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  • Offshore Wind Power Costs Rise with Deeper Waters (UK)

    8 December 2011

    UK offshore wind energy development costs are rising as sites move into deeper waters with bigger turbines, those in the industry say.   (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, December 08, 2011; Image: principlepowerinc

  • Governor Carcieri Welcomes RI Wind Farm Proposal (USA)

    9 December 2010
    Authorities

    Governor Carcieri said the announcement of a proposed 200-turbine wind farm in Rhode Island Sound would boost the state’s chances of …   By Alex Kuffner (newsblog.projo) [mappress] Source: newsblog.projo, December 09, 2010

  • Vattenfall Starts Cabling at Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    1 February 2011
    Grid Connection

    Vattenfall has started the cable laying process to connect the Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm to the UK national grid. The 42 km long, 3500… (renewableenergyfocus) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyfocus, February 01, 2011

  • Brazilian State Eyes Multi-Gigawatt Offshore Wind Projects

    11 August 2021
    Authorities

    The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte has signed an agreement with the low-carbon energy developer Enterprize Energy to identify and develop opportunities for offshore wind, green hydrogen, and green ammonia projects off the country’s northern coastline. The signing ceremony took place at the Administrative Center of the Rio Grande do Norte State Government […]

  • O’Malley Ready to Promote Offshore Wind Energy this Year (USA)

    2 January 2012
    Authorities

    Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley says he is ready to promote offshore wind energy in this year’s General Assembly but suggests his proposal… By David Hill (washingtontimes) [mappress] Source: washingtontimes, January 02, 2012

  • Italy: Prysmian Strengthens Offshore Wind Business by Acquiring GME

    7 September 2012
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection

    The Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Global Marine Systems Energy Limited (GME) from Global Marine Systems Ltd (GMSL) for a purchase price of approximately €53 million. GME is a British company active in the installation of submarine power cables […]

  • Samsø Havvind Cleared to Replace Damaged Offshore Wind Turbine

    1 September 2017
    Authorities, Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Samsø Havvind A / S has received permission from the Danish Energy Agency to replace the wind turbine at the Samsø offshore wind farm which was damaged in an accident in November 2015.

  • World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Reaches Major Milestone

    27 May 2021
    Wind Farm Update

    A major construction milestone has been reached at what is to be the largest operating offshore wind farm once commissioned. This is an excerpt from a Premium article published on our sister site Offshore Energy. You can read the original article by clicking on the link below:

  • UK ‘Export Nation’ in Wind, Wave & Tidal Energy Industries

    18 June 2018
    Business & Finance

    Forty-three British companies doing business in wind and marine energy sectors closed 445 deals for 434 projects across the globe and exported goods and services to 44 countries in 2017, with Germany being the leading market, according to RenewableUK’s latest report Export Nation.

  • Vattenfall Picks EDS HV for Danish Offshore Wind Work

    10 July 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    EDS HV has secured two contracts with Vattenfall to provide high voltage network commissioning and safety management at the Kriegers Flak, Vesterhav Syd and Vesterhav Nord offshore wind projects in Denmark. In addition to the commissioning scope, EDS HV will be offering full high-voltage safety management. The company is also providing full management of all […]

  • Research Buoy Gathers Wind Data in Lake Michigan (USA)

    10 October 2011
    R&D

    An eight ton research buoy is out gathering wind data in Lake Michigan. The one-point-three million-dollar buoy launched in Muskegon… By Lindsey Smith (michiganradio) [mappress] Source: michiganradio, October 10, 2011

  • Germans Award Hydrographic Support Contract for Offshore Wind Farms

    26 October 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has awarded Geo Group with a contract for hydrographic support for offshore wind projects in Germany. Geo Ingenieurservice Nord-Ost will provide hydrographic support for pre-exploration of the ground for offshore wind projects in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for the research years 2020, 2021 and 2022. As part of the preliminary […]

  • Subsea 7 Nets Another Offshore Wind Contract in Taiwan

    16 July 2020
    Contracts & Tenders

    Subsea 7 has secured a contract for the installation of the submarine cable system at an undisclosed offshore wind project in Taiwan. Project engineering will commence immediately at Seaway 7’s offices in Leer, Germany, and in Taipei, Taiwan, while the offshore activities are expected to commence in 2023. The contract is subject to a final investment […]

  • Bechtel to Help Irish Port Unlock Offshore Wind Opportunities

    6 May 2022
    Business & Finance, Ports & Logistics, Vessels

    Engineering, construction, and project management company Bechtel has been selected by Shannon Foynes Port Company to update its Vision 2041 masterplan to accommodate offshore and onshore investment within and adjacent to its harbor in Ireland. Bechtel will support Shannon Foynes Port Company in considering how to deliver significant growth and expansion of the port, including […]

