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  • Wisconsin Residents Prefer Offshore Wind Turbines (USA)

    27 April 2011

    A poll of Wisconsin residents finds strong support for increasing the use of wind energy, even if doing so would raise electricity bills… (chicagotribune) [mappress] Source: chicagotribune, April 27, 2011;

  • Australia: Adelaide Unlikely to Develop Offshore Wind Turbines

    6 June 2012
    Authorities

    Parliamentary select committee has been informed that there are no hurdles for wind turbines to be built in the hills and offshore Adelaide coast, reports ABC News. However, Andrew Grear from the South Australian Planning Department said that they were considering putting a ban on some hill sites. Greens MP Mark Parnell stated that it […]

  • The Netherlands: Wartsila Sponsors Offshore Energy Network Evening

    13 September 2011
    R&D, Training & Education

      Wärtsilä is sponsoring the Offshore Energy Network Evening. This event is part of Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference, 11 & 12 October 2011. At the first exhibition day, exhibitors can attend the Offshore Energy Network Evening and meet their fellow exhibitors. Offshore Energy is the leading international offshore event in the Netherlands, focusing at […]

  • International Executives Back Germany Offshore Wind Development

    24 July 2013

    Germany has put forward plans to scale back support for Offshore Wind which includes a reduction to the current feed-in tariff [FIT]. Under the current regulations, the FIT will allow 19 cents/kWh to be grant for the first eight years of operation of an offshore wind farm which is fully grid connected by 2017 according […]

  • German Renewables Shipbrokers Exhibits at Offshore Wind Event

    14 November 2013

      German Renewables Shipbrokers (GRS), an independent company for chartering, sale and purchase, will be exhibiting at the EWEA Offshore. GRS has specialised in offshore renewable energy market, providing vessels that are suitable for each stage of an offshore renewable energy project. The company also supports these projects with a variety of technical and administrative […]

  • The Netherlands: EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 Event Comes to End

    2 December 2011

    Sea-based wind turbines, enhanced grids and project financing shared centre stage at the EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 event in Amsterdam this week as it became clear the industry has the potential of becoming a driving economic force for many European coastal areas. Hosted by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), the bi-annual conference was told more […]

  • The Netherlands: DylanGroup Gold Sponsor of Offshore Energy 2012

    3 July 2012

    DylanGroup, the international trade organization providing complete packages of steel piping products and services, is Gold Sponsor of the 2012 edition of Offshore Energy, Exhibition & Conference. The 5th edition of this annual event takes place at 23 and 24 October in Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands.  DylanGroup has been an exhibitor at Offshore Energy at […]

  • China to invite bidders for offshore wind power projects

    21 June 2010
    Business & Finance

    China will invite public bidding for more offshore wind power projects in the next five years to reach an installed offshore wind-power…   [mappress] Source: chinadaily, June 21, 2010;

  • German Offshore Wind Sector Gets Telemedical Help

    9 December 2014
    Operations & Maintenance, Technology, Wind Farm Update

    Modern telemedicine technology will facilitate medical emergencies at sea and on offshore wind turbines in future emergency care for patients in the North and Baltic Seas. The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger; DGzRS; Die Seenotretter), the Berlin Charité University Hospital and Trauma Hospital Berlin (ukb) have established a close collaboration to carry […]

  • Evonik Back at EnBW for More Offshore Wind Power

    2 February 2023

    EnBW and the German chemicals company, Evonik, have signed a second power purchase agreement from the planned He Dreiht offshore wind farm. The first power purchase agreement for 100 MW of the wind farm’s 900 MW capacity was signed last year. The second agreement now adds a further 50 MW of power. As a result, […]

  • The Netherlands: SeaZip to Take Part in Offshore Energy 2013

    10 October 2013

    SeaZip Offshore Service will take part in the Offshore Energy exhibition which will take place in Amsterdam on 15 and 16 October 2013. The company will showcase it’s expertise as well as their vessels to the offshore industry. Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference is the ideal platform for the entire offshore energy sector. Companies will […]

  • OWIM 2013: Reducing Risks in Offshore Wind Contracting

    24 October 2013
    Business & Finance, R&D

    This year’s Offshore Wind Installation and Maintenance (OWIM) Conference, a side-event of the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference, dedicated a session to the risks in offshore wind contracting. The session was held under the title Managing and Reducing Interface Risks in Contracting, and was chaired by Van Oord’s Theo de Lange. The speakers, and also […]

  • Taiwan to Get Two Offshore Wind Farms by 2015

    28 October 2013
    Authorities, R&D

    The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) of Taiwan has signed construction agreements for two offshore wind farms. Vice Economics Minister Duh Tyzz-jiun signed a contract with two companies agreed on the development of one wind farm off the coast of Miaoli County, and the other off the coast of Changhua County, by 2015, the Focus […]

