Business & Finance
Waterford Energy Services Checking Out Tidal Energy
Waterford Energy Services Inc., based in St. John in Newfoundland and Labrador is about to enter the offshore energy sector in Nova Scotia, Canada. Along with the opportunities of the Maritime Link subsea power transmission cable and oil and gas, the company has its eye on the tidal energy industry
Watson, Farley & Williams Advises Dong on Irish Sea Projects
Watson, Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised Dong Energy on its successful tender in the Isle of Man Offshore Wind Generation Leasing Round. Dong has been selected exclusively as the Isle of Man Government’s preferred partner in respect of the development of a 700MW offshore wind farm, which could
Energy Economist Against Scotland’s Renewables Plan
One of the leading energy economists has slammed Scottish plans to go 100 percent renewable by 2020, writes the Daily Record news portal. Namely, professor of energy policy at the University of Oxford, Dieter Helm said that it is not logical from the economic standpoint for Scotland to be reliant on
Review of Opportunities and Barriers of UK’s Offshore Wind Supply Chain Launched
In yesterday’s speech by the Secretary of State Ed Davey MP at the Renewable UK event, there was an announcement regarding the findings of the “Chinn Review” led by the Siemens energy businesses in the UK. In July, Energy Minister Michael Fallon MP announced a review of the UK’s offshore wind supply
Revenue from HV Transmission Systems to Reach USD 31 Bln by 2023
A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for high voltage transmission systems (HVTSs), including global market forecasts for revenue, segmented by technology and region, through 2023. Driven by rapid economic growth and electrification in China, India, and parts of the Midd
Minesto’s CEO Forecasts Strongest Trends in Renewables Industry in 2015
Anders Jansson, CEO of Nordic marine energy technology company Minesto, has compiled his predictions on which three trends will be the strongest in the renewable and marine energy industries in 2015. A commercial breakpoint Mature technologies in renewable energy, e.g. solar and wind energy, have re
BWE: Economic Ministry’s Green Book Sets Right Course to New Power Market Design
German Economic Minister’s Green Book can set the right course for political process to produce a new power market design, says German Wind Energy Association (BWE). “We will actively take part in the consultation process for a new power market design. As representatives of the wind sector, we will
Survey to Map Business Response to Sustainable Growth Opportunities
The Global Opportunity survey aims to map private sector response to 15 opportunities for sustainable growth. The results of the survey will be published in the first Global Opportunity Report in January 2015. When presented with a range of opportunities for sustainable growth, how will mainstream b
A&P Falmouth Shortlisted for Green Energy Award
Earlier this year A&P Falmouth completed its second major renewables project, Seatricity’s next generation Oceanus II, which is the first device to be deployed at Cornwall’s offshore renewable energy test facility WaveHub. A&P has been part of the development team from concept design to final build.
London Offshore Consultants Appoints New Energy Services Group Director
London Offshore Consultants (LOC) has announced that Alex Harrison has assumed a new LOC Group role as Group Director, Energy Services after stepping down as Managing Director of LOC Australia. Harrison was a Director of LOC in London before transferring in 2005 to head LOC Australia, which is now t
Long Island Hosts Danish Offshore Wind Delegation
The Long Island Association was playing host yesterday to a trade delegation of 19 leading Danish offshore wind companies, visiting the United States this month to explore the potential of investing in the growing American offshore wind market. The day-long visit to Long Island – organized by the Tr
Marine Power Systems Strengthens Its Team
Marine Power Systems (MPS), a Swansea-based company that is developing revolutionary technology designed to capture the energy from ocean waves, has boosted its team by appointing an experienced Project Engineering Manager. Gareth Potter is a professional civil engineer and project manager with exte
DNV GL to Upgrade and Move Its HQ into TenneT’s Former Office
DNV GL (formerly KEMA) has signed an agreement with TenneT for the renovation, rental and occupation of the former head office of TenneT in Business Park Arnhems Buiten. The building will be renovated to become one of the most sustainable offices in the Netherlands. The location is expected to be op
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind to Produce V164-8.0 Blades on Isle of Wight
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind will serial manufacture the 80m blade for the V164-8.0 MW, the world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine on the Isle of Wight off the southern coast of the UK. The announcement is the first part of a wider industrialisation strategy in the UK which is expected to result in