With economics of scale the installation and material costs for renewable technologies are set to exceed or match the cost per kWh of conventional fossil and nuclear generation plant over the next ten years. Price volatility, political considerations, environmental aspects will mean higher risks and
Minister Harry Glawe met with the company representatives, operators and planners on Thursday at the service station that was built for two wind farms Baltic I and II, in Barhöft (County-West Pomerania Rügen). “Domestic firms can benefit from the construction of Baltic II,“ said Glawe. North of Rüge
Wave Hub Limited has awarded a contract for the marine operational management and electrical engineering services in order to ensure a safe and efficient facility, Wave Hub. Red Penguin Associates Limited was chosen for this contract on January 11, 2012, thus it is most likely that the company will
The 5th World Future Energy summit, which was closed Thursday in Abu Dhabi, does not only show “usual” renewable energy solutions like… By Mu Xuequan (xinhuanet) [mappress] Source: xinhuanet, January 20, 2012
AWS Truepower has announced the official start of the H2OCEAN project at the Barcelona Science Park (PCB). The project, which is funded by the European Commission 7th Framework Programme, aims to develop an innovative design for an economically and environmentally sustainable multi-use open-sea plat
On 12 January, 2012, the first 20-metre Wind Farm Service Vessel was launched and is undergoing sea trials in Arklow. “Gardian 8″ has been commissioned to service the offshore renewable industry in the U.K. The official launch of this vessel will be on Tuesday 24 January, 2012. Arklow Marine Service
A local startup company that is attempting to turn the power of waves into energy is considering launching its first pilot project this summer in Nantucket. By Dyke Hendrickson (newburyportnews) [mappress] Offshore WIND staff, January 19, 2012
Fugro Consult GmbH announced the opening of a contact office in Hamburg from January 2012, to support the needs of the Offshore Wind Industry. In the past 10 years Fugro has performed over 50 geotechnical site investigations for Offshore Windparks in the German waters of the North Sea and Baltic Sea
The sections of the WindFloat foundation for which Hempel is providing the test products are: the permanently immersed areas, the splash zone and the above-water line areas. In addition to supplying coating systems, Hempel is also contributing to the project with technical support and advice. The pr
Gardline will take delivery of two new 20m Catamarans later this month. Gardian TBC is one of highly successful Alicat Workboats which were specifically designed for the offshore wind farm sector. The vessel that can reach speed of 25 knots cruising and 32 knots sprint, is designed to provide a high
OMM has announced that it is developing a bespoke, remotely-operated underwater survey and inspection platform. Following identification of a requirement for an integrated vehicle to perform survey and inspection of assorted assets from depths of up to 100m, through the intertidal zone to drying hei
As the marine industry is constantly evolving, and requiring more computer technology, there is a demand for specialist computers capable of withstanding the environmental hostilities. One such example is Captec’s highly integrated compact computer for on board applications such as hydro graphic sur
Lloyd’s Register has appointed the industry-respected wind turbine specialist Steve Gilkes to lead its ambitious technical support programme for operators and manufacturers serving the wind sector. Gilkes, who has started the role of Global Wind Turbine Leader after joining the organisation from GL
North Lincolnshire Council has welcomed news that plans to build Europe’s largest offshore wind park on the south bank of the Humber have taken a major step forward. Able UK has had its application accepted by the national planning body, the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC), for its plans to
