Econowind, innovator in Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion technologies for the maritime industry, has appointed Chiel de Leeuw as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective December 1, 2024. Chiel’s appointment comes as Econowind accelerates its commitment to delivering innovative solutions that help shipowners...
The Dutch government yesterday announced that it has decided to prioritize hydrogen and CO₂ infrastructure for the Delta Rhine Corridor (DRC). As a consequence, direct current connections, required to connect offshore wind farms to the high-voltage grid deep inland, will...
Last week, during the annual Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference in Amsterdam, the Re-Quip Foundation was introduced. This non-profit initiative, to be launched in 2025, aims to enhance sustainability and transparency while fostering collaboration in the offshore renewable energy industry....
CSL OWL Subsea Rock Installation (CSL OWL SRI), a newly formed partnership between Canadian-based The CSL Group (CSL) and the Dutch Offshore Wind Logistics (OWL), announced last month that it has ordered two subsea rock installation vessels tailored for the...
Site investigations have officially started for the 2 GW Zeevonk offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, co-owner of the wind farm reported. The activities are performed with partner Fugro. Using a fleet of advanced survey...
GBM Works, developer of the Vibrojet® innovative Silent Installation Technology for offshore wind monopile installation has successfully closed the first close of its €6 million seed funding round. GBM Works closed the first close of its €6 million seed funding...
Last Friday, November 29 2024, IBIS Power’s PowerNEST modular wind and solar system on the rooftop of the municipal office at Fruitweg in The Hague was officially opened. With the ceremonial commissioning of the PowerNEST modules, performed by alderman Robert...
Conbit, supplier of offshore lifting solutions, has launched the SL900, a versatile modular lifting system, tailored to offshore wind operation. The SL900 is offering a scalable, efficient, and innovative solution to heavy lifting challenges at offshore substations and beyond. Successfully...
After years of collaboration, the Heavy Lift Exchange Forum, a working group initiated by classification body DNV, has issued the “Guidance on Stability of Lifts” – a detailed operational guideline for stable and safe heavy lift operations. Developed as a...
Kitepower, the Dutch specialist in mobile airborne wind energy systems (AWES), last week launched a new rental-first model. The initiative is developed to respond to the rising demand for flexible, cost-effective clean energy solutions across Europe. With the rental-first model,...
