Vineyard Wind, an offshore wind energy developer vying to build the first utility-scale project off the coast of Massachusetts, will host a ribbon cutting and office warming reception at its facility on 700 Pleasant Street in New Bedford. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, along with State Representatives Antonio Cabral (D-New Bedford), Pat Haddad (D-Somerset), Robert … Continue reading Mayor Jon Mitchell, State Representatives to join Vineyard Wind for New Bedford Office Opening
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Van Oord starts collaboration with promising start-ups
The partnership between Van Oord and the start-up acceleration platform PortXL has reached new heights this year. During the final event on 22 June, Van Oord announced its collaboration with as many as five very promising start-ups. The young entrepreneurs of Parable, a start-up specialising in safety training using virtual reality, have been assigned by … Continue reading Van Oord starts collaboration with promising start-ups
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Walney Extension offshore wind farm on schedule as offshore structures take shape
DONG Energy is making excellent progress with offshore construction work for the world’s biggest offshore wind farm with both offshore substations and 40 per cent of the turbine foundations now in place. Taking shape 19 kilometres off the Cumbrian coast, the 659 megawatt Walney Extension offshore wind farm will, on completion in 2019, be able … Continue reading Walney Extension offshore wind farm on schedule as offshore structures take shape
Continue readingPotential for offshore wind power in US is enormous
Block Island, off the coast of Rhode Island, is the home to the first offshore wind farm in the United States. Built by the Deepwater Wind development group and opened in December 2016, the wind farm can power up to 17,000 homes and has already ended the island residents’ reliance on power generated by diesel … Continue reading Potential for offshore wind power in US is enormous
Continue readingFugro returns to Borssele Wind Farm Zone to conduct UXO survey
Fugro has been awarded a joint contract with Boskalis for survey and identification of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the Borssele Wind Farm Zone. The multimillion-Euro contract, for Dutch transmission systems operator TenneT TSO B.V., includes specialised survey and identification work in relation to cable routes for the planned grid connection between TenneT’s two offshore platforms … Continue reading Fugro returns to Borssele Wind Farm Zone to conduct UXO survey
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North-east Scotland poised to become centre of offshore wind energy scientific research
Fascinating insights to the lives of bottlenose dolphins, salmon, sea trout and sea birds are set to be discovered after Vattenfall today announced the first successful projects for its ground-breaking offshore wind research programme. The socio-economic impact of offshore wind farms is also to be examined as part of the €3million scientific research and monitoring … Continue reading North-east Scotland poised to become centre of offshore wind energy scientific research
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Swedish energy company reveals latest thinking on Norfolk offshore wind farm proposals
Vattenfall, the developer of the Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farms, has published today [16/06/17] maps showing a reduced number of search areas for important electrical infrastructure. Ruari Lean, Vattenfall’s Project Manager for Norfolk Vanguard, said: “Thanks to feedback from communities in Norfolk and environmental specialists we have been able to further refine … Continue reading Swedish energy company reveals latest thinking on Norfolk offshore wind farm proposals
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Senvion wind turbines for the first offshore wind farm in the Mediterranean Sea
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has been appointed by Beleolico Srl, a Belenergia S.A. affiliate, as the supplier for Taranto wind farm. Taranto will be the first offshore plant in the Mediterranean sea, with a total rated power of 30 megawatts (MW). The project will feature ten Senvion 3.0M122, each with a … Continue reading Senvion wind turbines for the first offshore wind farm in the Mediterranean Sea
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MHI Vestas charters Vestvind to transport mammoth V164 turbine components
The charter between MHI Vestas and United Wind Logistics (UWL) includes a full package of engineering services making MHI Vestas’ operations more flexible and efficient. Proudly bearing the MHI Vestas logo for the first time, the specialized vessel Vestvind is now transporting turbine components to Belfast for the Walney Extension wind park off the UK … Continue reading MHI Vestas charters Vestvind to transport mammoth V164 turbine components
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Floating offshore wind energy comes of age with break-through pipeline of projects
Floating offshore wind is no longer consigned to the laboratory: it’s a viable technology ready to be rolled out on an industrial scale, according to the latest report from WindEurope released today at the Offshore Wind Energy 2017 event in London. Not only has the technology for floating offshore wind reached maturity, costs are … Continue reading Floating offshore wind energy comes of age with break-through pipeline of projects
Continue readingOffshore wind energy experts discuss working with neighbours in the North Seas and the Baltic
