SolarDuck Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
the EcoVadis certification, underscoring SolarDuck’s focus on both quality and sustainability, including responsible business practices. SolarDuck has received its ISO 9001 and EcoVadis certifications. Credit: SolarDuckOffshore solar is increasingly attracting interest both in the renewable energy sector and beyond. SolarDuck aims to serve this wide range of industries and to position itself as a partner with a strong organization. To this end, the ISO 9001 and EcoVadis certifications are essential
Twelve Scottish Firms Secure Place in Offshore Renewables Supply Chain Program
Twelve businesses in the North East of Scotland targeting success in the offshore renewable energy market have been selected for the the U.K.’s Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) supply chain support program.The program is open to companies looking to break into the offshore renewable energy sector, scale up an existing presence in the industry, or make the transition to renewables from other sectors, such as oil and gas.F4OR is delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, and has supported more than 150 companies over the last five years who have, on average, experienced
Portugal Ushers in Floating Wind Era
;s Secretary of State for Maritime Affairs Lidia Bulcão said work is accelerating to approve the nation’s Offshore Renewable Energy Allocation Plan known as PAER. Once approved, PAER is expected to serve as a “solid basis” for the development of Portugal’s offshore renewable energy sector responding to “great expectations” from the industry and market. The conference comes months after the Portuguese Government unveiled an updated version of the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2021 - 2030, containing ambitious targets for offshore wind energy
DeepOcean Hires CRP Subsea to Protect Cables at German Offshore Wind Cluster
for trenching, transport and installation of all inter-array cables with adjacent services for the offshore wind turbines of Nordseecluster A project back in July 2024.DeepOcean to Wire RWE’s Nordseecluster A Offshore Wind Farm“This contract reinforces our commitment to advancing the renewable energy sector and highlights our role in supporting the development of sustainable energy infrastructure. It also strengthens our ongoing partnership with DeepOcean and complements our involvement in other key projects across Germany,” said Andy Smith, Head of Sales at CRP Subsea.The Nordseecluster
Seas Geosciences Kicks Off Seabed Survey for Renexia’s 2.8GW Floating Wind Farm
Renexia, a Toto Holding company active in the renewable energy sector, together with its partner Seas Geosciences, has entered the second phase of coring the seabed where the wind turbines of Med Wind, the 2.8 GW floating offshore wind farm project offshore Italy, will be anchored.Seas Geosciences is using an innovative, fully automated geotechnical machine to sample and test the soils, achieving a penetration of more than 40 meters below the seabed.For Med Wind, this involves sea depths ranging from 600 to 1200 meters. The scope of work includes the production of geo-hazard and engineering reports to
Magallanes Puts Tadek on Tidal Energy Cables and Mooring Systems Job
Characterization Research Project (MCRP).The research and development project will support the safe implementation of tidal energy converters in the Morlais Demonstration Zone, where the first turbine deployments are scheduled for 2026.“We are proud to be working at the vanguard of the renewable energy sector. In order push the boundaries and deploy new, innovative technology it’s been imperative to build a world-class supply chain, including partners such as Tadek Ocean Engineering, who bring an unparalleled level of expertise – in this case within marine operations,” said
TDI-Brooks' Retrofitted Vessel Arrives to US for Offshore Wind Work
can be deployed through the mid-ship moonpool.The system can penetrate the soil up to 40-50 meters, depending on its composition, to determine the soil's exact makeup.This data is crucial for identifying the best location and design for offshore developments like wind farms. The offshore renewable energy sector is expanding rapidly, resulting in a high demand for TDI's services on both the U.S. East and West Coasts, the company said.“TDI-Brooks remains dedicated to the expanding offshore wind sector in addition to various scientific survey initiatives.“Despite the robust demand
Equinor and Polenergia Hire RockWave for Offshore Wind Subsurface Data Reprocessing
and reliability of data in the offshore wind development project.The Baltyk 1 wind farm is located approximately 80 km north of the Polish coast in the Baltic Sea.“This contract award underscores our expertise in providing advanced seismic solutions tailored to the unique needs of the renewable energy sector. By delivering superior subsurface imaging, we aim to support Equinor and Polenergia in achieving their vision of sustainable energy production while mitigating project risks,” said Matt Swan, Co-Founder and Managing Director of RockWave.Aside from Baltyk 1, Equinor and Polenergia
Balmoral Comtec Names Lowdon Nonexecutive Director
of Balmoral Group and a key player in the offshore energy supply chain, announced it has appointed Dr. Alan Lowdon OBE as nonexecutive director, in move aiming to strategic Balmoral's offshore wind ambition.Lowdon brings over 35 years of experience from various directorial roles in the renewable energy sector, where he has been responsible for strategic, service and product development. Notably, Lowdon was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for 'Services to UK-US Offshore Wind Collaboration' in January 2022's Queen's New Year's Honor List. Bill Main, managing
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