There are very few destinations worldwide that can boast a “home to more than 170 companies in the wind energy industry, representing the sector’s entire value creation chain.” And yet Germany’s Bremen and Bremerhaven can do just that, as Dieter Voss (Innovation Manager Wind Industry, for Bremeninvest), explains… PES: Welcome to PES. Can you tell… Read more »
Nick Green is head of energy in Scotland at real estate specialist, Savills. He specialises in advising landowners and developers involved with wind farms and other renewable energy infrastructure. Here, Nick gives us the lowdown on one of wind’s key battlegrounds. Fresh from a UK General Election which has seen businesses, land owners and property… Read more »
WTG Partners ApS has become one of the forerunners in this non-destructive, inspection-based service for the wind industry, and applies its skills to many of the sector’s leading stakeholders. But what’s involved, exactly? We asked thecompany’s Christian Holmgaard to talk us through the process. WTG Partners use both traditional UT and an advanced form of… Read more »
Vaisala 3TIER Services selected to deliver crucial asset valuation analysis to help finalize purchase decision Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, played a critical role in supporting SunEdison Inc., and its power-plant holding company, TerraForm Power Inc., in the $2.4 billion purchase of First Wind Holdings Inc. in late 2014. Prior to… Read more »
Project certification ensures that the wind farm will operate safely and cost efficient, risks are mitigated and all technical, design and construction requirements are met Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2015: DNV GL has submitted the project certificate for the German offshore wind farm Meerwind Süd|Ost to WindMW, responsible for the development, construction and operation of… Read more »
We’re joined once again by A2SEA A/S and namely by the company’s CEO, Jens Frederik Hansen. Fresh from the successful installation of a field of 6MW turbines, the organisation is looking to up its game this year with a contract to install 8MW turbines. Jens Frederik isn’t at all intimidated by the scale of the… Read more »
Often an overlooked and undervalued factor in the offshore sector, unexploded (UXO) ordnance can nevertheless have far reaching consequences including considerable delays to projects or even a threat to life. We approached Bas Coolen of ADEDE to discuss this vital issue – and to explore the benefits of combining UXO and Archaeological surveys. PES: Welcome… Read more »
From initial baseline ecological survey to impact assessment and the design and delivery of monitoring and mitigation schemes, Baker Consultants ensures ecological compliance for clients who are under increasing regulatory pressures. We took a look at the company’s recent work on the Borkum Riffgrund wind project. The project With a capacity of up to 277MW,… Read more »
The renewable energy industry as a whole is obsessed with lowering costs throughout the supply chain – and efforts are keener than ever in the offshore wind sector. Barge Master is leading the way in this regard, with an innovative selection of systems that reduce the wasted time spent waiting for improved weather conditions. We… Read more »
Alfredo Parres, head of ABB’s wind industry sector initiative, reports on China’s fast-evolving wind industry and how it is adopting new technologies to reduce losses and increase penetration of wind energy on the grid. As part of its drive to reduce carbon emissions and protect its environment and future economy, the Chinese government is pushing… Read more »
An integrated industry-led approach is the only way to help politicians find the Promised Land of maximising Europe’s renewable energy potential, argues Lloyd’s List’s Global Maritime Lawyer of the Year. As the dust is settling following the British General Election there has never been a more important time for politicians to demonstrate leadership in the… Read more »
Allan takes an up-to-date look at the state of wind’s employment market and offers his personal take on how long-lasting improvements can be made. With world focus on the well-being of the earth and its environment, a tidal wave of interest – and more importantly, investment– is pouring into energy initiatives. Among the sources of… Read more »
Now in its 14th year, RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2015 is the heart of the world’s largest offshore wind market; alive with original ideas, unexplored opportunities, new challenges and, most importantly, a common aspiration of a brighter future powered by renewable energy. Aparna Chopde talks us through what delegates can expect from this essential event…. Read more »
A truly innovative company within the offshore wind supply chain, Coordinadora takes service to the next level by offering transportation solutions with the added benefit of engineering know-how. We spoke to the Spanish company’s Business Development spokesman, José Alegria. PES: Welcome to PES. Would you like to tell us a little about the company and… Read more »
A qualified marine engineer with many years’ experience in offshore wind applications, Peter Jørgensen is a well-known face in the industry. He joins us to discuss CWind’s experience and aspirations, while reinforcing the importance of SHEQ within the sector. PES: Welcome back to the magazine. For the benefit of new readers, would you like to… Read more »
Two renowned industry experts discuss how improved knowledge will be used to drive standardisation, as well as the development of new coatings and better structural solutions for a new generation of high-efficiency wind turbines. Energy has long been a ‘hot topic’ of political debate, but has recently gathered even more momentum, following the publication of… Read more »
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier UK’s new general manager, David Matthews, has been elected to the board of RenewableUK in his second month in post. Mr. Matthews becomes one of 12 influential industry leaders elected to the board to represent the UK wind and marine energy industry. “It’s a real honour to be elected to the RenewableUK… Read more »
HINESBURG, Vt., U.S. – June 03, 2015 – Renewable NRG Systems (RNRG), a designer and manufacturer of decision support tools for the global renewable energy industry, has announced today the sale of its WINDCUBE® v2 LiDAR to VENTUS, a leading Uruguayan wind energy engineering consultancy firm. VENTUS will use the LiDAR for its wind resource… Read more »
