Successful trials at ORE Catapult’s test and validation facility in Blyth pave the way for installation of world’s lightest wind farm blade at an operational wind turbine ACT Blade, a spin-off company from UK yacht-sail developer SMAR Azure, has announced that it has successfully completed the first of two tests of its novel lightweight blade… Read more »
08 April 2020, LONDON: The Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) has today published guidance for the geophysical surveying for unexploded ordnance (UXO) and boulders, supporting subsea cable installation by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of surveys. The new guidance is the most comprehensive of its kind, and the first dedicated to the offshore wind… Read more »
CAPE Holland is delighted to announce it has been awarded the contract by Seaway 7 to supply a Vibro Lifting Tool (VLT) for the installation of the monopile foundations for Kaskasi OWF. After a number of years of development and many successful installations, this will be the first offshore wind project whereby the monopiles will… Read more »
Hamburg, 7 April 2020. In March 2020, the Nordex Group received an order from German wind power developer Energiequelle to supply and install seven N149/4.0-4.5 turbines in Finland. The project also includes a Premium Service Agreement covering 25 years. The 29.96 MW “Konttisuo” wind farm featuring the turbines with a maximum operation mode of 4,280kW… Read more »
Arnhem/Berlin, 6 April 2020. A full-scale prototype of the ABB hybrid HVDC circuit breaker was successfully tested on the 27th of February 2020 in the independent KEMA Laboratories as part of the PROMOTioN HVDC technology demonstration programme. The EU funded PROMOTioN project aims to tackle technical, regulatory, financial and legal challenges to the implementation of… Read more »
Final investment decision for 342 MW Kaskasi offshore project Contracts signed with main suppliers: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A., Bladt Industries A/S and Seaway 7 Contracts valuing more than 500 million euros awarded Offshore construction works to start in Q3/2021 Improved installation method reduces installation time and noise emissions Essen, 3 April 2020 Energy company… Read more »
With temperatures more than four times hotter than the surface of the sun, it goes without saying that workers must be fully protected against the dangers of an Arc Flash. And for those working in wind energy, working around high and low voltage electricity on a daily basis means workers are at increased risk. Here,… Read more »
Four wind farms, three countries, one project: C-bed takes on a new logistically complex campaign. C-bed recently completed its 25th offshore wind project and shortly after took on the next challenge. Since the end of February 2020, our DP2 walk-to-work vessel, Wind Innovation, has been deployed in the UK for the initiating part of an… Read more »
Agreement signed with Asia Cement Corporation to further developup to 448MW Chu Feng offshore wind project innogy, one of Europe’s leading energy companies, has partnered with Asia Cement Corporation to continue the development of a major offshore wind project off the coast of Taiwan. The two companies have agreed a strategic partnership to further develop… Read more »
Hamburg 2. April 2020. Despite the coronavirus crisis and whilst taking all possible precautionary measures, the Nordex Group installed the first of two N149/4.0-4.5 turbines in the Netherlands at the end of March as part of the Heibloem wind farm, with this turbine boasting the largest onshore rotor diameter in the country. With the dimensions… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group reaches a next important milestone in the construction of the Taiwan Power Company Offshore Windfarm Phase 1 Project – Demonstration. The fabrication of the foundations for the 21 offshore wind turbines nears its completion. The first four jackets will be transported to Taiwan in the first half of May 2020. The… Read more »
Third deal for next generation Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform, taking total orders close to 600 MW in Europe and Latin America. Siemens Gamesa will supply global utility AES with 52 units of the industry leading SG 5.8-170, boasting the largest rotor in the segment. The turbines will operate at up to 6.2 MW The company… Read more »
Scotland–based Malin Group is introducing a new hatches product range to its current marine offering and has appointed Fraser Gunn as its new business unit manager. Malin Hatches will be based at Malin’s existing Westway Business Park premises on the Clyde at Renfrew, with Fraser Gunn tasked with spearheading the company’s provision of gas and watertight hatches and doors for fixed and floating offshore platforms… Read more »
It has now sealed Scandinavian deals for the two variants of the Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform highlighting its strong fit with northern Europe markets The company will supply eight SG 5.8-170 to Danish developer Eurowind Energy A/S. The turbines will operate at up to 6.2 MW delivering unmatched annual energy production Wind turbines to be… Read more »
Wind, hydro, solar and more boosted in 14% year-on-year increase 100% by 2020 target ‘remains within reach’, says Scottish Renewables expert New figures today (March 26) show the equivalent of 90% of Scotland’s electricity consumption now comes from renewable sources – an increase of 14% year-on-year. Scotland has a target of 100% by 2020, and… Read more »
The company will supply 25 units of its SG 4.5-145 turbine for the Hoa Thang 1.2 wind farm, one of the largest in the country Siemens Gamesa will also provide operation and maintenance services for 10 yearsVietnam has some of the best wind resources in Southeast Asia. In an effort to tap the country’s potential… Read more »
March, 2020 — The two substations for the SeaMade offshore wind farm have been successfully installed in the Belgian North Sea. This installation marks a major milestone in the construction of Belgium’s largest offshore wind farm. Otary RS NV, Electrabel and Eneco are developing the offshore wind farms Mermaid and Seastar, collectively known as the SeaMade… Read more »
DNV GL supported acquisition of the Metsälamminkangas wind farm by providing technical advisory and due diligence, including assessment of the project’s risks and opportunities and participation in contract negotiations The wind farm will be the third largest in the country, following start of operation in 2022 HOVIK, Norway, 25th March 2020 – DNV GL has… Read more »
