Business & Finance
USA: Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound Reports Strong Fundraising
The Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound (APNS) has reported continued strong fundraising for this past year. According to APNS in 2012 a revenue of nearly $2.1 million was reported. Read the APNS results below: Revenue of nearly $2.1 million was reported in 2012, stable with 2011 levels and up 17 pe
O&M Cost Strategies to Be Revealed to Europe’s Wind Industry
More than 200 senior level wind industry executives – already comprised of operators, OEMs, ISPs and technology specialists – have begun to engage with one another in preparation for their arrival at the 6th International Onshore and Offshore Wind O&M Forum (27-28 January 2014). Delegates are geared
Canadian Government Invests in Exploring Opportunities of Tidal Power
The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), yesterday announced federal support for a study to assess the potential economic impact of the tidal energy sector in Atlantic Canada. Marine renewable energy represents a significant emerging global market, and it i
Fugro Awarded Major DONG Energy Contract
Fugro EMU has been appointed to manage a network of wave buoys which has the potential to become Europe’s largest wave monitoring network, surpassing the UK Coastal Observatories Network, also managed by Fugro EMU. DONG Energy has selected Fugro EMU, part of Fugro’s Renewable Services Group, to proc
Tribute Resources, Fundy Tidal and Tocardo to Develop 3 MW Tidal Power in Nova Scotia
Tribute Resources Inc., Fundy Tidal Inc., and Tocardo International BV have defined terms for a strategic partnership to develop 3 MW of tidal power at three locations in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada. The partnership outlines terms for the proposed participation by TRB and Tocardo of a stra
OrbisEnergy Launches GBP 2.5 Mln Grant for Offshore Renewables Businesses
Specialist innovation and incubation centre OrbisEnergy has launched a new £2.5million grant investment support project, part financed by the European Regional Development Fund, which will support small to medium sized businesses to develop innovation in the offshore renewable energy supply chain. G
UK: Intertek Appoints New Head of Cables and Offshore Development
Intertek has appointed Chris Marchant as the new Head of Cables and Offshore Development for Intertek’s Energy and Water Consultancy Service. Chris joined the business in October and takes up responsibility for the cables and offshore development team as it embarks upon the next phase in its growth
EWEA: Financiers Able to Invest EUR 123 Bln in Offshore Wind
The offshore wind energy sector needs up to EUR123 billion in investment between now and 2020 if it is to meet its target of 40 GW of installed capacity, and the financial community is able to invest this amount, new research shows. What’s blocking the investment is the uncertainty caused by changin
Wind Industry Urges Ministers to Set a Binding 2030 Target (Germany)
Offshore wind energy is a “no-regrets” option for green growth, job creation and decarbonisation, ministers and delegates heard yesterday at the opening session of EWEA OFFSHORE 2013 in Frankfurt. But the energy projects coming online today will run for 30 years, so to ensure the right choices are m
The Netherlands: Boskalis and VolkerWessels Partner Up for Offshore Cable Installation
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) and Royal Volker Wessels Stevin N.V. (VolkerWessels) have combined their forces in the field of offshore cable installation by establishing a 50/50 joint venture. The joint venture creates a strong party combining know-how and equipment allowing it to respo
Fugro Wins Sheringham Shoal OWF Contract (UK)
Scira Offshore Energy Limited has commissioned Fugro EMU to perform hydrographic and geophysical monitoring surveys at the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm site and along the export cable and transit routes. The wind farm site, consisting of 88 offshore wind turbine generators and two offshore su
OrbisEnergy Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary
OrbisEnergy, the East of England’s flagship innovation and incubation centre for offshore renewables, is celebrating five years of supporting business and supply chain growth. With some of the world’s biggest wind farms being built off the East of England, there are increasing opportunities for busi
MAKE Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
MAKE – a leading strategic advisor to the wind power industry – expands its global footprint with the establishment of a Hamburg based branch office. This office will be managed and led by MAKE’s newly appointed Managing Consultant – Jean Huby – former CEO of AREVA Wind and an accomplished expert in
German Offshore Partners Launches in Frankfurt, Germany
German Offshore Partners (GOP) today announced its official launch at EWEA Offshore 2013 in Frankfurt. The Germany based company aims to conquer the global wind industry with its full turnkey offshore logistic solutions. “There is far too much paperwork and too little performance in the market,” the