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  • China and South Korea in Pursuit of Offshore Wind Power

    22 April 2011
    R&D

    China and South Korea have recently been actively pursuing the introduction of offshore wind power generation. Both countries appear to… (shimbun) [mappress] Source: shimbun, April 22, 2011;

  • San Onofre Residents Oppose Wave Energy (USA)

    15 April 2011
    Environment

    A three-year feasibility study for a wave farm off San Onofre is approved, but locals are up in arms about trading green energy…   By Paul M. J. Suchecki (manhattanbeach) [mappress] Source: manhattanbeach, April 15, 2011;

  • WWEA Launches 2010 Report (Germany)

    8 April 2011

    Worldwide wind capacity reaches 197 GW, slight decrease in new capacity.   (wwindea) [mappress] Source: wwindea, April 08, 2011

  • Bula Company Turns to Wind Power (USA)

    13 June 2011

      A local family-owned company that made its mark in the automotive industry is likewise entrenched in the domestic wind-energy industry.   By Carl E. Feather (starbeacon) [mappress] Source: starbeacon, June 13, 2011;

  • Wind Energy in North Carolina (USA)

    10 June 2011

    North Carolina’s wind resource is vast; however, no large-scale wind farms have been built onshore or offshore of the Tarheel state. Nearly 4,500 megawatts (MW) of onshore wind resource exists in North Carolina, and another 297,000 MW resides offshore. A single megawatt of wind capacity can generate enough electricity for up to 300 homes. Modern […]

  • Dexa Wave Energy Starts Comprehensive Tests in Maltese Waters

    6 June 2011
    R&D

    A Danish-Maltese joint venture – Dexa Wave Energy – is starting comprehensive tests in Maltese waters to establish the feasibility for … (timesofmalta) [mappress] Source: timesofmalta, June 06, 2011;

  • GEOSHIPS Announces Acquisition of Brooklyn Shipping (UK)

    3 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      Aberdeen-based SeaHold GEOSHIPS Limited (GEOSHIPS) has announced the acquisition of marine management services company Brooklyn Shipping Ltd (BSL). The acquisition is expected to lead to BSL’s staff numbers more than doubling to 80 this year and also contribute to a significant increase in GEOSHIPS’ pre-tax earnings on its projected turnover of nearly £50million for […]

  • Brevini Gears up for Renewable Energy Industries (UK)

    1 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      As fossil fuel prices continue to increase and the world becomes more aware of its environmental responsibilities, the UK is one of the nations leading the call for alternative energy sources to be utilised. This has led to British engineering growth in the Renewables market that just a decade ago seemed implausible. As the […]

  • Kraken Ready for Turbine Installation in Mostyn (UK)

    19 May 2011

      In the harbour of Mostyn, the first two wind turbines for Walney 2 have been loaded onto Kraken, and she is awaiting better wind conditions before leaving for the Walney 2 site. Also in the harbour in Mostyn, the installation vessel Leviathan is awaiting Kraken’s departure before it can take its position and load […]

  • Energy Secretary Stephen Chu Visits Google (USA)

    29 October 2010
    Authorities

    As the Obama cabinet fans out for official appearances before Nov. 2, its sole Nobel laureate stopped by Silicon Valley to talk up green…   By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta (publicintegrity) [mappress] Source: publicintegrity, October 29, 2010;

  • Wind Power Slows in Europe but Booms in Canada

    27 October 2010
    R&D

    Call it a tale of two continents: the world’s biggest maker of wind turbines announced that it will lay off nearly a third of its workforce… By Kristine Owram (canadianbusiness) [mappress] Source: canadianbusiness, October 27, 2010;

  • Offshore wind farm extension planed (UK)

    22 October 2010
    Business & Finance

    A WIND farm off the coast of Herne Bay and Whitstable could be extended by more than 50 per cent. Energy company Vattenfall, owners of the… (thisiskent) [mappress] Source: thisiskent, October 22, 2010;

  • West Coast ports of Schleswig-Holstein to Collaborate (Germany)

    11 October 2010
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    The port locations Büsum, Brunsbüttel, Dagebüll, Helgoland, Husum, Rendsburg-Osterrönfeld, Wyk / Foehr, Hörnum and List have agreed to have a close cooperation with the focus on offshore wind farm logistics. To meet the increasing demands of future offshore wind farms in the North Sea, economists and politicians have decided to work together. The collaboration is […]

