The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, in collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), has undertaken the task of conducting site characterization studies for the Nederwiek and Doordewind Wind Farm Zones. The purpose of these studies is to...
CAPE Holland has been awarded a contract by installation contractor Boskalis for the supply of a CAPE VLT-640 Triple spread. For the Moray West offshore wind farm and Offshore Substation Platform foundations, the soil strata at risk of pile run...
Osbit, the offshore wind technology company, has established a new business entity and office in the Netherlands. This strategic move aims to enhance Osbit’s local capabilities and better serve its Dutch customer base. With the appointment of Jurgen Zijlmans as...
Eneco has been constructing Windpark Maasvlakte 2 on the edge of the second Maasvlakte for Rijkswaterstaat for the past 1.5 years. The 22 turbines are now producing environmentally friendly electricity, allowing the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management to instantly...
The first floating foundation for a wind farm in France has been loaded out, Smulders informed. This groundbreaking project showcases the country’s commitment to harnessing the power of wind, equipped with new generation turbines, on innovative floating platforms. Manufactured at...
Installation company DEME has given CAPE Holland a contract for the supply of a CAPE VLT spread. The CAPE Vibro Lifting Tool will be used to upend and safely install monopiles through the soil layers at risk of pile run...
SpectX, Avular Robotics, and Eindhoven University of Technology have secured a substantial grant of 1.74 million euros for their groundbreaking project aimed at revolutionizing the inspection of internal damage in offshore wind turbines. The consortium received this funding from RVO’s...
Fugro has been given a geophysical survey contract for two offshore wind farm sites in the German exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the North Sea by Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, known as the Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie...
The Netherlands is experiencing a transformative shift in its electrical infrastructure as onshore substations emerge to accommodate the electricity generated by its expanding North Sea wind farms. This development marks a significant change in the country’s energy landscape, which has...
In the North Sea’s designated wind regions, many ships working for the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) are now conducting a variety of research projects. Wind farm developers create plans and designs for offshore wind farms using the information from these...
