Abundance Investment has just launched the first wind-energy investment which is eligible to be held tax-free in an ISA (Individual Savings Account). The scheme is to refinance the Upper Pitforthie Windgen 500 kW wind turbine in Aberdeenshire which was commissioned in August 2016 and is therefore pre-accredited for the Feed-in Tariff subsidy level prior to … Continue reading Put some wind power in your ISA
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JDR to supply cables for European Offshore Wind Energy Deployment Centre
JDR, a leading supplier of subsea power cables and umbilicals to the global offshore energy industry, has been awarded a contract by offshore cable installation specialist VBMS, part of Boskalis, to supply 66kV inter-array and export cables for Vattenfall’s European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC). Located in Aberdeen Bay, the innovative 92.4MW, 11-turbine development is … Continue reading JDR to supply cables for European Offshore Wind Energy Deployment Centre
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E.ON supports game-changing technology for wind energy
E.ON fosters the development of a game-changing technology to produce power from wind. The company invested in Kite Power Solutions (KPS). This British start up company secured a new investment of approx. 6 million euro. E.ON invested along with Schlumberger and Shell Technology Ventures. The investment will support KPS’s technical and commercial development of its … Continue reading E.ON supports game-changing technology for wind energy
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British wind energy cut carbon emissions by 36 million tonnes
enewable energy generated from wind farms in Britain has prevented the creation of around 36m tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over the last six years, a new study from the University of Edinburgh has found. Engineers said that their methodology could be applied to create more accurate estimates of future emissions savings and readings for … Continue reading British wind energy cut carbon emissions by 36 million tonnes
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Offshore wind energy thinks outside the box to tackle its challenges
Ocean-going yacht technology could be used to make wind turbine blades from textile, and smart “driverless” ships and aircraft have the potential to tackle offshore survey missions. They were just two of the ideas generated at a pioneering brainstorming session which brought together a fusion off offshore businesses with experts from the defence, space and … Continue reading Offshore wind energy thinks outside the box to tackle its challenges
Continue readingWind energy in the UK generated a record 10,104MW on 7 December 2016
National Grid says onshore and offshore wind turbines have set a new record by generating more than 10,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity for the first time. The record of 10,104MW was achieved between 2.00pm and 2.30pm on 7 December, providing 23 per cent of Britain’s total electricity demand at that time. RenewableUK’s Executive Director Emma … Continue reading Wind energy in the UK generated a record 10,104MW on 7 December 2016
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Siemens officially inaugurates new wind turbine blade factory in the British city of Hull
Siemens has officially inaugurated the new rotor blade factory for offshore wind turbines in Hull, UK, in an event attended by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Greg Clark and representatives of the local community. The site at Alexandra Docks has been transformed in under two years from a derelict industrial … Continue reading Siemens officially inaugurates new wind turbine blade factory in the British city of Hull
Continue readingESB extends cooperation with Nordex in Ireland and UK
The Nordex Group has secured a new project order in Ireland in September this year. The manufacturer will supply and install turbines to the 33.1 MW “Castlepook” wind farm, jointly-owned and developed by Irish semi-state companies ESB (Electricity Supply Board) and Coillte. The project site is located in the Ballyhoura Forest in County Cork in … Continue reading ESB extends cooperation with Nordex in Ireland and UK
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Lamprell awarded a US$225 million contract from ScottishPower Renewables
Lamprell (ticker: LAM), a leading provider of fabrication, engineering and contracting services to the energy industry, is pleased to announce that it has received a new contract award from ScottishPower Renewables for the fabrication of multiple jackets and piles for the East Anglia One Offshore Wind Farm. The East Anglia One project is located in … Continue reading Lamprell awarded a US$225 million contract from ScottishPower Renewables
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Elite Control Systems ensures 29 wind farms operate smoothly
Elite Control Systems, a leading provider of systems integration services, announced that it has been awarded a second contract by ScottishPower Renewables. The agreement requires Elite Control Systems to continue to supply rapid response support services for the 29 onshore wind systems that ScottishPower Renewables operates across Scotland. ScottishPower Renewables, which has invested significantly in … Continue reading Elite Control Systems ensures 29 wind farms operate smoothly
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Hexicon submits Dounreay Trì application