This was one of the key points raised at a conference session moderated by WindEurope’s Joël Meggelaars at Offshore Wind Energy 2017 in London this afternoon. The session looked at progress made since the signature of the North Seas cooperation agreement by 10 countries in June 2016. This agreement was a first step in incentivising … Continue reading Offshore wind energy experts discuss working with neighbours in the North Seas and the Baltic
Continue readingPorts working together to position themselves as a valuable part of the offshore wind supply chain
More often seen as competitors, ports are now actively working together to position themselves as key parts of the offshore wind energy supply chain, according to a new statement released today by WindEurope at the Offshore Wind Energy 2017 event in London. It is an exciting time to be a part of offshore wind. The … Continue reading Ports working together to position themselves as a valuable part of the offshore wind supply chain
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Leading Energy Ministers and industry captains join forces for significant offshore wind volumes in Europe by 2030
The governments of leading offshore wind markets, Germany, Belgium and Denmark came together with industry captains today in signing a Joint Statement to further the deployment of offshore wind energy in Europe. The signing ceremony took place at the opening of Offshore Wind Energy 2017, the industry event co-organised by WindEurope and RenewableUK in London. … Continue reading Leading Energy Ministers and industry captains join forces for significant offshore wind volumes in Europe by 2030
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Taiwan and the US to benefit from European offshore wind energy expertise
Europe remains the undisputed leader in offshore wind, and is ready to offer its expertise and know-how to emerging high-potential markets like the USA and Taiwan. This was the key message stressed at a conference session discussing global market developments at Offshore Wind Energy 2017 in London this morning. During the session, chaired by Ben … Continue reading Taiwan and the US to benefit from European offshore wind energy expertise
Continue readingNew North Sea Offshore Wind Innovation Consortium launched at Europe’s largest ever industry event
A European consortium has launched a new four-year project, ‘Inn2POWER’ – Innovation to Push Offshore Wind Energy Regions – inviting offshore wind companies and supply chains to explore new and innovative collaborations across the North Sea Region. The offshore wind industry is an important driver for economic development across Europe and the North Sea Region … Continue reading New North Sea Offshore Wind Innovation Consortium launched at Europe’s largest ever industry event
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Siem Offshore Contractors invests in Ideol, a global leader in floating offshore wind energy
Siem Offshore Contractors has entered the floating offshore wind market through an investment in Ideol, a global technology leader, further expanding business and opening opportunities for inhouse vessels in the renewable energy sector while providing construction expertise for commercialising floating offshore wind. Siem Offshore Contractors GmbH (SOC), a global marine contractor specialising in offshore wind … Continue reading Siem Offshore Contractors invests in Ideol, a global leader in floating offshore wind energy
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MHI Vestas has launched 9.5MW version of its V164 offshore wind turbine
The manufacturer said a single turbine would be enough to power 8300 UK homes every year. The model, an upgrade on the original 8MW version of the machine, has been unveiled at Offshore Wind Energy 2017 in London. It is “available now”, MHI Vestas said. Chief executive Jens Tommerup said: “We are committed to lowering the … Continue reading MHI Vestas has launched 9.5MW version of its V164 offshore wind turbine
Continue readingAmpelmann launches people and cargo transfer system for offshore wind energy industry
Ampelmann has launched an improved version of its industry leading A-type system for transferring people and cargo in the offshore wind industry. Available to view at the Offshore Wind Energy Conference in London, the A400 has been redesigned in conjunction with leading operators to include greater capacity for equipment transportation between vessels and wind turbines. … Continue reading Ampelmann launches people and cargo transfer system for offshore wind energy industry
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Leading Energy Ministers and industry captains join forces for significant offshore wind volumes in Europe by 2030
The governments of leading offshore wind markets, Germany, Belgium and Denmark came together with industry captains today in signing a Joint Statement to further the deployment of offshore wind energy in Europe. The signing ceremony took place at the opening of Offshore Wind Energy 2017, the industry event co-organised by WindEurope and RenewableUK in London. … Continue reading Leading Energy Ministers and industry captains join forces for significant offshore wind volumes in Europe by 2030
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Rotterdam To Develop Offshore Wind Energy Center
Authorities at the Port of Rotterdam said they are developing a site to service offshore projects in the wind and oil and gas sectors. The Offshore Center Maasvlakte 2, or OCMV2, will include a new 70-hectare space for wind energy and decommissioning oil and gas platforms and will be located in reclaimed land at Princess … Continue reading Rotterdam To Develop Offshore Wind Energy Center
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