The purpose of rebranding GRS is to send a clear message to the global offshore market for renewables. The company is underscoring the fact that from Hamburg it operates around the world. Four years after founding GRS German Renewables Shipbrokers, the German specialist shipbroker is giving itself a new name. “Adopting a global mind-set to… Read more »
wpd AG and its financing banks yesterday signed financing contracts in Frankfurt for the Nordergründe offshore project. According to these contracts, the loans will be provided by KfW IPEX-Bank and the European Investment Bank (EIB) while 100% of the equity will come from wpd offshore GmbH. This means that the finance for the entire investment… Read more »
CWind, a leading service provider in the wind industry, has today unveiled a new logo and website. The change coincides with a sharpened focus on integrating the extensive range of services CWind provides to the on and offshore wind industries, and even stronger emphasis on its clients’ success. CWind’s new logo symbolises the many services… Read more »
Leading independent renewable energy consultancy, Natural Power, has released a ground-breaking study to be presented (tomorrow, 2nd June 2015), at the EWEA Wind Resource Assessment workshop, Helsinki, which will support the replacement of traditional met masts on sites featuring complex terrain, with a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) converted lidar campaign with ZephIR 300. Companies developing… Read more »
ELA Container Offshore GmbH will be the main sponsor of WINDFORCE conference and exhibition in 2015 and 2016. The WINDFORCE conference 2015 has become the central meeting place for the offshore wind industry in Germany during its 10-year history and takes place from April 9th-11th, 2015 in Bremerhaven. At the conference opening on June 9th,… Read more »
CWind has today announced that it is to provide a three months corrosion protection campaign to the offshore wind farm Westermost Rough in the North Sea, owned jointly by DONG Energy, The UK Green Investment Bank and Marubeni Corporation. CWind will deliver the campaign as an integrated service package that includes a crew transfer vessel… Read more »
The registration for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2015 is now open. With over 13,500 offshore professionals and more than 650 exhibiting companies expected it promises to be another great event. A fascinating mix of business leaders, buyers, investors, engineers and other interested parties within the offshore energy sector will get the opportunity to… Read more »
Evolving wind industry requires continued investment to drive turbine growth Romax Technology, the world’s leading independent wind turbine condition monitoring and service provider has reaffirmed its commitment to driving offshore wind energy, after announcing that is has now provided long term services to over 5 GW of wind turbines globally, including over 40 per cent… Read more »
Hamburg: In May 2015, Senvion connected its 6,000th wind turbine to the public power grid. Eight Senvion 3.0M122 turbines, designed to produce the highest possible yields at low-wind sites, have been running since May 2015 at the Hollich community wind farm in Burgsteinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Since its inception, the company has installed turbines with… Read more »
CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry, has today announced it has won a contract to supply rigging and cable pull-in services to CT Offshore to support their cable laying project at DONG Energy’s Gode Wind 1 & 2 offshore wind farms. Under the contract, CWind will support the pull-in of… Read more »
2014 was the first full financial year of the DNV GL Group AS (DNV GL) following the merger between DNV and GL. “While both managing the ambitious merger and maintaining a full focus on providing premium service to our customers, we also increased our revenues by 10%, achieving an operating revenue of NOK 21,623 million,”… Read more »
• Upgraded wind turbine can produce electricity for up to 7,000 households• Built on Siemens’ large direct drive platform with 10% more energy• Utilizes proven technology and the supply chain of its predecessor• Field tests with upgraded generator and enhanced electrical system Only a few months after its sales launch at the EWEA Offshore trade… Read more »
Osnabrück, 19.05.2015. In Wettendorf in Lower Saxony, seebaWIND Service GmbH is upgrading four Fuhrländer FL2500 wind turbines with aerodynamically improved rotor blades. The innovative product was developed by BayWa r.e. and adapted for Fuhrländer FL2500 and Nordex N100 wind turbines with the help of seebaWIND Service. In a further development, the partners have been able… Read more »
Tuco Marine Group will supply its 11m ProZero Wind Farm Service Vessel daughter crafts to the two Ulstein X-stern vessels ordered by the German based Bernhard Schulte affiliate WINDEA Offshore GmbH. The vessels will go into charter for Siemens. And the daughter crafts will be delivered from Tuco Marine in Q2 and Q3 2016. The… Read more »
Delft, 15th of May – Ampelmann, the global leader in motion compensated access solutions, has been contracted by Acta Marine for its newbuild wind farm support vessel, the Acta Orion. The Acta Orion is a vessel designed for optimal crew comfort and increased uptime. An important factor in the vessel’s capabilities is the inclusion of… Read more »
One of the North East’s leading independent engineering companies is set to expand its capabilities with the launch of a new test facility that will support its clients across the global energy industry. Red Marine will be opening its new testing facility located in Hexham and within walking distance of its head office, Tynedale House…. Read more »
On board Crane Barge ”Conquest MB1” the advanced system for Installation of Monopiles, Transition Pieces and Pre-piling was presented to the public with state of the art animation videos. 11-May-2015 | Conquest Offshore | press release /www.conquestoffshore.com Animation for Floating Installation of Monopile and Transition Pieces https://youtu.be/YatMppooHNoAnimation for Floating Installation of Prepiling of Jacketshttps://youtu.be/eYSgLvvwP4U Conquests… Read more »
The European Wind Energy Association welcomes the deal between lawmakers to reform the Emissions Trading System before 2021. The EU-28 Member States and the European Parliament have agreed to introduce a market stability reserve in 2019 to tackle a glut of over 2 billion excess permits in the ETS. The surplus of allowances is currently… Read more »