A laser wind-profiling instrument to provide measured wind data for the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm development has been deployed by Forewind on a gas platform 125 kilometres from shore. The ZephIR 300 wind lidar, which will measure wind speeds at heights of up to 200m using an infrared laser, ha
Global Marine Systems Limited has announced a major upgrade of its CS Sovereign vessel. Global Marine‟s marine engineering team worked closely with an offshore handling equipment supplier, to design and build two 2,300 tonne turntables, in order to expand the ships capability for a further round of
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended April 30, 2011. Highlights *Contract backlog increased to a record $8.9 million as of April 30, 2011. This reflects $10.3 million of new orders brought in during fiscal year 2011, including recent
An increasing number of offshore installations utilizing wind, wave and tidal energy will characterize Europe’s coastal waters of the future. German Renewables Shipbrokers is the very first ship broker specializing in tonnage for offshore wind energy projects. With their newly founded company, both
Following the launch of Austal’s Wind Express series in mid 2010, Austal announces the award of a contract for the design and construction of three purpose-built 21 metre offshore support vessels (OSVs) for Turbine Transfers Limited, based in Holyhead, United Kingdom. The Austal built OSV catamarans
GEO.xyz announces the latest addition to it’s fleet of survey & support vessels. “GEOSURVEYOR VI” was delivered to GEO.xyz in June, the Belgian Head quartered company, specialising in hydrographic & geophysical surveys. The vessel is the third addition to GEO.xyz’s fleet of survey & support vessels
After years of campaigning, the developers behind a €1 billion windfarm off the coast of Dundalk believe the time is now right… (argus) [mappress] Source: argus, July 13, 2011;
Tidal energy—a renewable, predictable resource available up and down America’s coastlines—holds great promise for clean energy… [mappress] Source: eere, July 13, 2011;
The UK’s leadership in the development of wave-generated power continued apace as wave energy developer Aquamarine Power invited Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond MSP to unveil the Oyster 800, the company’s next-generation hydro-electric wave energy converter. 800kW device At a ceremony at Burn
The establishment of a UK centre of excellence to support the development and commercialisation of offshore renewable energy technologies across the country drew closer as the Technology Strategy Board announced that it is seeking expressions of interest from organisations that might lead or form pa
Hertel’s offshore rope access team worked with its client to overcome a number of unique logistical challenges when carrying out work at the Princess Amalia offshore wind farm in the North Sea. This collaborative approach led to the development of a bespoke software package to help track long-term m
The 2011 Deep Research Report on China’s Wind Turbine Generator Industry is published by QYResearch Wind Energy Research Center. [mappress] Source: Businesswire, July 13, 2011;
TAG Energy Solutions has announced its new £20million offshore wind turbine tubular production facility has gone online. (recognitionpr) [mappress] Source: recognitionpr, July 13, 2011;
DONG Energy, E.ON and Masdar announced that the two offshore substations have been installed at the London Array Offshore Wind Farm in the Thames Estuary, marking the completion of a key phase in the project‟s construction. Built on three levels, the substations weigh over 1,260 tonnes each – roughl