldwide, come together to provide a forum and focus for local companies to address issues across health […]

  • Photo of the Day: Offshore WIND Waves to Damen FCS 2610 (Correction)

    9 October 2014

    Correction: It has come to our attention that the vessel passing by Offshore WIND’s office yesterday was not the Damen FCS 2008, but the 2610 type. Find the corrected article below. Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: Damen FCS 2610 passing by our office at Las Palmas Building in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.  Damen recently received an order from SeaZip for […]

  • China Longyuan Power Remains World’s 2nd in Installed Wind Power Capacity

    16 April 2013

    The latest statistical data released by BTM of Denmark shows that, as of the end of 2012, China Longyuan Power continued to be the world’s second largest wind power operator with the installed capacity of 10,544MW, further narrowing the gap with the top wind power operator in the world. Iberdrola Renovables from Spain ranked first […]

  • Scottish Renewables Welcomes Announcement for Fife Energy Park

    8 May 2013

    Scottish Renewables welcomes the Scottish Government go-ahead for a cutting edge offshore demonstration wind turbine at the Fife Energy Park in Methil. Ms Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables said:  “Today’s announcement further cements Scotland’s leading position in the development of next generation offshore wind technologies. The European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre at […]

  • Germany: 40th Tripod Foundation Installed at Global Tech I

    18 June 2013
    Wind Farm Update

    The 40th tripod foundation was installed at the Global Tech I wind farm in the North Sea yesterday, thus marking the completion of the first installation stage, achieved after 14 trips to the construction site. Arjen Schampers, Technical Director of Global Tech I Offshore Wind GmbH said: “We are very proud of the INNOVATION offshore […]

  • MassCEC to Host Meeting on Marine Commerce Terminal

    17 November 2014
    Business & Finance

    The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) will host its twenty-fourth informational meeting regarding the construction of the Marine Commerce Terminal in New Bedford tomorrow. The meeting will be held from 18:00 to 19:30 at New Bedford Public Library where tentative agenda will comprise terminal construction updates, project hiring updates and a question and answer session. The Terminal […]

  • Cape Wind Secures USD 600 Mln Boost from Denmark

    27 February 2014
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Cape Wind has ensured a cash injection worth USD 600 million for its Cape Wind offshore wind project from Danish Export Credit Agency (EKF), Jim Gordon, the company’s president, announced yesterday. Cape Wind informed via social media that Mr. Gordon brought the news while speaking at GreenPower’s USA Offshore Wind Conference in Boston, saying that […]

  • Dogger Bank Creyke Beck Preliminary Meeting to Be Held in Hull

    13 February 2014
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    A six-month examination phase for Dogger Bank Creyke Beck starts next week with Planning Inspectorate’s preliminary meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 18, in Hull City Hall, and will be focused on the procedures that will be involved in the examination of the application for the project. The outcomes from that meeting […]

  • China: Floating Test Platform Built for Marine Research Projects

    11 February 2014
    R&D, Technology

    On December 22, scientific research vessel “Huajiachi”, the first Chinese floating marine test platform was delivered after acceptance check. A variety of ocean engineering research work can be done on the platform, including the determination of storm flow, installation and testing of subsea production systems, installation and testing of subsea pipelines and risers, wind and […]

  • RWE Aligns Renewable Energy Division Across Europe

    31 January 2014
    Business & Finance

    RWE announced that, as of today, its UK renewable energy division is named to RWE Innogy UK, in order to underline the fact that it is part of a single pan-European renewable energy company. This change of name clarifies the company’s position as the UK subsidiary of RWE Innogy, which pools the renewable energy expertise […]

  • Local Support Boosts Wind Energy Bid

    24 July 2014

      Local communities are set to benefit from offshore wind development in Massachusetts’ waters, writes South Coast Today news site. This is the first time the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) will include community benefit agreements (CBA) in an offshore wind energy lease auction. The 5 percent credit will be given to developers who […]

  • Windfarm Update: Burbo Bank Extension

    8 December 2014

    At the end of September developer DONG Energy  received development consent from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change for the Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm for which the company had already been granted the lease agreement by The Crown Estate on 11 May 2010. Burbo Bank Extension will be located west […]

  • Top News of the Week Aug 10-16, 2015

    16 August 2015

    ABB Installs World’s Most Powerful Substation ABB has installed DolWin beta, the world’s most powerful offshore converter station in the North Sea. Vattenfall Hiring for Horns Rev 3 Installation Vattenfall, a Swedish power company, is seeking a contractor for the transport and installation of turbines at Horns Rev 3. First Gemini Foundations Grouted with MasterFlow […]

