Maersk Training has announcement today the appointment of David Bowyer as new Head of Training and Education. David joins the senior management team to oversee all aspects of training, following recent growth in the number of delegates attending their courses.David Bowyer has a wealth of experience in the education industry and was previously the Assistant… Read more »
The Scottish Government’s Director-General for Enterprise, Environment and Digital, Graeme Dickson, yesterday opened a new Scottish Head Office for recently merged DNV GL Energy. The new office represents a vote of confidence in the future of energy and renewables in particular in Scotland at time of considerable regulatory change in the sector. Speaking on behalf… Read more »
– Bald Hills wind project to be supplied with 52 MM92 turbines– Largest REpower EPC contract in Australia to date– Project scheduled for delivery in Q2 2014 Melbourne/Hamburg/Pune: Suzlon Group-subsidiary REpower Systems SE announced the conclusion of an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract with Mitsui & Co (Australia) Ltd. to deliver 52 wind turbines… Read more »
Karlsruhe/Stuttgart, 28/11/2013. In order to establish whether a particular site is suitable for a wind power project or not, investors, project engineers and system operators need to obtain an assessment. In so doing they must ensure that they take into account any uncertainties relating to meteorology and technology – something which will, in turn, have… Read more »
A group of highly qualified businesses in the wind energy sector and a strong maritime industry, with highly advanced port infrastructures and ancillary services: that is the foundation on which the Basque Government and the Basque Energy Board (EVE) are seeking to build a real “smart energy revolution” in the Basque Country, with the offshore… Read more »
Collett & Sons Ltd, one of the UK’s top provider of heavy transport, shipping and project management for delivery of wind turbines, has recently announced the launch of its new Heavy Lift and Port facility in Grangemouth, Scotland. The new depot will complement Collett’s headquarters in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and its Heavy Lift and Port… Read more »
Offshore solutions based on presence, performance and partnership 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… Read more »
Transformer manufacturer CG has received certification from GL Renewables Certifcation (GL RC) for its liquid immersed SLIM® and “Bio-SLIM® distribution transformer”. The hermetically sealed transformer is also available with a bio-degradable transformer fluid which reduces the risk of pollution at environmentally sensitive locations, such as offshore. The certification was carried out according to GL’s Guideline… Read more »
Four leading North Sea offshore wind farms choose Mobil-branded high performance gear oil • Mobilgear SHCTM XMP 320 is used to protect more than 40,000 gearboxes worldwide, including the latest Bard 1 Offshore wind farm • Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 has been designed to enable wind turbines to operate at lower temperatures during winter months… Read more »
CTruk has utilised the wealth of performance statistics and operational feedback gained during its composite SWATH workboat CWind Astute’s first year at sea to fine tune the design for the next build. The Brightlingsea yard has recently started work on a 20m SWATH OWSV for Dungeness- based Technical Marine Support and CWind under the latter’s… Read more »
• Bigger rotor increases energy yield by 20%• Rated power of 6.15 megawatts and a rotor diameter of 152 metres• Prototype scheduled for installation in 2014 Pune/Hamburg: At EWEA OFFSHORE 2013, the Suzlon Group – the world’s fifth- largest* wind turbine manufacturer – will unveil its new offshore turbine, the REpower 6.2M152. With the new… Read more »
• 97 wind turbines and service for five years • Entrance for Siemens’ new 6 megawatt wind turbines off the German coast • Gode Wind 1 & 2 to supply clean electricity for approximately 600,000 households Siemens has received a further order for two German offshore wind power plants: The company will supply 97 wind turbines,… Read more »
Mexico WindPower 2014, taking place in Mexico City on 26-27 February, will cover 100% of its power consumption by wind energy and be labeled by WindMade. The event represents the most anticipated gathering of key players from within the wind power industry to discuss latest trends and business solutions in the Mexican wind market. The… Read more »
CWind Resolution named in BrightlingseaCWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry, has announced a second of its vessels, the CWind Resolution due to be named later today in Brightlingsea, has gained the new class notation ‘Wind Farm Service Ships’ introduced by Bureau Veritas earlier this year. The CWind Resolution is only… Read more »
On November 5th Mita-Teknik became members of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The membership will strengthen Mita-Teknik’s global profile and create new possibilities through better market intelligence and insight. Additionally it will expand Mita-Teknik’s international network, which will benefit both existing and future customers. The GWEC membership is a natural step in consolidating Mita-Teknik’s… Read more »
• Siemens representatives participating in high-level panel debates • Siemens showcases products and strategies for greater efficiency and cost reduction Greater output, less weight, improved production and installation processes – Siemens intends to apply these approaches to reduce the costs of offshore wind power in the coming years. The company is presenting its new 4-… Read more »
• Onshore installation of best-selling offshore wind turbine • Extended wind power plant will have a capacity of 37.7 megawatts New additions are coming to the community-owned Norderhof wind farm in the town of Galmsbüll in the North Frisia region on the German North Sea coast: six more Siemens wind turbines will raise the generating… Read more »
The Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) is the key focal point of any wind farm. The blades themselves are the key operational element of the WTG, as their performance in capturing the wind enables each manufacturer to optimise the availability and yield of their turbines. DIAB is a leading manufacturer of core materials, which is one… Read more »
