418 offshore wind turbines came online in 2013 in Europe, making a record 1,567 Megawatts of new wind power capacity. This is one-third more than the capacity installed in 2012. This makes a new total of 6,562 MW of offshore wind power – enough to provide 0.7% of the EU’s electricity. However a closer look … Continue reading Record offshore wind energy figures conceal slow-down in new projects
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Iberdrola Ingenier
In collaboration with a group of Basque companies, IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA has just launched the Marin-El R&D project with the goal of designing a new marine substation for offshore wind farms in order to expedite installation and significantly reduce costs. The initiative has been allocated a €10 million budget and is supported by the Basque government. … Continue reading Iberdrola Ingenier
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Offshore wind power developers to give supply chain vital business insights
Leading offshore wind developers are to give the supply chain a vital insight into new business opportunities as part of a pioneering initiative being held this month (January) at one of the industry’s flagship annual conferences. The Supply Chain Share Fair is one of the key events showcasing at Scottish Renewables’ Offshore Wind & Supply … Continue reading Offshore wind power developers to give supply chain vital business insights
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Gamesa accelerates its offshore wind power development by creating a European champion with Areva
Today Gamesa and Areva announced the entry into exclusive negotiations to create a 50/50 joint-venture company in the field of offshore wind power. The offshore market represents one of the most promising areas for the development of renewable energies over the next decade, particularly in the coastal countries of northern Europe, where the installed base … Continue reading Gamesa accelerates its offshore wind power development by creating a European champion with Areva
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Areva, Gamesa in offshore wind power venture talks
Areva and Spanish wind turbine maker Gamesa are in advanced talks over a joint venture in offshore wind turbines. Both firms would hold a 50 percent stake in the new entity, which would focus on expanding the promising but capital-intensive offshore wind farm business. Nuclear energy group Areva, which builds nuclear reactors and mines uranium, … Continue reading Areva, Gamesa in offshore wind power venture talks
Continue readingConstruction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
E.ON is further expanding its renewables business and has started construction of Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea. The first foundation was installed today 37 kilometer northwest of the island of Helgoland. To help build Amrumbank West and other offshore projects, E.ON has chartered the MPI Discovery, a self-elevating turbine installation vessel or jackup … Continue reading Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
Continue readingStatoil awards wind power contracts to Siemens
Statoil announced Tuesday to award Siemens two wind power contracts worth 516 million British pounds (about 848 million U.S. dollars) for 67 wind turbine generators (WTG) and related work on the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project in the North Sea. Holding a 70 percent stake in Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited, Statoil is the operator responsible … Continue reading Statoil awards wind power contracts to Siemens
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Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm contracts to Siemens
As operator, Statoil has awarded two contracts to Siemens plc for the engineering, supply, assembly, commissioning and service of 67 wind turbine generators for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project. The wind turbine generator (WTG) supply contract will cover engineering, procurement, assembly and offshore commissioning. Each turbine (6.0 MW) consists of a tower section, a … Continue reading Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm contracts to Siemens
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Metocean buoy installed in the Dutch North Sea
Wind, waves and currents have a profound impact on the construction, the operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Therefore, the offshore wind farm Eneco Luchterduinen and RWE Innogy are testing a new and innovative metocean buoy that has been installed yesterday in the Dutch North Sea. The buoy has been deployed for a six … Continue reading Metocean buoy installed in the Dutch North Sea
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Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
E.ON strengthens its position as a global leader in offshore wind power E.ON is further expanding its renewables business and has started construction of Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea. The first foundation was installed today 37 kilometer northwest of the island of Helgoland. To help build Amrumbank West and other offshore projects, … Continue reading Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
Continue readingStatoil Awards GBP516 Million Offshore Wind Farm Contracts To Siemens
As operator, Statoil has awarded two contracts to Siemens plc for the engineering, supply, assembly, commissioning and service of 67 wind turbine generators for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project. computer security software The wind turbine generator (WTG) supply contract will cover engineering, procurement, assembly and offshore commissioning. Each turbine (6.0 MW) consists of a … Continue reading Statoil Awards GBP516 Million Offshore Wind Farm Contracts To Siemens
Continue readingStatkraft becomes the operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
A reception was held at Wind Farm Place, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk on 9 January 2014 to celebrate Statkraft becoming the Operator of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, the 88 turbine [317 MW] power plant situated between 9 to 17 miles off the coast of North Norfolk. The two Norwegian companies, Statkraft and Statoil, are owners … Continue reading Statkraft becomes the operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
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New marine renewables test centre to boost Scotland's offshore wind energy
Scotland's ability to meet its renewable energy targets will be significantly boosted by the creation of a new Marine Renewables Test Centre at the University of Dundee. The Centre will become a leading facility for the development, design and testing of marine renewable construction materials and prototype foundations. 'Scotland is well placed to deliver offshore … Continue reading New marine renewables test centre to boost Scotland's offshore wind energy
Continue readingOffshore wind power: GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and AREVA Commit to jobs and job training in the Pays-de-la-Loire region
At a meeting today with economic and political stakeholders from France’s Pays-de-la-Loire and Brittany regions, GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and AREVA reconfirmed their ambitions to develop innovative, concerted and local environment-friendly projects at the sites of the islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier (Pays-de-la-Loire – 500 MW) and Le Tréport (Haute-Normandie – 500 MW). … Continue reading Offshore wind power: GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and AREVA Commit to jobs and job training in the Pays-de-la-Loire region
Continue readingIndia Plans Offshore Wind Energy Agency
India plans an agency to oversee the development of offshore wind power as the country’s best sites on land fill up, prompting it to promote wind farm projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will seek cabinet approval soon to set up the agency, the government said today in a statement, citing Renewable Energy … Continue reading India Plans Offshore Wind Energy Agency
Continue readingTekmar seals deal with Van Oord on major Dutch offshore wind farm project
Tekmar Energy has marked a hat trick of contract wins with leading international EPC contractor Van Oord Offshore Wind Projects BV after being awarded work on the Eneco Luchterduinen offshore wind farm development in Holland. The contract reinforces Tekmar
Continue readingRWE Cuts Proposed Capacity Of Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm
RWE Innogy has revised plans for the proposed Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm project, which is being developed off the Lincolnshire Coast in the North Sea. Work on the site design has resulted in RWE Innogy deciding to progress the development with a reduced capacity which ranges between 600 and 900 megawatts, rather than the … Continue reading RWE Cuts Proposed Capacity Of Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm
Continue readingGeosea secures offshore wind power contracts
GeoSea secured a new EPCI contract for the design, supply and installation of the foundations and another contract for the installation of 15 wind turbines for the Kentish Flats Extension Offshore Wind Farm from Vattenfall, one of the largest operators of offshore wind farms. Kentish Flats Extension is a new offshore wind project situated off … Continue reading Geosea secures offshore wind power contracts
Continue readingDECC consent granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
The application made in September 2013 by Dudgeon Offshore Wind to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to vary the offshore planning consent for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm has now been approved. The original planning consent was granted in 2012. These variations were requested following a review of the design of the … Continue reading DECC consent granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
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Floating wind farm
A five wind turbine floating wind farm – believed to be Europe’s largest – is set to be built off the coast of Peterhead. The Hywind project will see the five wind turbines operate in waters several miles from land and comes after the Crown Estate granted an agreement to Norwegian firm Statoil. Statoil’s Siri … Continue reading Floating wind farm
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