The offshore wind energy industry has shown a considerable growth over the years which in turn has resulted in an increase in jobs. As the growth continues in the years to come so will the number of jobs. In the UK alone, there are 7,000 full time jobs in the sector, growing to a possible […]
Swedish energy company, Vattenfall, awarded a helicopter services contract to a Danish company. UNI-FLY will provide a helicopter for crew transfer and repair services, with the option for rescue activities for the Horns Rev 1 offshore wind farm. Vattenfall could extend this contract for DanTysk, wi
1,800 jobs and up to £500,000 are just some of the benefits expected if the construction of a major offshore wind farm off the coast of Lincolnshire goes ahead. RWE Innogy UK has announced new details of the socio-economic benefits which could arise from the construction of its Triton Knoll Offshore
Local communities are set to benefit from offshore wind development in Massachusetts’ waters, writes South Coast Today news site. This is the first time the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) will include community benefit agreements (CBA) in an offshore wind energy lease auction. The 5 per
BZEE Academy is organising a Master-Trainer-Course for working at heights and rescue which is used to train personnel in the use of PPE against falls, working at heights and rescue on wind turbines. Combined scenarios and exercises assure that rescue-procedures on wind turbines are mastered. Further
South Shields-based company has seen its turnover triple in one year. Due to offshore wind expansion and support from GROW: OffshoreWind programme, Complete Fabrication Services (CFS) increased its sales from GBP 1.1 million to GBP 3.5 million in just 12 months. The company is now focused on creatin
On 22 July 2014, the Government department for UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and HM Treasury jointly published a guide detailing opportunities to invest in UK Infrastructure (Investment Guide). Highlights include potential investment opportunities/case studies in respect of renewable energy project
Bournemouth Borough council raised its concern over the proposed wind farm located off the coast of Isle of Wight. Namely, Bournemouth Borough Council commissioned a study on the effect of the 194-turbine Navitus Bay wind farm on the Local community. The Study found that the wind farm would have a n
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Ltd was granted planning permission for its onshore work for the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC). In November last year, Aberdeenshire Council refused the planning permission for two substations, access road and installation of an underground cable betwee
The European Commission has concluded that a UK scheme called “Contracts for Difference” that promotes the generation of electricity from renewable sources is in line with EU state aid rules. In separate investigations, the Commission has also found that public support worth GBP 9.7 billion (around
European Wind Energy Agency (EWEA) has slashed 2020 wind energy numbers in its latest report. The initial report predicted 230 GW by the end of the decade, but due to the economic downturn and regulatory instability Europe’s installed wind capacity will grow 64% to 192.5 GW, out of which offshore in
The grid operator Elia was granted a permit for the construction and operation of a high voltage offshore grid in the North Sea called “Belgian Offshore Grid” (BOG). This week Ministers approved the project that would feature two substations, with one installed on an artificial island or platform we
On May 14, 2014 the Dutch Gemini project reached financial close. After days and nights of intensive talks, serious negotiations and meticulously reviewing all contracts, all parties reached an agreement. All the ends were tied together, and everyone looked with satisfaction into a large room that w
Vattenfall reported an operating profit of SEK 10 billion (EUR 1.08 billion) for the first half of the year. Availability for all types of generation was favourable, but demand remained weak, and electricity prices fell further. Operating profit was positively affected by SEK 3.1 billion (EUR 0.34 b