HiDef is pleased to confirm that it has played a major role in assessing the potential environmental effects of Hexicon AB’s Dounreay Trì Floating Wind Demonstration (known as Dounreay Trì) project, by undertaking the ornithological impact assessment chapter of the Environmental Statement (ES) and working with SMRU Limited, who undertook the marine mammal impact assessment … Continue reading Hexicon submits Dounreay Trì application
Continue readingFirst power from DONG Energy’s Burbo Bank Extension wind farm
Electricity has been generated for the first time at Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm, a joint venture between DONG Energy (50%) and its partners PKA (25%) and KIRKBI A/S (25%). With the initial turbines recently installed, power from the first turbine is now being exported to the national grid. This is the first time … Continue reading First power from DONG Energy’s Burbo Bank Extension wind farm
Continue readingSiem Offshore Contractors awarded contract for parts of the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm Project One
Siem Offshore Contractors GmbH (SOC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Siem Offshore Inc., has been awarded the contract for the transport and installation of parts of the inner array grid cable system for the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm Project One (HOW01) by DONG Energy Wind Power A/S. The contract award further demonstrates the continued commitment … Continue reading Siem Offshore Contractors awarded contract for parts of the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm Project One
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Vector Cuatro wind power capacity under management reaches 244 MW
As part of its technological diversification strategy, Vector Cuatro already manages 9 wind energy projects in Spain, France, Italy and the UK, totaling 244 MW of installed capacity. Within this portfolio, the company carries out the technical management of turbines from 4 different manufacturers. Services provided include plants operation, access control and Health and Safety … Continue reading Vector Cuatro wind power capacity under management reaches 244 MW
Continue readingMore offshore wind contracts to be revealed soon in best value wind farm
Champions of East of England offshore wind must invest in the industry’s future by offering work placements and internships now to secure longevity for developing wind farms. More than 200 “local champions” of the multi-billion pound industry developing off the east coast were challenged to embrace students into their organisations at the only event outside … Continue reading More offshore wind contracts to be revealed soon in best value wind farm
Continue readingWind energy could supply most of UK’s electricity
Wind turbines could soon supply most of the UK’s electricity, the boss of the country’s largest wind farm operator has said, as he confirmed plans to sell its oil and gas division. Dong Energy said the sale would underpin its plan to become a “global leader in renewables”, 44 years after the company was set … Continue reading Wind energy could supply most of UK’s electricity
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Britain should seize offshore wind power export prize says industry chief
RenewableUK is releasing a new document today which highlights the offshore wind industry’s export potential. The document shows that British companies have already won 115 contracts to provide services for 50 offshore wind projects abroad in this rapidly-growing global sector. British companies are winning multimillion-pound contracts; making and laying cables, installing turbines, and providing other … Continue reading Britain should seize offshore wind power export prize says industry chief
Continue readingJDR awarded contract for DONG Energy’s Hornsea Project One wind farm
JDR, a leading supplier of subsea power cables and umbilicals to the global offshore energy industry, has been awarded a contract by DONG Energy to supply subsea power cables for the Hornsea Project One. With a total capacity of 1.2 gigawatts (GW), Hornsea Project One will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm and the … Continue reading JDR awarded contract for DONG Energy’s Hornsea Project One wind farm
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A2SEA to install wind turbines at 714 MW East Anglia 1 array for Siemens Wind Power
A2SEA’s purpose-built offshore installation vessel Sea Challenger will be deployed to install the 102 Siemens 7MW turbines from the load out port in Great Yarmouth. The wind farm is located approximately 45 kilometres off the Suffolk Coast in the southern North Sea. East Anglia ONE is one of the Round three projects in the UK … Continue reading A2SEA to install wind turbines at 714 MW East Anglia 1 array for Siemens Wind Power
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MHI Vestas Offshore Wind wins 92.4 MW order in the UK
Vattenfall has placed an order for 11 of the world’s most powerful turbines for the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC), also known as Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm, in the UK. The innovative 92.4 MW project will conduct thorough testing and demonstration of next generation products and services that will drive down the cost of … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind wins 92.4 MW order in the UK
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