For the connection of the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 1 with the offshore converter platform DolWin alpha via two parallel 155 kV AC submarine cable systems, Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW) has been awarded on November 8, 2011 by TenneT TSO GmbH (TenneT) the order for the supply and in
Pelamis Wave Power welcomes the news that Vattenfall have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Shetland council and the Shetland Charitable Trust, with support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise, to develop a marine energy roadmap for the islands. The partnership agreement, the first of
Voith Hydro Wavegen, the Inverness-based marine energy company, has cause to celebrate after successfully handing over the world’s first full life wave power plant into commercial operation. An emerging industry, marine energy has a number of prototypes and small scale devices being tested in variou
As Europe strives to meet its renewable energy generation targets, there will be a need for skilled workers. by John Hill (nebusiness) [mappress] Source: nebusiness, November 17, 2011; Image: siemens
Following the successful launch of its first Renewable Energy Support Base (RESB) in Lyness, Orkney in 2010 to support leading wave and tidal developers, Fendercare Marine, a member of James Fisher & Sons plc, today announces its commitment to open a second offshore marine energy O&M facility in Gre
Forewind, development partner for the Dogger Bank Zone, potentially the world’s largest wind energy project, announces its first community consultation events to present proposals for its first development: Dogger Bank Creyke Beck. Dogger Bank Creyke Beck is planned to connect into the national grid
It’s been over a year since Michigan’s Great Lakes Offshore Wind Council, a bi-partisan commission, created recommendations for … by Gina-Marie Cheeseman (care2) [mappress] Source: care2, November 17, 2011
Hengeler Mueller advises DONG Energy on acquisition of project rights for offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund West 1 DONG Energy has acquired the project rights for the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund West 1 from Energiekontor AG. The wind farm could potentially consist of up to 80 turbines with
Although recession has slowed U.S. energy demand, organizers of the annual Nebraska Wind Conference in Kearney… [mappress] Source: kearneyhub, November 17, 2011
Wind turbine maker Suzlon will set up offshore wind energy projects in the UK, and plans to build a manufacturing facility on the coast to… (thehindubusinessline) [mappress] Source: thehindubusinessline, November 17, 2011; Image: suzlon
3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy risk analysis, announced it has been recognized by three organizations for continued, strong growth. For the fourth consecutive year, 3TIER was included in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s list of 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State
Voith currently is the only manufacturer world-wide to produce thrusters with a power of 1 500 kW based on permanent magnet synchronous machine technology (RIM drives). Recent orders for offshore applications, passenger vessels and yachts underline Voith’s position as global market leader for these
On Friday 11 November 2011 Royal Haskoning opened a new office in Singapore. The new office will contribute to the further expansion of the independent, international engineering and environmental consultancy in the South East Asian Region. The company has been active in Singapore since the 1960’s w
Scottish Enterprise has published a summary paper setting out the research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power generation in Scotland. In a summary paper, Scottish Enterprise sets out the key research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power gen
