Archive for: June, 2010

Sheringham Shoal gets it’s first offshore wind farm foundation (UK)

Sheringham Shoal gets it’s first offshore wind farm foundation (UK)

The first of 90 foundations has today  been installed at the 317MW Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm, off the coast of Norfolk, by Danish…   Source: newenergyfocus, June 28, 2010;

MECAL completed Technical Due Diligence of the Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

MECAL completed Technical Due Diligence of the Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

On behalf of Stadtwerke München (SWM), MECAL has accomplished the technical due diligence of the Offshore-Windfarm „Gwynt y Môr“, which has a planned capacity of 576 MW, one of the biggest wind farms in the world. The wind farm is to be realised of the coast of North Wales in the United Kingdom. The technical [...]

US takes first step in offshore wind farm development

US takes first step in offshore wind farm development

The oil spill is not just a national disaster, it is also a sign that the US and rest of the world needs to end their dependence on fossil… Jasmine Greene (care2) Source: care2, June 28, 2010;

Ontario Ministry of Environment proposes ban on offshore wind turbine projects (USA)

Ontario Ministry of Environment proposes ban on offshore wind turbine projects (USA)

The province halted a multi-billion dollar wind turbine project on Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair Friday — along with similar projects — … Gary Rennie Source: windsorstar, June 27, 2010;

Energy Sec. Chu announces $20 million federal investment in offshore wind energy research (USA)

Energy Sec. Chu announces $20 million federal investment in offshore wind energy research (USA)

The US steps up its offshore wind game with the announcement of an infusion of federal funds into this nascent niche of green energy.   Source: tonic, June 27, 2010;

Offshore wind energy creates overseas jobs (UK)

Offshore wind energy creates overseas jobs (UK)

The government has pledged to back a Green Investment Bank in what should be seen as the most positive measure to come out of this week’s…   Jasper Cullen Source: northerngasheating, June 25, 2010;

Energy consumption from renewable reaches three per cent of 2020 target (UK)

Energy consumption from renewable reaches three per cent of 2020 target (UK)

Energy consumption from renewables sources reached three per cent in 2009, almost double what it was in 2007, but a long way off the 15 per cent target the UK has to meet by 2020.

Andrew Jamieson of ScottishPower Renewables voted Chairman of Renewable UK

Andrew Jamieson of ScottishPower Renewables voted Chairman of Renewable UK

RenewableUK Board of Directors has yesterday elected Andrew Jamieson, ScottishPower Renewables Regulation and Markets Director, as the new Chairman of the UK’s leading renewable energy trade association. Maria McCaffery, RenewableUK’s Chief Executive, said: “Andrew Jamieson is a hugely respected industry executive and a true champion of renewable energy. As Chairman of RenewableUK Andrew will be [...]

Colorado company Hybrid Turbines unveilds wind turbines who generate power during periods of low wind speed (USA)

Colorado company Hybrid Turbines unveilds wind turbines who generate power during periods of low wind speed (USA)

A US start-up has designed a wind turbine combined with a gas-driven turbo motor that can be used to turn the turbine when the wind is not…   Source: irishtimes, June 25, 2010;

Dozen companies sign up for NYPA wind power registry in Syracuse (USA)

Dozen companies sign up for NYPA wind power registry in Syracuse (USA)

The New York Power Authority came to the Syracuse Center of Excellence Thursday to enlist local companies in the effort to build wind turbines in the Great Lakes.


 


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