Wind

Vattenfall and ORE Catapult collaborate to demonstrate new offshore wind technology at EOWDC

Thursday, 21 June 2018 Robin Whitlock

Offshore wind companies Vattenfall and ORE Catapult have formed an alliance to help deploy new technology at a cutting-edge UK green energy project.

New York State to Lead Wind Energy Research Group

Wednesday, 20 June 2018 Dan McCue Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (D-NY) announced the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority received an $18.5 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to lead a nationwide research and development ...

DNV GL, EU and Indian Government Partner on Bringing Offshore Wind to Indian Market

Tuesday, 19 June 2018 Dan McCue Norway-based DNV GL has released the final reports in a study which demonstrates the commercial and technical feasibility of the offshore wind market In India. Co-funded by the European Union (EU), GPCL ...

LOC Renewables Acquires Stake in INNOSEA

Monday, 18 June 2018 Dan McCue LOC Renewables, a part of LOC Group, has acquired a 70 percent stake in INNOSEA, the French marine energy engineering spin-off from Centrale Nantes. Theacquisition will see LOC Group build out its planning ...

AT&T Expands Renewable Energy Program with NextEra Energy

Monday, 18 June 2018 Dan McCue AT&T has entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources to purchase 300 MW of wind energy. It also announced a scholarship program for students interested in pursuing careers ...

ABS Consulting collaborates in R&D consortium to advance offshore wind technology and services in Taiwan

Monday, 18 June 2018 Robin Whitlock ABS Consulting has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with a consortium of research, testing and certification bodies in Taiwan in order to advance offshore wind capabilities in ...

Connecticut to Procure 200MW of Offshore Wind with Revolution Wind Project

Friday, 15 June 2018 Dan McCue Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Robert Klee announced that Connecticut has selected over 250 MW of renewable energy projects as ...

Donated Wind Turbine to Power Up Research

Wednesday, 13 June 2018 REM A new wind turbine, donated by OGW Energy, will boost alternative-energy research and educational opportunities at the University of Dayton Research Institute's Energy Experience Center. The 6 kW turbine, ...

LOC Renewables expands its geotechnical team to enhance offshore development capabilities

Wednesday, 13 June 2018 Robin Whitlock

Marine and engineering consultancy LOC Renewables has invested in geological and geotechnical services to underpin technical consulting for offshore wind farm construction.

IRENA Report Addresses Need for Offshore Wind Industry to Go Global

Tuesday, 12 June 2018 REM The UK, Denmark and Germany were pioneers in the offshore wind energy sector and now are established leaders, and China has recently emerged as a key player having installed 1.1GW of capacity last year. ...