Many countries have implemented ambitious plans to increase their sustainable energy resources and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. One of the more common renewable energy solutions is the development of offshore wind farms which have become a feature along the coasts of many countries, partic
If offshore wind developers get their way, state officials will decide what projects will move forward along the coast of New Jersey … By Tom Johnson (njspotlight) [mappress] Source: njspotlight, September 01, 2011
IRELAND NEEDS to develop its port and shipping services or risk losing out on substantial elements of a multibillion euro renewable energy… By Tim O’Brien (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes, September 01, 2011
The Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) has released the report “Independent Evaluation of the NaiKun Wind Energy Project” authored by Dr… [mappress] Source: marketwatch, September 01, 2011
Analysts are divided on the significance of French electricity regulator CRE’s plan to announce the winners of its 6GW offshore wind tenders… [mappress] Source: icis, September 01, 2011
OSM Offshore AS signs offshore wind mill installation contracts with Reederei NSB. OSM Offshore AS recently signed two contracts with the German Ship Owner Reederei NSB for crew management of two jack-up construction vessels for offshore wind farm installation. The vessels are owned by the German co
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or “the Company”), a leading wave energy technology company, today announced that its PowerBuoy recently deployed off the coast of New Jersey successfully withstood the severe conditions experienced during Hurricane Irene. Deployed under the US Navy’s Littoral E
With the wind industry moving toward larger wind turbine platforms in the future, GE Global Research, the technology development arm of the General Electric Company, today announced it has begun work on the first phase of a 2-year, $3 million project from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a n
North Lincolnshire Council has produced planning guidelines designed to ensure its natural landscape is protected. By Julian Milnes (hvnplus) [mappress] Source: hvnplus, August 31, 2011
A £6.5 million investment to deliver a new generation of engineering leaders in renewable energy was announced today by the Business Secretary Vince Cable. Leading universities and industry will provide training for up to 50 of the best engineering students as part of a new Industrial Doctorate Cent
FoundOcean, contracted to Volker Staal en Funderingen BV (VSF), has completed the offshore grouting operations for Walney Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) Phase 2 substation installation. The substation jacket is a four-legged steel structure with one pile sleeve per leg. The jacket was secured to the seabe
Seajacks published report on availability of their jack-up vessels. Seajacks is a leading owner and operator of purpose-built self-propelled jack-up vessels. Seajacks currently owns and operates self-propelled jack-up vessels out of Great Yarmouth in the United Kingdom, ‘Seajacks Leviathan’ and ‘Sea
A brand new UK logistics company has been launched specifically designed to meet the needs of the renewable industry sector, combining over 30 years experience. The new company -Blue Water Danbrit Shipping Limited- is based on the Humber. The company combines the well established, UK logistical expe
PLANS for the Atlantic Array Offshore Wind Farm are to go on display to people in North Devon at a series of public exhibitions starting… By Andy Keeble (northdevongazette) [mappress] Source: northdevongazette, August 31, 2011
