Wind

  • Sea Energy takes offshore wind O&M to another level

    Nov 15, 2010

    Wind Energy Update speaks to Robert Trahan, CEO Marine Division of  Sea Energy PLC, and Michael Comerford, technical director Marine Division, about the latest technology in turbine access systems and a new fleet of vessels that promise to deliver best-in-class O&M for solutions for offshore wind.
  • Weekly Intelligence Brief: November 08 - November 15

    Nov 15, 2010

    This week’s Wind Energy Update includes the following: European Commission; The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Energy Administration, the Maryland Offshore Wind Task Force and the University of Maryland's Center for Integrative and Environmental Research; Carbon Trust; Nordex; Vestas; Green GECCO & An suidhe; Draka & Siemens; and Woodward Governor &...
  • Will Brazil take the lead on wind energy in the Americas?

    Nov 12, 2010

    Blessed with a strong, consistent wind resource that rivals the blustery coasts of Europe and the United States, Brazil is on track to increase its wind energy capacity fivefold by 2013, further establishing the ethanol and hydroelectric giant as Latin America's green energy leader.
  • Ormonde sets record on large-scale jacket installation

    Nov 8, 2010

    Wind Energy Update catches up with Ole Bigum Nielsen, project director of the Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm to get a review of the company’s large-scale build out of jacket foundations.
  • Weekly Intelligence Brief: November 01 - November 08

    Nov 8, 2010

    Ireland announces Offshore Renewable Energy Development PlanThis week’s WindEnergy Update news brief includes the following companies and organisations: Ireland's Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources; American Wind Energy Association; European Commission & Natura 2000, and the European Wind Energy Association; Scottish Enterprise and Highlands & Islands...
  • Guns blazing over Great Lakes offshore wind development

    Nov 4, 2010

    In the second of a two-part series, Neil Jaques provides a case study on the pitfalls of stakeholder engagement for offshore wind development in the Great Lakes.
  • Weekly Intelligence Brief: October 25 - November 01

    Nov 1, 2010

    This week’s Wind Energy Update news brief includes the following companies and organisations: UK Government, Crown Estate & Carbon Trust; Vestas; Acciona; European Wind Energy Association; Vestas & Sacramento Municipal Utility District; RWE Innogy; Siemens, Enel S.P.A, & Enel Green Power; Siemens, Vattenfall, Stadtwerke München, and TenneT; and the Forewind Consortium (RWE Innogy...
  • France to pursue offshore wind opportunity

    Nov 1, 2010

    With just over 5000 MW of wind power currently installed (5086 MW), France is the fourth largest market in Europe after Germany, Spain and Italy.  Surprisingly, however, none of the installed capacity is located offshore…yet.
  • A&P Group: The UK's offshore wind supply chain’s missing link?

    Nov 1, 2010

    Wind Energy Update speaks to Neil Jarvis, commercial director of A&P Group, ship conversion, marine services and port facilities provider, about its recent shift in focus from offshore oil and gas to offshore renewables in order to relieve pending pinch points in the offshore wind supply chain.
  • Weekly Intelligence Brief: October 18 - October 25

    Oct 25, 2010

    This week’s Wind Energy Update news brief includes the following companies and organisations: Cape Wind Associates & New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal; Vattenfall and Siemens; MAKE consulting; Fluor; Rhode Island Ocean SAMP; University of Maryland Centre for Integrative Environmental Research; Vestas & Sacramento Municipal Utility District;  Bristow Group; and REpower.
  • Funding up for grabs in Carbon Trust OWA access systems competition

    Oct 22, 2010

    Wind Energy Update speaks to the UK Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator manager, Phil de Villiers, about the objectives of the latest Offshore Wind Accelerator competition to flush out the best ideas for transfer and access systems.
  • Strategy: Keeping supply chains in step with lean production

    Oct 21, 2010

    Ensuring that global supply chains keep pace with just-in-time production is proving to be a high cost challenge for wind turbine manufacturers. Bob Moser reports on best-in-class production and delivery strategies.
  • Offshore Wind set for large scale, farshore, deepwater success

    Oct 18, 2010

    Since January, all eyes in the offshore wind industry have been on the UK round 3 projects. Questions such as ‘when will the developments take place’, ‘how will they be constructed’, and ‘by what means can developers ensure cost effective and timely delivery’ are all on the tip of everyone’s tongues. Wind Energy Update set out to find the answers.
  • O&M issues must be addressed; European profit warnings must be heeded

    Oct 18, 2010

    Wind energy has arguably become the dominant renewable energy in Europe, but if it is to compete effectively in electricity markets, more accurate O&M cost forecasts are needed.
  • Spanish wind sector feels the pinch

    Oct 18, 2010

    Generous subsidies made Spain a world leader in wind power. But now Gamesa and Vestas are seeking government help as demand falters.

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