Dong Energy issued its financial results for 2014 today, which show the company’s strong growth in EBITDA (+9%) and cash flows (+54%). However, decline in oil and gas prices resulted in post-tax impairments of DKK 6.6 billion. CEO and President Henrik Poulsen said: EBITDA was up 9% at DKK 16.4 billi
The Met Office has launched a new version of its Virtual Met Mast which provides revised wind statistics at higher levels of confidence. Designed to help large and smaller scale wind farm developers and wind farm consultants select the best onshore and offshore wind farm sites throughout Europe. It
A report published in January 2015 from industry consultants, AMI Consulting, calculates that the global demand for materials in the production of wind turbine blades grew by over 10% per annum in the last three years. While materials usage has risen strongly, there are uncertainties ahead and chang
Acta Marine contracted CIG Shipbuilding for the design and construction of a large Wind Farm Support Vessel (WFSV). The DP-2 fitted vessel measures 108 by 16 meters and offers accommodation and workspace for 75 persons onboard. The vessel will be equipped with two dedicated boat landings for Crew Tr
Friends of the Supergrid (FOSG), Europe’s largest industrial alliance for interconnection, has adopted a new action plan. It reflects the recent developments in the energy sector, and advocates for a more interconnected electricity grid. The CEO of Friends of the Supergrid, Pierre Bernard, spoke yes
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) yesterday begun onshore verification testing of a large-scale (MWT167H/7.0) digital hydraulically driven offshore wind turbine at the Hunterston Test Centre in the United Kingdom. The wind turbine was developed with support from Japan’s New Energy and Industri
China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited appointed Jianren Wen as President of the Company. He succeeded Xueyong Zhao who resigned from this position on 10 October 2014. The appointment is with immediate effect. Mr. Jianren Wen has over 20-year experience in electricity and electrical equipment indu
Forewind has been awarded runner-up in the annual Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award for the third year in a row, for its case study on the use of remotely operated aerial vehicles to inspect meteorological masts on Dogger Bank offshore wind farm. The Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award w
Nordenham residents are concerned the faith of neighboring Weserwind could also affect Steelwind. However, this is not the case for the recently established foundation production company writes NWZ Online. Dr. Ralf Hubo, director of Steelwind, revealed they will be busy until Summer 2016 with the pr
DONG Energy has acquired the remaining 66.66% ownership interest in the UK offshore wind development Hornsea Project One from its joint venture partner SMart Wind. Hornsea Project One has a total capacity of up to 1.2GW, which will make it the world’s largest offshore wind farm once completed. DONG
Blackbird International Corporation (BBRD) has signed a partnership agreement with ACEP, The Africa Center for Energy Policy, with the goal of installing a sea wave energy power plant to supplement the region’s energy needs. Blackbird International Corporation’s fully owned affiliate, Wave Electrici
Earlier this week U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz detailed President Barack Obama’s USD 30 billion Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for the Energy Department. According to the secretary Moniz, the FY 2016 budget includes USD 645 million for renewables, out of which USD 146 million will be alloc
Canadian College of the North Atlantic’s Wave Energy Research Centre (WERC) was one of six research projects highlighted during a presentation to more than 50 federal ministers and dignitaries on Parliament Hill on Monday. The event was the fifth in a series of successful gatherings organized by the
Eurus Energy Group has commissioned its 18 MW wind farm in Akita city, Japan. Called Eurus Akitako Wind Farm, it comprises six Siemens wind turbines, each rated at 3MW. With the tower’s height of 79.5m and the rotor diameter of 101m, this is the largest wind farm of this kind in Japan. Located at Mu
