Denmark: Three Bidders Shortlisted for Kriegers Flak Substations
Three suppliers have just been prequalified to bid for the supply of two transformer substations for the Kriegers Flak offshore wind project. During the fall, a tender for DC cable will be invited. “We...
View ArticleCanada: LocalGrid, NI to Develop Smart Grid-Ready Platform with Raima...
LocalGrid Technologies has partnered with National Instruments (NI) to develop a smart grid-ready platform that can be customized to meet the needs of different grid applications. At the heart of the...
View ArticleRenewable Energy Demand to Drive European Transmission and Distribution Market
A rising demand for electricity coupled with environmental concerns across Europe is leading countries to look for more diverse energy sources, which will in turn boost investment in their Transmission...
View ArticleNexans Wins Scottish Subsea Link Contract Worth EUR 120 Million
Nexans, a worldwide expert in the cable industry, has been awarded a contract worth in excess of Euro 120 million by Scottish Hydro Electric (SHE) Transmission plc to supply and install a subsea power...
View ArticleConverter Platform ‘Dolwin Alpha’ for Windreich’s MEG 1 OWF Erected
The centerpiece for the transport of wind power to be produced by Windreich’s offshore wind farm MEG 1 has been successfully constructed. “With the construction of the transformer platform ‘DolWin...
View ArticleSiemens Successfully Installs HelWin1 Platform (Germany)
Siemens has installed the HelWin1 offshore platform in the North Sea, marking the successful completion of a significant stage in German grid connection projects. HelWin1 will link the two offshore...
View ArticleHVDC Transmission Market Worth USD 9.62 Billion by 2018, Report Says (USA)
According to a new market research report of “HVDC Transmission Market – By Technology (LCC/VSC), Configuration (Back To Back, Monopolar, Bipolar, Multi-Terminal), Power Rating (Below 500 MW, 501 MW –...
View ArticleGermany: Borkum Riffgrund 1 Substation Installed
The first important milestone in the installation of the Borkum Riffgrund 1 Offshore Wind Farm has been achieved: The installation of the offshore substation for the wind farm in the North Sea is...
View ArticleUK: Gwynt y Môr OWF Exports First Electricity
Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm has officially generated and exported its first electricity, on track to become the second largest operational offshore wind farm in the world. The milestone builds on...
View ArticleUK: Forewind Submits Application for DCO for Dogger Bank Creyke Beck
After more than three years of surveys, research, consultation and reporting, Forewind has submitted its application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) for Dogger Bank Creyke Beck to the Planning...
View ArticleGermany: CPNL Meets Expectations at Nordsee Ost
It was recently reported by VSMC that the first cables were installed at Nordsee Ost wind farm. In addition to this report CPNL Engineering received a preliminary review that the cable protection...
View ArticleMitsubishi and Barclays to Buy London Array’s Transmission Link (UK)
Two subsea cables which connect the London Array offshore wind farm to the shore are about to be bought by Mitsubishi Corporation and Barclays Plc investment fund, Reuters informs. The investment of...
View ArticleUK: CT Offshore Halfway Done at West of Duddon Sands OWF
CT Offshore is currently working on the West of Duddon Sands Offshore Wind Farm in the Irish Sea. A total of 108 cables are to be laid, and by 25 August CT Offshore was halfway through the project with...
View ArticleUK: Dudgeon OW to Negotiate with Norfolk Landowners to Avoid Compulsory Purchase
Since being purchased by Statoil and Statkraft in October 2012, Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited has undertaken a comprehensive review of the plan for the development and construction of the Dudgeon...
View ArticleUK: Gravity Base Foundations to Reduce Environmental Impact
Future offshore wind turbines should use gravity foundations instead of foundations which are required to be hammered into the ground, said The Concrete Centre (TCC) according to New Civil Engineer...
View ArticleThe Netherlands: Van Oord Orders New Cable-Laying Vessel
Van Oord has ordered a new cable-laying vessel. The ship will be built at Damen Shipyards’ wharf in Romania and will be completed at the end of 2014. The ship is intended for the installation of...
View ArticleUK: VSMC Wraps Up London Array Work
VSMC client London Array Limited has instructed the company to demobilize following completion of the last remaining part of the project, the shallow water trenching programme. VSMC started working at...
View ArticleOrmazabal to Provide Switchgear for Japanese Floating Offshore Wind Project
Ormazabal will provide CGMCOSMOS fully gas-insulated switchgear for the 7MW wind turbine generator system that comprises the second phase of the offshore floating project, undertaken by Mitsubishi...
View ArticleNatural Power Appointed on Offshore Electricity Transmission Networks (UK)
UK Offshore Transmission Operator, Transmission Capital Partners has announced the appointment of renewable energy consultancy Natural Power to deliver NP /ControlCentre services including: 24/7 alarm...
View ArticleThe Netherlands: TenneT Opens New ‘Renewable Energy Highway’
Dutch TSO TenneT has marked the official incorporation into the national grid of the Randstad380 South Ring, a new 380kV high-voltage connection. This ultramodern ‘power highway’ has been constructed...
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