In the Budget today the Chancellor targeted investment in infrastructure projects as a key path to economic recovery, and talked about the need for low carbon projects to create jobs. In response, RenewableUK has pointed to the huge economic opportunities offered by renewable energy infrastructure p
The German-based Shipyard J.J. Sietas, used Nupas-Cadmatic for its intricate offshore wind farm transport and installation vessel. The jack-up was developed especially for use near the coast in offshore wind parks. The vessel required a complex design in order to operate reliably, quickly and hold a
This week, Electro-tech, a specialist source and supply company servicing the energy sector, is moving into the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Enterprise Zone, created by the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership. Electro-tech offers UK and global clients a simple and cost effective way to purchase
Speaking at Supergrid 2013 Friends of the Supergrid Chairman, Mr Marcello del Brenna, called on EU policy makers to deliver a single market in electricity this decade, and to put in place the regulatory framework to enable large scale interconnection between Member States. This will provide real ben
The band called ‘Offshore’ was invited to play at the Green Aruba Conference in 2012, which discussed the vast renewables potential of Aruba with special focus on new wind, water and sun energy technologies and their implementation. During the international conference called “Our Future with Green E
With a loan of EUR 74 million a consortium of banks led by KfW IPEX-Bank is supporting the construction of two ultra-modern special transporters to be built at the Flensburg-based FSG shipyard for the Dutch heavy lift shipping company RollDock. KfW IPEX-Bank contributes EUR 37 million to the financi
3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the energy industry has won the title of Great Manufacturing and Engineering Business in the Spirit of Enterprise Awards 2013. Winners were announced at a prestigious black tie ceremony on Friday (15 March) at The Zest Rooms, Potters Leis
During the development phase of Atlantic Array, RWE npower renewables have been monitoring the UK contracts they have awarded. As of the end of February 2013, 11.5% of contracts for Atlantic Array have been placed in Devon, with a further 10.9% being placed with companies located in the South West.
GL Garrad Hassan has acted as technical adviser to Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) on their recent acquisition of a 49% stake in the BorWin1 and BorWin2 German offshore high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) links. The company acted as the sole technical advisor to MC providing due diligence assessment of
RWE npower renewables have given an update on the proposed Atlantic Array Wind Farm located in the Bristol Channel. The company today announced the 2013 project refinements. Through the consultation and assessment undertaken, RWE npower renewables has been working to develop the most appropriate off
After more than 10 years as CEO and owner/founder, Paw Cortes has decided to step down as CEO. To follow Paw as CEO, CT Offshore A/S has employed Frank Hansen. Frank Hansen starts with CT Offshore on 1 May 2013. “CT Offshore is a pioneer in the cabling business and Paw Cortes has been visionary [&he
National Grid is investing £30 million on upgrading a power line across Cumbria and Lancashire over the next ten months. New wires will be installed and steelwork repaired and renewed on the 345 pylons which make up the 116km long electricity transmission line which runs south from a substation at H
On March 18, Governor Martin O’Malley issued the following statement on the final passage of the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013: “Offshore wind is a potential win-win-win for Maryland. Today’s vote positions our State for greater job creation and opportunity, while moving us forward towar
Scottish Enterprise and SSE are investors in a project to develop the Port of Hunterston, for the testing of the latest full scale offshore turbine technology. Scottish Enterprise is developing one of the three test berths and is seeking initial expressions of interest from manufacturers interested