  • Delegation of Humber Offshore Wind Companies to Visit Denmark

    1 September 2013

    A delegation of Humber companies working in the offshore wind supply chain is to visit Denmark next week on a fact-finding, networking trade mission. Organised by Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA) and Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), nearly 20 businesses and organisations will tour the main production facilities of Siemens Wind Power in Brande. Mark O’Reilly, […]

  • China: Goldwind Unveils Its Offshore Wind Strategy

    2 July 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Asia Pacific market is tipped to produce over 20GW of offshore generation by 2025 (Renewable Energy World 2011). China is where the most growth is expected. However, despite high expectations, Asia’s offshore market is in its very early stages. One of the largest Chinese wind turbine manufacturers, Goldwind, unveils its offshore strategy. The company […]

  • China to Boost Offshore Wind Development with New Tariffs

    11 April 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    The Chinese Government might significantly spur offshore wind development this year with a new tariff policy for the sector. In 2013, investments from offshore wind developers were clogged due to unclear tariff incentives, so the Government’s new policy would aim to ensure investment return for developers, the Shanghai Daily writes. According to the latest report […]

  • XEMC Starts Construction on Pinghaiwan Offshore Wind Project

    2 July 2014
    Wind Farm Update

    Chinese company, Xiangtan Electric Manufacturing Group Co., Ltd. (XEMC) said it is to start the construction of a 50MW Pinghaiwan offshore wind project this month. The EUR 131 million (CNY 1.112 billion) project, located in Fujian province in eastern China, comprises 10 XEMC’s  5 MW offshore wind power turbine generators. In 2011, the company’s subsidiary, […]

  • Parkwind Looks For Northwester 2 Offshore Substation Team

    21 November 2017
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Parkwind has issued a tender seeking companies to design, build, install and commission the offshore high voltage substation (OHVS) for its Northwester 2 wind farm in the Belgian North Sea.

  • Japan: NEDO Takes Further Offshore Wind Steps

    12 January 2018
    Contracts & Tenders, R&D

    Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) has announced two tenders to be launched in early February, aiming to support the development of both floating and fixed-bottom offshore wind projects in the country.

  • Germany Sets Out Offshore Wind Tender Rules

    30 January 2018
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection

    Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has announced the terms of the second competitive tender for grid connection and offshore wind farm compensation.

  • LOC Germany Secures Offshore Grid Work with TenneT

    6 October 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection

    TenneT has awarded LOC Germany with a framework agreement for marine warranty surveyor (MWS) services, along with several other companies that applied for the tender earlier this year. One-year framework agreements, with the potential for extension for up to eight years, have been awarded to multiple MWS providers which will support the realisation of several […]

  • Denmark Opens Doors to Unsolicited Offshore Wind Bids

    23 August 2021
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has launched a new technology-neutral tender for multiple renewable energy technologies, with an “open-door” procedure in place for offshore wind. In its third technology-neutral tender, opened on 23 August, the DEA is inviting bids for the state support of solar power, onshore wind, wave energy, hydropower, and offshore wind projects. […]

  • Ecological Surveys Scheduled for Irish Offshore Wind Project

    24 June 2019
    Environment, Wind Farm Update

    A series of ecological surveys are set to be carried out at the site of the Dublin Array offshore wind project in Ireland. According to the Irish Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, the surveys will be conducted between June this year and May 2020 off the Dublin and Wicklow coast to provide data on seabirds and […]

  • Major International Firms Invest in Scottish Offshore Renewables

    2 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    Scotland’s growing reputation for the development of pioneering wind and wave and tidal renewable technologies is attracting many major global players who are establishing research and development bases in the country.  Over the past 12 months, international companies such as Gamesa, Mitsubishi, Samsung, ABB and Alstom have all announced plans to invest in Scotland to […]

  • Hamilton to Benefit from Offshore Wind Energy (Canada)

    25 January 2012

    Windstream Energy officials hope the Ontario government changes direction and allow their $1.5-billion off-shore wind project to proceed.   By Kevin Werner (sachem) [mappress] Source: sachem, January 25, 2012; Image: 4coffshore

  • VIDEO: IDEOL Floating Foundation for Offshore Wind Turbine

    25 January 2013

    Based on the Damping Pool system and concrete fabrication, the IDEOL foundation solution enables to install wind turbine without the usual shallow water limitations, at costs more competitive than bottom-fixed foundation beyond 35-40 meters depth, where winds are better and noise/visual/fishing conflicts much lower. [mappress] Offshore WIND staff, January 25, 2013; Image: ideol-offshore