Four Scottish Offshore Wind Projects Cleared for Takeoff
The Supreme Court in London has rejected RSPB Scotland’s application for leave to appeal the decision by the Inner House of the Court of Session on its Firths of Forth and Tay offshore wind farm judicial review.
Adwen Employees Hit as Siemens Gamesa Plans Up to 6000 Lay-Offs
Siemens Gamesa’s ongoing integration of legacy structures will affect up to 6,000 employees and, being part of Siemens Gamesa, Adwen is no exception with some of its people soon to lose their jobs after negotiations with the works council began in May.
Damaged Part Cause of MHI Vestas Prototype Catching Fire
A component damaged during installation within the converter module of MHI Vestas V164 prototype in Østerild had led to the turbine catching fire on 4 August, the company informed, adding that this was a standard industry component with a solid track record.
The Netherlands Upgrading North Sea Offshore Wind Atlas
Dutch researchers are working on a new atlas featuring accurate information about North Sea winds for use in wind energy applications.
First Merkur Nacelles Arrive in Eemshaven
BigLift’s heavy load carrier Happy Sky has arrived in Eemshaven in the Netherlands loaded with the first six of the sixty-six GE Haliade nacelles built for the 396MW Merkur offshore wind farm in the German North Sea.