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  • Suzlon Eyes Chinese Offshore Wind Market

    19 September 2011

      Indian wind energy giant Suzlon Energy is reportedly planning to expand its manufacturing capabilities in China.   By Mridul Chadha (cleantechnica) [mappress] Source: cleantechnica, September 19, 2011

  • Crown Estate Says Yes to Offshore Wind (UK)

    16 September 2011

    A major agreement in Scotland is bringing that country one step closer to constructing a massive offshore wind power plant, which, once… By Lauren Craig  (earthtechling) [mappress] Source: earthtechling, September 16, 2011

  • Tideland Lights and Fog Signals for Ormonde Wind Farm (UK)

    15 September 2011
    Technology

      Tideland Signal has supplied Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) of Fife with the first aids to navigation to warn shipping in the vicinity of the new Ormonde windfarm currently under construction 10Km off Barrow-in-Furness in the Irish Sea. The Tideland equipment is supplied in kit form ready to install on turbines in accordance with IALA 0-139, […]

  • Cornwall Could get Offshore Floating Windfarms (UK)

    15 September 2011

      A new multi-million pound project is being launched to boost marine energy in the Duchy.    (piratefm) [mappress] Source: piratefm, September 15, 2011;

  • Scottish Renewables CEO Comments Scottish Government Economic Strategy

    14 September 2011
    Authorities

      Responding to the Scottish Government Economic Strategy, Niall Stuart, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said:  “The renewable energy sector is already a major part of our energy mix, and a significant employer, supporting thousands of jobs across Scotland.  “The industry’s growth has resulted in the birth of many new service and engineering businesses, brought […]

  • Virginia Wind Projects Receive USD 4.6m (USA)

    13 September 2011
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The federal government is funding two Richmond-based projects as part of its push to accelerate the development of offshore wind power.   By Al Harris (richmondbizsense) [mappress] Source: richmondbizsense, September 13, 2011;

  • Offshore Wind Energy Opportunity for Arbroath Harbour (UK)

    12 September 2011

    STATEMENT made at last month’s meeting of Angus Council infrastructure services committee during discussion on a strategic review of the… (arbroathherald) [mappress] Source: arbroathherald, September 09, 2011

  • Good and Bad Sides of Offshore Wind Power (India)

    5 September 2011

    An offshore wind energy generation project, in which floating buoys are attached to wind turbines, has more installation capacity and it… By Sneha Upadhyaya (utilityproducts) [mappress] Source: utilityproducts, September 05, 2011;

  • 24 Governors Urge White House to Support Wind Energy (USA)

    29 August 2011
    Authorities

    A coalition of 24 governors from both major parties and each region of the country are asking the Obama administration to provide a more… (sustainablebusiness) [mappress] Source: sustainablebusiness, August 29, 2011

  • Wind Powering America Updates Interactive Maps of Educational Programs and Schools

    17 August 2011

      Wind Powering America (WPA) added 25 new universities or community colleges to an interactive map identifying wind energy education programs across the United States. WPA also added 10 new schools to an interactive map that identifies more than 250 schools with operating or planned wind turbines. Interactive map shows location of wind energy educational […]

  • Narec Awards Geophysical Survey Contract to EGS (UK)

    15 August 2011
    R&D

      National Renewable Energy Centre Limited (“Narec”) Awarded Geophysical Survey Contract to EGS International Limited. EGS is to undertake a geophysical survey for the Blyth Offshore wind demonstrator project. EGS will: Provide vessels and equipment suitable for undertaking geophysical survey at site, in the anticipated water depths and metocean conditions: Provide vessels that meet appropriate […]

  • Tidal Energy Expert to Outline Soulutions for Installation Challenges (UK)

    12 August 2011

      Key industry tidal energy experts are set to map out their plans to deliver large scale installation projects for tidal energy devices at the 5th Annual International Tidal Energy Summit and Awards this November. With demonstration tidal projects already producing energy in Europe, America and Asia and the first multi megawatt arrays in the […]

  • PNE WIND Publishes 1H 2011 Results (Germany)

    8 August 2011
    Business & Finance

      The wind farm developer PNE WIND AG has completed the first half year of 2011 successfully. The operating result (EBIT), the fundamental key value for the entrepreneurial success of a wind farm developer, lay at about EUR 0.9 million (previous year: EUR 8.2 million). The positive result is particularly due to the successful further […]

  • Germany Rises Demand for Renewable Power with Plans for Nuclear Power Shutdown

    3 August 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D

     The German plan to completely phase out nuclear power by 2022 announced May 30 by Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Christian Democratic… Andrew Burger (cleantechnica) [mappress] Source: cleantechnica, August 03, 2011

