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  • UK Strengthens Port and Manufacturing Facilities for Offshore Wind Turbines

    12 November 2010
    R&D

    SNP Westminster Energy and Climate Change spokesperson and MP for Angus Mike Weir has hailed the announcement of a £70 million National… (arbroathherald) [mappress] Source: arbroathherald, November 12, 2010;

  • Dorset Offshore Wind Farm Receives Positive Reaction (UK)

    3 November 2010

    DORSET residents had the chance to grill experts about a proposed offshore wind farm planned for the county’s coastline.Energy company Eneco… By Dan Goater (dorsetecho) [mappress] Source: dorsetecho, November 03, 2010;

  • OEG Offshore Completed Multimillion Wind Farm Contract (UK)

    25 October 2010
    Wind Farm Update

    Aberdeen-based OEG Offshore (OEG) has successfully completed a £2.2million deal for a major offshore wind farm project, the firm’s first venture into the renewables sector. The company – which specialises in the design, build and rental of cabins and cargo carrying units for the offshore oil and gas market – delivered 18 custom-built Local Equipment […]

  • Consultation on Manufacturer Requirements for Offshore Wind Demonstration Site (USA)

    22 October 2010
    R&D

    Narec has released further details of its proposed offshore demonstration site to turbine manufacturers, as part of plans to secure financial commitment from tenants in the form of deposits payable in March 2011. Eighteen prospective tenants, all global turbine manufacturers who have been involved in industry consultation for the development of the facility thus far, […]

  • Deepwater Offshore Wind hosts Wind Conference in Northport (USA)

    20 October 2010
    Training & Education

    Around 200 people gathered in Northport Tuesday to learn more about offshore wind power. The goal of the first ever Deepwater Offshore Wind… By Rob Poindexter (wabi) [mappress] Source: wabi, October 20, 2010; Image: deepcwind

  • Planning permission granted for Riffgat offshore wind farm (Germany)

    1 October 2010
    Wind Farm Update

    EWE Board of Management member Dr. Neuber: “An important milestone for a cutting-edge project” The plans for the Riffgat offshore wind farm have taken a further significant step forwards. The trade supervisory authority in Oldenburg granted planning permission today for this major project to be realised by the Oldenburg-based energy service provider EWE and its […]

  • MEP Fiona Hall defends offshore wind power (UK)

    16 September 2010
    Authorities

    A NORTH East MEP has launched a passionate defence of wind power. Fiona Hall said it was time to “dispel the myth that wind energy does not… (journallive) [mappress] Source: journallive, September 16, 2010;

  • ERCA’s proposed offshore wind turbines short-sighted (Canada)

    14 September 2010
    Authorities

    ERCA’s eight-kilometre setback for proposed offshore wind turbines in Lake St. Clair and the Great Lakes, as opposed to the provincial… Steven Bezaire (windsorstar) [mappress] Source: windsorstar, September 14, 2010;

  • Fishermen on Alert as Feds Seek Offshore Wind Interest (USA)

    3 April 2011
    Environment

    The future of the wind industry off Massachusetts may take shape inside a crookedly-drawn area of ocean about 14 miles south of Martha’s…   By Jay Lindsay (beaumontenterprise) [mappress] Source: beaumontenterprise, April 05, 2011

  • SINTEF Aims Towards Big Offshore Wind Turbines (Norway)

    25 March 2011
    Business & Finance

    What will it take to build a floating 10 MW wind-turbine? This is just one of many questions that the European Union’s HiPRWind project aims… (zimbio) [mappress] Source:zimbio , March 25, 2011

  • First RWE’ Offshore Wind Installation Vessel Launched (Germany)

    17 March 2011
    Technology

    At the beginning of March, the first of two offshore installation vessels owned by RWE was officially launched after only seven months of construction. The works are thus already a month ahead of the original time schedule. The final large-scale components, the main crane and the jack-up legs, will be installed over the next few […]

  • Objection Over Proposed Offshore Wind Turbines Grows (France)

    1 March 2011

    A hundred giant wind turbines set to be built at sea off the coast of Arromanches-les-Bains will blight the area where the Allies came … (normandyadvertiser) [mappress]   Source: normandyadvertiser, March 01, 2011  

  • All Hopes are With Barrow’s New Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    21 February 2011