  • J-Power Systems Awarded NEMO Link Contract

    8 June 2015
    Grid Connection

    J-Power Systems Corporation (JPS), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., has been awarded a contract, for a subsea high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector cable system between UK and Belgium. The contract was awarded by NEMO Link Limited, a joint venture between National Grid Interconnector Holdings Limited, a subsidiary company of the UK’s National Grid […]

  • Cheaper Prices for Block Island Wind Farm Power

    16 January 2015
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Head of Deepwater Wind, Jeff Grybowski, appeared before Rhode Island’s Public Utilities Commission to give an update about the wind project offshore Block Island, according to Providence Journal. The company is developing a USD 225 million project comprising five Alstom’s 6 MW turbines that will produce enough electricity to power 17,000 homes. Grybowski revealed the […]

  • Canada: Tribute to Take Part in Dodd Narrows Tidal Energy Project

    26 December 2012

    Tribute Resources Inc. , (“Tribute”) announced that it is continuing to diversify its renewable energy portfolio and will extend its geographic reach by actively participating in the development of tidal power generation in and around the British Columbia Gulf Islands. Tribute has entered into an arrangement with Western Tidal Holdings Inc. (“Western Tidal”), a developer […]

  • Denmark to Test Chinese Wind Turbine Prototype

    17 July 2012
    R&D

    Denmark’s position as global center for innovative wind energy is further manifested with the import of a test wind turbine by the Chinese to Denmark. On Monday 16 July 2012, M/V “Jannes H” arrived to Esbjerg from China with tower parts and components for the first wind turbine prototype having two wings rather then the […]

  • Agreement on Compensation for Loss of Earnings from Fishing (Denmark)

    5 October 2011
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

      DONG Energy has signed an agreement with the Danish Fishermen’s Association on compensation for loss of earnings from fishing in connection with the construction of Anholt Offshore Wind Farm. The working area will be cordoned off for unauthorised persons during the construction, and there will be no fishing in the area. On completion of […]

  • Scotland to Join Renewable Power Forces with Norway

    16 May 2012
    Authorities

    Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond while speaking on Monday in Norway, referred to progress made on NorthConnect, according to the UPI news portal. The NorthConnect is a planned venture to join the British and Scandinavian electricity grids by laying a subsea cable that would act as a two-way traffic route in renewable power, exchanging Scotland’s wind […]

  • Benj Sykes of Dong Energy in UK to Hold Presentation at Global Offshore Wind Event

    14 June 2012

    DONG Energy’s new Director of Operations, UK Wind Power, Benj Sykes, will be giving a presentation on the Danish energy company’s offshore wind strategy at 1600 on the second day of the Global Offshore Wind conference (Thursday 14 June) at the DONG Energy stand. DONG Energy is the global market leader in offshore wind, and […]

  • USA: Deepwater Wind Hails BOEM’s Announcement

    8 August 2012
    Authorities, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Deepwater Wind hailed yesterday’s determination by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) of “no competitive interest” for the transmission line connecting an offshore wind farm off the coast of Block Island to mainland Rhode Island. “Today’s announcement further solidifies our plan to bring reliable renewable energy to the residents of Block Island and the […]

  • Falmouth to See Marine Industry Jobs Expansion (UK)

    31 January 2012
    Jobs & Recruitment

    Following Minister Greg Barker’s announcement regarding the UK’s first Marine Energy Park, marine industry jobs in Falmouth are expected to grow rapidly over the next five years, reports Falmouth Packet. Minister Barker made the announcement on a visit to Bristol where he met with key members of the new initiative. Covering an area stretching from […]

  • Bottlenecks Loom Unless Installation Vessels Keep Pace with Super-Sized Wind Turbines – Report

    2 February 2022
    Vessels

    Offshore wind turbines are growing in size as technology advances and demand for renewable energy soars but installing them could be a headache for operators as demand will outpace the supply of capable vessels by 2024, Rystad Energy research shows. Operators will have to invest in new vessels or upgrade existing ones to install the […]

  • Portuguese Gov’t Signs ‘Rules of Procedure’ for Offshore Wind Demo Site

    16 December 2024
    Authorities, Floating Wind, Innovation, Planning & Permitting

    The Portuguese government has agreed on and signed the rules of procedure for a new Technological Free Zone located off the coast of Viana do Castelo, designated for offshore wind demonstration projects. The update was shared by Portugal’s Secretary of State for Maritime Affairs Lidia Bulcão on 3 December at an international offshore wind conference […]