An innovative Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for use on wind turbine towers has been successfully trialled at ORE Catapult’s National Renewable Energy Centre using their 27m high wind turbine training tower. Newcastle-based Invisotech, providers of inspection and analytical solutions for high-value
The French government has approved General Electric’s bid to acquire Alstom power unit for EUR 12.35 billion. Earlier this year, Alstom board unanimously voted for GE’s bid rejecting Siemens-Mitsubishi Heavy offer comprising EUR 8.2 billion cash and an asset swap. After the deal closes, 65,000 Alsto
CTruk recently signed the lease on a 6400m2 site on the Colne Estuary, a few miles upriver from its current Brightlingsea base. The company plans to use the Fieldgates site in Haven Road, The Hythe, East Colchester to build larger vessels required for offshore wind farm projects further out to sea.
During the two first weeks of September, Wirescan had been performing LIRA measurements on three different export cables in the German North Sea. The assignments were both baseline measurements (fingerprint) and second measurement for condition monitoring. The tests were performed from both the onsh
Tidal technology group, OpenHydro, a DCNS company, and its Canadian partner Emera Inc. have formally launched a new joint venture business, called Cape Sharp Tidal. The announcement was made at the fifth International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE), which is taking place 4-6th November in Halifax
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) gathered representatives from over 90 countries in Abu Dhabi to review and recommend actions to scale-up renewable energy around the world. The two-day meeting opened on the heels of the release of the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on
Linklaters advised a consortium of Transmission Investment LLP, Amber Infrastructure and International Public Partnerships (together, Transmission Capital Partners) in relation to the acquisition and financing by the European Investment Bank of the offshore transmission assets connecting the 270MW L
On 31 October 2014, a consortium of DNV GL and Grontmij signed a framework agreement with TenneT TSO for the provision of engineering services. Based on the framework agreement, the consortium and its partners Roos+Bijl and Joulz will support TenneT in the further development of the Dutch high-volta
World industry leaders and academic experts in marine renewable energy are gathered in Halifax this week thanks in part to a $150,000 investment from the Government of Canada. The International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE), which is welcoming over 600 participants from 40 countries, is focused
On Monday, November 3, a rope access exercise was carried out at the Lincs offshore wind farm, situated 8km off the coast of Lincolnshire, near Skegness. One of our readers provided Offshore WIND with photos from the exercise, which was done from the blades of the LS19 turbine down to the deck of th
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide GBP 168 million for a new connection between the Lincs offshore wind farm and the UK national transmission network. The approximately 100km connection, between high voltage transmission connections on the mainland and the 270MW Lincolnshire wi
Nova Scotia Government is exploring adding another berth at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE). Energy Minister Andrew Younger made the announcement yesterday, Nov. 4, at the International Conference on Ocean Energy in Halifax. The province is in discussions with Ireland-based renewa
A new website has been launched to highlight alternative energy efforts sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) in Hawaii, which is fast becoming ground zero for the Navy’s push to develop “green” technologies, officials announced Oct. 30. The Asia-Pacific Technology and Education Partnershi
Seawork Asia opened its doors to the public today. Over the past few days, exhibitors have been adding the final touches to their exhibition stands. With over 4000 visitors expected from China and around the world, excitement and anticipation is building for the first ever Seawork Asia event. Exhibi
