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  • DONG Energy Looking for Gunfleet Sands Wind Farm Constructor (UK)

    22 December 2011

    DONG Energy is pursuing efforts to find the Gunfleet Sands Wind Farm constructor. This offshore wind farm engineering contract consists of adjustment of J-tubes and tightening of immersed seals on offshore wind farm(s). Contractor is responsible for: – Development, production and test of tool to raise and adjust the J-tubes at hang-off; – Adjusting J-tubes […]

  • Rates Set to Encourage Producers to Sell Renewable Energy to Nova Scotia Power (Canada)

    5 July 2011
    R&D

      Prices have been set to encourage community-based, independent power producers to sell renewable energy to Nova Scotia Power.   (cbc) [mappress] Source: cbc, July 05, 2011;

  • Ocean Power Technologies PB150 Device Performs Better than Expected (UK)

    28 June 2011

    Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or the “Company”), a leading wave energy technology company, announced that the first of its new generation utility-scale PowerBuoy(R) device, the PB150, has delivered better-than-expected initial results from tests being conducted off the northeast coast of Scotland. Rated at 150 kilowatts, this device was designed and developed by OPT to […]

  • Government Publishes Final Versions of Six National Policy Statements on Energy (UK)

    24 June 2011
    Authorities

    The statements, which have been the subject of two consultations, lay the groundwork for new major energy infrastructure. They include policy… (utilityweek) [mappress] Source: utilityweek, June 24, 2011; Image: decc

  • Oil and Gas Know How Could Help Renewable Industry (UK)

    23 June 2011

    The renewable energy industry is developing rapidly in response to ambitious targets set by the UK government. As a nation, they’ve got to reduce CO2 emissions and increase power generation from renewable sources such as wind, wave and tidal power. They are, literally, at sea in new territory and as a consequence may suffer from […]

  • SeaRoc Host Free Demonstration of SeaPlanner Web-Based Management Tools (UK)

    20 June 2011
    Training & Education

      Marine engineering company SeaRoc, part of the Natural Power group, will be hosting a two hour webinar which will provide an interactive demonstration of SeaPlanner, the innovative suite of modular, web-based management tools. Presented by Dominic Stratton, SeaPlanner GIS Manager at SeaRoc, the webinar will provide a full insight into the functionality of this […]

  • University of Strathclyde to Open Centre for Offshore Wind Technology Development (UK)

    20 June 2011
    R&D

    A new centre to develop and test offshore wind condition monitoring technologies – and help Scotland meet its renewable energy targets – … (engineerlive) [mappress] Source: engineerlive, June 20, 2011;

  • Scottish Government Criticizes Crown Estate’s Plans for Coastal Communities Fund

    25 July 2011
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    SCOTTISH Environment Secretary, Richard Lochhead has criticized the UK Government’s plans for a coastal communities fund saying that it “falls well short of the need for fundamental reform of how the Crown Estate in Scotland is managed”. Following widespread calls to devolve control of the Crown Estate – led by the Scottish Government – the […]

  • Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey Announces Promotions of Executive Leadership (USA)

    15 July 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D

      Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey, a provider of marine surveying and data collection services, announces the following changes to its executive leadership: Robert Mecarini has been promoted to President of the company, and Gino Mecarini assumed the role of Chairman. This planned succession enables Robert to take on all day-to-day responsibilities of the company, and […]

  • Marine Data Experts Partrac Strengthen Their Metocean Division (UK)

    9 June 2011

      Marine data experts Partrac announced recently that Dr Emmanuel Osalusi, a numerical hydrodynamic engineer, has joined the company. Emmanuel completed his PhD thesis (‘Analysis of Wave and Current Data in a Tidal Energy Test Site’) at the UK European Marine Energy Centre, Orkney, in 2009. His research focused on developing a better understanding of […]

  • Wind Energy Conference Calls on Virginia to Get Serious with Offshore Wind (USA)

    7 June 2011

    In what proved to be a strong turnout in support of wind energy at the Wind Energy Conference in Richmond on Saturday, grassroots … By Daniel Carawan (examiner) [mappress] Source: examiner, June 07, 2011;

  • Wind Turbine Foundation Plant Starts Production This Month (UK)

    2 June 2011

    A WIND turbine foundation plant, expected to create 400 jobs, will start production this month.   (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, June 02, 2011;

  • Per Aarsleff A/S Announces Half Year Interim Report (Denmark)

    27 May 2011
    Business & Finance

      The Board of Directors of Per Aarsleff A/S have discussed and approved the Interim Report for the first six months of the financial year 2010/2011. The Interim Report has not been audited or reviewed by the company’s auditors. Results of the first six months: Profit before tax came to DKK 68 million compared to […]

