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  • Blowing in the Wind (UK)

    9 December 2010

    THE low-carbon sector is set to power Teesside’s economy even further in 2011. In this special issue of Go Green, we take a look at the…   (gazettelive) [mappress] Source: gazettelive, December 09, 2010

  • Roundtable on Seizing the Renewable Opportunity (UK)

    10 February 2011

    One blustery Monday last September, a record was quietly set by the thousands of wind turbines up and down the country. For the first time,… (guardian) [mappress] Source: guardian, February 10, 2011

  • REpower Converts to Societas Europaea (Germany)

    15 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    At the Annual General Meeting in October 2010, the shareholders of REpower Systems Aktiengesellschaft (Prime Standard, WKN 617703) approved the conversion of the company to a Societas Europaea (SE). Since June 15, 2011, REpower Systems AG has been registered with the Hamburg Registry Court as REpower Systems SE, thus as a corporation under European law. […]

  • Ocean Power in 2011

    11 January 2011

    Ocean industry set to take off in 2011, research shows According to IHS Emerging Energy Research, more than 45 wave and tidal prototypes… (hydroworld) [mappress] Source: hydroworld, January 11, 2011

  • “Pivotal turning point in human history” (UK)

    30 September 2010

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

  • WindPowerCluster Looses BMBF Competition (Germany)

    20 January 2012

    The jury decided that the WindPowerCluster is not among the winners in the competition organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). “It’s a shame because we had a good chance to win this competition. Nevertheless, the application process for the cluster partners paid off, because there were numerous networks, which gave new […]

  • UK: Forewind Signs Agreement for Three 1GW Grid Connections

    2 March 2012
    Grid Connection

    Forewind, development partner for the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm zone, has signed connection agreements with National Grid for three further 1GW grid connections, adding to the 3GW signed since the zone was awarded in early-2010. These latest agreements for connections located in Teesside and Yorkshire mean Forewind can proceed with the development of a […]

  • SDE Energy: World No.1 in Sea Wave Energy Technologies (Israel)

    28 February 2012

    SDE Energy Ltd, the owner of a new and unique invention that produces electricity from sea waves, was selected by a team of international scientists as number one in the world in Sea Wave Energy Technologies, number six in Tidal Energy and River Energy, and was ranked as one of the Top 100 Clean Energy […]

  • Construction of German Offshore Wind Parks Goes Off Schedule

    21 February 2012
    Wind Farm Update

    Construction of Germany’s offshore wind parks will not be on time due to setbacks in connecting turbines to the power grid caused by the problems with ensuring cables and transformer stations, reports Bloomberg. Consequently, EON AG (EOAN) and RWE AG (RWE) have stressed their intention to suspend investment in wind projects unless obstacles are removed. […]

  • Baumer Encoders withstand harsh conditions (USA)

    9 June 2010
    Technology

    Newest Innovations Offer Sophisticated Safety and Performance for On- and Off-Shore Turbines Southington, Conn. – On wind turbines, encoders… [mappress] Source: thomasnet, June 09, 2010;

  • Offshore Consenting Complexity Affecting Cost Reduction

    11 November 2014
    Business & Finance

    Lessons learned over the past decade as the UK offshore wind industry has expanded – from around 50 turbines in 2004 to 1,183 turbines today – have not yet contributed to a commensurate reduction in the cost of discharging consent conditions, highlighting that economies of scale have not been achieved as expected, and emphasizing the […]

  • The Netherlands: Offshore Wind Creates 2150 Full-Time Jobs

    17 October 2014
    Jobs & Recruitment, Training & Education

    In a study released yesterday, Ecofys  assessed the economic impact of Dutch offshore wind energy. Commissioned by the Dutch Top consortium Knowledge and Innovation Offshore Wind Energy (TKI-WoZ), the study finds that offshore wind energy has so far created 2150 full-time jobs and generated a turnover of 900 million euro in 2014. The ambition of […]

  • Marine Robot Fleet Swarm Southwest England

    8 October 2014
    Technology

    A fleet of seven robotic vehicles were launched into the ocean off southwest England this week, in the most ambitious project of its kind in Europe. The vehicles are aiming to travel up to 300 miles over the next 20 days, and will be collecting scientific data about ocean processes and marine life.  Co-ordinated by […]

  • HiDef Revenues Increase 47 Pct

    11 December 2014
    Business & Finance, Environment

    Technology service provider HiDef Aerial Surveying Limited (HiDef) announced results of their latest audited accounts for year ending 30 October 2014 to coincide with their reselection as one of UK Trade and Investment’s (UKTI) Export Champions for 2015. Within the financial year, HiDef tripled the number of overseas markets it was active in, export sales […]

