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  • National Ocean Policy Ensures Economic Growth, Security, and Resilience (USA)

    4 October 2011
    Authorities

    Contrary to the president’s political opponents’ efforts to portray the National Ocean Policy as a hyper-regulatory economic anchor, the… Read more at americanprogress. [mappress] Source: americanprogress, October 04, 2011

  • O’Malley to Re-introduce His Offshore Wind Energy Bill (USA)

    3 October 2011
    Authorities

    Gov. Martin O’Malley is expected to re-introduce his offshore wind energy bill in the upcoming session, but politicians aren’t the… By Bryan Russo (wamu) [mappress] Source: wamu, October 03, 2011

  • Ramboll to Design Westermost Rough Offshore Substation (UK)

    26 September 2011
    Grid Connection

      Ramboll has won the detailed design of the offshore substation for DONG Energy’s Westermost Rough Offshore Wind Farm in the UK, which is estimated to make a significant contribution to the UK government goal of installing 33GW of wind production by 2020. The contract with DONG Energy includes the conceptual and detailed design of […]

  • Exercise Simulated Vessel Capsizing on Walney Offshore Wind Farms (UK)

    20 September 2011
    Training & Education

    Safety is a major priority on the Walney Offshore Windfarms, and in order to train the safety procedures, a number of exercises have been held. During the latest exercise, the scenario was capsizing of a large vessel resulting in 31 ‘staff’ members overboard to be rescued and given first aid on the participating crew boats. […]

  • Chinese Eye to Invest into London Gateway Port (UK)

    19 September 2011
    Business & Finance

    CHINESE businessmen could be set to invest heavily in the superport being built in south Essex.   (echo-news) [mappress] Source: echo-news, September 19, 2011

  • Tocardo Plans to Install 20 Tidal Turbines in Tay Estuary (UK)

    15 September 2011
    Business & Finance

    Tocardo BV is in negotiations with Marine Scotland over siting 20 turbines in the Tay estuary.   (thecourier) [mappress] Source: thecourier, September 15, 2011;

  • G&G Secures Foundation Order for Offshore Wind Farm (Germany)

    8 September 2011
    Wind Farm Update

      The German Groups EWE and ENOVA have placed an order with G&G International in Willebroek worth 55 million EUR for the construction of Riffgat, a new offshore wind farm close to German Borkum. G&G International will deliver 30 gigantic foundation structures for offshore wind turbines between May and July 2012. It is the largest […]

  • Port of Corpus Christi Participates in Texas Renewables 2011 Conference (USA)

    7 September 2011
    Ports & Logistics

    In the recent publication of Wind Today, the port of Corpus Christi discusses its future potential to become one of the largest economic partners in the offshore wind energy industry. Among other valuable speaker and participants, the port of Corpus Christi will present itself at the Texas Renewables 2011 Conference, held on Novermber 6th – […]

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

    29 August 2011

    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) [mappress] Source: scotsman, August 29, 2011

  • Isle of Man Needs Energy Plan, Says FoE (UK)

    25 August 2011
    R&D, Training & Education

      Some 60 people attended a public presentation by one of the top names from the Friends of the Earth (FoE).   (iomtoday) [mappress] Source: iomtoday, August 25, 2011;

  • GCube Increases Underwriting Capacity for Wind and Solar Projects (USA)

    22 August 2011
    R&D

      GCube, the leading provider of insurance services for renewable energy initiatives, has increased its underwriting capacity to $680 million for wind energy and solar projects worldwide. Despite a contracting insurance market, the additional capacity was raised separately from existing Lloyd’s underwriting capital providers. With the size, scale and ambition of wind and solar farms […]

  • Vattenfall Releases Consultation Dates for European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre

    16 August 2011

    Vattenfall, Technip and Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG), the joint venture (JV) partners behind a cutting edge Wind Deployment Centre in Scottish waters – the 11-wind turbine European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) off Aberdeen Bay – have announced dates for forthcoming public consultation events. David Hodkinson, UK Country Manager of Vattenfall, said: “The public […]

  • Proteus NP1000 Gets Government Approval for Deployment off Humber Coast (UK)

    12 August 2011

    The Government has given its approval to deploy a pioneering generator which will harness the power of the Humber estuary to produce…   By Alexandra Wood (yorkshirepost) [mappress] Source: yorkshirepost, August 12, 2011

