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UK’s largest renewables energy competition launches today
Nominations for The Scottish Green Energy Awards now open The Scottish Green Energy Awards have been recognising those who ensure the success of Scotland’s renewable energy sector for 15 years. Nominations for the 2018 event open today (July 24). Twelve award categories mean all renewable technologies, projects and people have a chance to enter. Winners… Read more »
ALE SHOWCASES WIND INSTALLATION EXPERTISE IN ARGENTINA
ALE has demonstrated its multi-service and wind-specific capabilities whilst performing the electro-mechanical installation for the Garayalde wind farm project, Argentina. The global heavylifting contractor was contracted to perform the electro-mechanical installation of seven wind turbine generators (WTGs). Commencing in January, the components were received at Puerto Madryn. Once on-site 260km away, ALE worked with the… Read more »
New power auctions announced
Commenting on an announcement (July 23) confirming that the next Contract for Difference auctions for less-established renewable technologies will take place in May 2019, and every two years from then on; Jenny Hogan, Deputy Chief Executive at Scottish Renewables, said: “Today’s confirmation that next year’s auction will take place in May, and the schedule laid… Read more »
Rovco to double workforce as it gears up for international expansion
UK-based Rovco has announced plans to double its workforce as it prepares for further global expansion following a robust year of growth for the company. The subsea ROV and hydrographic company has successfully secured inspection and survey projects across the globe in industries including oil and gas and renewables (wind and wave), as well as… Read more »
Boots on deck and head up in the sky
Times have changed over the last 50 years in our industry. PES has had the pleasure to witness the ever improving quality, health, safety, environment (QHSE) implemented in company policies both on and offshore. Read on to find out what is happening at Glomar Offshore. In Glomar Offshore, as an owner and operator of 20… Read more »
Boots on deck and head up in the sky
Times have changed over the last 50 years in our industry. PES has had the pleasure to witness the ever improving quality, health, safety, environment (QHSE) implemented in company policies both on and offshore. Read on to find out what is happening at Glomar Offshore. In Glomar Offshore, as an owner and operator of 20… Read more »
Nordex Group passing the 1,000 MW milestone in Ireland
Hamburg, 20 July 2018. In June 2018, the Nordex Group received another order from Ireland, bringing the total volume awarded in that country to the significant one gigawatt mark. With a market share of more than 30%, the Group had already underscored its strong position in the region in the previous year. Although Ireland is… Read more »
Crucial consultation paints grim picture for small-scale energy
Uncertainty on Feed-in Tariff has already caused businesses to fail Consultation publication around 18 months overdue The UK Government has today published a series of documents detailing the proposed closure of the Feed-in Tariff Scheme and has issued a Call for Evidence on the future for small-scale low-carbon generation. To date, the Feed-in Tariff has… Read more »
Ostend (BE) | MERMAID and SEASTAR joint venture is a fact – Seamade NV takes a head start.
Keyfacts: European Commission approves merger project Seamade NV Seamade NV is responsible for the development of both the Mermaid and Seastar offshore wind farms Financial close is expected to occur end of 2018, start of construction is scheduled in 2019 Eneco Wind Belgium enters in the share capital of Seamade NV Seamade will build 58… Read more »
Standstill in energy policy must come to an end – German government´s 65 percent target can only be achieved with more offshore wind energy – Current projects up to 2020 are progressing according to plan
Five new offshore wind farms with a capacity of 1,944 MW are under construction in the first half of the year 2018 Rapid implementation of additional tenders with at least 1.5 GW offshore wind capacity is required Expansion of volume to at least 20 GW by 2030 urgently needed to achieve government goals Advancing grid… Read more »
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Jan De Nul contracted for monopile installation for one of Scotland’s largest offshore wind projects
At 1080 MW, Inch Cape is one of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm projects to enter construction. The project will feature 72 turbines off the east coast of Scotland. Jan De Nul is contracted for the installation of the monopile foundations with the offshore heavy-lift vessel Les Alizés. Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm recently… Read more »
Hydrogen Forum at HUSUM WIND 2025
From 16 to 19 September, the trade fair will highlight “Green Hydrogen” as one of this year’s special topics. The Hydrogen Area showcases the entire value chain. An open forum with expert lectures, the German-Danish Energy Dialogue, and international experts will provide valuable insights into current research, innovative technologies, and forward-looking infrastructure. Husum, 27 February… Read more »
AEROCOMPACT launches the COMPACTWALL TR mounting system
Satteins, Austria, 27.02.2025. PV mounting specialists AEROCOMPACT is today expanding its facade solutions, with the COMPACTWALL TR substructure. The patented long rail TR system is already established on their COMPACTMETAL roof systems with sandwich panels; this is due to it redirecting all compressive and tensile forces through the sandwich into the building structure, so the panels… Read more »
Germany set to secure energy independence, but narrowly miss climate target
Germany’s energy mix will shift dramatically. By 2050, the country’s reliance on energy imports will drop from 70% to 27%, reducing its dependency on foreign energy sources. Imports of coal and oil are expected to decrease by 99% and 79%, respectively. DNV’s first German Energy Transition Outlook 2025 predicts CO2 emissions will fall by 89%… Read more »
Offshore consent application submitted for Cenos Offshore Windfarm
Cenos Offshore Windfarm Limited, a joint venture project between Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn, has submitted its consent application to the Marine Directorate – Licensing Operations Team (MD-LOT). With a nominal capacity of up to 1,350 MW, Cenos is a pioneering floating offshore wind project that will provide renewable power to the UK grid and to… Read more »
Airborne Wind Europe´s response to the Clean Industrial Deal: A call for inclusion and support
Airborne Wind Europe welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal and the Action Plan for Affordable Energy, emphasizing the EU’s commitment to clean-tech innovation and decarbonisation. However, to fully harness innovative renewable technologies, Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) must be explicitly integrated into policy frameworks and funding mechanisms. Kristian Petrick, Secretary General of Airborne Wind Europe, stated: “With the… Read more »
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