Elia Asset NV is looking for a contractor which will design and construct an offshore high voltage substation (Beta OHVS) for the project “Belgian Offshore Grid” (BOG). The OHVS will be situated in front of the Belgian coastline, and located within the windfarm, 25 kms offshore with averages depths
Principle Power Inc. is planning to raise funds to develop the WindFloat platform and bring it to market. In order to pursue this goal the company intends to sell a stake. However, in a statement for Bloomberg, Principle Power Inc. CEO, Alla Weinstein, did not specify the amount in question. Better
The costs of restructuring Germany’s energy system are too high. With the present energy transition concept, it will not be possible to achieve security of supply while also ensuring sustainability and affordability. The current approach also establishes false incentives for investment and innovatio
IBERDROLA has allocated some €25,000 million to developing economically sustainable renewable energies in the last decade. This is the highest figure ever invested by a company in this field. With over 200 wind farms in Spain and 330 elsewhere in the world, these investments mean that the company no
The latest seabed survey contract award by Forewind means the consortium’s spend on offshore surveys, primarily carried out by UK contractors, is almost £45 million. Since being awarded the rights to develop Dogger Bank in January 2010, Forewind has undertaken a huge range of geotechnical, geophysic
DJURS Wind Power’s member companies have secured orders for DKK 450 million and directly related employment for 330 employees in connection with the construction of Anholt Offshore Wind Farm. Djurs Wind Power Apro Wind is one of the specific examples Very important locally Network produces results T
ITW Densit plans to launch new product series of Ducorit® UHPC material in the near future. The new versions of Ducorit® vary in their strength class and are tailor-made for demanding offshore and onshore applications. Moreover, this newly developed product program also provides grouting companies w
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
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 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
Alstom, a world leading developer and manufacturer of the full range of hydro products and services, including turbines, generators, control systems, hydro-mechanical equipment and balance-of-plant, has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Tidal Lagoon Power Limited to design and build t
Maryland Governor O’Malley has appointed Mark Hooley, a partner in accounting, tax and advisory firm CohnReznick, to the Maryland Clean Energy Center Board of Directors.This appointment reinforces firm’s commitment to renewable energy in Maryland and Mid-Atlantic. Hooley will be filling the Finance
UMBO GmbH i. G. has issued an invitation for tenders regarding qualification system for the purpose of conducting environmental monitorings for offshore windfarms in Germany. Prerequisite for the awarding of contracts is pre-qualification in compliance with the qualification system (Connexio) descri
