Press Releases
German Offshore Partners launches at EWEA Offshore
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 »
CTruk starts work on 2nd SWATH OWSV
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 »
Gl Rc Certifies Cgs Transformer With Slim Design For Offshore Application
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 »
More Than 300 Additional Wind Turbines Now Running On Mobilgear Shc Xmp 320
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 Starts Work On Enhanced Swath Workboat
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 »
Suzlon Group launches new offshore turbine: REpower 6.2M152
• 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 »
ABB Turbocharging news article: Reducing emissions and increasing greenhouse efficiency with Power2
Two gas engines enhanced by ABB’s two-stage turbocharging solution, Power2, have facilitated a 10% improvement in power efficiency at a French market garden in Serres Vinet. After over two years fault-free operation, the exhaust gas that is usually a waste product from the engines is now routinely turned into a prime resource for growing crops…. Read more »
<image007.jpg> Siemens awarded major order for two wind power plants in the German North Sea
• 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 will run on 100% wind energy
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 »
Confidence in offshore wind service vessels crucial – CWind backs new BV class as second vessel attains classification
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 »
