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  • Wind Turbines to Have no Effect on WW1 Sub Wrecks (UK)

    11 August 2011

      OF THE nine million people killed in the First World War​, few could have died in more unusual or tragic circumstances than those lost in the Battle of May Island​. Two hundred and seventy lives were claimed as two submarines sank and three other vessels were damaged on the night of January 31-February 1, […]

  • California’s Wave Power Still DOA (USA)

    9 August 2011

    The giant crashing waves that make for scenic photo ops on California’s coastline have also long enticed tech developers to try to… By Ucilia Wang (gigaom) [mappress] Source: gigaom, August 09, 2011

  • EPFL to Build 100m Wind Tunnel in Ras al Khaimah for Wind Turbine Testing (UAE)

    8 August 2011
    R&D, Technology

    At one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms, about 16 kilometres off the coast of Denmark, turbines catch enough breeze from the…   By Erin Conroy (thenational) [mappress] Source: thenational, August 08, 2011

  • SNP Politicians want Confirmation of GIB Base in Edinburgh (UK)

    15 November 2011

    SNP politicians have called once again on the Westminster Government to confirm that a new Green Investment Bank will be based in… [mappress] Source: stv, November 15, 2011

  • Vestas Announces Change of Organisation (Denmark)

    9 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    Earlier today, Vestas released a company announcement with the financial results for the third quarter of 2011. Today, Ditlev Engel, President and CEO, informed Vestas’ employees about the company’s future focus areas. In the short term, these focus areas will be marked by difficult market conditions and uncertainty, but in the longer term Vestas will […]

  • Yantai Sees Technology as Source of Growth (China)

    4 November 2011

    Over the last five years, the city of Yantai has established national and provincial-level marine science research centers, universities… By Zhao Ruixue (chinadaily) [mappress] Source: chinadaily, November 04, 2011

  • WWEA: 100 pct Renewable Energy Possible Worldwide (Egypt)

    2 November 2011

    During the second day of the 10th World Wind Energy Conference in Cairo, the delegates discussed strategies for a transformation towards a 100 % renewable energy supply worldwide. During a session of the International Renewable Energy Alliance it was underlined that already with technologies available today, such a 100 % renewable energy supply is possible […]

  • SMM to Cover Whole Range of Maritime Industry (Germany)

    31 October 2011

    World’s leading shipbuilding industry fair highlights key issues of maritime industry at its 25th anniversary event 25th SMM, shipbuilding, machinery, marine technology international trade fair hamburg, at Hamburg Fair site from 4 to 7 September 2012 The 25th SMM focuses on four major areas next year, covering the whole range of the maritime industry with […]

  • ABB Publishes Q3 Results (Switzerland)

    27 October 2011
    Business & Finance

    ABB reported a 24-percent increase in operational EBITDA in the third quarter on double-digit revenue growth compared with the third quarter of last year. In addition to higher revenues, the increase reflects successful cost reductions that continued to more than offset price pressure. The recent Baldor acquisition also made a significant contribution to both revenues […]

  • CWEA and Vestas Propose Establishing China Wind Power Evaluation System

    21 October 2011

    Chinese Wind Energy Association (CWEA) and Vestas jointly presented a report which contains a proposal for a set of wind power evaluation criteria at a ceremony during the China Wind Power 2011 Conference and Exhibition in Beijing. The report named “China Wind Power Evaluation System Research” encourages wind turbines manufacturers, project developers, wind park operators […]

  • Energy Storage, Must for Alternative Energy (Germany)

    17 October 2011

    Arguments for solar and wind power are so enticing (endless availability, no pollution and so on) that it’s easy to see why the idea of… By George Anders and Timothy Lavin (businessweek) [mappress] Source: businessweek, October 17, 2011

  • TAG CEO to Speak at RenewableUK 2011

    14 October 2011

    Alex will speak at the Offshore Seminar: Project Delivery Session at 11.30am and will discuss how an alliance contracting strategy can minimise the cost of offshore wind projects. RenewableUK 2011, which takes place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, is one of the leading annual renewable energy conferences and exhibitions. With over 300 companies from […]

  • Alicat Prospers in Offshore Renewables Market (UK)

    10 October 2011

    Alicat Workboats Ltd. has seen the launch of its sixth vessel since being set up just over two years ago, establishing itself as a market leader in providing state-of-the-art catamarans to the offshore renewables sector. The high speed aluminium built vessels are specifically designed to quickly and comfortably transfer workers to offshore wind farms and […]