  • California Holds Great Offshore Wind Potential (USA)

    11 August 2011

      The amount of wind blowing off the California coast has high potential. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory atmospheric scientists are working with a Norwegian company to leverage that wind as a valuable energy source. LLNL has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sway, a renewable energy company that has developed floating towers for placing wind […]

  • Dron & Dickson Enters Offshore Wind Industry with GBP 6m Cash Injection (UK)

    8 August 2011
    Business & Finance

    ELECTRICAL equipment firm Dron & Dickson is expanding from its traditional oil and gas markets into renewable energy after securing a £6…   By Peter Ranscombe (scotsman) [mappress] Source: scotsman, August 08, 2011

  • Siemens substation will help in creating civil engineering jobs (UK)

    7 September 2010
    Jobs & Recruitment, R&D

    Siemens has awarded a contract for building two new offshore wind turbine substations to a firm in Northern Ireland, which will help to…   (careerstructure) [mappress] Source: careerstructure, September 07, 2010;

  • China’s offshore wind projects await bids from domestic companies

    7 September 2010
    Business & Finance

    Domestic energy companies are expected to submit bids for the first batch of offshore wind power projects, having combined investment of … (peopledaily) [mappress] Source: peopledaily, September 07, 2010;

  • China Huaneng Group to invest EUR 687 million in offshore wind

    6 September 2010
    Business & Finance

    China Huaneng Group said it will invest six billion yen (687 million euros) to build the largest offshore wind park in the world.The… (instalbiz) [mappress] Source: instalbiz, September 06, 2010;

  • Political group protests against offshore wind industry (USA)

    3 September 2010
    Authorities

    A political group protested the state’s plans to spend public money on New Jersey’s new offshore wind industry. About 20 members or… By Michael Miller (pressofatlanticcity) [mappress] Source: pressofatlanticcity, September 03, 2010;

  • BASF experts at “Husum WindEnergy” 2010 (Germany)

    25 August 2010
    R&D

    Portfolio comprising epoxy systems, coatings, polyurethanes and special grouting materials for rotor blades, towers and foundations of wind energy plants For the first time, BASF will showcase its current portfolio for manufacturers of wind energy plants at the “Husum WindEnergy” trade show. The offering includes products and solutions that allow efficient production and coating of […]

  • Toray Plastics and Polytop Corp. appeal for Deepwater wind contract approval (USA)

    24 August 2010
    Business & Finance

    Joining an environmental group, Toray Plastics (America) and Polytop Corp. have appealed the approval of a contract between offshore wind… By Chris Barrett (pbn) [mappress] Source: pbn, August 23 , 2010;

  • DPU orders NStar to rebid 3 wind farm contracts (USA)

    18 August 2010
    Business & Finance

    The state Department of Public Utilities has ordered the utility NStar to rebid three renewable energy contracts awarded to wind farms in… By Beth Daley (boston) [mappress] Source: boston, August 18, 2010;

  • AMSC ACQUIRES 25 PERCENT STAKE IN BLADE DYNAMICS LTD (USA)

    18 August 2010
    Business & Finance

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  • Some candidates for governor say wind and solar energy too costly (USA)

    17 August 2010
    Authorities

    Republican Charles D. Baker and independent candidate Timothy P. Cahill attacked Gov. Deval L. Patrick’s programs to promote wind and solar… By John J. Monahan (telegram) [mappress] Source: telegram, August 17, 2010;

  • E.ON posts significant increases in first-half (Germany)

    11 August 2010
    Business & Finance

    Adjusted EBIT up 11 percent year on year. 2,800MW of new, climate-friendly generating capacity enters service. 2010 forecast unchanged – adjusted EBIT expected up 0 to 3 percent and adjusted net income at prior-year level. Following a strong first quarter, Düsseldorf-based energy company, E.ON recorded significant increases in its key financial figures for the first […]

  • Cape Wind to reach high water-mark (USA)

    9 August 2010

    One of the most intensely watched, fiercely debated and most significant land-use projects isn’t even happening on land.Cape Wind, Jim… by Mary K. Pratt (bizjournals) [mappress] Source: bizjournals, August 09, 2010;