Unexploded wartime bombs litter the seabed off the Dorset coast, which could host an offshore windfarm. This was a surprise finding of a… By Diana Henderson (bournemouthecho) Source: bournemouthecho, November 30, 2010;
Indian wind energy producers and related research organisations are eying the high-seas to harness wind power for electricity generation. By Amit Mitra (thehindubusinessline) Source: thehindubusinessline, November 30, 2010;
NOW THAT utility regulators have approved National Grid’s deal to buy half the electricity generated by the Cape Wind project, another major… (boston) Source: boston, November 30, 2010;
Every few weeks, it seems, there’s a new development for offshore wind. It’s an important topic in New Jersey, where several wind farms are… By Sandy Bauers (miamiherald) Source: miamiherald, November 30, 2010;
Leading international renewable energy consultancy, Natural Power, has been appointed as the environmental impact assessment (EIA) co-ordinators for the offshore elements of the Narec Offshore Wind Demonstrator Scheme after a competitive tendering exercise run by Turner and Townsend on Narec’s behalf. The Demonstrator will be located offshore from Narec’s Blyth headquarters, and will enable turbine [...]
The Scottish Government will launch a consultation this week into how the development of renewable and low-carbon energy can be supported. (stornowaygazette) Source: stornowaygazette, November 30, 2010;
Antwerp Port Authority and the Left Bank Corporation are going in search of a partner to build a wind farm in collaboration with them on the left bank of the Scheldt. A study carried out during the past few months has shown that there is room for up to 55 wind turbines in the Waasland [...]
Siemens is to open a new energy facility in Manchester creating nearly 170 jobs, the company has announced. The German engineering giant… (englandsnorthwest) Source: englandsnorthwest, November 30, 2010;
It was the eco-project that turned wealthy Cape Cod environmentalists into NIMBYs, with residents arguing that the proposed Cape Wind… (slatest.slate) Source: slatest.slate, November 30, 2010;
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Xiangtan Electric Manufacturing Corporation Ltd (XEMC) has recently unveiled the world’s first 5MW permanent magnet generator for a direct-drive offshore-specific wind turbine. The achievement was marked by a 21st October ceremony in Xiangtan which was attended by leading officials representing regional and national government including the Vice Minister of the Ministry [...]
