A brand new £1milion, state-of-the-art, offshore training centre was unveiled on 30th May 2013 at Newcastle International Airport, which will see up to 6,000 offshore workers trained every year in emergency fire fighting. The world-class facility has been developed by Offshore Training Newcastle (OT
Nearly 200 professionals and managers from the wind energy industry and career changers took advantage of the occupational study programs at the University of Oldenburg for their career advancement. The University offers two programs: Continuing Studies Program in Wind Energy Technology and Manageme
Andrew Garrad, non executive chairman of GL Garrad Hassan, had a positive message for the future of renewable energy at his keynote address at the SUPERGEN Wind Annual Assembly in Bristol recently. He predicted that, while there may be a few bumpy years ahead, the long-term global outlook for renewa
The University of Exeter concluded their field visit with a presentation to the Renewable Energy Team, key stakeholders who had helped the students with their research and the media. The Students presented for 2 hours on subjects ranging from offshore wind to energy efficiency to financial viability
DBB Jack-Up is expanding their fleet and service offerings to the Offshore Wind Industry. With an office staff growth of 200% and offshore crew increase by 250%, DBB is well prepared for delivery of their next 2 jack-ups. DBB Jack-Up is focusing on the demanding operation and maintenance work, inclu
Marubeni and INCJ established Seajacks Japan Ltd, a 100% group company of Seajacks International Limited (UK; acquired jointly by Marubeni and INCJ in May 2012). Increasing offshore wind projects combined with the planned backup of governmental support ensures Japan is rapidly attracting focus as on
Around 80 serving and ex-military gathered on Wednesday 29th May to decide if the energy industry would be their second career. With their high skill levels and attitudes they are highly regarded in the industry. Ex-military speakers, currently working in the energy industry recounted their experien
Centrica plc has reached an agreement to sell its 50% interest in the 72MW Braes of Doune onshore wind farm in Stirlingshire, Scotland, for £59 million in cash. The stake has been acquired by the Hermes GPE Infrastructure Fund, which is managed by Hermes GPE LLP. Centrica will continue to receive 10
The launch of “VolturnUS 1:8,” the first grid-connected floating offshore wind turbine to be deployed in the U.S., is “another signal of steady progress toward development of an American offshore wind industry,” according to Christopher Long, Manager of Offshore and Siting Policy for the American Wi
The Switch, a leading supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications, announces the addition of David Ho to the Board of Directors. The addition of Ho helps The Switch demonstrate its deep commitment to i
Germany: EUROS Delivers First 7MW Offshore Blade Three months after opening the new prototype production facility in Sassnitz/Mukran on the island of Rügen, Germany, independent rotor blade designer and manufacturer EUROS delivers its first offshore blade to the customer Mitsubishi. VIDEO: Construct
VolturnUS 1:8, the first grid-connected offshore floating wind turbine in the U.S., was officially launched by the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center and its partners yesterday at 11 am (5 pm CET/CEST). The 65-foot-tall VolturnUS prototype was lifted by a crane from the
WINDFORCE has been a fixed date in the calendars of national and international experts in the offshore wind energy industry for the past nine years. Many have registered again this year to attend the German offshore wind conference. “We are very pleased that we can welcome more than 650 participants
As each year MPI Offshore and MPI Workboats are again exhibiting at the RenewableUK 2013 exhibition. This year’s RenewableUK’s Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibition will be held on 12 and 13 June in the Manchester Central Conference Centre. More than 3,000 delegates will attend, with over 150 compan
