Archive for: August, 2011

Scientists to Harness Power from Tidal Energy (USA)

  The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the strongest tides in the country.   By Ashley Ahearn (opb) Source: opb, August 30, 2011;

NaiKun Reports Net Loss of USD 0.6 Million in Third Quarter Financial Results (Canada)

  NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. (the “Company” or “NaiKun Wind”) announced its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2011, a fiscal period during which the Company maintained the expenditure level achieved through its restructuring and continued to progress the new strategies it began during the last quarter of fiscal 2010. NaiKun [...]

Supreme Judicial Court Set to Hear its Arguments for Cape Wind Deal (USA)

Supreme Judicial Court Set to Hear its Arguments for Cape Wind Deal (USA)

Associated Industries of Massachusetts says the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is set to hear its arguments for voiding an agreement between National Grid and Cape Wind on Sept 8. AIM has been a vocal opponent of the 15-year deal, which it says will add $1 billion to the cost of National Grid customers’ electricity. Proponents [...]

Another Hotel Vessel for Siemens (UK)

Another Hotel Vessel for Siemens (UK)

M/V “Sea Discoverer” is at the moment in Dublin mobilising for the Walney II offshore wind farm being installed by Siemens. Vessel will after mob in Dublin steam for Barrow to substitute MV “Sea Spirit” that has been working as floatel since 01st May. Both vessels are operated by Comfort at Sea the joint venture [...]

City Leaders Try to Rescue GBP 5m of Government Funding for Clipper’s Factory Bid (UK)

City Leaders Try to Rescue GBP 5m of Government Funding for Clipper’s Factory Bid (UK)

GIVE us the money and we’ll make the jobs: that is the message Ministers will be told as city leaders try to rescue £5m of Government…  By Adrian Pearson (chroniclelive) Source: chroniclelive, August 29, 2011

Ecosse Subsea Systems Revenues Grow to GBP 1.9 Million (UK)

Aberdeen-based Ecosse Subsea Systems has marked its 15th anniversary with news that turnover has again increased.   (subseauk) Source: subseauk, August 29, 2011

Jumbo Offshore to Install 111 Transition Pieces for Anholt Offshore Wind Farm (Denmark)

Jumbo Offshore to Install 111 Transition Pieces for Anholt Offshore Wind Farm (Denmark)

  MT Højgaard has awarded Jumbo Offshore the transport and installation contract for all of the 111 Transition Pieces (TP’s) for the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm (Denmark). The 400 MW wind farm is currently being developed by DONG Energy. The Anholt Wind Farm is located in the ‘Kattegat’, near Anholt Island, and will be the [...]

Scottishpower Plans to Pull Plug on More Than 1,000 Wind Turbines

SCOTTISHPOWER is planning to pull the plug on more than 1,000 onshore wind turbines if the Westminster government cuts millions of pounds…   By Jenny Fyall (scotsman) Source: scotsman, August 29, 2011

Plans for Kent Wind Turbine Factory Need Government Full Backing (UK)

Plans for Kent Wind Turbine Factory Need Government Full Backing (UK)

  Plans to build a huge wind turbine factory in Kent may be scrapped unless the Government gives its full backing to the industry.   By Steve Knight (kentnews) Source: kentnews, August 29, 2011

Villa Marina Hosts Offshore Wind Power Meeting (UK)

Villa Marina Hosts Offshore Wind Power Meeting (UK)

The Manx public will have the opportunity to quiz developers of a potential wind farm off the north coast of the Isle of Man next month.   (manxradio) Source: manxradio, August 29, 2011;


 


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