  • Wind energy will dominate next decade trends show

    23 September 2010
    R&D

    Without any public announcement, the European Commission published new EU energy scenarios (see link below). “EU energy trends to 2030″… (energyportal) [mappress] Source: energyportal, September 23, 2010;

  • Costs of Green Energy Decreased With Rising Prices of Fuel (USA)

    4 March 2011

    In light of the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East and North Africa, it’s no surprise that the world’s attention has focused… By David Fessler (stockhouse) [mappress]   Source: stockhouse, March 04, 2011    

  • Hartlepool Could Be Major Energy Producer In The Future (UK)

    24 February 2011

    Hartlepool could be a major player in the wind energy sector for the next 50 years.   (hartlepoolmail) [mappress] Source: hartlepoolmail , February 24, 2011

  • Teesside Struggles to Become UK Renewable Hub

    22 February 2011
    Business & Finance

    Chain Reaction, the cluster of organisations representing Teesside’s growing renewable energy sector and its associated supply chain, held a strategy meeting in Middlesbrough on Friday (18th February) to discuss key issues and determine how the group should develop moving forwards. The Cluster, consisting of senior level representatives from NOF Energy, EIC, JDR Cables, Narec, CTC […]

  • Planning For Offshore Wind in Michigan – Divided Opinions of the Locals

    21 February 2011

      The issue of siting wind turbines remains a thorny issue. Planning for on-shore and off-shore wind continues in Michigan. By Saulius Mikalonis (mlive) [mappress] Source: mlive, February 21, 2011

  • GL Renewables Certification Changes (Germany)

    18 February 2011

    During February 2011 Christian Nath hands over the management of GL Renewables Certification. Andreas Schroeter has been appointed as his successor as Senior Vice President GL Renewables Certification and Mike Woebbeking will be Vice President GL Renewables Certification and Head of the Certification Body. Christian Nath will continue to support the organisation in a consultative […]

  • O.F.A.H. Applauds Scrapping of Offshore Wind Projects (Canada)

    15 February 2011

    The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.) is pleased that the Government of Ontario has announced it will not proceed with… (ofah) [mappress] Source: ofah, February 15, 2011

  • UK Leads in Offshore Wind Development

    15 February 2011

    Firms urged to capitalise on potential of wave and tidal energy as boom in turbine industry creates thousands of jobs, says Andrew Stone.   (telegraph) [mappress] Source: telegraph, February 15, 2011

  • Vestas Presents Annual Report for 2010

    9 February 2011

    The year’s order intake of 8,673 MW had a value of EUR 8.6bn, corresponding to EUR 1m per MW, which is on level with 2009, with an order intake of 3,072 MW at a value of EUR 3.2bn. Measured in MW, the order intake rose by 182 per cent. In 2010, Vestas reached its expected […]

  • Eight Over Ten Europeans Optimistic About Wind

    7 February 2011

    A new survey published by the European Commission on attitudes to technology shows Europeans are extremely positive about wind energy. People were asked whether particular technologies ‘will improve our way of life in the 20 years’, ‘will have no effect’, or ‘will make things worse’, The technologies covered included wind energy. 84% of the respondents […]

  • Seajacks Zaratan Construction Summary (UK)

    4 February 2011
    Technology

    In February 2010 Seajacks entered into a contract with GustoMSC to provide the Basic Design Package for two purpose built wind farm installation vessels. In June 2010 Seajacks entered into a contract with Lamprell shipyard to build these new vessels and Seajacks will take delivery of the first new-build, Seajacks Zaratan, in May 2012, and […]

  • Wind Turbines Could Kill Millions of Birds by 2030

    3 February 2011
    Environment

    · Department of the Interior to issue wind and wildlife guidelines imminently   · Congressional hearing requested by conservationists     By Ted Williams (flyrodreel) [mappress] Source: flyrodreel, February 03, 2011

  • LID-3300IP Ice Detector for wind turbines from Labkotec (Finland)

    9 July 2010
    R&D, Technology

    The Finnish Labkotec Ltd has introduced a new generation LID-3300IP Ice Detector, an ice detector with an integrated web user interface for… [mappress] Source: windfair, July 09, 2010;