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Siemens gets Type Certificate for its 7 MW turbine
DNV GL has awarded Siemens Wind Power with final Type Certification for its new 7-MW offshore wind turbine SWT-7.0-154, confirming full IEC-61400-22 compliance ahead of schedule.
Catch-up effects lead to offshore record in Germany
In 2015, offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 2,282 MW were connected to the grid in Germany. This is on par with expectations expressed early on in 2015, but for now it will remain a one-off...
Bibby and Damen to build SOV
Bibby Marine Services Ltd. has signed a contract with shipbuilder Damen Shipyards for a purpose-built SOV to serve the offshore wind market. The new ship called Bibby WaveMaster 1 represents the first...
Report maps regulations on vessels used in the North Sea
The Danish Maritime Authority has had a report drawn up that maps the regulations and industry standards applicable to maritime operations in the offshore wind sector of Denmark, the United Kingdom,...
Rob Spillard joins Bibby HydroMap
Seabed survey company Bibby HydroMap continues to strengthen its executive board. The offshore survey company has appointed Rob Spillard as its new Technical Director.
CG to equip Kriegers Flak
Avantha Group Company Crompton Greaves (CG) has been awarded a contract from Denmark’s national electricity transmission system operator Energinet.dk to provide power transformers and Gas Insulated...
Geissinger is the new CEO at Senvion
Senvion has announced an important appointment: on December 17, Jürgen Geissinger came on board as CEO of the company. The former Schaeffler CEO is replacing Andreas Nauen, and his future...
Andreas Wellbrock will be the new managing director of WAB
On 1 June 2016, Andreas Wellbrock will be joining WAB e.V. as its new managing director. He will be taking over from Urs Wahl, who was appointed as interim manager of the industry network in the...
ORE Catapult acquires Samsung’s 7 MW demonstration wind turbine
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has acquired the Levenmouth 7 MW demonstration offshore wind turbine, located off the East Fife coast, from Samsung Heavy Industries. SgurrEnergy has been...
Statkraft withdraws from offshore wind
Statkraft AS has adjusted its investment plan to the new financial terms. The most material change is that Statkraft no longer will invest in new offshore wind projects. Some international hydropower...
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