  • Nova Scotia Tidal Symposium: Getting Power to Market (Canada)

    23 May 2011
    Training & Education

    The Province of Nova Scotia is hosting a Tidal Symposium July 7 and 8, 2011. The symposium aims to help advance the tidal energy… (fundyforce) [mappress] Source: fundyforce, May 23, 2011;

  • NaiKun Wind Releases Second Quarter Financial Results (Canada)

    17 May 2011
    Business & Finance

    NaiKun Wind Energy Group (“the Company” or “NaiKun Wind”) today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31,… (naikun) [mappress] Source: naikun, May 17, 2011

  • ABPmer to Advice ACRE on Renewable Energy Development Proposal in Alderney Waters (UK)

    13 May 2011
    R&D

      ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd (ABPmer) has been commissioned by the Alderney Commission for Renewable Energy (ACRE) to provide independent advice on the Environmental Statement relating to a current marine renewable energy development proposal in Alderney waters. The Alderney Commission for Renewable Energy is the statutory body responsible for licensing and regulating the development, […]

  • ABB Robotics Makes Wind Turbine Manufacturing More Efficient (Switzerland)

    27 December 2010
    Technology

    ABB’s robot-based surface finishing concept for wind turbine rotor blades reduces paint shop energy consumption by up to 60 percent and paint consumption by 25 percent compared to alternative methods of applying surface coatings. Most importantly, it provides a perfectly applied layer of protection for one of the most demanding operating environments on earth. Few […]

  • Deval Patrick’s Shift on Turbine Plans Will Not be so Friendly to Power Users (USA)

    21 December 2010
    Authorities

    A broken campaign pledge by Gov. Deval Patrick could end up costing Massachusetts ratepayers big bucks if yet another massive wind farm is built off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. When he first ran for governor in 2005, the then-relatively unknown Patrick broke out of the Democratic pack by endorsing the controversial Cape Wind project. […]

  • Technology Costs Must Drop to Lower UK Carbon Emissions

    15 December 2010

    According to new reports from Renewable UK, the cost of technology must become cheaper in order for the UK to lower its carbon emissions. It… By Jason Drew (electric) [mappress] Source: electric, December 15, 2010

  • Young People Support Renewable Energy, Study Shows (UK)

    6 December 2010

    Government research published this week shows that young people in the UK strongly support the use of renewable energy, including solar… By Michelle Ward (greenwisebusiness) [mappress] Source: greenwisebusiness, December 06, 2010

  • Deadline Draws Closer for Nigg Fabrication Yard Owners Decision (UK)

    19 November 2010

    IT is hoped that the landowners of the Nigg Fabrication Yard in Easter Ross will come to “an early decision” about its future, boosting… (northern-times) [mappress] Source: northern-times, November 19, 2010;

  • South Korea Plans to Build 2.5 GW Offshore Wind Farm

    10 November 2010

    South Korea has confirmed it intends to become a major player in the offshore wind sector with an announcement last week that an $8.2 billion (€5.9 bn) wind farm will be built in the Yellow Sea. With an eye to reducing its dependence on expensive imported fossil fuels, the nation will begin testing 20 5-MW […]

  • Siemens Wins Maintenance of BorWin2 and HelWin1 Grid Connections in the North Sea (Germany)

    3 November 2010
    Grid Connection

    Siemens has won five-year maintenance contracts for the two North Sea grid connections BorWin2 and HelWin1 after getting the contracts for… (smartmeters) [mappress] Source: smartmeters, November 03, 2010;

  • Energy Secretary Steven Chu Approves Google’s Offshore Orid Project (USA)

    24 October 2010
    Grid Connection

    Google’s plan to build an undersea power line for offshore wind farms along the East Coast drew praise Friday from U.S. Energy Secretary… By David R. Baker (sfgate) [mappress] Source: sfgate, October 25, 2010;

  • Green Projects Makes it Despite Big Spending Review Cuts (UK)

    21 October 2010
    Business & Finance

    The Renewable Heat Incentive, offshore wind, clean coal and the Green Investment Bank received funding today, even as Chancellor George… Michelle Ward (greenwisebusiness) [mappress] Source: greenwisebusiness, October 21, 2010;

  • China Ming Yang updates about China wind industry development

    14 October 2010
    Business & Finance

    China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited (NYSE: MY) (“Ming Yang”, or the “Company”), a leading and fast-growing wind turbine manufacturer in China, provided an update through a conference call with investors today on certain developments in the China wind power industry since Ming Yang’s ADSs began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on […]