Baltimore, MD—The Business Network for Offshore Wind (The Network) announces that a surge of new members have joined—more than 94 so far this year. This has boosted the Network’s membership total to 302, topping the 300 mark for the first time. This diverse group of new members ranges from large international companies to small businesses… Read more »
Category: Wind
innogy starts construction for Polish wind farm with turbines from the Nordex Group
33 megawatt wind farm in Zukowice Hamburg, 23 May 2019. innogy SE – a strategic partner of the Nordex Group – is commencing construction works for the onshore wind farm Zukowice in Poland this week. Zukowice is a 33MW project in Lower Silesia for which the contract was awarded in the first Polish onshore wind… Read more »
Siemens and Chronicle join forces to provide industrial monitoring and detection for energy industry
• Partnership will bring industrial cyber threats into a single view • New integrated platform and first of kind OT managed service leverages analytics to centralize and unlock the value of security data Siemens and Chronicle, an Alphabet company, today announced a new partnership to protect the energy industry’s critical infrastructure from increasingly sophisticated and… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa reaches 1 GW sold of the SG 4.5-145 with 232 MW Milligan project for EDF Renewables in the USA
• Scope includes supply of 30 SG 4.5-145 and 36 SG 2.7-129 wind turbines Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has been awarded another order by EDF Renewables to supply 30 SG 4.5-145 and 36 SG 2.7-129 wind turbines for the 232 MW Milligan wind project, located in Milligan County, Nebraska, USA. This project marks 1… Read more »
Octopus appoints K2 Management as owner’s engineer on two Finnish onshore projects
K2 Management has been appointed as a technical advisor by Octopus Energy Investments, part of the Octopus Group, and Valorem to support the execution of two onshore wind projects totaling over 70 MW in Finland. This appointment as Owner’s Engineer and Employers Representative follows a successful acquisition due diligence scope earlier this year. The new… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa’s offshore wind power park Nissum Bredning receives project certificate by DNV GL
Nissum Bredning complies with quality and safety requirements of Danish Executive order Hamburg, Germany 22nd May 2019 – DNV GL, the world’s largest independent energy certification body, has awarded Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) the project certificate for its Nissum Bredning offshore wind power park located in Thyborøn, in waters of north-western Denmark. The certification… Read more »
LiftWerx launches GenHookTM up-tower crane system
Designed and built by Kenz Figee LiftWerx, a specialist in alternative lifting solutions for wind turbine corrective repairs, in close co-operation with Kenz Figee and Eager.one, has developed the world’s most cost effective, versatile, and environmentally-friendly up-tower crane for the wind energy O&M industry. LiftWerx’s GenHookTM cranes are designed to perform major corrective repairs in… Read more »
Siemens Gamesa signs multibrand service contract with Pattern Energy for 218 MW in Texas, USA
• Siemens Gamesa expands its multibrand service footprint with the addition of Pattern Energy’s Panhandle Wind 1 facility consisting of 118 units of 1.85-87 MW GE turbines • Agreement covers four years of operations and maintenance of all turbines, including SCADA diagnostic analysis to maximize Pattern Energy’s business case Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announces it… Read more »
Navigant Research Report Shows Digital Twins Promise to Revolutionize the Wind Industry by Optimizing Project Performance and Maintenance
Digital twins can empower wind asset owners and turbine manufacturers operating wind turbines to predict and plan for faults and optimize performance of their assets May 21, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research examines wind sector-specific offerings, trends, and an intensifying vendor landscape. Predictive analytics and digital twin modeling are… Read more »
Vestas brings in Sulzer Schmid and WKA Blade Service to deliver massive drone-based blade inspection campaign
Zurich, Switzerland, 21. May 2019 – Sulzer Schmid, a Swiss company pioneering UAV technology for rotor blade inspections, and WKA, the leading blade inspection and repair service provider, have been enlisted by Vestas to conduct a massive and challenging drone-based blade inspection campaign in Scandinavia, on a staggering 1,250 wind turbines in less than 12… Read more »
Mainstream Renewable Power, the world’s only pure-play renewables development company with a global footprint has just released its 2018 full year results.
Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream” or the “Company”), the leading global developer of wind and solar power plant, today announces its audited results for the twelve-month period ended 31 December 2018 (“the period”). Highlights Financial – A transformative year for the Company Record profit of €487.5 million (2017: loss of €5.5 million) following the successful sale… Read more »
New towers and hub heights for North America Max Bögl Wind AG with Hybrid Tower concept at AWEA 2019
Fluctuating steel prices, falling electricity production costs, technological leaps – the US wind power market is facing significant challenges. Hybrid Towers from Max Bögl Wind AG are already known in Europe and Asia for their high hub heights. Now it’s time for the US wind power industry to benefit from the modular tower concept as… Read more »
Chevron Marine Lubricants to put Global Sulphur Cap and cylinder oil lubrication in the spotlight at Nor-Shipping 2019
Chevron Marine Lubricants will use this edition of the Nor-Shipping international maritime trade show held in Oslo, Norway between June 3-7, to explore IMO 2020 solutions including the new Taro® Ultra range of Global Sulphur Cap-ready cylinder oil lubricants, drip oil analysis DOT.FAST® testing program and FAST™ equipment condition monitoring service. As the global shipping… Read more »
SeaRenergy has secured a 5 years Framework Agreement awarded by the German Transmission System Operator 50Hertz
As 1 out of 3 contracted suppliers SeaRenergy will provide the following services towards its client: • Provision of OSS Technical Services • Provision of Client Representatives & Owners Engineers • Provision of HSE Services • Quality Assurance & Quality Control Cable Manufacturing SeaRenergy is looking forward to extending their activities in the Baltic Sea… Read more »
Nordex Group presents new turbine in the Delta4000 series for less complex sites
N155/4.5 optimizes performance for large growth markets with fewer siting restrictions Hamburg, 20 May 2019 – From 20 – 23 May 2019 the Nordex Group will present the fourth turbine model in the Delta4000 series, the N155/4.5, at Windpower USA in Houston. The N155 utilizes the same proven mechanical architecture of the Delta4000 series but… Read more »
Subsea UK event to help companies finance accelerated growth
A Subsea UK event is set to help companies finance their growth ambitions. “Financing for Growth” is a one-day conference which will take place on Thursday, 30 May at the Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel. This unique event will feature experts from leading banks, private equity firms, corporate finance advisers, law firms and economic agencies. These… Read more »
NRG SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES FIRST COMMERCIAL SALE OF BAT DETERRENT SYSTEM TO KAWAILOA WIND
Hawaii’s largest wind farm furthers commitment to Hawaiian hoary bat conservation with pioneering technology Hinesburg, VT, USA – NRG Systems, Inc. has announced the first commercial sale of its Bat Deterrent System to Kawailoa Wind, Hawaii’s largest wind farm. Located on the island of Oahu, Kawailoa Wind will outfit each of its 30 turbines with… Read more »
Positive Mood Prevails in International Wind Energy Market
Third WindEnergy trend:index Published Hamburg, 17 May 2019 – An increasingly positive assessment of the world-wide market situation in both, the onshore and offshore segments, is reflected by the results of the most recent WindEnergy trend:index (WEtix) survey which was conducted among representatives of the global wind industry. By now more than 4,000 wind industry… Read more »
Jan De Nul launches fourth Ultra-Low Emission vessel
Jan De Nul Group launched its fourth Ultra-Low Emission vessel last week in Singapore. It concerns the 6,000 m³ Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Sanderus built at the Keppel Offshore & Marine shipyard. This green vessel is the first of two identical medium-sized hopper dredgers under construction at Keppel O&M’s shipyard in Singapore, fitted with a… Read more »
DEME Offshore awarded major Hornsea Two contract for foundation and turbine installation
Thursday, May 16, 2019 — DEME Offshore has been awarded a major contract for the transport and installation of 165 foundations at Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm in the UK. Additionally, DEME Offshore secured the contract for the transport and installation of the turbines at the wind farm. The 1,4 GW Hornsea Two wind farm is located approximately… Read more »
Wind Engineer AI learns to detect turbine failures early
Replacing components in a wind turbine is a costly procedure, especially if required urgently; however, it can be avoided or planned for by on-going monitoring of temperatures. Canadian optimization software company, Clir Renewables, has released its latest AI feature. The Clir AI platform has evolved to learn how to identify anomalies in component temperatures to… Read more »
Global Wind Day 2019: celebrating the future of wind energy around the world
15 June marks Global Wind Day 2019, the day when we celebrate the global benefits that wind energy is bringing to communities around the world – both for today and tomorrow. With the world moving from the era of fossil fuel-based energy towards an increasingly decarbonised energy supply, wind energy is growing at an unprecedented… Read more »
Jan De Nul launches fourth Ultra-Low Emission vessel
Jan De Nul Group launched its fourth Ultra-Low Emission vessel last week in Singapore. It concerns the 6,000 m³ Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Sanderus built at the Keppel Offshore & Marine shipyard. This green vessel is the first of two identical medium-sized hopper dredgers under construction at Keppel O&M’s shipyard in Singapore, fitted with a… Read more »
