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  • VIDEO: 3D Flythroughs of Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm Released

    1 February 2013

    Videos of 3D flythroughs have been released for Navitus Bay offshore wind farm, the project that recently gathered its proponents in pro-wind demonstration. Starting today, and until April 5, public consultation on the latest plans of the wind farm are open. Here are the Navitus Bay videos that show the project from different locations: View […]

  • Sierra Club Condemns Governor Christie for Offshore Wind Delays (USA)

    29 January 2013
    Authorities

    Sierra Club’s New Jersey chapter condemned Governor Chris Christie for his delay in implementing a program that would provide tax credits to offshore wind energy developers and has issued the following press release: Consultant group Boston Pacific has proposed a funding mechanism plan to the Board of Public Utilities to help make offshore wind a reality […]

  • Northern Ireland Moves Towards “Fit for Purpose” Offshore Regulatory Regime

    15 February 2013
    Authorities

    Richard Murphy of Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law.com, was commenting as the Department for Trade and Industry (DETI) set out its proposals for consultation. Areas covered by the paper include decommissioning powers, safety zones, navigation and certain offshore transmission issues.  “Following the recent announcement from the Crown Estate of the award of development […]

  • New Vessels From Hull to Serve Offshore Wind Farms (UK)

    9 February 2012

    A HULL shipyard is to build and operate a fleet of vessels to serve giant offshore wind farms planned for the North Sea. MMS Ship Repair will both construct and run the boats, which will transfer technicians and equipment to the wind turbines. Capable of carrying 12 passengers, the vessels would be able to run […]

  • Construction Work Kicks Off at Teesside Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    6 February 2012

    Construction work has commenced on installation of 27 turbines at EDF Energy Renewables’ Teesside offshore wind farm, a Round 1 project. Located 1.5 km off the coast at Redcar, initial work involves installing large diameter steel tubes into the seabed as foundations for the transition pieces. The first turbines are likely to be fitted in […]

  • Siemens Awards Offshore Converter Platform Contract to Nordic Yards (Germany)

    6 February 2012

    Nordic Yards, manufacturer of innovative special ships and major maritime projects, including for the offshore wind industry, has received a further order from Siemens Energy to build a self-erecting offshore HVDC converter platform. Work will start from May 2, 2012 on the SylWin alpha platform, which has the construction number 210 and consists of two […]

  • Thanet Offshore Wind Farm Export Cable Being Repaired (UK)

    26 January 2012

    Thanet offshore wind farm export cable is being repaired, says BBC. Jason Ormison, the head of media relations, said that they are still exporting power on a limited basis, and that they expect to return to the full capacity next month. The Thanet project is located approximately 12 km off Foreness Point in water depths […]

  • Aberdeen Prepares for Offshore Wind & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition (UK)

    24 January 2012

    Aberdeen will host the Offshore Wind & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition for the second time. With over 50 exhibiting organizations, the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) expects to welcome 500 delegates from across the sector, including its supply chain and supporting agencies, which make this the Scotland’s biggest, best and most important offshore […]

  • Secretary Huhne to Inaugurate Wold’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    23 January 2012

    On the February 9th, 2012, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, located in the East Irish Sea, will be inaugurated by Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change The Rt. Hon. Chris Huhne, MP. Barrow-in-Furness Town Hall will be the gravitation point for this grand celebration marking a milestone to the Cumbria County and […]

  • Offshore Marine Management Developing Innovative Survey and Inspection Platform (UK)

    19 January 2012

    OMM has announced that it is developing a bespoke, remotely-operated underwater survey and inspection platform. Following identification of a requirement for an integrated vehicle to perform survey and inspection of assorted assets from depths of up to 100m, through the intertidal zone to drying heights, OMM have conceived a unique approach to a problem which […]

  • Germany: Nordex Cancels Plans to Transfer Offshore Activities to Joint Venture

    18 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Nordex group has terminated plans to transfer its entire offshore activities to a joint venture. Nordex was not able to agree with the negotiating partner on a concept for the continuation of the activities in a joint venture. Nordex disclosed its intention to seek an industrial partner for this business in Summer 2011. In […]

  • USA: Frost & Sullivan Announces Technical Insight in Offshore Wind Industry

    13 April 2012

    This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Technology Developments in Offshore Wind Industry: Technology Market Penetration and Roadmapping provides a snapshot on the latest technology developments and an analysis of emerging offshore wind power technologies adoption factors and trends. Wind energy is currently the most mature renewable energy in the market. The offshore wind market […]

  • The Netherlands: Ecofys Starts Trials on Seaweed Cultivation and Offshore Wind Energy

    5 March 2012
    Environment, R&D

    Ecofys started a trial with the combination of seaweed cultivation and offshore wind energy. Thursday, 01 March, the cultivation module left the NIOZ harbour on the Dutch island of Texel for a disused sand extraction area 10 kilometres west of the island. By late June, Ecofys hopes to harvest the first supply of Dutch seaweed […]

