The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has announced plans to invest up to £25m in an offshore wind floating system demonstration project which would open up new areas off the coast of the UK and help bring generation costs down. It is estimated that the UK has over a third of the total European po
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced that it has launched the development of a power generation system utilizing ocean tides, a promis… (ecoseed) [mappress] Source: ecoseed, October 25, 2011
TÜV SÜD was commissioned by the BARD Group to carry out project certification of the two offshore projects ‘Bernstein’ and ‘Citrin’. The projects are located in the North Sea within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Certification is a prerequisite for approval of the projects by the Federal Maritim
ESB INTERNATIONAL intends to begin building the State’s first full-scale ocean energy project off the west coast early next year… By Lorna Siggins (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes, October 25, 2011;
Port Corpus Christi along with TREIA, Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association, are bringing Renewable Energy Industry leaders to Corpus Christi for the Texas Renewables 2011 Conference. The event will be held at the American Bank Center from November 6th – 9th. Mike Carrell, President, Frost N
Market Drivers for Onshore and Offshore Wind Power, Regulatory and Policy Issues, Technology Issues, Key Industry Players, and Wind Capacity & Revenue Forecasts. The North American wind energy industry is lagging in key areas compared to Europe and Asia, but many key industry players are optimistic
The vessels EMSWIND and EMSSTROM of the EMS Maritime Offshore GmbH are working currently in the North Sea for the charterer van Oord in the project AEOLUS. During the last weeks both vessels were involved in the erection of two wind met masts. Equipped with a fast RIB the vessels are able to transfe
PRIME Minister David Cameron said there is “every reason” to believe the Siemens deal in Hull will go ahead… (thisishullandeastriding) [mappress] Source: thisishullandeastriding, October 25, 2011;
Kristian Marstrand Pladsen has been named the new communications director of Statnett. He comes from the position as director of communications and public affairs in Energy Norway. Kristian Marstrand Pladsen has about twenty years of experience with communications work and management in Norway and a
National Grid officials were warned that they faced a fight on their hands if they continued down a route which could see giant electricity… BY Adam Gretton (edp24) [mappress] Source: edp24, October 24, 2011
Nexans, a worldwide leading expert in the cable industry, has appointed Nicolas Badré to join its Corporate Financial Department as Deputy Chief Financial Officer. The appointment was effective from October 11, 2011. Nicolas Badré will report directly to Frederic Michelland, Chief Financial Officer
Marine engineering company SeaRoc, part of the Natural Power group, have signed a joint agreement with marine technology specialists CDS Wind Ltd. (CDS) of Seoul, Korea, to help further develop the offshore wind energy industry in Korea and China. Working closely with the government, developers, tur
E.ON has released new figures demonstrating the benefit offshore wind brings to the UK economy. The report based on E.ON’s Robin Rigg offshore wind farm in the Solway Firth highlights that 32% of the development, manufacture and construction for the site was carried out by UK-based business. Dave Ro
After a mere 17 weeks, Holland Shipyards has delivered offshore accommodation vessel “Vivaldi” to her owner Wagenborg Offshore BV. During a short ceremony, held on Holland Shipyards’ premises, an approximate 400 people witnessed the delivery from Holland Shipyards BV, represented by Mr. Cor Hoogendo