  • Siemens Gamesa Gets Order for Vietnam’s Nearshore Wind Farm

    22 July 2019
    Wind Farm Update

    Siemens Gamesa has received an order to supply turbines for the No. 5 Thanh Hai 1 nearshore wind project in Vietnam. Siemens Gamesa will provide seven of its SG 4.5-145 turbines for the 32MW project located some 2-5km off the coast, as well as O&M services for a period of 10 years. According to the company, onshore […]

  • EIB Loan for TenneT’s Dutch Offshore Wind Grid Expansion

    9 March 2020
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 250 million loan agreement with TenneT for the western section of the Zuidwest 380kV offshore grid project in the Netherlands. The financing will support the construction of a new 380kV transmission line, combined with a 150kV line for part of the route, from the substation at […]

  • Offshore Wind Cost Reductions Achievable, Says JIP WiFi

    15 October 2013
    Business & Finance, R&D

    Wind turbines at sea could be much cheaper. The members of the Joint Industry Project ‘Wave Impact on Fixed turbine’ (JIP WiFi) are convinced that cost reductions are achievable. The design rules currently used to determine the impact of breaking waves on the turbines are very conservative. The thinking is that improving design guidelines and […]

  • Industry Associations Welcome UK Govt’s Offshore Wind Fund

    12 October 2017

    RenewableUK and the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) have welcomed the UK Government making available up to GBP 557 million for the future Contract for Difference (CfD) auctions and the announcement that the next CfD round will be held in spring 2019.

  • EU Scientists Develop Floating Airship to Generate Wind Energy

    20 April 2015
    R&D, Technology

    EU-funded researchers have developed a prototype wind energy system that works at much higher altitudes, where winds are stronger and more constant, dramatically increasing electricity production. A commercialised product is in the pipeline. Most wind energy comes from turbines 150 metres above ground level. Winds at this altitude are however weak and intermittent, with most […]

  • NORCOWE’s Event Becoming Established Arena for Offshore Wind Branch

    26 September 2014
    Business & Finance

    Science Meets Industry Bergen took place on Tuesday September 9. The event was organized by NORCOWE in collatoration with Bergen Council of Commerce and industry, and took place at Hotel Grand Terminus in the centre of Bergen.  With 80 participants, this event is becoming an established arena for the offshore wind branch. People from the industry and research […]

  • UK Infrastructure Planning Commission reviews mostly wind projects

    15 July 2010
    Environment, R&D

    Onshore and offshore wind projects account for half the 32 energy projects that the UK Infrastructure Planning Commission will examine over the next few years, it said Tuesday. The IPC was created in 2008 by the then Labour government to speed up major infrastructure project decision-making. “Proposals for energy generation, particularly renewable energy, currently dominate […]

  • New Danish Shipping Company Focuses on Offshore Wind Farms

    14 June 2012

    A new shipping company in the port of Esbjerg has directed a determined glance to solving the large and increasing need for transportation of personnel, spare parts and other goods for offshore wind farms. “We see that there already is a market and that there naturally is room for a shipping company which focuses 100% […]

  • Largest Offshore Wind Project in UK Reaches Development Milestone

    31 March 2023
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    An application to build the up to 4.1 GW Berwick Bank, the UK’s largest offshore wind farm, capable of providing enough electricity to power more than five million homes, has commenced determination, SSE Renewables said. Located roughly 38 kilometers off the East Lothian coast of Scotland, Berwick Bank is the largest offshore wind farm planning […]

  • MAREC Receives $1.36 million For wind energy feasibility Research

    17 February 2010
    R&D

    The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has issued an order approving a $1.36 million energy efficiency grant for a wind energy research project at Grand Valley State University’s Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC). MAREC, in partnership with the University of Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute, will conduct studies to explore the feasibility of […]

  • Lhyfe and WPD Launch Offshore Wind-to-Hydrogen Partnership in Sweden

    11 April 2022
    Business & Finance, Environment, Technology, Wind Farm Update

    WPD Offshore AB has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the green hydrogen supplier, Lhyfe, to jointly establish and directly connect a facility for green hydrogen production to wpd’s planned Storgrundet offshore wind farm in Söderhamn, Sweden. The goal is to achieve a total installed capacity of 600 MW, which makes the project […]

  • Blue Water to Aid Offshore Wind Development in North Sea

    21 July 2014

    When the construction of the three large offshore wind parks in the Nort Sea, Borkum Riffgrund, Westermost Rough and Butendiek commences, Blue Water will provide a range of port agency services for all three projects. “In cooperation with the client, we will plan and handle the terminal and stevedore assignments for the three projects. At […]