Deep Tech engineering firm Akselos and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have won a major grant from the Swiss Innovation Agency (Innosuisse), worth 1.2 million Swiss francs to deliver a next-generation structural design and assessment tool for wind turbines.

OPITO, the global skills organization for the energy industry, has made its first move into the renewable energy industry, with the launch of a new suite of safety and technical training standards, and qualifications, designed to address the skills requirements of a net zero economy.

Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA03) applauded passage of his amendment (Garamendi #33) to the “Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act” (H.R. 4447) by the U.S House of Representatives.

Energy company Eneco has become a member of the Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Ports (AYOP) association, which represents over 85 companies and organizations active in the North Sea Canal region with a focus on the offshore sector.

Zero-emission operations can be a reality already today and do not have to be a future option, says Ulstein. Their second hydrogen hybrid design for the offshore wind industry, the ULSTEIN J102 zero emission wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), can operate 75% of the time in zero emission mode. Using readily available technology, the additional cost is limited to less than 5% of the total CAPEX.

Offshore wind investments in the first half of 2020 totaled USD 35 bn, up 319% year-on-year. In a world of economic uncertainty, offshore wind is booming while floating wind projects have successfully become operational. The question for all stakeholders – are we geared up for expansion?

NOVACAVI team has been recently asked to develop and manufacture a prototype of a rugged and reliable custom-engineered cable solution for an innovative floating solar electricity system for marine environment installed in Oslo fjord, Norway.

Launched in 2018, Edda Wind owns and operates service vessels supporting the maintenance work conducted during the commissioning and operation of offshore wind farms.

Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Kværner apprentice Arne Linga started construction of Hywind Tampen, a floating offshore wind farm, at Kværner Stord. The technology project opens up new opportunities for Norwegian industry.

Maersk Supply Service A/S, a part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, and Ørsted have joined forces to test a proto-type buoy that will act as both a safe mooring point and a charging station for vessels, potentially displacing a significant amount of marine fuel with green electricity.

Dogger Bank Wind Farm and GE Renewable Energy, on September 22, announced contracts confirming the 13MW Haliade-X turbine for the Dogger Bank A and Dogger Bank B phases of the world’s largest offshore wind farm.

The East of England Energy Group’s (EEEGR) flagship Southern North Sea conference, held online this year, has come to a close with over 4,082 connections made, 1,549 messages exchanged, 335 video meetings scheduled, 870 online discussions conducted, 61 exhibitors and 31 live sessions broadcast across two stages.
 

Alpha has opened a new training centre in Houston after achieving accreditation from the Global Wind Organization (GWO) to deliver its Basic Safety Training (BST). The base makes the company one of only seven providers accredited to supply the globally recognized GWO training courses in the United States.  

The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) and the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) concluded a three-day webinar series yesterday that brought together offshore energy leaders and elected officials to discuss the outlook for U.S. offshore wind.

Leading French tidal energy developer HydroQuest is joining the Ocean Energy Europe Board of Directors as a Lead Partner, the industry body announced today. HydroQuest will be represented by Guillaume Gréau, Head of Business Development, who has 20 years of experience in shipbuilding and tidal energy. 



Day one of East of England Energy Group's (EEEGR) flagship Southern North Sea (SNS) Conference held online this year has been hailed a great success!