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  • Welsh Uni to Study Big Data Science and Offshore Wind

    16 August 2019
    R&D

    The Welsh Bangor University has secured a GBP 4.6 million EU fund to research the options for using big data science to improve the efficiency of low carbon energy systems, including offshore wind. The new Smart Efficient Energy Centre (SEEC) will develop joint research between Welsh and international organizations and businesses. Research will be based around the […]

  • TechConsult UK Catches Opportunities in Evolving Offshore Wind Market

    9 May 2012
    Business & Finance

    TechConsult UK sees growth in the energy market as a great field of new opportunities for workers, many of whose skills can be transferred to various sectors, reported the GazetteLive. The company is working with Energi Coast to identify the opportunities, and is interested in developments off the Moray Firth in Scotland, Hornsea in east […]

  • Offshore Wind’s Growth Drives HVDC Converter Station Market

    22 October 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    Research and Markets has added the “Global HVDC Converter Station Market 2014-2018” report to their offering. According to the report, the global HVDC Converter Station market will grow at a CAGR of 22.2% over the period 2013-2018. A high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) converter station is a specialized type of substation, which is used as an end-to-end equipment […]

  • Leeds Uni Working to Extend Lifetime of Offshore Wind Turbines

    19 April 2021
    R&D

    Geoscientists from the University of Leeds are studying seismic data gathered by surveys to improve the lifespan of offshore wind turbines in the North Sea. Using high-resolution seismic reflection data, the team is gaining a detailed picture of the sedimentary environments preserved below the seabed of the North Sea, which gives offshore wind companies insights […]

  • Offshore Wind Plays Key Role in UK’s Renewable Energy

    2 June 2011

      Offshore wind energy could play a key role in renewable energy in the UK – that’s according to a panel of top energy sector experts. Currently only 3% of energy consumed comes from renewables, but the government has a target of 15% by 2020. Although the UK does not currently have an energy crisis, […]

  • Details Emerge About German Step-In Offshore Wind Projects

    26 May 2021

    Canada’s Northland Power has revealed additional details about the two offshore wind projects for which the company has the step-in rights in the coming auctions in Germany. The two projects, Nordsee 2 and Nordsee 3, will have an allowed grid capacity of approximately 800 MW to 900 MW combined. They will be auctioned by the […]

  • TenneT and 50Hertz Form North Sea Offshore Wind Pact

    17 January 2022
    Grid Connection

    Transmission system operators 50Hertz and TenneT are planning to jointly transport 4 GW of wind power from the North Sea into the German power grid. The two companies have signed a cooperation agreement to realise a multi-terminal hub in the area of Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, and an extra-high voltage direct current link (HVDC) to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The […]

  • Onshore Cable Pulling Starts at Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm

    5 August 2021
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Work is underway to pull cabling through 19.5 kilometres of underground ducts which will connect the GBP 3 billion Seagreen Wind Farm to the Scottish national grid. The cable pulling is the latest stage in the cable installation process and another milestone in the construction of the 1,075MW 114-turbine development 27 kilometres off the coast […]

  • Wight Shipyard Cracks Wind Farm Support Vessel Market

    18 June 2019
    Vessels

    The UK-based high-speed craft and aluminium ship builder Wight Shipyard Co Ltd (WSC) is breaking into the wind farm support vessel (WFSV) market with the launch of its new Vortisea brand. The Vortisea brand, designed in collaboration with Australia’s Incat Crowther, is specifically geared towards European and UK wind farms, particularly those further offshore, WSC […]

  • Hawaiian Utilities Aim For 800MW Offshore Wind Capacity by 2045

    6 April 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, R&D

    Hawaii could have up to 800MW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2045, helping this US island state source all of its energy from renewable resources in the next thirty tears, the Hawaiian Electric Companies said in their updated energy plan. The utilities also said that off-island resources, such as offshore wind and the use of […]

  • Siem Aimery Christened and Ready for German Offshore Wind Projects

    29 April 2016
    Grid Connection, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    The cable-laying vessel Siem Aimery, the latest vessel added to the Siem Offshore fleet, was christened in a naming ceremony on Wednesday, 27 April, at the Remontowa Shipbuilding yard in Gdansk, Poland. The vessel will now undergo final mobilisation prior to commencing cable loading activities for its first project assignment. The Siem Aimery and her […]

  • Engie Joins Dutch Zero-Subsidy Offshore Wind Race

    18 March 2019
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    Engie has submitted a bid in the subsidy-free tender for the construction and operation of the Hollandse Kust Zuid 3 & 4 offshore wind project in the Netherlands. A spokesperson from the company confirmed to OffshoreWIND.biz that Engie has joined Vattenfall, Ørsted and the Witwind consortium of Shell, Van Oord and Eneco in the 750MW tender. To […]

  • Wind Turbines to Have no Effect on WW1 Sub Wrecks (UK)

    11 August 2011

      OF THE nine million people killed in the First World War​, few could have died in more unusual or tragic circumstances than those lost in the Battle of May Island​. Two hundred and seventy lives were claimed as two submarines sank and three other vessels were damaged on the night of January 31-February 1, […]

