Fugro Returns To Borssele Offshore Wind Farm Zone To Conduct UXO SurveyJun 20, 2017Fugro has been awarded a joint contract with Boskalis for survey and identification of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the Borssele Wind Farm Zone.
DNV GL Invites Wind Industry to Joint Industry Project to Optimise Wind Farm OperationsJun 16, 2017DNV GL has announced its latest Joint Industry Project (JIP), aiming to optimise the performance of wind farms by reducing the downtime and lower the costs of energy during the operational project life span of 25 years or more.
DOE Announces USD 15.9 Million for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell ResearchJun 15, 2017The U.S. Energy Department’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) announced a USD 15.9 million investment in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) research and development.
Finnish Demo Plant Produces Renewable Fuel from Carbon Dioxide Captured from the AirJun 12, 2017The unique Soletair demo plant developed by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) uses carbon dioxide to produce renewable fuels and chemicals.
Gee-Force Extends On-the-Spot Service to Offshore WindJun 7, 2017Great Yarmouth based Gee-Force Hydraulics can now supply the offshore wind industry with a unique bolting system that works up to 200% faster than other systems, offering huge potential for cost-cutting.
MacGregor Technology Drives Offshore Wind Energy AdvancesJun 7, 2017MacGregor, part of Cargotec, is continuing its development of innovations designed to enhance and serve the growing wind energy market.
3sun Group Expands Recruitment Team to Keep Up with DemandJun 1, 2017Renewables specialist 3sun Group has expanded its recruitment team as demand grows to supply technicians and engineers for wind farm projects across the UK and Europe.
Eltorque Brings Next Generation Failsafe to Valve ControlMay 29, 2017Eltorque’s “Safe Intelligence” concept is a prototype line of battery-assisted failsafe valve actuators that will guarantee full functionality in the event of power or signal loss.
Total Launches Construction of the Miyako Solar ParkMay 24, 2017Total Solar, a 100% owned Total subsidiary dedicated to solar activities, has launched construction of its second solar power plant in Japan.
MacArtney to Deliver Winches for the Offshore Wind MarketMay 22, 2017Robust and energy-efficient offshore cable handling equipment from MacArtney ensures safe transport of array cables and export cables from the seabed onto the substation decks of Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm.
Bibby Offshore Strengthens Renewables Division with Key AppointmentMay 16, 2017Bibby Offshore, subsea services provider to the oil and gas industry, has appointed Dorothy Shepherd as general manager, renewables.
Eoltech Wins Repeat Contracts to Monitor 500 MW of Wind ProjectsMay 16, 2017Eoltech, an independent wind energy consulting firm, has announced that it won contracts from major French customers to deploy IREC-Index.
Wärtsilä Introduces New Hybrid and Energy Storage SolutionsMay 11, 2017The technology group Wärtsilä has announced new hybrid power plants, engines+storage and energy storage solutions to power markets globally.
Xodus and Green Marine Join Forces on New Offshore Marine Renewables OfferingMay 10, 2017Xodus Group has formed a partnership with Orkney based Green Marine to launch a new integrated service for the maintenance of offshore renewable assets.
Fast-Charging System for Electric VehiclesMay 8, 2017With an output of 150 kilowatts, the new generation of the Siemens high power charging system is capable of charging current and future electric vehicles with voltages of up to 920 volts.
ET Energy Commissions 26 MWp of Solar Projects in the UKMay 5, 2017ET Energy, a global clean energy developer and operator, announces that it has built six solar power projects totaling 26 MWp in the United Kingdom on behalf of funds managed by Octopus Energy Investments.
BOURBON Chosen for Mooring Installation of First Floating Wind Turbine in FranceMay 1, 2017BOURBON has been awarded a contract for the mooring installation of the first floating wind turbine in France at the experimental test site of SEM-REV managed by Ecole Centrale de Nantes (ECN)...
Floating Wind Farm to Create up to 200 Jobs at KishornApr 24, 2017Kishorn Dry Dock will come out of a 23-year-long hibernation after an agreement was signed to use the site during the construction of the world’s largest floating wind farm.
GE Completes Acquisition of LM Wind PowerApr 21, 2017GE has announced that it has completed the acquisition of LM Wind Power, a Denmark-based technology developer and manufacturer of rotor blades to the wind industry.
Consent Awarded for Holyhead Deep Marine Energy Project Offshore AngleseyApr 20, 2017Xodus Group has delivered the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and licence application for Minesto’s Holyhead Deep project west of Anglesey...
Wind Powered Oil Recovery Concept Moves Closer to ImplementationApr 20, 2017The DNV GL-led joint industry project, WIN WIN (WINd powered Water INjection), has completed its first phase and determined that wind power could be used to power offshore water injection.
ISE Group, Total and SunPower Start Up the Nanao Solar Power Plant in JapanApr 20, 2017ISE Group, Total and SunPower have started up a 27-megawatt-peak photovoltaic power plant in Nanao on Japan’s Honshu Island.
DONG Energy Awarded Three German Offshore Wind ProjectsApr 18, 2017In the first of two German auction rounds, the Bundesnetzagentur has awarded DONG Energy the right to build three offshore wind projects in the German North Sea.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Expands Contract with PetersonApr 18, 2017Peterson Chemicals has secured a second logistics contract with original equipment manufacturer Siemens. The new contract for the Veja Mate wind farm in Germany, includes...