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  • Research and Markets Adds Report on German Energy Shift Influence on RWE

    24 October 2012
    R&D

    Research and Markets has announced the addition of the ‘RWE AG Goes Green? The Energiewende and the End of RWE’s Nuclear Ambitions’ report to their offering. RWE is one of Europe’s leading energy utility companies, supplying 17 million customers with electricity and 8 million with gas. The German government’s energy policy reversal forced RWE to withdraw […]

  • ‘Regional Energy, National Solutions’ Report Greatly Supports U.S. Offshore Wind Development

    22 October 2012
    R&D

    As voters contemplate who will occupy the White House and Congress in the years ahead, The Center for the Next Generation and the Center for American Progress released “Regional Energy, National Solutions,” a new report that argues that the United States needs a long-term strategy to achieve climate stability, economic prosperity, and energy security using […]

  • USA: HydroVision International to Feature Seven-Session Track on Ocean/Tidal/Stream Power

    8 April 2013

    HydroVision International 2013 – the world’s largest conference and exhibition devoted to the hydroelectric power industry – will feature an entire seven-session panel presentation track covering the ocean/tidal/stream power market. This year’s Ocean/Tidal/Stream track is designed to provide a wealth of educational content to registrants, including the mechanics, current development and challenges in the fields […]

  • EWEA 2012 in Copenhagen Gets ‘Congress of the Year’ Award (Denmark)

    5 April 2013

    EWEA 2012 has received the “Congress of the year” award in the category for congresses with more than 1.000 participants. The Danish Wind Industry Association accepted the award on behalf of all the partners. In April last year EWEA 2012 drew almost 11,000 visitors to Copenhagen, making it the largest private conference ever. DWIA and […]

  • Germany: Registration for WINDFORCE 2013 Is Open until End of May

    4 April 2013

    Those who wish to attend the WINDFORCE 2013 offshore conference in Bremerhaven should register soon. The online registration form is posted until 31 May 2013. Participant capacity in Bremerhaven is limited and some programme highlights may soon be fully booked. The deadline for listing businesses on the official List of Participants and for name placement […]

  • Great Hale Fen Residents Fight against Triton Knoll Substation (UK)

    2 April 2013
    Environment, Grid Connection

    Great Hale Fen residents and landowners are initiating a campaign against the construction of a substation for Triton Knoll offshore wind farm in their area, Sleaford Standard news site informs. Residents say that they only recently found out about the proposal, which is in its final stages and will be built soon. Concerns are raised […]

  • UK: Harper Macleod Recruits Rival Renewable Energy Team to Target Marine Energy Potential

    27 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    Harper Macleod LLP has recruited the Renewable Energy team from rival firm McClure Naismith as it makes a significant move into the marine energy sector. Partner Steven Brown, an expert in emerging wave power technologies, and Associate Michael Johnston join Harper Macleod, Legal Advisers to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, on Monday, 25 March. The […]

  • Kuick Releases South Korea Wind Power Sector Analysis 2013

    22 March 2013

    Kuick Research has released research titled “South Korea Wind Power Sector Analysis 2013.” Wind Power in South Korea is being seen as the potential driver of renewable energy development in the country. Electricity generation through wind power has already progressed to significant levels and most of this has been developed onshore. The present onshore capacity […]

  • Denmark: Auditors of Public Accounts Find DONG Energy’s Electricity Prices to Be Competitive

    21 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    In April 2012, the auditors of public accounts asked Rigsrevisionen – the Danish National Audit Office – to investigate DONG Energy’s electricity prices and some of the aspects affecting the electricity price. The auditors of public accounts published their report Wednesday afternoon. The report determines that DONG Energy’s prices: have been in line with the […]

  • The Budget 2013 and Its Impact on Humber’s Renewables Industry (UK)

    21 March 2013

    KEY announcements in the Budget, delivered by Chancellor George Osborne, could be positive for the Humber’s renewables industry, according to an accountant working in the sector. Looking at the impact the Budget will have on the region’s renewables industry, Andrew Manderfield, partner at Streets Chartered Accountant, said there were two areas in particular that were […]

  • Australia: Austal Secures Orders for Three Wind Farm Support Vessels

    18 October 2012
    Operations & Maintenance

    Reflecting its renewed competitiveness in the international market for small and medium sized commercial vessels, Austal has secured a new contract for the design and construction of three wind farm support vessels. The 27 metre catamarans will be used by UK-based Turbine Transfers to support wind turbine installation and maintenance activities in European waters. Austal […]

  • The Netherlands: Tocardo Starts Strategic Long-Term Partnership with Huisman

    16 October 2012

    Today, Tocardo International, the leading Dutch producer of tidal and free-flow water turbines, announces the start of a strategic long-term partnership with Huisman. Huisman is an international designer and manufacturer of construction equipment for the on- and offshore industry. New shares have been issued, giving Huisman a minority stake in the business. In addition to […]

  • USA: Offshore Wind Recommended among Resources to Replace Nuclear Power Plant

    16 October 2012
    Environment, R&D

    In just the last year, New York State began developing at least 25 percent of the alternative electricity sources necessary to replace the Indian Point nuclear power plant, according to a new report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Riverkeeper. The report also provides a detailed roadmap for fully and cost-effectively replacing […]