  • Amber Rudd Keynote Speaker at Global Offshore Wind 2015

    12 June 2015
    Authorities

    The Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP has been confirmed as the Political Keynote Speaker for Day 1 of Global Offshore Wind 2015. Amber Rudd MP was appointed Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change on 11 May 2015. She had previously been Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department since July 2014. She […]

  • Offshore Wind to Power Europe’s Largest Power-to-X Plant

    23 February 2021
    Business & Finance, Ports & Logistics, Technology

    Denmark’s Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has unveiled plans to build a Power-to-X plant in Esbjerg which will convert power from offshore wind turbines to green ammonia. Consisting of 1 GW electrolysis, the plant will be Europe’s largest production facility of CO2-free green ammonia, CIP said. The ammonia will be used by the agriculture sector as […]

  • Siemens’ Wind Unit Burdened by High Production & Installation Costs

    7 May 2015
    Business & Finance

    Siemens released its Q2 results today, which show that the conglomerate has faced losses in its wind and renewables division.  The company said that the ongoing high production and installation costs, as well as burdens related to inspecting and replacing main bearings, contributed to losses in this business unit. In addition, current period includes expenses for […]

  • Next level wave intelligence for Floating Wind Farms. (FOWF)

    12 October 2020

    Harvesting wind energy from far offshore has significant advantages. At the same time, it introduces many challenges and some unknown issues still yet to be faced. They are installed far from shore, in deeper waters, in the middle of harsh marine environments where local sea state conditions can instantly change, while turbines are exposed to […]

  • Norway Seeks Consultancy Services for Offshore Wind Auction Model

    1 June 2022
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is seeking consultancy assistance in designing an auction model for the first 1,500 MW of offshore wind capacity at the Sørlige Nordsjø II (Southern North Sea II) area. As previously reported, the 3 GW of fixed-bottom capacity at the Sørlige Nordsjø II zone will be auctioned off in two […]

  • ABB Books Topaz Installer for More Offshore Wind Work

    1 September 2016
    Business & Finance, Vessels

    Dubai-headquartered offshore support vessel owner and operator Topaz Energy and Marine has renewed its long standing contract with ABB for the cable laying vessel Topaz Installer. Under the terms of the contract, the Topaz Installer will provide ABB with cable-laying services in support of wind farms in the North Sea. The contract was renewed for […]

  • Seacat Upgrades Its UK Offshore Wind Training Programmes

    14 June 2016
    Training & Education

    Seacat Services has invested in training opportunities that will provide an entry point for young UK seafarers into the offshore wind sector. The company has announced a considerable investment in its Maritime Apprenticeship scheme, and has committed to creating further training opportunities with the launch of dedicated Traineeship and Cadetship programmes. The inaugural Seacat Services Maritime Apprenticeship scheme […]

  • Port of Blyth Wind Training Turbine Stands Complete (Video)

    22 November 2019
    Training & Education

    The UK’s Port of Blyth has completed the installation of the Vestas V47 turbine at its Bates terminal which will be used for offshore energy training. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. At the end of October, the Port of Blyth announced that it will install the bespoke […]

  • Global Marine Systems Re-Enters Offshore Wind Market

    16 November 2015
    Business & Finance

    Global Marine Systems Limited is re-entering the offshore renewables market after a three-year absence, the company informed in a press release issued today. Global Marine highlighted its recent contract for an inter-array project at the Wikinger offshore wind farm as the one that marked its return to the market. “Although we are announcing our re-entry into the power market, we are […]

  • Forewind Puts 4.8 GW of Offshore Wind into Planning System

    20 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Almost 300 people attended the public consultation events held at six locations along the proposed cable route of the development and 75 per cent of those who filled in exit questionnaires were supportive of the plans presented.  Written responses were received from statutory consultees such as government departments and agencies, non-governmental organisations and trade associations on topics from coastal erosion, construction […]

  • BladeBUG Armours Up for Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Walks

    5 August 2022
    Technology

    BladeBUG’s six-legged robot that walks on wind turbine blades has been upgraded with a waterproof outer shell that protects it from harsh elements while it is carrying out inspection and maintenance work. “The BladeBUG has, until now, appeared to be exposed to the elements without an outer casing to protect it. That has all changed […]

  • Community First for Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm

    30 September 2015

    As part of its ongoing partnership with the local community, RWE Innogy UK’s Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm has donated five DVD/Blu Ray players to be shared amongst local charitable organisations. The organisations were asked to nominate themselves along with a brief description of how the players would be used. After being inundated with […]

  • TenneT Preparing EUR 30 Billion Offshore Wind Tender

    23 June 2022
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection, Technology

    Transmission system operator TenneT is preparing a ”large-scale” offshore tender to connect 40 GW of new offshore wind capacity in Germany and the Netherlands by 2030. In the Esbjerg Declaration in May at the North Sea Energy Summit, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Belgium agreed to jointly install at least 65 GW of offshore wind […]