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Cape wind as new topic for 2010 political campaigns (USA)

23 August 2010

Authorities

If you’ve followed the races for governor and the 10th congressional district, you probably noticed that Cape Wind isn’t just an issue for… By Jon Chesto (patriotledger) [mappress] Source: patriotledger, August 23, 2010;

Public Exhibition for Atlantic Array Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

12 September 2011

Public exhibitions displaying RWE npower renewables’ plans for the Atlantic Array offshore wind farm will go on display in Tenby and… (westerntelegraph) [mappress] Source: westerntelegraph, September 12, 2011

Sen. Christie Signs Wind Power Bill in NJ (USA)

20 August 2010

Authorities

New Jersey has taken a big step in the creation of “green” jobs with the approval of a measure that promotes the creation of offshore wind… (kyw) [mappress] Source: kyw, August 20, 2010;

Rough Sea Ahead for German Offshore Wind, Industry Says

20 July 2016

The new German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) means troubled waters for the German offshore wind industry, according to a press release jointly issued by AGOW (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Offshore-Windenergie), Stiftung OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE, VDMA Power Systems, BWE (Bundesverband WindEnergie) and WAB. The number of new offshore wind installations in Germany was relatively moderate in the first half of the year, […]

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

South Korea Promotes Offshore Wind Opportunities in Liverpool Bay

3 August 2011

Operations & Maintenance, R&D

Investment opportunities in the offshore wind market in Liverpool Bay are being promoted in South Korea by The Mersey Partnership working… (placenorthwest) [mappress] Source: placenorthwest, August 03, 2011

Brave Tern Gets Another Offshore Wind Job in Taiwan

26 August 2020

Vessels, Wind Farm Update

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier is planning to use its jack-up vessel Brave Tern for the transport and installation of turbines at the Guanyin offshore wind project in Taiwan. As reported earlier, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier secured a conditional contract with Liwei Wind Power, owned by wpd, for the transport and installation of 36 MHI Vestas V164-9,722MW turbines […]

GE Considers Abandoning Norwegian Offshore Wind Power Project

9 September 2011

General Electric is considering abandoning an offshore wind power turbine project in Norway, a Norwegian newspaper reported on Thursday,… By Victoria Klesty and Alison Birrane (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, September 09, 2011

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;

2nd Global Wind Turbine Supply Chain conference (Germany)

4 October 2010

With this background over 160 industry leaders will be meeting next week at the 2nd annual Global Wind Turbine Supply Chain conference… (7thspace) [mappress] Source: 7thspace, October 04, 2010;

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

GIG Launches 1.4GW Offshore Wind Project in South Korea

10 June 2019

Wind Farm Update

Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) has completed the installation of South Korea’s first floating LiDAR, marking the launch of the 1.4GW Ulsan offshore wind project. Located about 60 kilometers east of Seosang-myon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan City, the Ulsan project is being progressed in three separate phases. Development of the first 400MW phase is targeted for completion […]

Offshore Wind to Get Entire Seacat Fleet Busy in 2018

3 May 2018

Business & Finance, Vessels

UK vessel operator Seacat Services will see its fleet reach a maximum occupancy in 2018 with all 14 vessels under charter in certain periods of the year due to the growing demand in the offshore wind sector.

MOU Signed for 3.5 GW Offshore Wind Project in Vietnam

23 July 2020

Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Vietnamese companies Asiapetro and Novasia Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Binh Thuan People’s Committee for the development of a 3.5 GW offshore wind project off the coast of the Binh Thuan province in Vietnam. The project, called La Gan, is estimated to be worth up to […]

Iberdrola Takes Full Ownership of French Offshore Wind Farm

9 March 2020

Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

Spanish energy company Iberdrola has concluded an agreement to take 100% ownership of Ailes Marines, the developer of the 496MW Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France. Iberdrola, which previously owned 70% of the consortium’s capital, has acquired the remaining 30% from Avel Vor (RES and Caisse des Dépôts), after receiving the green light from the […]

Pelagic Wind Services CSOVs to Sport Uptime Logistics Systems

2 February 2023

Contracts & Tenders, Vessels

Uptime International AS (Uptime) has been awarded contracts from India-headquartered Cochin Shipyard for the supply of logistics systems to be included on Pelagic Wind Services’ newbuild Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). Under the two firm and four optional contracts, Uptime will supply complete logistics systems for personnel and cargo, each consisting of an all-electric 30-metre […]

BLIX Backs Northland Power in Taiwan Offshore Wind Auction

26 June 2018

The Netherlands-based BLIX Consultancy BV has revealed its role in the Taiwan offshore wind tender after Northland Power was announced as one of the winners.

Canadians Refinance Stake in Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

13 February 2020

Business & Finance

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has completed a EUR 510.6 million green bond refinancing of its minority interest in the Hohe See and Albatros offshore wind farms in Germany. In total, over EUR 510 million of senior secured notes were issued on Tuesday, 11 February and placed with eighteen institutional lenders in Europe […]

Offshore Wind Installation Could Harm Seals, Study Says

20 May 2015

Environment

Noise from pile driving during offshore wind turbine construction could be damaging the hearing of harbour seals around the UK, according to ecologists who attached GPS data loggers to 24 harbor seals while offshore wind turbines were being installed in 2012. Data on the seals’ locations and their diving behaviour was combined with information from […]

Amber Rudd: “We Will Not Support Offshore Wind at Any Cost”

18 November 2015

Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance, Ports & Logistics, R&D, Technology

The UK Government will secure funding for three offshore wind auctions by 2020 under the condition that the industry further cuts down the costs. This was announced by the UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd, who revealed a new direction for UK energy policy today, setting out her policy priorities and the strategy for putting them into action. Some 10GW […]

Ireland Not Taking Advantage of Its Wind and Marine Energy Potential

27 March 2011

Business & Finance

Ireland is being left behind in the development of offshore wind and marine generation, said Gregor Alexander, finance director of renewable… By Doireann McDermott (siliconrepublic) [mappress] Source: siliconrepublic, March 28, 2011

UK: ABLE to Support Offshore Wind Strategy with Its Facilities

5 August 2013

Ports & Logistics

The company planning to develop a £450million energy park on the Humber says the Government’s newly-announced strategy to strengthen the UK’s position in the offshore wind industry is dependent on providing the facilities which can attract major turbine manufacturers and their supply chains. Able UK is awaiting a decision from the Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin […]

MHI Vestas Launches UK Offshore Wind Apprentice Programme

21 April 2020

Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment, Training & Education

MHI Vestas has launched a new offshore wind technician apprentice programme in northeast Scotland. The apprentices will initially be based at Fraserburgh College Campus (NESCol) carrying out both classroom and workshop activities. This will be followed by practical work experience at offshore wind farms, primarily in the UK, that feature MHI Vestas turbines. Depending on […]