The Bureau Veritas Industry Services GmbH has obtained a Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) certification for offshore wind turbines testing in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the North and Baltic Seas. “This is an important extension of our product portfolio. The BSH recognition, a
A new floating hotel for wind farm construction workers will arrive at the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm next week to replace the previous “floatel”, which is required elsewhere. The 145m Regina Baltica, a former cruise ferry, has been contracted as a hotel vessel for at least six months to pr
Alstom and the leading Scottish marine developer SSE Renewables have signed a new joint venture agreement to develop the Costa Head Wave Project, an up to 200 Megawatts (MW) wave energy site located north of mainland Orkney, in The Crown Estate’s Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Strategic Area. Alst
Alstom and the leading Scottish marine developer SSE Renewables have signed a new joint venture agreement to develop the Costa Head Wave Project, an up to 200 Megawatts (MW) wave energy site located north of mainland Orkney, in The Crown Estate’s Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Strategic Area. Alst
The second round of concession bidding is the weather vane of China’s offshore wind power sector, says Gong Xuecheng, a project manager with Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. China’s offshore wind farm development ties very closely with their government policies. Upon the completion of the first ro
COLLABORATION between companies will be vital if the Humber is going to harness its renewable energy ambitions, according to a leading solicitor working in the industry. Andrew Oliver, head of renewables at Andrew Jackson, which has offices in Hull and Grimsby, said new partnerships were crucial for
Demonstration of first ocean energy farms, is now open. DEXAWAVE had the first and initial consortium meeting in Malta in week 2. The target is to collaborate with up to 18 different partners across Europe, and involving smaller and larger companies, universities and other RTD’s. In particular, this
PMSS, a global consulting firm working exclusively in the renewable energy sector announced that HSE professional Mark Rapson, has been named as Senior HSE Consultant for its German business unit – PMSS Deutsche Wind Consult GmbH. Mr Rapson is an exceptionally experienced HSE professional having qua
PMSS, a global consulting firm working exclusively in the renewable energy sector announced that HSE professional Mark Rapson, has been named as Senior HSE Consultant for its German business unit – PMSS Deutsche Wind Consult GmbH. Mr Rapson is an exceptionally experienced HSE professional having qua
German ministries of environment and economy helped set up a group, which will also include regulators and industry officials, to discuss and resolve the issues delaying the offshore wind expansion. Economy Minister Philip Roesler said: “The expansion of offshore wind energy is the key component to
Vestas has signed a conditional contract with Northwind NV for 72 V112 3MW offshore wind turbines. The company is planning to build the Bank Zonder Naam wind farm offshore Zeebrugge in Belgium. Northwind NV is the joint venture between the two Belgian companies Colruyt Group (66.7%) and Aspivari (33
Global renewable energy developer, Mainstream Renewable Power, has successfully raised €40 million in loan notes in what was one of Ireland’s largest private fundraisings of 2011. The three year loan notes were raised by Dolmen Stockbrokers from Irish high-net-worth individuals and institutions. It
“Advanced Clean Energy Storage Devices – Global Market Size, Market Analysis by Major Storage Device, and Competitive Landscape to 2020” is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the challenges in offshore wind i
“Advanced Clean Energy Storage Devices – Global Market Size, Market Analysis by Major Storage Device, and Competitive Landscape to 2020” is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the challenges in offshore wind i
