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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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oct 18, 2010
IS France poised to become the next big player in offshore wind energy?
Oct 14, 2010
The proposed 330MW Belwind project took a major hit during the onset of the economic downturn. Wind Energy Update speaks to Belwind project director and managing director of Belwind NV, Frank Coenen, to find out how the project recovered to emerge stronger than ever.
Oct 11, 2010
This week’s Wind Energy Update news brief includes the following companies and organizations: National Renewable Energy Laboratory; US DOI and Cape Wind; Gamesa; ENTSO-E & EWEA; LM Wind Power; E.ON; SSE and I & H Brown; Gamesa & Northrop Grumman; and GE & Harbin Electric Machinery.
Oct 8, 2010
Turbine owners and operators have more choice than ever over the best way to organise post-warranty operations and maintenance. However, with several factors to consider, operators need to weigh the options of whether to stick with the original equipment manufacturer's contract, sign a deal with third-party providers or manage operations and maintenance in-house.
Oct 4, 2010
Wind Energy Update speaks to Joel Whitman, director of corporate strategy, Global Marine Systems, about factors holding back the development of US offshore wind.
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