  • Germany Doubles Efforts in Renewable Energy Development

    2 August 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D

      Germany is doubling its efforts to be a renewable-energy power over the next 50 years, and it’s expanding beyond just solar power. By Travis Hoium  (fool) [mappress] Source: fool, August 02, 2011

  • Installation Activities Booming at Walney 2 Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    29 July 2011
    Business & Finance

    Right now the installation activities for Walney 2 are booming. Crane barges, jack-up vessels and tugs are working out of ports in the East Irish Sea area, primarily out of the ports of Barrow and Mostyn. On 39 of the 51 monopile positions, a transition piece has already been installed, and the last batch of […]

  • Dudgeon Offshore Windfarm to Clear Another Obstacle (UK)

    9 January 2012

    Dudgeon offshore windfarm worth GBP 1.5bn hopes to clear another obstacle. North Norfolk District Council’s decision on cable route has been delayed as planners waited final wording on the planned substation at Little Dunham, reports EDP24. The onshore cable route runs over 45km in the south westerly direction to the proposed substation site located south […]

  • Eco Wave Power Tests First Wave Energy Models (Ukraine)

    3 January 2012

    Eco Wave Power has completed the construction and testing phase of its first sea wave energy generation models the “Wave Clapper”, and the “Power Wing”. The testing took place in the wave pool of the Hydro-Mechanical National Institute of Kiev. The “wave pool”, 2.5 meters depth, and 18 meters length, provided Eco Wave Power with […]

  • German Wind Energy Market Not so Interesting for Chinese

    23 December 2011

    Slender blades on dozens of turbines, each propped on a tower more than 100 meters tall, slowly spin in the sea breeze near Bremerhaven… By Cao Haili (caixin) [mappress] Source: caixin, December 23, 2011; Image: alpha-ventus

  • EDF Led Consortium Submits Four Offshore Wind Projects (France)

    11 January 2012

    The consortium led by EDF Energies Nouvelles has today submitted four robust and realistic projects in response to the French offshore wind energy call for tenders. These projects go hand in hand with a highly ambitious and balanced industrial plan to manufacture the wind turbine designed by Alstom in France that will create around 7,500 […]

  • USA: Floating Wind Turbines on Great Lakes

    26 April 2012
    R&D, Technology

    Grand Valley State University and Michigan Technological University joined a public-private business in search for funding of the initial engineering and design of the new floating turbine technology for the Great Lakes, according to Associated Press. Lead agency, requesting funding from the Department of Energy, is Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center. Its group includes […]

  • Monitoring Station to Track Wind Speed at Chouet (UK)

    21 July 2011
    Business & Finance

    Offshore wind power could be on its way to Guernsey after permission was granted to erect a monitoring station at Chouet headland. The equipment will test the wind speed on the coast and compare it with the airport to see if wind turbines would be viable. Commerce and Employment agriculture and environment adviser Andrew Casebow […]

  • ScottishPower Appoints Keith Anderson as Chief Corporate Officer

    20 July 2011
    Business & Finance

    ScottishPower today announces the appointment of Keith Anderson as Chief Corporate Officer. The appointment follows an extensive internal and external recruitment process which fully considered a number of strong candidates. Keith takes on this role which is based in Glasgow, whilst retaining his position as CEO of ScottishPower Renewables. He will drive and champion Iberdrola […]

  • Perdue Vetoes Offshore Drilling and Announces Offshore Wind Study (USA)

    1 July 2011
    Authorities

    Gov. Beverly Perdue vetoed four more bills Thursday passed in the final days of the General Assembly session, lauded by environmentalists…   Continue Reading at westport-news [mappress] Source: westport-news, July 01, 2011;

  • Baltship’s Comment on Windpower 2011 Conference and Exhibition (USA)

    29 June 2011

    WINDPOWER 2011 Conference & Exhibition is the focal point for wind professionals to learn about wind issues, technology, and policy while networking with industry decision makers and generating high-quality business leads. The conference is organized by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and is a blend of education, exhibition and networking Kim Andreasen, Peter Viig […]

  • SeaEnergy Completes Disposal of its Entire Interest in SERL to Repsol (UK)

    29 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    SeaEnergy PLC announced that it has today completed the disposal of its entire interest in SeaEnergy Renewables Limited (“SERL”) to Repsol Nuevas Energias S.A. (“Repsol”) (the “Disposal”). The Disposal was originally announced on June 6th and received the approval of the Company’s shareholders in General Meeting on June 22nd. The Company has disposed of its […]