One offshore substation platform with two 230,000-volt power lines is appropriate to transmit to shore every 500-700 megawatts of wind-generated electricity constructed off the coast of Virginia, a study done at Dominion Virginia Power’s request recommends. The report, completed by ABB Power Systems
NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank is participating in the financing of an installation vessel for offshore wind energy farms. Commissioned by the international provider of construction-related services HOCHTIEF, the “VIDAR” is a jack-up vessel being built at the Crist shipyard in Poland and scheduled
NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank is participating in the financing of an installation vessel for offshore wind energy farms. Commissioned by the international provider of construction-related services HOCHTIEF, the “VIDAR” is a jack-up vessel being built at the Crist shipyard in Poland and scheduled
Pursuing efforts to boost its oceanic economy, Zhanjiang is planning to take advantage of marine resources in the years to come, reports China Daily. This potential the sea has to offer is also recognized in terms of offshore wind power. For the purpose of utilizing the oceanic wind power, a plan ha
China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited (“Ming Yang” or the “Company”), a leading wind turbine manufacturer in China, today announced that it opened its North American research and development (“R&D”) center on the Centennial Campus of N.C. State University (“NCSU Centennial Campus”) in Raleigh, No
UK industry needs to pick up the challenge of providing the right kinds of green energy skills, or lose the opportunity of a lifetime, according to Tim Balcon, chief executive of Energy & Utility Skills. Mr Balcon, who is also chairman of the cross-government Green Economy Steering Group, and a spea
The new Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey, met with leaders of the Scottish renewables industry on the fringes of the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference in Inverness. Organised by Scottish Renewables, the roundtable meeting included representatives from SSE, RES, EDPr, Repso
The new Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey, met with leaders of the Scottish renewables industry on the fringes of the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference in Inverness. Organised by Scottish Renewables, the roundtable meeting included representatives from SSE, RES, EDPr, Repso
GL Garrad Hassan has appointed Christoph Thiel as its new Head of Business Development and Sales. Mr. Thiel will be responsible for managing global sales and business development for GL Garrad Hassan worldwide, working from the Head Office in Hamburg. He started in his new position on 1 March 2012.
A few days ago, an accident occurred at the Jiangsu Jingye offshore wind Bearing Co. Ltd construction site when a steel platform collapsed, killing five and injuring four workers, reported Wind Power Monthly. According to the accident report, the two men died on the spot and the three men died in th
Cefas, executive agency of Defra acting on behalf of the UK Government, has been tasked with delivering a programme of R&D data collection to support implementation of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) within the UK Continental Shelf. MCZs are intended to conserve or improve the UK marine environment
Cefas, executive agency of Defra acting on behalf of the UK Government, has been tasked with delivering a programme of R&D data collection to support implementation of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) within the UK Continental Shelf. MCZs are intended to conserve or improve the UK marine environment
In conjunction with Gardline’s client’s London Array, a competition is being launched with schools in the Thanet area, to name a wind farm support vessel. This vessel which will be based out of Ramsgate, Kent, will be the third crew transfer vessel being supplied by Gardline to service the London Ar
Yesterday, a project team has began excavating small sections of the beach to help prepare for the installation of subsea cabling, which is being brought ashore at Pensarn, North Wales. The trials will be carried out by contractor Global Marine Systems Limited, on behalf of Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind
