Offshore Renewables – Page 87

  • Despite the often negative comments about wind energy, investors clearly make different assessments. Photo: Peter Barker
    News

    ‘Wind Power – Beyond the Bluster’ published

    2012-10-04T15:15:00Z

    A report examining the true effectiveness of wind power technology has been published, revealing interesting evidence and facts that call into question many of the myths often associated with this growing sector of the renewable energy industry.

  • It was decided to outfit the physical models for free running, open water testing, providing for the most realistic operational assessment possible, short of building the full-scale vessel
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    The future of WFSV hull design

    2012-10-01T14:56:00Z

    Isle of Wight UK based South Boats Special Projects, which has built some 100 WFSVs since 2005 for a variety of operators, has recently completed a £1m research project comparing hull form performance against prevailing conditions.

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    Inclination monitoring launched at Husum

    2012-10-01T07:30:00Z

    Fugro Renewable Services launched the ‘Inclinocam’, a real-time inclination monitoring service supporting smart, safe offshore pile installations at the Husum Windenergy Exhibition.

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    Turbine blades coooperation in Germany

    2012-10-01T07:30:00Z

    Gurit and HAWART Sondermaschinenbau GmbH have agreed to closely cooperate in the areas of mould and transport systems production for wind energy rotor blades to leverage the strengths of both companies to benefit their global customer base.

  • The Jumbo Javelin is able to carry up to 9 TP’s at a time, stowed vertically in the hold
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    Jumbo sized TP installation job completed

    2012-09-28T07:30:00Z

    Rotterdam based Jumbo has successfully completed the transition piece (TP) installation for the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm, off the Danish coast.

  • Sessions in HR Wallingford’s hydraulics laboratory and navigation simulator added to the practical aspects of the course
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    First IDCORE summer school for renewables

    2012-09-28T07:30:00Z

    The Oxfordshire UK based independent engineering and environmental hydraulics organisation HR Wallingford has hosted a summer school for some of the brightest renewable energy engineers in the country.

  • The Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, the UK’s single largest in operation, was opened yesterday by Crown Prince Haakon of Norway
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    Sheringham Shoal opens

    2012-09-27T15:50:00Z

    Crown Prince Haakon of Norway officially opened the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm at the end of last month.

  • Scotrenewables Tidal Power Ltd’s 250kW prototype SR250 model is currently generating power in a two year test programme in Orkney. Photo: Scotrenewables
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    Scottish wave and tidal energy funding

    2012-09-27T15:49:00Z

    Funding to the tune of £7.9m has been announced by the Scottish Government for five marine energy developers, intended to further the development and testing of new wave and tidal prototypes in the seas around Scotland.

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    Further wave and tidal surveys in Scotland

    2012-09-27T07:30:00Z

    The Partrac marine team has completed a second year of surveys in the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters.

  • A large crowd turned out for the naming ceremony of Innovation in Bremerhaven
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    Innovation goes to work in the North Sea

    2012-09-27T07:30:00Z

    The most powerful heavy lift jack-up vessel, Innovation, was named in Bremerhaven in September by Mrs Geertrui Van Rompuy-Windels, Europe''s First Lady and spouse of Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council.

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    UK renewables to equal thermal by 2025

    2012-09-27T07:30:00Z

    Growing government support, combined with significant untapped potential, could see the UK’s renewable energy installed capacity almost match that of the traditionally dominant thermal sector by 2025, states new research by alternative energy experts GlobalData.

  • The agreed system was designed and integrated in Mantsbrite’s workshop in Essex UK prior to shipment to Murcurio’s boat yard in Spain
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    Comprehensive navcomms package for WFSVs

    2012-09-26T07:30:00Z

    When Koden distributor Mantsbrite was approached by an established client to fit out new vessels with the latest electronic navigation equipment, a year long process was put in place.

  • Tata worker Paul Thomson accurately positions a clamp to secure tubular sections ready for welding
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    Offshore processing centre opens in NE England

    2012-09-20T15:10:00Z

    Tata Steel inaugurated its new £2m offshore processing centre (OPC) on Tuesday at an event in Hartlepool attended by more than 40 leading business figures from the European renewable energy sector.

  • A rethink on the use of traditional monopole foundations for windfarms is now underway. Photo: Peter Barker
    News

    Funds for gravity foundation design work

    2012-09-19T11:30:00Z

    Gravitas Offshore Ltd has been awarded £556,250 by the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change, and the Technology Strategy Board to develop and demonstrate benefits of its innovative concrete turbine foundation design.

  • Many vessels in Acta’s fleet work with an operating draft of less than 2m
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    Cable work expansion in Dutch Wadden Sea

    2012-09-04T07:30:00Z

    Acta Marine vessels continue their extensive activities on the Dutch Wadden Sea.

  • Scottish marine energy technology developer AWS Ocean Energy tests its new wave energy device in Loch Lomond. Photo: AWS Ocean Energy
    News

    Investment soars in Scottish renewable energy

    2012-09-03T07:30:00Z

    While many companies and traditional industries have struggled, Scotland’s renewable electricity industry has delivered capital investment of some £2.8bn since the beginning of 2009, according to new figures from Scottish Renewables.

  • Siemens’ B75 wind turbine rotor blade is the world’s largest fibreglass component cast in one piece
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    Record breaking wind turbine rotor blade

    2012-09-03T07:30:00Z

    Siemens has produced the world''s longest rotor blades for wind turbines.

  • Nordic Yards produces a variety of specialist ships
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    Novel jack-up system for Nordic newbuild

    2012-09-03T07:30:00Z

    Nordic Yards, manufacturer of innovative special ships and major maritime projects for the offshore wind and other industries, has signed a contract for the construction of a Wind Turbine Service Jack-Up Vessel (WTSJUV).

  • The cables run from the onshore substation to the two offshore substations at the wind farm site. Photo: London Array
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    Cable burial nears completion at London Array

    2012-09-03T07:30:00Z

    The Stemat Spirit completed work laying and burying the third export cable at London Array wind farm.

  • The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Energy Park offers a coherent, supportive business environment designed to accelerate the commercialisation of wave and tidal stream technologies
    News

    Marine Energy Park drives commercialisation

    2012-08-30T07:30:00Z

    The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters around the North of Scotland are home to some of the world’s best wave and tidal energy resources and are already the location of choice for wave and tidal energy developer from throughout the world.