  • Fishermen Express Concern on Possible Wind Farm Impact (USA)

    14 February 2012

    New Bedford fishermen have raised their voice on possible impact of Offshore wind turbines on fish stocks, reports South Coast Today. The area proposed for offshore wind turbines is marked as a place with high concentration of winter flounder spawning, so it could be a problem, although it is less known about the possible impact […]

  • DanTysk to Certify All Offshore Wind Farm Components (Germany)

    10 February 2012

    DanTysk Offshore Wind GmbH, Hamburg, intends to build an offshore windfarm in the North Sea. In the first construction phase they are planning to build 80 wind turbines with a total output of 288 MW, an offshore substation and an offshore accommodation platform. The project is located in the German Bight area, around 75 km […]

  • Tata Steel to Benefit from Offshore Wind Industry (UK)

    6 February 2012

    Offshore wind mills presents a great business opportunity for the steel industry in the future, Richard Freeman, Manager for Product and Market Development in Tata Steel said to The Northern Echo. Tata Steel invested £2m in the Hartlepool tube mills in October. They are planning to establish a supply base for steel tubular sections used […]

  • GRP Opens up to Businesses Across North East Lincolnshire (UK)

    6 February 2012

    A Group at the foreground of the offshore wind ambition will open up to businesses across North East Lincolnshire, says Grimsby Telegraph. Established in 2008, the Grimsby Renewables Partnership is a private/public partnership whose the main aim is to maximize economic benefits that North East Lincolnshire can gain from the development of the offshore renewable […]

  • Ocean Power Technologies Announces Results of PowerBuoy Operations (USA)

    2 February 2012

    Ocean Power Technologies,Inc., a leading wave energy technology company, today announces the results of the ocean operations of its autonomous PowerBuoy recently deployed off the coast of New Jersey for the US Navy. The system delivered a very strong performance, meeting all of its mission specifications. The autonomous PowerBuoy is a self-sustaining persistent power source […]

  • Government Needs to Keep UK Competitive in Tidal Energy Sector (UK)

    2 February 2012

    CEO of a Glasgow-based tidal energy developer said that in order to keep UK competitive the Westminister government must keep an eye on the subsidy levels, reports Scotsman. Nautricity has deployed a tidal energy device alongside the HQS WELLINGTON which is moored at Temple Steps in the heart of London. Johnstone said that the rivals […]

  • Thumbs up for European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (UK)

    30 January 2012

    Aberdeenshire Council has given the offshore wind farm proposal near Aberdeenshire the thumbs up. The proposal, as well as the details of all project related concerns will be sent to the body that manages Scotland’s waters, Marine Scotland. Vattenfall, Technip and Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG), a GBP 150 million joint venture behind the cutting […]

  • Thanet Offshore Wind Farm Export Cable Being Repaired (UK)

    26 January 2012

    Thanet offshore wind farm export cable is being repaired, says BBC. Jason Ormison, the head of media relations, said that they are still exporting power on a limited basis, and that they expect to return to the full capacity next month. The Thanet project is located approximately 12 km off Foreness Point in water depths […]

  • RWE Innogy Announces Changes to its Executive Board (Germany)

    25 January 2012
    Business & Finance

    At its meeting on 24 January 2012 the Executive Board of RWE AG appointed Hans Friedrich Bünting to succeed Fritz Vahrenholt as CEO of RWE Innogy GmbH as of 1 July 2012. Hans joined the RWE Group in 1995 and held various management positions in RWE Energie AG, RWE Trading GmbH and RWE AG before […]

  • Secretary Huhne to Inaugurate Wold’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    23 January 2012

    On the February 9th, 2012, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, located in the East Irish Sea, will be inaugurated by Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change The Rt. Hon. Chris Huhne, MP. Barrow-in-Furness Town Hall will be the gravitation point for this grand celebration marking a milestone to the Cumbria County and […]

  • O’Malley’s Offshore Wind Plan Faces Another Hurdle (USA)

    23 January 2012
    Authorities

     Organized labor wants a guaranteed role in the offshore wind project Gov. Martin O’Malley is expected to propose — and the unions want… By Michael Dresser (baltimoresun) [mappress] Source: baltimoresun, January 23, 2012

  • Offshore Engineering Global and China Marine Industry Report Available

    21 December 2011

    Reportlinker announced that the new market research report is available. The skyrocketing oil price during 2007-2008 sparked globally investment fever in marine engineering industry. However, from 2009 onwards, seeing globally economic recession and sluggish demand, many small and medium-sized marine engineering enterprises have taken a heavy toll on revenue in the wake of the nosedive […]

  • BBC Updates Report on Advanced Materials and Devices for Renewable Energy (UK)

    19 December 2011

    Two years have passed since BCC published its last report on the global market for advanced materials and devices used in renewable-energy systems. Since then, the global market for renewable energy has continued to grow and evolve. BCC therefore considers it important to update the earlier report’s findings and conclusions about the size and structure […]