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  • Renewable ‘Gold Rush’ in Germany’s Depressed North-East

    17 October 2011

    Renewable energy has created a “gold rush” atmosphere in Germany’s depressed north-east, giving the country’s poorhouse good jobs and great…   By Erik Kirschbaum (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, October 17, 2011

  • PowerWind to Exhibit at RenewableUK 2011 (UK)

    6 October 2011

      With the slogan: “We call it community-scale. You will say it’s energy for your farm, school, business.” they will be exhibiting at RenewableUK 2011 in Manchester from 25 to 27 October, and showcasing their efficient onshore solutions for community-scale projects. The star of our stand is the PowerWind 500 turbine with its original 500 […]

  • Sablan’s Submerged Lands Bill Goes to US Senate

    5 October 2011
    Authorities

    Delegate Gregorio Kilili Sablan’s (Ind-MP) bill conveying 3 miles of submerged lands to the CNMI now heads to the U.S. Senate after the U.S. By Haidee V. Eugenio (saipantribune) [mappress] Source: saipantribune, October 05, 2011

  • European Firms Launch Eleanore Project

    3 October 2011
    Grid Connection

    Eleanore project launched: 3E, Alstom Grid, CG, CMI, DEME Blue Energy, Eurogrid International and SAG bring their engagement to foster the development of future offshore grids in Europe one step further 3E, Alstom Grid, CG, CMI, DEME Blue Energy, Eurogrid International (a holding company owned by Transmission System Operator Elia and infrastructure funds specialist IFM), […]

  • Cianbro in Spotlight at AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER (USA)

    30 September 2011

      Cianbro’s wind energy services will be in the spotlight at the AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition on October 11-13, in booth 331 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland.  “Cianbro’s ability to bring all facets of the onshore or offshore wind development project under one roof is extremely attractive to wind project developers”, […]

  • Former Navy Warehouse Goes Green (USA)

    30 September 2011
    Business & Finance

    Converting a giant warehouse at the former Navy base into a test center for massive wind turbines out in the ocean will keep about 600… By Dave Munday (postandcourier) [mappress] Source: postandcourier, September 30, 2011

  • SeaEnergy Warns About Share Scam (UK)

    28 September 2011
    Business & Finance

    Aberdeen offshore wind firm, SeaEnergy, has warned investors it has been targeted by a scam, after being alerted by shareholders.   (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, September 28, 2011

  • Bath Iron Works Considers Going Green (USA)

    26 September 2011

      Bath Iron Works’ core business remains naval shipbuilding, but the company has recently considered diversifying.   By J. Hemmerdinger and Jonathan Riskind (pressherald) [mappress] Source: pressherald, September 26, 2011

  • ‘Act Now or Lose Renewables’ (UK)

    26 September 2011
    Business & Finance

    Although Aberdeen firm SeaEnergy identified Dundee as the ideal site for a factory to make offshore wind turbine jackets — the large… By Stefan Morkis (thecourier) [mappress] Source: thecourier, September 26, 2011

  • Greens Attack Offshore Wind Turbine Opponent (UK)

    19 September 2011
    Business & Finance

      OPPOSITION parties delivered a hands-off message to Donald Trump over his “not in my backyard” attacks on an offshore wind farm.   By Robbie Dinwoodie (heraldscotland) [mappress] Source: heraldscotland, September 19, 2011

  • The Netherlands: Workships Contractors and Royal Doeksen Sign Contract for 2 DNV WFSV

    16 September 2011

    Workships Contractors and Royal Doeksen announce that this Friday the 16th of September the contracts for 2 DNV Classed 21 meter aluminum Wind Farm Service Vessels have been signed with South Boats Special Projects of the Isle of Wight. These new build vessels are a perfect example of how the market is maturing by requiring […]

  • Northeast Ohio Institutions to Develop Offshore Wind Energy (USA)

    12 September 2011
    R&D

      Three Northeast Ohio institutions will receive new federal resources to develop offshore wind energy.  (onlinetes) [mappress] Source: onlinetes, September 12, 2011

  • Scira Offshore Energy Evacuates Ill Supplier (UK)

    11 September 2011

      A contractor for one of the wind farm’s construction suppliers fell ill due to a non-work related condition onboard the floating hotel “Wind Ambition” and had to be airlifted to hospital. The Coastguard was telephoned early in the morning following a diagnosis from the onboard medic that the contractor required urgent medical assistance. Due […]