Scotland’s green energy export impact revealed
New study shows 72 foreign countries benefitting from Scotland’s renewable energy expertise 57% of survey respondents say they’re currently moving into new markets Video content available – see Scottish Renewables’ Nick Sharpe discuss the survey on YouTube Scotland’s renewable energy expertise is being put to work in 72 countries, with Scottish businesses employing staff in 22 of… Read more »
ONSITE WIND OFFERS PROFITABLE CARBON EMISSION REDUCTION – EWT
Self-consumption projects can help businesses reduce carbon emissions and manage energy costs in the face of twin trends towards higher energy bills and increasing pressure to decarbonise Amersfoort, 14th May 2019 – EWT Direct Wind, the world’s leading turbine supplier for local energy generation, has highlighted how on-site wind turbines can help businesses in the commercial… Read more »
DNV GL launches SolarFarmer PV plant modelling software to handle complex terrain
DNV GL’s SolarFarmer software for modelling, design and analysis of solar photovoltaic (PV) plants can accurately and efficiently handle the demands of layouts in increasingly complex terrain. As the demand for solar energy increases, solar plant design are becoming more challenging as the terrain becomes more complex. This will require PV plant design software that… Read more »
The Nordex Group receives first order for Delta4000 turbines from the US
Utility orders 74 N149/4.0-4.5 turbines for a wind energy project with a proposed capacity of 350 MW Hamburg, 14 May 2019. The Nordex Group has received an order for 74 turbines from the N149/4.0-4.5 Delta4000 series, which will be the first of its kind installed at a U.S. wind energy project. The wind turbines, which will… Read more »
WinGD WiDE Pilot Project commended for industry impact
A collaborative pilot project undertaken by WinGD and ship management company Enterprises Shipping & Trading to demonstrate the power of WinGD’s Integrated Digital Expert (WiDE) predictive maintenance technology onboard the crude oil tanker Energy Triumph has been recognized for its industry impact. The pilot project which saw WinGD’s WiDE system installed on Energy Triumph, a… Read more »
WBD advises RES on sale of first merchant UK onshore wind project
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised longstanding client RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, on the sale of its first UK subsidy-free wind farm project. Based in Northern Ireland, Craiggore Wind Farm was purchased by ERG UK Holding Ltd, a company owned by ERG, a leading European wind energy operator. The… Read more »
Alfa Laval and customers – together for vessel performance at Nor‑Shipping
Alfa Laval will make a strong showing at this year’s Nor-Shipping, Northern Europe’s leading international forum for maritime industry. While diverse equipment, knowledge and services will be on display, the stand will have a single focus: partnership with customers to secure lifetime vessel performance. Having entered its second century of marine service, Alfa Laval offers… Read more »
Subsea technologies to be explored in Brazil
Industry body Subsea UK is inviting UK organisations to participate in the ‘UK and Brazil: Partners in Energy’ trade mission which takes place in June. The mission has been organised by the Department for International Trade (DIT) in partnership with Subsea UK, the Energy Industries Council and Scottish Development International. Now in its seventh year,… Read more »
New figures from the UK Government today show
Onshore wind is more popular than ever (79%, up from 76%) – and more popular in Scotland than the rest of the UK (80% to 79%) Wave and tidal power and offshore wind are also more popular in Scotland than in the rest of the UK (84%/82% and 85%/83%) A new high of 80% of… Read more »
Making wind powered water injection a commercial reality
Houston, TX, US – 8 May 2019: DNV GL is urging offshore oil and gas operators to implement a new solution using floating wind turbines to power water injection for oil recovery. ‘WIN WIN’ (WINd powered Water INjection) was conceived in 2013 by DNV GL and is now ready for prototype development after two joint… Read more »
CGN Europe Energy trusts NEM Solutions as its predictive analytics provider for their wind farms
CGN Europe Energy trusts NEM Solutions and its patented technology A.U.R.A. Diagnostic as its predictive analytics provider for their wind farms. CGN Europe Energy is owner and operator of 850 MW of installed wind power capacity in Europe. The wind farms are located in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland and the UK. The company objective’s… Read more »
Ørsted Awards WindServe Marine First U.S. Offshore Wind Vessel Contract
The two companies will work in tandem to strengthen the U.S. offshore wind industry supply chain and provide economic benefits and job creation to our local communities Boston, May 8, 2019 — Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, and WindServe Marine, LLC, a premier offshore wind support services provider, have entered into a partnership to… Read more »
Multi-discipline technology and engineering group on fast growth trajectory
XL Group on track to double revenues XL Global Group is set to double its revenues this year. The global multi-discipline technology and engineering group is projecting a turnover of £22 million by the end of 2019. This represents a £14milion increase in the last two years, which have seen a period of investment in… Read more »