Offshore Renewables – Page 10
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NewsTidal, wave or floating wind? 4 emerging Spanish technologies
To date, not a single megawatt of offshore wind has contributed to Spain’s renewable energy total – and this is not surprising as the lack of continental shelf means the water is far too deep for fixed-bottom turbines. It means a host of other technologies are emerging to fill the void, and we look at four of some that were presented at World Maritime Week in Bilbao last week.
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NewsEC must implement fairer rules to halt Chinese ‘disgrace’
Panellists and delegates have accused the EC of ignoring inferior practices in non-European countries that make competition in the sector unfair and a threat to survival.
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NewsNorthern Offshore expands fleet with SOV
Swedish CTV provider Northern Offshore Services has expanded its fleet with an SOV from Edda Wind, itself an offshore wind vessel provider.
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NewsDutch firm reveals vibration technology for silent pile driving
Dutch wind turbine foundation technology firm GBM Works says it has developed a silent method of installing offshore wind turbine foundations, virtually eliminating noise pollution.
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News€42 billion global market will need ‘hundreds’ of SOVs
With more than 850GW of offshore wind capacity predicted to be installed over the next 25 years, the need for support vessels should prompt a major opportunity for vessel builders worldwide.
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NewsUK Docks expands with Smith’s Dockyards revival
The former Smith’s Dockyards on Teesside UK is back in full operation thanks to the expansion of UK Docks Marine Services
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NewsUsing AI to improve wave energy efficiency
The Wave energy AI-based Control Enhancement (WACE) project aims to optimise wave energy performance using AI
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NewsIberdrola chief calls offshore wind ‘revolution of 21st century’
Offshore wind will ‘lead Europe to energy transition’, according to energy giant Iberdrola’s chief of renewables, despite hurdles that had been put up by Covid and Russia invading Ukraine
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NewsBattery-powered vessels' crucial role in decarbonisation
Intelatus Global Partners says battery technology is playing a crucial role in maritime decarbonisation
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NewsGovernment approves £10m for Port of Nigg
Scotland’s Port of Nigg will receive around £10 million (€11.9 million) to build a new heavy-duty quay capable of handling RoRo trade.
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NewsThree survey vessels set sail for Danish wind farm
Three of GeoXYZ’s fleet of vessels have been deployed to conduct seabed surveys at the site of the Jammerland Bugt offshore wind farm.
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NewsOpening up port land for renewables use
DevCap has secured the tender for a 96MWp floating solar park at De Slufter on Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte
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NewsKongsberg inks major subsea vessel deal
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract for two energy-efficient, methanol-ready subsea vessels with hybrid technology
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NewsStudies examine impact of offshore wind on marine food chain
Southampton’s National Oceanography Centre shares details of studies being carried out to investigate the impact of offshore wind installations on marine life.
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NewsUK signs MoU with Japan on floating wind
UK government offshore renewables innovation centre ORE Catapult has turned to the Far East to boost floating wind technologies.
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NewsOcean Energy strengthens its position on tidal
Major projects underway in the UK, France and Japan, will help prove that tidal energy is scalable
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NewsSaipem signed up for two Italian floating wind projects
Italian subsea infrastructure firm Saipem has been contracted to provide its semi-submersible wind foundations for two floating wind projects in Saipem and Sardinia.
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NewsØrsted switches on 5th German offshore wind farm
Energy giant Ørsted and partner Nuveen Infrastructure have switched on the fifth offshore wind farm in Germany operated by Ørsted.
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NewsSwedish floating wind takes next step
Environmental assessments have cleared the way for a Swedish floating wind project to apply for final permissions to go ahead.
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NewsFugro secures key offshore wind survey contract
The Blue Mackerel windfarm, being developed by Parkwind, is set to become one of Australia’s flagship offshore wind initiatives
