On June 12, 2013, the Friends of the Supergrid hosted their first Academic Forum – a FOSG initiative to connect leading Academics with the promotion of an integrated European electricity grid. A number of leading European universities are represented in the Forum, including the University of Dortmun
The following is a video that shows Transitions Pieces (TPs) and Platforms being loaded at Steel Engineering Ltd Westway Dock on Saturday, 22nd June 2013. This marks the beginning of their journey to the East Anglia Offshore wind zone. Last year, ScottishPower Renewables and Vattenfall awarded contr
The UK’s manufacturing market dominance in the supply and sale of offshore wind farm crew transfer vessels, is as much dependent on its ability to invest in multi-site service and support hubs as it is to provide charter service choice to a rapidly growing market. Moreover, as increasing internation
Invest in Cornwall, a service of Cornwall Development Company (CDC), has announced the appointment of Amanda Pound to the position of Marine Renewables Business Development Specialist. Amanda will be instrumental in attracting inward investment and will support growth and the global promotion of the
UK metocean survey contractor Partrac Ltd announces the successful deployment and recovery of the 50th ADCP at tidal energy sites in the UK and Europe. UK metocean survey contractor Partrac has been deploying ADCPs in support of the tidal and wave energy sector since 2008. The recent recovery of one
The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, will manage and deliver two pilot projects on behalf of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, focusing on Offshore Cables, and Performance & Reliability issues. Currently, onshore transmission and distribution networks have operational performance bench
Essex-based CTruk topped off a busy first day at Seawork International by signing an agreement with a new client, Paul Knight, for their now proven composite 20T multi-purpose catamaran design. Isle of Mull-based Paul started his own shellfish export business at the age of 18 and has always had a he
One of the UK’s leading renewable energy developers and operators today announced the preferred locations for the onshore infrastructure for the proposed offshore wind farm Triton Knoll. If built, Triton Knoll could generate enough clean energy to power hundreds of thousands of homes. It is also est
This year, leading independent subsea engineering and training firm Jee Ltd celebrates 25 years in business. During its history the company has experienced significant growth, expanding from one entrepreneurial engineer to a team of 90. Jee Ltd managing director and founder, Trevor Jee, said: “Reach
Dr Andrew Garrad was awarded the prestigious Judges’ Award at the Renewable Energy Association’s (REA) British Renewable Energy Awards 2013 in London recently. The awards recognise innovators and pioneering products and projects from across the industry, with the Judges’ Award presented in considera
As developers and utilities construct, develop and deploy offshore wind turbines in increasingly isolated locations, vessel operators must challenge established industry thinking and rapidly respond to charter feedback, if they are to win future work. This will require a commitment to invest in equi
The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, is completing a £150 million capital investment in world leading capabilities for the research, development, testing and demonstration of offshore wind and marine renewable energy technologies. Last week, in celebration of this achievement, in what is its
Worldwide logistics company PSP has secured a contract to transport windfarm boats across the globe as a direct result of its appearance at Seawork. The details of the project were revealed (June 25) as Seawork International 2013 opened its doors to the public. Seawork International is the largest a
President Obama launched a new initiative for the United States to lead the world in mitigating climate change and to create new jobs and obtain a cleaner environment that will accompany the shift to cleaner energy sources. Offshore wind is a substantial resource the United States can tap as part of
