Fugro say they have been awarded two contracts to perform cable burial and survey operations at two wind farm sites in the UK. The first contract is for CT Offshore A/S at RWE Innogy’s Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm located in Liverpool Bay off the North Wales coast. The work involves the burial and … Continue reading Fugro Win Two Offshore Wind Farm Trenching Contracts
Continue readingTag Archives: UK
Northern Ireland hits record for wind energy in 2013
Northern Ireland hit record heights in terms of wind energy in 2013. Last December, power generated by turbines regularly contributed upwards of 40% of the local electricity demand, according to the Northern Ireland Renewables Industry Group (NIRIG). It said local wind farms now had the capacity to power 345,410 homes. The highest levels of wind … Continue reading Northern Ireland hits record for wind energy in 2013
Continue reading
Iberdrola connects first offshore wind turbines to grid at West of Duddon Sands wind farm
Via its British subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables, IBERDROLA and Danish firm Dong have connected the first wind turbines at the West Of Duddon Sands (WODS) offshore wind farm in the UK to the British national grid. These are the first four offshore turbines to be connected to the grid by IBERDROLA and the first offshore turbines … Continue reading Iberdrola connects first offshore wind turbines to grid at West of Duddon Sands wind farm
Continue reading
Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
E.ON is further expanding its renewables business and has started construction of Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea. The first foundation was installed today 37 kilometer northwest of the island of Helgoland. To help build Amrumbank West and other offshore projects, E.ON has chartered the MPI Discovery, a self-elevating turbine installation vessel or jackup … Continue reading Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
Continue readingStatoil awards wind power contracts to Siemens
Statoil announced Tuesday to award Siemens two wind power contracts worth 516 million British pounds (about 848 million U.S. dollars) for 67 wind turbine generators (WTG) and related work on the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project in the North Sea. Holding a 70 percent stake in Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited, Statoil is the operator responsible … Continue reading Statoil awards wind power contracts to Siemens
Continue reading
Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm contracts to Siemens
As operator, Statoil has awarded two contracts to Siemens plc for the engineering, supply, assembly, commissioning and service of 67 wind turbine generators for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project. The wind turbine generator (WTG) supply contract will cover engineering, procurement, assembly and offshore commissioning. Each turbine (6.0 MW) consists of a tower section, a … Continue reading Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm contracts to Siemens
Continue reading
Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
E.ON strengthens its position as a global leader in offshore wind power E.ON is further expanding its renewables business and has started construction of Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea. The first foundation was installed today 37 kilometer northwest of the island of Helgoland. To help build Amrumbank West and other offshore projects, … Continue reading Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
Continue readingStatoil Awards GBP516 Million Offshore Wind Farm Contracts To Siemens
As operator, Statoil has awarded two contracts to Siemens plc for the engineering, supply, assembly, commissioning and service of 67 wind turbine generators for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project. computer security software The wind turbine generator (WTG) supply contract will cover engineering, procurement, assembly and offshore commissioning. Each turbine (6.0 MW) consists of a … Continue reading Statoil Awards GBP516 Million Offshore Wind Farm Contracts To Siemens
Continue readingStatkraft becomes the operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
A reception was held at Wind Farm Place, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk on 9 January 2014 to celebrate Statkraft becoming the Operator of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, the 88 turbine [317 MW] power plant situated between 9 to 17 miles off the coast of North Norfolk. The two Norwegian companies, Statkraft and Statoil, are owners … Continue reading Statkraft becomes the operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
Continue reading
New marine renewables test centre to boost Scotland's offshore wind energy
Scotland's ability to meet its renewable energy targets will be significantly boosted by the creation of a new Marine Renewables Test Centre at the University of Dundee. The Centre will become a leading facility for the development, design and testing of marine renewable construction materials and prototype foundations. 'Scotland is well placed to deliver offshore … Continue reading New marine renewables test centre to boost Scotland's offshore wind energy
Continue readingNational Grid to investigate whether businesses could be incentivised to use excess wind energy at night
Factories and other energy intensive businesses could be incentivised to use excess wind power at times of lower demand, such as during the night, under plans being explored by National Grid. Energy expert Chris McGarvey of Pinsent Masons said that the proposal, which was first reported in Process Engineering magazine, could potentially be cheaper for … Continue reading National Grid to investigate whether businesses could be incentivised to use excess wind energy at night
Continue readingRWE Cuts Proposed Capacity Of Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm
RWE Innogy has revised plans for the proposed Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm project, which is being developed off the Lincolnshire Coast in the North Sea. Work on the site design has resulted in RWE Innogy deciding to progress the development with a reduced capacity which ranges between 600 and 900 megawatts, rather than the … Continue reading RWE Cuts Proposed Capacity Of Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm
Continue readingGeosea secures offshore wind power contracts
GeoSea secured a new EPCI contract for the design, supply and installation of the foundations and another contract for the installation of 15 wind turbines for the Kentish Flats Extension Offshore Wind Farm from Vattenfall, one of the largest operators of offshore wind farms. Kentish Flats Extension is a new offshore wind project situated off … Continue reading Geosea secures offshore wind power contracts
Continue readingDECC consent granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
The application made in September 2013 by Dudgeon Offshore Wind to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to vary the offshore planning consent for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm has now been approved. The original planning consent was granted in 2012. These variations were requested following a review of the design of the … Continue reading DECC consent granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
Continue reading
British Gas launches UK’s largest ever electric commercial vehicle pilot with Nissan e-NV200
British Gas has launched the UK’s largest ever electric commercial vehicle pilot with 28 Nissan e-NV200 vans. The nationwide pilot will last for six months and will assess how the vans perform in winter conditions under typical British Gas home services usage patterns. With 13,000 home services vans, British Gas’ fleet is one of the … Continue reading British Gas launches UK’s largest ever electric commercial vehicle pilot with Nissan e-NV200
Continue reading
Floating wind farm
A five wind turbine floating wind farm – believed to be Europe’s largest – is set to be built off the coast of Peterhead. The Hywind project will see the five wind turbines operate in waters several miles from land and comes after the Crown Estate granted an agreement to Norwegian firm Statoil. Statoil’s Siri … Continue reading Floating wind farm
Continue reading
DECC consent granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm planning variations
The application made in September 2013 by Dudgeon Offshore Wind to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to vary the offshore planning consent for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm has now been approved. The original planning consent was granted in 2012. These variations were requested following a review of the design of the … Continue reading DECC consent granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm planning variations
Continue reading
Millions of Christmas turkeys roasted by wind power
RES Group claims last December 25 enough wind power was generated to bake two million mince pies. Most people pine for a white Christmas, but the renewable energy industry has a different idea – keeping its fingers crossed for a windy day to power Britain through lunch and the Doctor Who Christmas Special, delivering a … Continue reading Millions of Christmas turkeys roasted by wind power
Continue reading
Vestas secures service contract extension covering wind energy plants in Scotland totalling 120 MW
Vestas has secured a two-year service agreement from ScottishPower Renewables for five Vestas installed wind power plants in Scotland with a total capacity of 120 MW, which includes 162 units of V47-660 kW and V52-850 kW wind turbines. The service contract extension includes Vestas
Continue reading
Wind energy works
Simon Jenkins’ article on wind turbines (We trash the landscape for the benefit of billionaires, 6 December) suggests a lack of knowledge on the subject. At various points in the article Jenkins claims that wind energy is not green, creates “almost no jobs”, and that it doesn’t matter where wind turbines are sited as they … Continue reading Wind energy works
Continue reading
