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Customers face rising energy bills due to increase in subsidy scheme costs
The COVID-19 lockdown and the resulting reduction in energy demand have seen the costs of supporting renewable subsidies increase both in terms of £/MWh and overall expected spend for 2020-21. Research from Cornwall Insight’s ‘Third-Party Charges forecast‘ highlights that as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, the total cost of renewable subsidy schemes* is forecast… Read more »
New Autonomous Guard Vessel concept design set to revolutionize offshore wind
The concept design of an Autonomous Guard Vessel revealed today is set to revolutionize the offshore industry. The futuristic looking design is created by a consortium of maritime companies looking to support the offshore industry by exploiting technology available today. The novel design is smaller and lighter than most current guard vessels used to protect… Read more »
Guidehouse Insights Names AlsoEnergy and GreenPowerMonitor the Leading Solar PV Monitoring and Control System Providers
The rapid pace of solar deployments is putting more pressure on energy companies to ensure assets are operational July 7, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new Leaderboard Report from Guidehouse Insights evaluates the strategy and execution of 16 solar PV monitoring and control (M&C) system providers, with AlsoEnergy and GreenPowerMonitor ranked as the leading… Read more »
Vestas extends Sulzer & Schmid’s new blade inspection technology integrating DJI drones to service Asia-Pacific region
Zurich, Switzerland, 07 July 2019 – Sulzer & Schmid, a Swiss company pioneering UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) technology for wind rotor blade inspections, announced today that Vestas extends the use of its new DJI drone-based blade inspection technology to offer enhanced inspection services across the Asia-Pacific region. Sulzer & Schmid’s solution combines autonomous flight function,… Read more »
First jacket successfully installed at Moray East, Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
Monday, July 6, 2020 — DEME Offshore is delighted to announce the successful installation of the first jacket at the 950 MW Moray East offshore wind farm. In total, 100 wind turbine jackets and 3 offshore substation jackets will be installed at Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm. Despite the ongoing challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic and… Read more »
Smart meter rollout significantly dented by COVID-19 lockdown
Unsurprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has made the progress of the smart meter rollout uncertain. Research from Cornwall Insight looks at BEIS and Ofgem’s initial indications of future rollout levels compared to pre-pandemic expectations. The below graph shows two COVID-19 impacted rollout profiles, based on recent assessments from Ofgem and BEIS released in May and June…. Read more »
Online final event: EU research project PROMOTioN presents final results on September 21
Arnhem/Berlin, 6 July 2020. The EU-funded Horizon2020 project ‘Progress on Meshed HVDC Offshore Transmission Networks’ (PROMOTioN) will present its research & demonstration results and recommendations at a final online event on September 21, 2020. The event, titled “North Sea Grid for the European Green Deal: How to unlock Europe’s Offshore Wind potential – a deployment… Read more »
Online business of wind turbine spare parts is booming despite recession caused by the coronavirus
WINDSOURCING.COM closes the first half of 2020 with a positive result Hamburg, 6th of July, 2020 – The Hamburg-based online distributor of spare parts for wind turbines, WINDSOURCING.COM, can look back on a successful first half of 2020, and in contrast to the economic crisis triggered by the COVID 19 pandemic, the provider was even… Read more »
CHC is flying high as contract is awarded for Hornsea Two
World leader in offshore wind, Ørsted have today confirmed that CHC Helicopter has been awarded the contract for aerial transportation during the construction and operations phases of its Hornsea Two offshore wind farm. CHC will continue to work with UniFly to deliver flight operations for Hornsea One, covering the construction phase as well as the… Read more »
North Star appoints new chief executive as it invests in offshore wind sector
North Star has appointed Mathew Gordon as its new chief executive. Mr Gordon will take over the CEO position this month from Callum Bruce, who is stepping down as chief executive after 34 years in the business, but who will remain in the short-term to ensure the smooth transition of responsibilities. The company, which owns… Read more »
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Port of Lowestoft welcomes first vessel to Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility as construction continues at pace
‘Soft start’ to Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) operations underway with Norside Supporter vessel call. The Port of Lowestoft, the UK’s most easterly port, which is owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has achieved a significant milestone as it welcomed the first commercial vessel to the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) on Tuesday… Read more »
ZF Wind Power Coimbatore is the f irst plant in India to roll out 50 Gigawatts of wind g earboxes
•ZF reinforces its global leadership in wind gearbox technology with a 50 GW milestone of wind gearboxes for ZF Coimbatore •ZF Wind Power Coimbatore, the world’s largest wind gearbox plant outside of China and the only fully integrated gearbox manufacturing facility in India boasts a state-of-the-art setup for both export and domestic production. •ZF reaffirms… Read more »
The next generation of maintenance vessels for offshore wind turbines
KNUD E HANSEN continues to expand its portfolio of innovative designs and extensive experience in the offshore wind farm sector with a new wind turbine maintenance platform – The “Jack-up on Jack-up” concept. This four-legged jack-up vessel features a 15 m wide working platform, which can be elevated to the height of the nacelle, thus… Read more »
Full Circle signs a long-term contract to service four Enercon turbines at Tesco Distribution Centres in England and Wales
Full Circle has signed a new long-term O&M contract with British supermarket chain, Tesco. The contract covers full-scope maintenance and 24/7 remote monitoring of four Enercon E53 turbines situated next to the Tesco Distribution Centres in Daventry, England and Magor, Newport, Wales. The electricity generated by these turbines is designated to power the respective depots…. Read more »
DNV Introduces New Standard for Wind Turbine Loads and Site Conditions
The comprehensive DNV standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments offers industry stakeholders detailed design requirements and guidance for verification and certification activities. Oslo, Tuesday 03 September 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, announces a new comprehensive standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments, created to guide industry… Read more »
NZTC Clean Energy Start-up Accelerator Opens Applications With £500K Grant Funding Available
Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) opens applications for its 2025 TechX Start-up Accelerator cohort Up to £50,000 in grant funding available for each of the 10 selected start-ups Successful applicants to gain access to potential customers and opportunities to secure further investment The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has today [3 September 2024] opened… Read more »
ABP and Clarksons Port Services sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Lowestoft as key offshore energy hub with new Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility
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