Siemens Energy has signed a chartering agreement with ship owner Esvagt A/S for two new offshore wind service vessels that will incorporate significant advancements in logistics, efficiency and operational capabilities. The vessels are being commissioned specifically for Siemens’ service operations at the Butendiek and Baltic II offshore wind power plants in Germany, both of which … Continue reading Siemens signs chartering agreement for two new offshore wind energy service operation vessels
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New agency to drive India offshore wind energy
A National Offshore Wind Energy Authority (NOWA) under the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) will be constituted that will be the nodal agency for offshore wind projects in the country. NOWA will carry out resource assessment and surveys in the exclusive economic zones (EEZ) of the country and simultaneously enter into contract … Continue reading New agency to drive India offshore wind energy
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Statkraft to take over responsibility as operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
Statkraft will take over responsibility as Operation and Maintenance (O&M) operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm in January 2014. The current operator, Scira Offshore Energy Ltd, will remain as the legal entity while employees will be transferred to Statkraft. The joint venture company is owned 50/50 by Statkraft and Statoil. Both owners of Sheringham … Continue reading Statkraft to take over responsibility as operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
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Enercon new E-126 7.5 MW wind turbine
Enercon’s E126 7.5MW wind turbine is the biggest in the world. Enercon is in discussions with the Le Havre Development Agency to install a prototype at the WIN I testing site at Le Havre, on the French coast. “We have recently met with Enercon and we are working with their team on the possibility to … Continue reading Enercon new E-126 7.5 MW wind turbine
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100 complete foundations in at one of Europe
Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm has passed a major construction milestone with the completion of the first 100 full foundations at the 160 wind turbine locations in Liverpool Bay. In addition, the last two steel monopiles left Gwynt y Môr’s base harbour port facility at Birkenhead this afternoon (Friday 9th August) for installation in … Continue reading 100 complete foundations in at one of Europe
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SeaEnergy and Robert Gordon University in wind farm cost initiative
Offshore services specialist SeaEnergy has teamed up Robert Gordon University to work out the optimum way to maintain offshore windfarms. The knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) with the aim of cutting the cost of offshore wind power and will receive financial support from the the Technology Strategy Board through its KTP Partnership programme. More than 40,000 … Continue reading SeaEnergy and Robert Gordon University in wind farm cost initiative
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British public wants wind energy
An overwhelming majority of the public in the UK approve of the government providing financial support for renewable energy technologies, according to a new survey. The YouGov poll for the Sunday Times found support from across the political spectrum, with Conservative, Labour, Lib Dem and UKIP voters all agreeing that the government should continue investing … Continue reading British public wants wind energy
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World’s second largest offshore wind farm opens
The UK has today further cemented its position as the world’s leading offshore wind energy market with the official opening of the £1.3bn Greater Gabbard project off the coast of Suffolk. 140 wind turbines in water depths between 24 and 34 metres and with an installed capacity of 500 megawatts (MW): Greater Gabbard is one … Continue reading World’s second largest offshore wind farm opens
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RWE Innogy starts laying of inter array cable at the offshore wind farm Nordsee Ost
At beginning of the week, RWE Innogy has started laying the first inter array cable in the construction area of the Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm. By mid-2014, 64 kilometers of cable will have connected the 48 wind turbines with the offshore transformer substation. The Dutch company Visser & Smit Marine Contracting (VSCM) is leading … Continue reading RWE Innogy starts laying of inter array cable at the offshore wind farm Nordsee Ost
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Deepwater Wind wins auction to develop offshore wind energy in federal waters
Deepwater Wind Energy Center ‘will be nation’s largest offshore wind farm, employing hundreds and providing clean energy to multiple states’ Providence, R.I.-based Deepwater Wind last week said it had been selected as the provisional winner of two offshore wind energy sites located in federal waters off the coasts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. A competitive … Continue reading Deepwater Wind wins auction to develop offshore wind energy in federal waters
