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First Power at DONG Energy’s Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm
Monday 4th September: Electricity has been generated for the first time at DONG Energy’s Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm, located off the coast of Cumbria. MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has installed the first of 40 V164-8.0 MW turbines and power is now being exported to the National Grid – marking an important milestone for the… Read more »
BayWa r.e. wins mandate from Magnetar Solar (UK) Ltd to operate & maintain 153 MW UK solar portfolio
Milton Keynes, 4 September 2017: BayWa r.e., a leading global renewable energy project developer and service provider, has been selected as the long-term operation & maintenance provider for a 153 MW solar farm portfolio owned by Magnetar Solar (UK). The 15 year contract will see BayWa r.e. providing a comprehensive range of operation and maintenance… Read more »
GeoSea completes acquisition of A2SEA
Effective on August 31, 2017, GeoSea successfully completed the acquisition of A2SEA from DONG Energy and Siemens. The transaction has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals and completes well on time. The acquisition was originally announced on July 7, 2017.A2SEA, operating out of Denmark, is specialised in offshore wind turbine installations. The company has about 160… Read more »
World energy demand to plateau from 2030, says DNV GL’s inaugural Energy Transition Outlook
Energy efficiency will improve faster than global economic growth due to the rapid electrification of the world’s energy system, leading to a plateau in energy demand from 2030. Renewable energy sources will continue to rise, making up nearly half of global energy supply by 2050, cutting energy-related CO2 emissions in half by that time. Gas… Read more »
Rope inspection
Height Specialists was established in 1995. It is a specialist company that provides rope access inspection, maintenance and modifications for on and offshore inspection, maintenance services to clients, operating in various industrial sectors, as well as at promotions and public events. The business started as a one-man venture but today operates as fully a qualified… Read more »
Rope inspection
Height Specialists was established in 1995. It is a specialist company that provides rope access inspection, maintenance and modifications for on and offshore inspection, maintenance services to clients, operating in various industrial sectors, as well as at promotions and public events. The business started as a one-man venture but today operates as fully a qualified… Read more »
Installation vessels, a new bottleneck?
Our industry is ever changing and the increase in size, height, length and weight of the new foundations and turbines have created a need for new lifting equipment able to handle these loads. PES is pleased to bring you an innovative solution from GustoMSC, who will be able to assure deliveries and installations to the… Read more »
Installation vessels, a new bottleneck?
Our industry is ever changing and the increase in size, height, length and weight of the new foundations and turbines have created a need for new lifting equipment able to handle these loads. PES is pleased to bring you an innovative solution from GustoMSC, who will be able to assure deliveries and installations to the… Read more »
Optimising offshore wind commissioning logistics
The development of appropriate logistic concepts is a key factor for an economically successful offshore wind park. In the past the analysis and optimisation of these concepts have mostly focused on either the logistics for transport & installation (T&I) or operation and maintenance (O&M). Less attention has been paid to the important phase of commissioning…. Read more »
Optimising offshore wind commissioning logistics
The development of appropriate logistic concepts is a key factor for an economically successful offshore wind park. In the past the analysis and optimisation of these concepts have mostly focused on either the logistics for transport & installation (T&I) or operation and maintenance (O&M). Less attention has been paid to the important phase of commissioning…. Read more »
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LIFTKET expands presence in Italy with new subsidiary
LIFTKET continues its international growth and is now officially present in the Italian market with its own subsidiary. Under the leadership of Raffaele Fantelli as CEO of LIFTKET Italy, the company will not only strengthen its direct market presence but also strategically realign the sourcing activities of the LIFTKET Group. With this expansion, LIFTKET aims… Read more »
ORE Catapult agrees contract with drive train specialist for new UK offshore wind testing facility
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has appointed RENK Test System GmbH to design, manufacture and install a new drive train test rig at the National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth, Northumberland. Following confirmation in 2024 of a dedicated capital funding grant from UKRI, the Catapult announced its intention to expand and upgrade its testing… Read more »
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 »
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