Archive for: September, 2011

German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation’s CEO Visits Wichita (USA)

The leader of a German wind power trade association visited the Wichita area this month, the latest step as local officials continue their… By Bill Wilson (kansas) Source: kansas, September 29, 2011

Ulstein Verft Appoints New Finance and Deputy Managing Director (Norway)

  Sindre Rotevatn (51) has been appointed finance manager and deputy managing director of Ulstein Verft AS. He will take up the position in November.  “I am looking forward to joining ULSTEIN and to my new role as finance manager and deputy managing director of Ulstein Verft,” says Sindre Rotevatn. He comes from the position [...]

North Sea Platform Attract Fish (UK)

Oil platforms in the North Sea are attracting more cod and haddock than previously thought and wind farm installations could be designed… By Sarah Young (reuters) Source: reuters, September 29, 2011

MWII Leads Maine Wind Industry Exhibit at AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER (USA)

MWII Leads Maine Wind Industry Exhibit at AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER (USA)

The Maine Wind Industry Initiative (MWII) is diligently working to develop Maine’s competitive advantages and to attract business opportunities for Maine companies in the wind industry sector. On October 11-13, MWII will spearhead a Maine wind business exhibit at the AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, taking place at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland. [...]

Salmond’s Green Energy to Raise Electricity Bills (UK)

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) said electricity is currently about nine times more expensive to generate from wind farms… By Simon Johnson (telegraph) Source: telegraph, September 29, 2011

IT Power Wins FCO Contract to Cooperate on UK-China Ocean Energy

  IT Power has been awarded a contract by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), as part of its China Prosperity Strategic Programme, to establish co-operation between the UK and China on Ocean Energy. Working with the Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG) at the University of Southampton and Chinese partners including the China National [...]

Helicopter Industry to Take Advantage of Offshore Wind Market (USA)

Helicopter Industry to Take Advantage of Offshore Wind Market (USA)

Helicopter operators are readying themselves to take advantage of the potentially lucrative offshore wind farm sector, as forecasts… (shephard) Source: shephard, September 29, 2011

SeaEnergy Announces Half Year Results (UK)

  SeaEnergy, the energy ventures company focused on growing oil and gas and renewables businesses, today announces half year results for the six months ended 30 June, 2011. Commenting on today’s announcement Steve Romp, Executive Chairman, said: “SeaEnergy is in a strong position. Following the successful and highly value accretive disposal of SERL to Repsol, [...]

Atlantic Wind Connection Could Invest Nearly USD 1 Billion in NJ Wind Market (USA)

Atlantic Wind Connection Could Invest Nearly USD 1 Billion in NJ Wind Market (USA)

The developer of an offshore wind transmission system says it is not seeking to qualify for $100 million in tax credits offered under… By Tom Johnson (njspotlight) Source: njspotlight, September 29, 2011

Fish Farm Technology for New Wave Energy Converter (Norway)

  Norwegian renewable energy firm Langlee Wave Power has developed a new mooring system based on proven fish farm technology to drive down supply chain costs. The mooring system is set to deliver efficiency savings for Langlee’s 50 kW E1 Wave Energy Converter and allow easy installation of a linked array of multiple units which [...]


 

 


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