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Van Oord involved in Gemini offshore wind farm
Northland Power Inc. (NPI), the Canadian producer of sustainable energy, announced that together with Siemens Project Ventures GmbH (Siemens), HVC N.V., Typhoon Offshore B.V. and Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors B.V., it will be developing, constructing and operating the Gemini offshore wind farm. The share distribution is as follows: NPI 55%, Siemens 20%, Van … Continue reading Van Oord involved in Gemini offshore wind farm
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EU wind energy industry faces critical worker shortage
The European wind industry has grown so rapidly over the past decade that it is facing a critical shortage of skilled personnel, a new report reveals. There is currently a shortage of 7,000 qualified personnel required by the European wind energy sector each year, a figure that could increase to 15,000 by 2030 if the … Continue reading EU wind energy industry faces critical worker shortage
Continue readingMulti-million pound investment in offshore wind energy industry to unlock billions in UK economy
Government and business have today published a long-term strategy that will strengthen the UK’s position in the offshore wind industry. The multi-million pound investment has the potential to unlock £7 billion in the economy by 2020. At a ceremony officially opening the 270 MW Lincs offshore wind farm, a project developed by Centrica and partners … Continue reading Multi-million pound investment in offshore wind energy industry to unlock billions in UK economy
Continue readingNick Clegg opens Skegness offshore wind farm
Centrica Energy’s Lincolnshire offshore wind farm has been officially opened by the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. The 75 wind turbines are capable of producing enough energy for 200,000 homes. Speaking at the opening ceremony, at the firm’s base in Grimsby, Mr Clegg said the government was looking to attract inward investment in the UK’s … Continue reading Nick Clegg opens Skegness offshore wind farm
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Significance of Deep Water report is technological advance in offshore wind
The launch of ‘Deep Water: the next step for offshore wind energy’ saw an enthusiastic media focus on the idea that offshore wind could provide Europe with enough electricity to power Europe four times over. The headlines were impressive, but that offshore wind holds massive potential for Europe is not news for anyone following the … Continue reading Significance of Deep Water report is technological advance in offshore wind
Continue readingPetrofac chosen for offshore wind energy commissioning support in German North Sea
Petrofac has won a €40 million contract from Siemens Energy to provide support during the commissioning phase of two offshore wind converter station platforms in the German North Sea. It is the first contract win since Petrofac established Petrofac Deutschland GmbH in November 2012 to take advantage of the growing offshore wind market. Petrofac will … Continue reading Petrofac chosen for offshore wind energy commissioning support in German North Sea
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New energy policy from European Investment Bank welcomed
After a meeting last week in Luxembourg, the board of the European Investment Bank (EIB) changed its energy lending policy. The EU’s main lending arm said it would stop financing most coal-fired power stations to help reduce pollution and meet climate targets, and devote 90% of its lending to clean energy. In a press release, … Continue reading New energy policy from European Investment Bank welcomed
Continue readingBalfour Beatty consortium preferred bidder for offshore wind farm
Balfour Beatty has been appointed preferred bidder for the transmission assets of the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm project. The wind power project – which is located off the north coast of Wales – is part of the Offshore Transmission Owners regulatory regime. Gwynt y Môr has an indicative transfer value of £346m. Balfour … Continue reading Balfour Beatty consortium preferred bidder for offshore wind farm
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FoundOcean halves wind farm grouting times
FoundOcean is the world’s largest dedicated grouting contractor for the energy construction industry. The company has been applying its 50 years of oil and gas experience to the offshore wind sector since 2003. Many wind farm foundations specify ultra-high strength (UHS) grout to form the solid connection between pile and transition piece, and as such, … Continue reading FoundOcean halves wind farm grouting times
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The first offshore wind turbine installed in Spain commissioned by Gamesa
The first offshore wind turbine installed in Spain has been commissioned this morning. It is also Gamesa’s first offshore prototype, with 5 MW of nominal power and installed at the Arinaga Quay in Gran Canaria (Canary Islands). This turbine, with a rotor diameter of 128 meters and a total height of 154 meters, will generate … Continue reading The first offshore wind turbine installed in Spain commissioned by Gamesa
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