This autumn marked the start up of the three year project “Decision Support for Installation of Offshore Wind Turbines”, which was presented at the conference Offshore Wind Operations/Science Meets Industry in Bergen in September. The project involves NORCOWE partners CMR, Uni Research, University o
Vattenfall reports a stable underlying operating profit of nearly 21 billion SEK for the period January-September 2013. Cost-cuttings and price hedging have contributed to the result while higher costs for CO2 emission allowances have had a negative impact. Summary of the third quarter and the nine
On Saturday October 18th Verbrugge Terminals in the Port of Vlissingen and its partner Sarens successfully completed the load-out of five tripods for the German offshore wind farm Global Tech I. The consortium Iemants N.V. and Eiffage Construction Métallique S.A.S were responsible for the load-out,
Aquamarine Power’s Oyster 800 wave energy machine is back in operation following the completion of a comprehensive improvement programme which took place over the summer. The machine has now been de-ballasted and is clearly visible operating at the company’s site at Billia Croo, part of the European
The new-in-post senior management team appointed by wind turbine tower manufacturer Mabey Bridge to oversee an expansion in the company’s renewables interests has hit the ground running – securing orders for more than 30 towers in just two months. Among the key contracts, won since the formation of
ABS Group will exhibit at EWEA Offshore Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition November 19 to 21 in Frankfurt, Germany. ABS Group, located at stand 31E80, will showcase how the company combines decades of onshore and offshore experience to help clients receive the greatest return on their wind energy
Energy sector services company CLS Offshore is stepping up its ambition to move into the emerging offshore wind market in China. Last week, the Great Yarmouth-based company hosted a delegation of leading Chinese business leaders touring the UK and it plans to continue building bridges between the co
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) of Taiwan has signed construction agreements for two offshore wind farms. Vice Economics Minister Duh Tyzz-jiun signed a contract with two companies agreed on the development of one wind farm off the coast of Miaoli County, and the other off the coast of Chang
The world’s largest offshore wind farm, the London Array could be affected by what is thought to be the worst storm in five years to hit Britain. The U.K. Met Office said that this storm, named after St. Jude, would approach from the Atlantic on path across the southwest and southern Wales before mo
TÜV Rheinland will showcase its full-service portfolio for wind energy at the 2013 EWEA trade fair in Frankfurt/Main from November 19-21. The full range of wind energy services comprises project certification in accordance with the BSH standard, type and component certification as well as manufactur
In 2009 A&P North East was approached by London Offshore Consultants Limited to see if the company could help them with work-placed visits for graduates. By providing young people with this opportunity it is seen to bridge the gap between education and working sites. A&P North East therefore welcome
Great-Yarmouth based 3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry, has reported a turnover of £13.7 million for the financial year 2012/13. The company’s turnover increased almost three-fold from 2010/2011, going from £2.4million to £6.5million, and almost
Green Marine Solutions (GMS) has opened a new office at the Scottish Enterprise Inovo building in Glasgow, Scotland, as it strives to harness the benefits of the offshore wind industry, Herald Scotland reports. The company is headquartered in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and the Glasgow base is now establis
The launch of the world’s first one megawatt wave-energy-to-electricity unit in Port MacDonnell, South Australia is taking Australia closer to a more sustainable energy mix and enhancing the country’s reputation for world-leading renewable energy solutions. With ARENA’s support, Oceanlinx has design