Amidst the current COVID-19 crisis some positive industry news: On Tuesday 24/3/2020, the first 6 tower parts for the SeaMade offshore wind farm have arrived in the port of Ostend. These parts were produced in the North of Spain, and shipped from the port of Aviles on board of the special purpose vessel Rotra Vente…. Read more »
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 — Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd., Japan’s leading marine contractor, and DEME Offshore, Belgium’s leading offshore marine engineering company, have concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding comprehensive cooperation for the construction of offshore wind farms in Japan. In light of recent regulations (*1) which promote offshore wind power generation in the general sea… Read more »
Aberdeen, Monday 23 March 2020. Global Offshore, a leading provider of cable installation, repair and trenching services to the offshore renewables, utilities and oil & gas markets and part of the Global Marine Group, announced today a five-year export cable repair framework with Balfour Beatty Investments and Equitix (BBE), covering the three OFTOs they own:… Read more »
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has appointed Dr. Leanne Ramage as the new global Director of Advisory and Analytics. With an analytics background and from working with clients across the globe, Leanne brings more than 12 years’ experience in the industry to the role. As part of her previous remit as… Read more »
KenzFigee a well-established supplier and service provider of innovative tailor-made cranes and equipment for the marine, offshore and wind energy sectors, announces it has now a market position in the UK. KenzFigee (UK) Ltd. will provide clients in the UK sector with access to the expertise, capabilities and support services direct from their hub in… Read more »
Ben Miller, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “Floating wind technology provides us with another tool to tap Scotland’s outstanding offshore renewable energy resource. As home to the world’s first floating offshore wind farm we’re already leading the way, and today’s announcement represents welcome investment in the development of the technologies which will be… Read more »
SYSTEM terra convinces in operation on a SWT-3.6 Hamburg, 13 March 2020. WINDEA Offshore, together with its partner WP Systems, has taken another step towards establishing the WINDEA Blade Service concept. Last week the operation of the working platform SYSTEM terra was successfully demonstrated at a Siemens SWT-3.6 offshore test turbine in the German district… Read more »
Hamburg, 13 March 2020 – The Nordex Group has again received an order from Nordic developer OX2. The Nordex Group will supply 12 N149/4.0-4.5 turbines for the 48 MW Ljungbyholm wind farm. The order also includes a premium service of the turbines with a term of 30 years. The “Ljungbyholm” project will be built near… Read more »
Worms, March 12, 2020 | The Worms-based company RENOLIT and the service provider for wind turbines WP Energy have signed a cooperation agreement on the development, marketing and sales of industrial film solutions for the wind energy sector. RENOLIT has many years of experience in the development and marketing of industrial films for, among others,… Read more »
Confirming the outstanding production and availability numbers recorded throughout 2019, the 2 MW Floatgen floating offshore wind turbine, equipped with Ideol’s patented floating foundation and installed on the Sem-Rev test site (Atlantic Coast of France), achieved a new record monthly production in February. This month of February saw Floatgen achieve a capacity factor of 66.3… Read more »
Prime Minister Rutte was briefed about sustainable energy transition in the region. The Buss Terminal Eemshaven will serve as base port for the world’s largest offshore wind farm in the future. The terminal has already implemented more than ten major offshore projects. Hamburg. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has taken the opportunity to visit Buss… Read more »
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has acted as technical advisor to Greencoat Capital for its recent acquisition of Letteragh Wind Farm in the west of Ireland. David Dunne, Operations Manager at Natural Power Ireland and due diligence lead for the project said: “This project represents a further expansion of Greencoat Renewables’… Read more »
Hamburg, 11.03.2020. Windsourcing.com GmbH, the Hamburg-based distributor for wind turbine spare parts and repair material, is expanding its range of products to include the highly sought-after rotor blade repair products from Bergolin. With the Bergolin GmbH & Co. KG, Windsourcing.com has succeeded in gaining an important market partner whose products are used on over 100,000… Read more »
Buss Terminal Eemshaven serves as base port. Second project for Buss in UK territory. Turbine components weigh up to 1,230 tons. Hamburg. Buss Terminal in Eemshaven has been awarded with another project contract: Start May Eemshaven will serve as base port for installing foundation structures of the Hornsea Two offshore wind farm. Approximately 140,000 m²… Read more »
KenzFigee, a well-established supplier and service provider of tailor-made marine & offshore cranes, equipment and services, has been awarded a contract by HSM Offshore, in close cooperation with Iv-Offshore & Energy, for delivery of two 3-tons electric hydraulic Ram Luffing offshore cranes destined for the ESB and EDF Renewables owned offshore topside platform Neart na… Read more »
Cargostore Worldwide, London based global supplier of DNV and ISO containers and specialist equipment announces the appointment of Adam Patrick to the role of Financial Controller. Adam joins Cargostore from previous employer Wilkins Kennedy, to support the company through a targeted expansion plan. Adam is a fully qualified accountant with 10 years’ experience, who’s previous… Read more »
Berlin University for Technology and Economy, HTW, evaluated the efficiency of leading energy storage systems in combination with different inverters Shenzhen/Berlin, March 10, 2019 –The Battery-Box system by BYD Co. Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturer of rechargeable batteries, has been ranked as the most efficient energy storage system for the third consecutive… Read more »
47.5-MW Dolice wind farm innogy constructing more than 80MW in Poland innogy SE is constantly growing in its Polish core market: Last week the company started construction work on the Dolice onshore wind farm. Dolice is a 47.5-MW project in West Pomerania for which the contract was awarded in the Polish onshore wind auction for… Read more »