  • Record Output for Wind Turbines in UK

    9 January 2012

    Wind power production in UK reached record due to the storm before the New Year. Onshore and offshore wind turbines produced almost 20% more power than previous record, and supplied 12.2% of UK energy demand on December 28, reports Reuters. Currently, there are 3515 wind turbines installed in the UK, with total capacity of 5,970.6 […]

  • Canada: SRM Projects to Examine Tidal Power Feasibility

    7 November 2012
    R&D

    SRM Projects Ltd. has submitted an application to examine the feasibility of tidal power in south Discovery Passage and Seymour Narrows. The engineering company will start with a community meeting in Campbell River on November 22 to get a public response on their planned activities, which will be completed in about five years. SRM Principal […]

  • France: RTE Seeks Contractor for Hydrographic Services

    2 November 2012

    Réseau de transport d’electricité SA (RTE) is seeking for a contractor to provide hydrographic services in France. As part of the environmental impact studies underway for projects with connections to offshore wind farms (only “export” cables), samples and benthic analyses are needed to establish the initial state of the environment. The four areas covered are […]

  • OutSmart to Open Its French Office

    29 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    In November of this year, OutSmart will be opening an office in Paris. After the Netherlands and Germany, France is the third country where OutSmart will settle. “The reason we chose for Paris, is that we want to provide our services to France. The offshore wind market in France is developing fast, which makes it an […]

  • Areva Intends to Bring Jobs to East of England

    26 October 2012
    Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment

    European wind turbine manufacturer Areva intends to bring wealth and jobs to the East of England even though it has ruled out the region for its new UK factory. Speakers from the energy group said this week they wanted to work closely with the region’s supply chain because of the offshore expertise and ports in […]

  • Germany: BaltShip Transports World’s Longest Wind Turbine Blade

    25 October 2012

    Thursday 18 October, the BaltShip started the transport of the world’s longest wind turbine blade from SSP Technology in Kirkeby, Denmark. With a length of 83.5 meters and a rotor diameter of 171.2 meters, the blade is by far the largest produced to date. Passing the blade by car at the speed of 50 km/h […]

  • Humber Renewables Awards Return for 2013 (UK)

    15 October 2012

    An awards event dedicated to recognising excellence in the region’s renewable energy industry is returning for the second time. The Humber Renewables Awards 2013 will be bigger than its first outing, earlier this year, with the addition of two new categories. The awards are the only event of their type dedicated to the emerging green […]

  • Teamwork Will Reduce UK Offshore Wind Costs

    8 October 2012
    Authorities

    Chairman of the UK Government’s Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force, Andrew Jamieson, said that he expects the costs of offshore renewable energy to drop over 30% by 2020, thanks to increased collaboration between companies. Mr. Jamieson will be speaking at the Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference on Wednesday in Edinburgh, with the main focus […]

  • UK Encourages Tidal, Wave Energy Generation

    7 October 2012
    Authorities, R&D

    The UK has huge potential for marine power and is considered the most attractive destination to develop marine projects in Europe, states a new report by energy experts GlobalData. The new report (Installed Capacity, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Profiles of Technology Developers and Key Country Analysis to 2030) shows that the marine energy industry […]

  • Denmark: Illuminating Anholt Offshore Wind Farm

    5 October 2012

    Before the wind turbine installation at Anholt wind farm was commenced, all activities in the wind farm were focusing on the seabed and the water surface, but with the erection of the first wind turbines, Anholt Offshore Wind Farm has suddenly started becoming a visible skyline – with a more precise height of 141.6 metres. […]

  • Germany: Offshore Wind Messe Partners with Windallianz

    2 October 2012

    With the Offshore Wind Messe- und Veranstaltungs GmbH, Bremen, the Windallianz has gained a new partner, which complements the industry network established in October 2011 in an ideal way. The Bremen-based company is the organizer of the Windforce, Germany’s first offshore fair, which had about 260 exhibitors when it was organized for the first time […]

  • UK: SeaEnergy Announces H1 Results

    1 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    SeaEnergy, an innovative energy services group, has announced half year results for the six months ended 30 June, 2012. In the Annual Report for 2011, SeaEnergy’s Chief Executive and Chairman have described in some detail the changes made to the  strategic direction and governance of the Company. In this Interim Report, for the period to 30th […]

  • Germany: Hauff-Technik Presents Custom-Made Solutions at Husum Fair

    28 September 2012

    Last Saturday marked the end of this year’s HUSUM WindEnergy, in which Hauff-Technik was taking part for the first time and which is recognised internationally as one of the leading trade fairs in the area of renewable energy. This year, with more than 36,000 visitors from 90 countries visiting the 1200 or so exhibiting companies, […]