First trials at an operational wind farm demonstrate the transformative potential of true autonomy as subsea infrastructure project activity increases to meet green energy targets. Read more
This wind farm, with 80 locally manufactured 6MW wind turbines, is located between 12 and 20 km off the coast of Guérande and will be operational before the end of 2022 and is the result of a €2.2b public investment. Sarens, world reference in heavy lifting, engineered transport and crane rental, has been involved since 2021 in the load-in, load-out, transport and storage of monopiles and transition pieces weighing up to 980t at the port of La Rochelle, from where they were transferred to their final destination. Read more
Siemens Gamesa, Arise and Foresight Group will collaborate for another major project in Sweden using the company’s most competitive onshore platform, the Siemens Gamesa 5.X. The project will be acquired by Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners, Foresight Group’s flagship energy transition fund. Read more
Up to now, the offshore wind industry has been an engine for job growth. Significant delays in legally guaranteed grid connections, along with the ongoing political debate over rising electricity prices and the role of offshore wind energy in Germany are now resulting in layoffs. Is the industry still attractive for specialists? Read more
Striving for profit is a core element of the capitalist market economy. The quickest way to maximum profits is to have minimum costs. “More is better than less” and “cheap is better than expensive” are firmly anchored in people’s minds. Read more
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