    He is one of 14 local people employed so far by CWind, which has moved into Britain’s Energy Coast and is based in Barrow docks.   By By Jon Simpson (nwemail) [mappress] Source: nwemail, February 21, 2011

  • UK Confidence Keeps Offshore Wind Supply Chain on Track

    18 February 2011

    BVG Associates haspublished an analysis of the supply chain for the offshore wind sector, which identified areas requiring focus if the… (windtech-international) [mappress] Source: windtech-international, February 18, 2011

  • Offshore Wind Farm Leasing Could Begin This Year (USA)

    27 April 2011
    Authorities

    Gov. Bob McDonnell’s goal of Virginia being the “energy capital of the east coast” may be further off than he hopes.   By Alissa Smith (leesburg2day) [mappress] Source: leesburg2day, April 27, 2011;

  • MCA Plays Important Role in UK’s Offshore Wind Industry

    26 April 2011

    Quietly operating in the background, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) plays an important role in the UK’s offshore wind industry. As an executive agency of the UK government’s Department for Transport, it is involved in the consents process and safety of navigation, and as HM Coastguard in liaison for search and rescue. In addition, […]

  • Crown Estate Financially Supports Offshore Wind Postgrads (UK)

    19 April 2011
    Training & Education

    The Crown Estate has announced a funding boost for postgraduates studying for a newly created MSc in Marine Renewable Energy.     (thecrownestate) [mappress] Source: thecrownestate, April 19, 2011;

  • Backers Still Support Md. Offshore Wind Bill (USA)

    11 April 2011
    Authorities

    Maryland is pressing ahead to spur development of an offshore wind energy industry even as the failure of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s marquee… By Nicholas Sohr (thedailyrecord) [mappress] Source: thedailyrecord, April 11, 2011

  • US takes first step in offshore wind farm development

    28 June 2010
    Business & Finance, R&D

    The oil spill is not just a national disaster, it is also a sign that the US and rest of the world needs to end their dependence on fossil… Jasmine Greene (care2) [mappress] Source: care2, June 28, 2010;

  • Oil Spill at Gulf of Mexico Hurts Offshore Wind (USA)

    25 June 2010
    Authorities, Environment

    Though the Gulf catastrophe has opened the nation’s collective mind about the enormous potential of offshore wind, BP’s behavior has also,… Herman Trabish [mappress] Source: greentechmedia, June 25, 2010;

  • Germany’s first offshore wind park experiencing turbine failure

    23 June 2010
    Operations & Maintenance

    Germany’s first offshore wind park was dealt a blow with the failure of two turbines due to inferior materials.   [mappress] Source: spiegel, June 23, 2010;

  • DONG Energy to build Anholt offshore wind farm (Denmark)

    22 June 2010
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Earlier today, the Danish Energy Agency awarded DONG Energy the concession to build the next major offshore wind farm in Denmark off the Danish island of Anholt in the Kattegat. The construction of the wind farm will represent a total investment of approximately DKK 10 billion. With a capacity of 400 MW, the wind farm […]

  • wpd and Schrammgroup found Offshore Wind Farm Service (Germany)

    1 June 2010

    Today, Monday, 31st May 2010, the All for Offshore GmbH sets in as the first service provider for wind energy projects at the main offering from one single source all services from logistic planning through to transport to maintenance and repair of the turbines. The company is a co-operation between the Schrammgroup and wpd offshore […]

  • Scotland gives approval to 10 offshore wind projects (UK)

    25 May 2010
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The Scottish government has given its stamp of approval to 10 offshore windfarm projects with a combined capacity of 6.4 gigawatts (GW). The 10 projects in Scottish territorial waters were originally outlined in February 2009 by the Crown Estate, which oversees the development of the U.K.’s seabed. The Scottish government’s approval was outlined in “The […]

  • Thanet Offshore Wind Farm starts generating electricity (UK)

    18 May 2010
    Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    ELECTRICITY has been generated by the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm for the first time.Vattenfall, the company behind the project, powered up…   [mappress] Source: thisiskent, May 18, 2010;

  • China’s Longyuan claims “Offshore wind sector not developed enough”

    13 May 2010
    Business & Finance

    China’s offshore wind power sector is not likely to develop rapidly in the near term, said the executive of a leading Chinese wind farm…   [mappress] Source: chinamining, May 12, 2010;