Archive for: September, 2010

Offshore power option may be worth exploring in North and South Carolina (USA)

Offshore power option may be worth exploring in North and South Carolina (USA)

The findings of a new study of the potential benefits of offshore wind energy should be thrilling to coastal North and South Carolinians -… (thesunnews) Source: thesunnews, September 30, 2010;

Stadtwerke Lübeck and DONG Energy to swap Wind asset for ownership in German sales company

Stadtwerke Lübeck and DONG Energy to swap Wind asset for ownership in German sales company

Stadtwerke Lübeck acquires a 7.25 % share of the Danish offshore wind farm Nysted. In return, the Danish energy group DONG Energy will acquire Stadtwerke Lübeck’s 25.1 % share in the jointly-owned subsidiary DONG Energy Sales GmbH, meaning that DONG Energy will be the sole owner. After the transaction DONG Energy and Stadtwerke Lübeck will [...]

Electrical safety certification undertaken on large wind turbine hydraulic brake system (Canada)

Electrical safety certification undertaken on large wind turbine hydraulic brake system (Canada)

The ETL Listing of wind turbine brake systems helps to differentiate the product to customers and prospects & provides assurance that the… (windfair) Source: windfair, September 30, 2010;

China plans CHY1.5billion investment into wind

China plans CHY1.5billion investment into wind

Wind power will constitute about 30% of the CHY5trillion ($747.8billion) investment that China plans to pour into the new energy sector from…   (windpowermonthly) Source: windpowermonthly, September 30, 2010;

“Pivotal turning point in human history” (UK)

“Pivotal turning point in human history” (UK)

Addressing the conference, Mr Salmond argued energy efficiency and conservation are key factors that are currently shaping the future of… By Rob Hull (homeheatingguide) Source: homeheatingguide, September 30, 2010;

UK focuses on wind power

UK focuses on wind power

Reg Thompson, a retired computer manager, loves the view from his rear bedroom window over the beech trees and across the lush green fields… By Julia Wardigier (nytimes) Source: nytimes, September 30, 2010;

Wind turbines off Virginia’s coast could produce 26,000 jobs

Wind turbines off Virginia’s coast could produce 26,000 jobs

Erecting wind turbines off Virginia’s coast could create as many as 26,000 jobs and satisfy more than three-quarters of the state’s… By Josh Brown (hamptonroads) Source: hamptonroads, September 29, 2010;

New research shows £3bn of lost revenue is blowing in the wind (UK)

New research shows £3bn of lost revenue is blowing in the wind (UK)

Carbon Trust launches global challenge to improve access to offshore wind turbines and improve Round 3 economics The Carbon Trust today launched a global competition to find world-leading solutions to the problem of transferring engineers and equipment safely from boats to wind turbines as far as 300km offshore in 3 metre wave heights. The project [...]

Wind power could supply most of East coast (USA)

Wind power could supply most of East coast (USA)

The strong winds off the Atlantic Ocean could become a cost-effective way to power much of the East Coast — especially North and South Carolina, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Virginia, a new study released Tuesday says.

Tag Energy Solutions bring jobs with new Teesside facility (UK)

Tag Energy Solutions bring jobs with new Teesside facility (UK)

A wind turbine manufacturing facility will bring hundreds of new job opportunities to Teesside. With the arrival of TAG Energy Solutions new… By Doug Smith (recycle) Source: recycle, September 29, 2010;


 


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