A company that provides full-service delivery of personnel, equipment and vessels within the business areas of offshore accommodation and subsea services, SweOffshore is an increasingly-visible operator in the sector. We caught up with Commercial Manager, Anton Lymer. PES: Welcome to the magazine. Before we get on to the main issues of the day, would you… Read more »
AREVA and South Korea’s largest utility, KEPCO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the renewable energy sector. AREVA will identify with KEPCO the commercial opportunities in its fields of expertise in renewable energy: offshore wind, energy storage, concentrated solar power, and biomass. It is in this last field that these two companies will focus… Read more »
Known under the brand name: Global Tarps, Group MPASIA is a rising star in the global wind industry. The company headquartered in Denmark, is widely-known for its high quality tarpaulins and prides itself on adapting to the needs of its customers, as CEO Henning Weisz explains. PES: Welcome to the magazine. Before we get on… Read more »
Failed appeal for Argyll site highlights importance of conservation legislation It is more than ironic that in a country where the government is heavily committed to maximising production of energy from renewable sources one of the main barriers to achieving this aim is conservation legislation, much of which, increasingly, originates from the European Union. In… Read more »
Known globally for its commitment to innovation and reliable products, Red Lion Controls is a key player in the renewables industry. The company has been performing at the very highest level for four decades, so we asked Diane Davis, Director of Product Management Ethernet Networking, to explain the secrets of its success… PES: Welcome. Would… Read more »
It’s back, and it’s better than ever before. Once again, we’ve asked some of the most incisive and intelligent commentators from the world of wind to contribute to our roundtable debate – the most talked-about feature in PES. Our experts are here to offer invaluable analysis from the forefront of the industry. PES: Welcome to… Read more »
Operating under the banner of ‘Lifting at a higher level’, Scaldis is a key operator in the wind industry. We asked Linda Vanhaelst, Business Development & Marketing Manager, about the company’s core services and its ambitious plans for 2014… PES: Welcome to PES. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about your company… Read more »
A critical strategic gateway to Europe – and beyond – the ports operated by Seaports of Niedersachsen GmbH handle a considerable amount of onshore and offshore freight. But what challenges do the turbines present, and how is the industry evolving? We spoke to new Managing Director, Inke Onnen-Lübben. PES: Welcome back to the magazine. How… Read more »
Accommodating your employees on-site means greater flexibility, less time travelling and increased security – coupled with a positive effect on your bottom line. Danish company Site Facility is an expert in the camp concept… It has to be convenient for the wind turbine manufacturer. And it has to be good for the employees. This was… Read more »
It is undoubtedly an exciting time to be involved in offshore wind in Europe. Offshore wind will probably make the alternative energy sector’s largest contribution to meeting Europe’s ambitious target of reducing CO2 emissions by up to 90 per cent by 2050. ‘Probably’. A new report based on the feedback of 200 executives within the… Read more »
According to Johan van Wijland, the offshore wind industry has certainly faced tough times, but there are many reasons to be positive about the future. We pressed the Director of Van Oord Offshore Wind Projects b.v. for more details and asked him about the scope of his company’s involvement in the sector. PES: Welcome back… Read more »
PES recently caught-up with the affable Vidar Bergli, VP Sales for Wirescan AS. He explained about the company’s innovative technology, its plans for future growth and the benefits of having major financial backers… PES: Welcome to PES magazine. Would you like to introduce the company to our readers and explain how you serve the wind… Read more »
Strategically located in the heart of Europe’s offshore wind territories, Zeeland Seaports is a key contributor to the success of many of the sector’s biggest companies. And while there will be many more opportunities to reap rewards in the region, Commercial Manager Peter Geertse of Zeeland Seaports believes that time is of the essence… PES:… Read more »
An integrated provider of safe, high quality, innovative services and technologies for the subsea industry, DeepOcean has ramped-up its activities in the offshore wind sector in recent years. We spoke to Pierre Boyde, Commercial & Business Development Director. PES: Welcome to the magazine. Would you like to begin by explaining a little about the background… Read more »
EWC Weather Consult’s high-speed computing graphic cards reduce uncertainty in long-term performance reference and the prediction of wind power production. Today, meteorologists need high-performance computing architectures in order to create high-quality weather forecasts and analyses. These results play a key role in the evaluation, production, provision and trade of wind power. It is now time… Read more »
There’s perhaps never been a more apposite time to consider Health & Safety at work – especially in our industry, with ever-growing turbines. We caught up with the latest thinking, and opportunities for training. Working high up in a wind turbine nacelle offers a spectacular view no matter if you are onshore or offshore, but… Read more »
As the number of offshore renewables projects continues to increase, so does the requirement for flexible offshore accommodation solutions. In response to the growth, the Ferguson Group’s product offering provides flexible living and working solutions to accommodate the number of workers needed to undertake these projects. The Ferguson Group is one of the world’s leading… Read more »
Morgan Troedsson, Product Manager for FORCE Technology, writes exclusively on the topic of blade maintenance offshore, and offers an expert industry perspective, coupled with an organisational overview. FORCE Technology is a leading technological consulting and service provider internationally. Our target is to sell highly specialised engineering know-how that delivers useful and efficient testing solutions to… Read more »