  • Sicilian Government Votes Against Offshore Wind Farm Permits (Italy)

    20 February 2012
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    AGI reported that the Sicilian regional government has voted against offshore wind farm permits. The issue was forwarded to Rome after voting by the Sicilian Regional Council. Councillor Sebastiano Di Betta explained “the waters off the coast of Sicily – including protected waters and marine reserves – are the subject of a long-standing interest on behalf […]

  • USA: House of Delegates Might Vote on Offshore Wind Bill Today

    30 March 2012
    Authorities

    According to Associated Press, the House of Delegates in Maryland is supposed to vote today on a Bill, aimed at introducing more favourable conditions for development of offshore wind off the coast of Ocean City. A scaled-back measure would reduce monthly costs to residential utility customers and amount to $1.50 a month, a rate adjustable […]

  • Malta: Public Consultation for Offshore Wind Farm Project Closes This Month

    13 March 2012

    Last month, the Malta Environment and Planning Authority opened a 36-turbine floating wind farm project off the northeast coast of Malta proposed by the Swedish company Hexicon for a public consultation. The public can take part in the process until 17 March and have their say about this proposed project. According to a Project Description […]

  • EMU Ltd Successfully Completes Cone Penetration Tests Offshore Germany

    19 January 2012

    EMU Limited has recently completed cone penetration tests along the cable routes at the proposed offshore wind farms in Germany, SeaDiscovery reports. Company’s continued equipment investment and commitment to research, including design in geotechnical and geophysical survey techniques, is ensuring new and innovative solutions are being made available to offshore developers to investigate and quickly […]

  • Windstream Energy to Build Ontario’s First Offshore Wind Farm (Canada)

    19 January 2012

    Windstream Energy has announced its decision to build Ontario’s first contracted offshore wind power project in the Hamilton area. At a press conference yesterday organized by the Lake Ontario Offshore Network, Windstream announced preliminary agreements with Bermingham Foundation Solutions, Walters Group, McKeil Marine and the Hamilton Port Authority to build its 300 MW Wolfe Island […]

  • RWE Raises GBP 600 Million for Offshore Wind Expansion (Germany)

    18 January 2012
    Business & Finance

    RWE is taking advantage of the favourable conditions for German companies on the international capital market by issuing a GBP bond with a volume of 600 million GBP and a term of 22 years. The maturity date is 31 January 2034. Placed via RWE Finance B.V., the bond was significantly oversubscribed. The sterling bond serves […]

  • DONG Energy Starts Construction of Anholt Offshore Wind Farm (Denmark)

    13 January 2012

    400,000. This is the number of Danish households that as of next year will have their power consumption covered by Anholt Offshore Wind Farm. Today, DONG Energy starts construction.  ”It’s in fact somewhat of a record; in early July 2010, we won the project based on the Danish Energy Agency’s tender. And already 18 months […]

  • France: EDF, Alstom Win Tenders for 3 Offshore Wind Sites

    6 April 2012
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    EDF, together with Alstom, won three of five sites at the tender announced by the French Government for offshore wind farm projects, French daily Le Figaro reported Thursday. The 6 MW wind turbines, whose prototype Alstom presented last week, will be assembled in Saint-Nazaire (Loire-Atlantique), Courseulles-sur-Mer (Calvados) and Fecamp (Seine-Maritime). The fourth wind farm, to be […]

  • Canada: Ontario Faces USD 1 Billion Offshore Wind Lawsuit

    4 April 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Liberal Government of Ontario is yet again exposed to the public eye, since a second lawsuit has been filed against it and this time by the SouthPoint Wind Company, which is claiming $1-billion worth damages, the Canadian Press informs. Namely, in February 2011 the Government of Ontario imposed a moratorium on offshore wind farms […]

  • University of Strathclyde to Open Centre for Offshore Wind Technology Development (UK)

    20 June 2011
    R&D

    A new centre to develop and test offshore wind condition monitoring technologies – and help Scotland meet its renewable energy targets – … (engineerlive) [mappress] Source: engineerlive, June 20, 2011;

  • Hemas Power Explores Offshore Renewable Energy Opportunities (Sri Lanka)

    20 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      Hemas Power PLC (HPWR) is actively exploring opportunities offshore in the renewable energy front, the company says.   By Jithendra Antonio (dailymirror) [mappress] Source: dailymirror, June 20, 2011

  • Dr. Thiagarajan Appointment to Boost UMaine’s Research in Offshore Wind (USA)

    20 June 2011
    R&D

    The University of Maine has named a mechanical engineering professor in Australia the first Alston D. and Ada Lee Correll Presidential … (bangordailynews) [mappress] Source: bangordailynews, June 20, 2011;

  • London Array Consortium Announces Offshore Wind Project Progress (UK)

    15 June 2011

    The London Array Consortium today marked the Global Wind Day to announce progress on the 630 MW first phase of London Array, the offshore wind farm that is under construction in the outer Thames Estuary. Global Wind Day on 15 June gives the industry a chance to showcase the virtues of wind to a public […]