  • Denmark and the Netherlands Raise Green Targets

    6 October 2011
    Authorities

      The Dutch and Danish governments have boosted their efforts to meet EU environmental targets for 2020 this week by setting new national goals for reducing emissions and replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources. Maxime Verhagen, Dutch minister for economic affairs, agriculture and innovation, announced yesterday that the government will cut red tape to […]

  • Ships to Start Harvesting Wave Energy (USA)

    18 July 2011
    R&D, Technology

    Okay, so this right here is a pretty terrible rendering. But the idea that it represents is a good one: by turning ships into mobile… (dvice) [mappress] Source: dvice, July 18, 2011;

  • MCS Signs Acceptance of MCS Maestro from South Boats (UK)

    30 June 2011

    At RenewableUK Offshore Wind 2011 today in Liverpool Nikki Kuyt of Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd. signed for the acceptance of their latest vessel, the MCS Maestro, with Ben Colman from South Boats SP. The vessel, their second new build from the Isle of Wight ship yard, is an 18m South  Catamaran built to full […]

  • EnBW Energie Sells Its Interests in Poland to EDF (Germany)

    21 December 2011

    EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG separates from its interests in Poland and sells these to Electricité de France (EDF). According to the agreement signed by both companies, EDF is acquiring two EnBW subsidiaries holding respectively a 32.45% shareholding in the Polish coal-fired power station in Rybnik in southern Poland and a 15.59% shareholding in the Kogeneracja […]

  • Sri Lanka Selects 14 Sites for Wave Energy Development

    14 December 2011

    Sri Lanka has identified 14 sites along its coastline to build power plants using energy from ocean waves as part of a move to shift to…  (lankabusinessonline) [mappress] Source: lankabusinessonline, December 14, 2011

  • Offshore Wind Energy Facts in 2011 (UK)

    8 December 2011

      The renewable energy sector is quickly turning into a profitable business: in 2010 investment in the renewable energy projects exceeded the ones in fossil fuel demonstrating a new trend in investors’ strategy. Offshore wind, with its incomparably high energy production per hour witnessed important developments during 2011:  RWET the fifth largest utility company in […]

  • Two Dundee MSPs not Giving Up on Gamesa (UK)

    7 December 2011

      Joe FitzPatrick and Shona Robison have expressed their continued confidence in Dundee’s future as a centre for renewables manufacturing… By Alan Wilson (thecourier) [mappress] Source: thecourier, December 07, 2011

  • MV Lone Upgrades to DP 2 System (Germany)

    6 December 2011

    The MV “Lone” is now in the last stages of upgrading her existing DP 1 system to a DP 2 system. In dry-dock at the German shipyard Norderwerft, the vessel received one additional 1,200 kW bowthruster, two retractable azimuths of 1,200 kW each and three 1,600 kW auxiliary engines to secure the power supply for […]

  • Fugro Completes Geotechnical Work for Arkona-Becken Südost (Germany)

    2 December 2011

    The Fugro Consult GmbH was commissioned by E.ON for the geotechnical exploration for “Arkona-Becken Südost” offshore wind farm , which E. ON is planning to build in the Baltic Sea. Work was carried out in the summer and early fall of this year, and now has been completed in water depths of approximately 22 to […]

  • Paving Way for Offshore Wind Power in Greece

    1 December 2011

    Greek Regulatory Energy Authority has asked the Transmission System Operator to proceed with improvements… (capital) [mappress] Source: capital, December 01, 2011

  • Agreement on Compensation for Loss of Earnings from Fishing (Denmark)

    5 October 2011
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

      DONG Energy has signed an agreement with the Danish Fishermen’s Association on compensation for loss of earnings from fishing in connection with the construction of Anholt Offshore Wind Farm. The working area will be cordoned off for unauthorised persons during the construction, and there will be no fishing in the area. On completion of […]

  • Management Team Buys-out Tekmar Energy (UK)

    5 October 2011
    Business & Finance

      A FAST growing marine engineering firm has been bought-out by its management team.   By Owen McAteer (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, October 05, 2011

  • Sewall Participates in AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER (USA)

    2 October 2011

    The geospatial, engineering and natural resource consulting firm James W. Sewall Company will promote Offshore Wind Energy GIS (OWEGIS)… (geocomm) [mappress] Source: geocomm, October 03, 2011