New results on offshore electricity grid infrastructure in Europe: the EU “OffshoreGrid” project analysis reveals tremendous cost saving potential. Report published in Brussels today. Offshore grids, connecting North and Baltic Sea wind farms to electricity consumers, will be substantially cheaper t
Eleanore project launched: 3E, Alstom Grid, CG, CMI, DEME Blue Energy, Eurogrid International and SAG bring their engagement to foster the development of future offshore grids in Europe one step further 3E, Alstom Grid, CG, CMI, DEME Blue Energy, Eurogrid International (a holding company owned by Tr
A new European ‘supergrid’ that would allow nations to share their energy would allow the National Grid to balance supply and demand… Posted by Emily Thomas (energysavingtrust) [mappress] Source: energysavingtrust, September 30, 2011
The developer of an offshore wind transmission system says it is not seeking to qualify for $100 million in tax credits offered under… By Tom Johnson (njspotlight) [mappress] Source: njspotlight, September 29, 2011
Linklaters has advised on each of the first three offshore transmission projects in the UK market to reach financial close, reinforcing the firm’s market-leading reputation in the renewables and wider energy sector. Linklaters advised a consortium of Transmission Capital Limited, Amber Infrastructur
A rallying call has been issued to protect the picturesque Waveney Valley from the threat of giant electricity pylons. By Adam Gretton (edp24) [mappress] Source: edp24, September 28, 2011
The Energy Products Division (EPD) of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the leader in motion and control technologies, has been awarded… (oilonline) [mappress] Source: oilonline, September 28, 2011
Fendercare Marine’s recently established diving division has picked up it’s first major contract, extending the group’s profile within the… (oilonline) [mappress] Source: oilonline, September 28, 2011
Ofgem E-Serve has today confirmed that TC Barrow OFTO Limited (Transmission Capital Partners) has secured a licence to operate the high voltage link to the 90 MW Barrow offshore wind farm, near Barrow-in-Furness. TC Barrow OFTO Limited has taken over ownership of the £33.6m link from Dong Energy and
Ramboll has won the detailed design of the offshore substation for DONG Energy’s Westermost Rough Offshore Wind Farm in the UK, which is estimated to make a significant contribution to the UK government goal of installing 33GW of wind production by 2020. The contract with DONG Energy includes the co
An interconnecting transmission system linking the UK with other European countries could bring with it several benefits and a healthy boost… (smartgridnews) [mappress] Source: smartgridnews, September 26, 2011
American Superconductor Corporation, a global power technologies company, reported financial results for fiscal year 2010 ended March 31, 2011, and the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 ended June 30, 2011. The company’s fiscal 2010 results include previously announced restatements of results for th
The Government must act quickly to support the development of an offshore grid for wind and wave-generated electricity if its “big gamble”… (The Press Association) [mappress] Source: The Press Association, September 22, 2011
Plans to build an electricity substation in Norfolk have been refused after an appeal against a planning ruling was dismissed. Dudgeon … (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, September 22, 2011
