heightec to announce that following a recent SGS RUK audit, they now have joint approval from the RenewableUK (RUK) and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) for the delivery of work at height safety training. heightec, a leading UK provider of RUK work at height and rescue training for wind turbines, is n
This ambitious pilot, jointly developed by Skills for Energy (SfE), Suffolk Education Business Partnership, (Suffolk EBP) and Suffolk County Council, provides a simple way and effective way to link industry and schools to enthuse and inform young people in Suffolk about the energy sector. So far ove
Construction of the Navitus Bay wind farm offshore the Isle of Wight could create around 1,000 temporary jobs, writes BBC. When completed, the project would create 100 permanent jobs. The developers have not yet decided between Yarmouth, Poole, Swanage or Portland for the maintenance port. The wind
Robust O&M strategies are vital to the survival of offshore wind industry, especially when projects move further offshore. Moreover, it is still unclear who will dominate the O&M market in the offshore wind business. With multiple options open, it is essential to be up-to-date with the latest experi
Ten teachers from Teesside schools are set to become offshore wind energy “champions” having been selected to take part in a careers education initiative to boost local young people’s interest in pursuing opportunities in the expanding industry. Launched by Forewind, development partner for the Dogg
Results of a study presented Wednesday at the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) offshore wind conference in Virginia indicate that large-scale offshore wind projects on the Mid-Atlantic would significantly contribute to the employment rate and economy of the region’s states. Over 70,000 jobs
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey will this week highlight the massive benefit for jobs and business the energy sector can bring to the Scottish economy as he visits Shetland, Orkney, Caithness, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey said: “Scotland ha
The V164 platform was from the very beginning developed with a possible potential of increasing the turbine size. The progress in the technology development has now shown that an 8 MW version will offer lower cost of energy and at the same time keep the reliability and structural integrity of the tu
How often and how a wind farm is accessed has a big impact on the safety of those working offshore. In a presentation from Julian Hubbard, the Group HSE manager for RES Offshore, on the offshore wind health and safety industry, he explains that through a lifecycle approach to access and the service
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the ‘Global Offshore Wind Turbine Market 2011-2015’ to their offering. TechNavio launched its report Global Offshore Wind Turbine Market 2011-2015 based on an in-depth study covering the EMEA and APAC regions. The report aims to aid decision makers’
Osiris Projects today announced the launch of their new Career Development Academy. The programme is designed to provide employees with a bespoke structured development plan designed to optimise individual abilities and talent. The Academy will provide resources and opportunities for members to achi
Ten of Scottish Enterprise’s account-managed companies have attended a presentation by Martin McAdam, CEO of Aquamarine Power. Based in Edinburgh, Aquamarine Power’s Oyster wave power technology captures energy in nearshore waves and converts it into clean sustainable electricity. Martin has been a
Ten of Scottish Enterprise’s account-managed companies have attended a presentation by Martin McAdam, CEO of Aquamarine Power. Based in Edinburgh, Aquamarine Power’s Oyster wave power technology captures energy in nearshore waves and converts it into clean sustainable electricity. Martin has been a
Today’s Communication by the European Commission shows clearly the potential for additional economic activity in Europe’s coastal waters and recognises the European Wind Energy Association’s (EWEA) prediction of close to a five-fold increase in offshore wind jobs in a decade. The ‘Blue Growth’ Commu