  • Administrators Set Pelamis Closing Date

    5 December 2014
    Business & Finance

    Interested parties have until 10:30am on Tuesday to submit their offers for Pelamis Wave Power Limited’s business and its assets.  Mr Nimmo, head of restructuring at KPMG in Scotland, said: “We have been encouraged by the level of initial interest in Pelamis and we believe there is the will and desire to see the continuation […]

  • AWS Truepower Buys Windographer Software

    4 December 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    Continuing its strategy of creating and delivering exceptional wind analysis and development tools, AWS Truepower, LLC, an international leader in renewable energy consulting and information services, has purchased the Windographer software from Mistaya Engineering, Inc.  Windographer is the market-leading software for analyzing, visualizing, and validating wind resource data from meteorological towers and remote sensing systems. […]

  • Global Tech I Reorganizes Management

    28 November 2014
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Global Tech I Offshore Wind GmbH is reorganizing its management team. With the completion of the construction phase, Arjen Schampers finished his activities as Technical Managing Director in early November. Dr. Jan Podbielski, the former General Project Manager for installation and commissioning has been appointed by the shareholders to the position of Technical Managing Director and will […]

  • IHC Hammers Its Way in China

    26 November 2014
    Technology

    IHC Hydrohammer, a business unit of the Dutch based Royal IHC, recently commissioned the S-1800 Hydrohammer with 5.5m Pile Guiding for the Chinese offshore wind market. Jiangsu Longyuan Zhenhua Marine Engineering, a joint venture between ZPMC and Longyuan, is using the S-1800 hydraulic piling hammer to drive flanged monopiles for the Longyuan Jiangsu Rudong Offshore Wind Farm into the […]

  • Suction Bucket Installation (VIDEO)

    25 September 2014
    Technology

    Suitable for water depths of 30-60m with a height of 57m and weighing roughly 850 tonnes. The suction bucket jacket is installed at the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 1 in Germany.  The new foundation concept has been developed by DONG Energy in cooperation with Carbon Trust Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) in the UK. The […]

  • JDR’s CEO Steps Down

    18 September 2014
    Business & Finance

    JDR has announced that after three years leading the company through a significant investment programme, Andrew Norman will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer, and as a Director of the Board. Until a permanent replacement is appointed, Pat Herbert, JDR’s Executive Chairman, will assume interim Chief Executive responsibilities. A recruitment process to find an external […]

  • Skegness RNLI Lifeboat Crew Trains for Wind Farm Evacuation

    17 September 2014
    Training & Education

    Skegness RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew members had the opportunity for some valuable training this weekend, working with one of the vessels that maintain the wind turbines off the Lincolnshire coast.  Centrica Energy’s Lynn, Inner Dowsing and Lincs wind farms consist of 129 turbines, each nearly 150m tall and in total providing enough power to supply […]

  • ENOVA Goes to WindEnergy Hamburg

    9 September 2014

    ENOVA will take part in the WindEnergy Hamburg, which will be held from 23 to 26 September.  More than 1,000 exhibitors will demonstrate their innovations and solutions from across the entire supply chain of the industry. Key players will be in the spotlight in every hall. It will take place on the grounds of the Hamburg Messe exhibition […]

  • SMM Kicks Off in Hamburg

    9 September 2014

    The SMM international trade fair has officially opened last night in Hamburg. More than 2,100 exhibitors and over 50,000 visitors are expected, more than ever in the history of this fair. “This is a very special SMM,” said Bernd Aufderheide, CEO and President, Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH. The enormous interest shown by exhibitors and visitors […]

  • Floating LIDARs Ace Gwynt y Môr Trials

    20 February 2015
    R&D, Technology

    RWE Innogy, together with the Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) programme, completed a two year trial at what is soon to become the world’s second largest offshore wind farm. They tested the Light Detection and Ranging units (LIDAR) technology mounted on floating buoys at the 576MW Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm in the Liverpool Bay. The trial, […]

  • Vattenfall Requires Painting Work at DanTysk

    3 February 2015
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Vattenfall is looking for a contractor who will carry out paint repair works on transition pieces (TPs) of DanTysk offshore wind turbines. The work includes surface preparation and painting of all the damaged areas on each of the foundation structures (TPs). Also, the contractor shall deliver the required consumables, paint, sandpaper etc. “It is essential that […]

  • 3sun Recruiting Technicians in Denmark

    3 February 2015
    Business & Finance

    3sun Group has launched a recruitment drive from its Danish entity, as part of the Group’s strategy to increase its international footprint.  Commenting on the evolution of 3sun Group, CEO Graham Hacon, said: “As we continue to grow globally, it is important that we remain strategically placed within the European market. Our premises in Esbjerg […]