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  • 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 […]

  • Gamesa and Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding join forces in offshore wind technology (USA)

    6 October 2010
    R&D

    Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind energy business (through its U.S. based subsidiary), and the Newport News Shipbuilding operations of Northrop Grumman Corporation, a leading American defence company and America’s largest shipbuilder, have signed an agreement to work together on offshore wind technology. The agreement calls for the companies to cooperate on the […]

  • SeaEnergy PLC: Results for the six months ended 30 June 2010

    1 October 2010
    Business & Finance

    SeaEnergy PLC today announces its results for the six months ended 30 June 2010. Operational highlights: Offshore activity on SeaEnergy’s Round 3 Zone 1 site at Moray Firth has commenced, with geophysical, met-ocean and bird surveys all underway. A consent application along with an Environmental Impact Assessment is due for submission in 2012. Arrangements with […]

  • NY counties ask for more information about wind farms (USA)

    28 September 2010
    Authorities

    Public officials in Irondequoit and Niagara County have added their voices to the growing call for more information about bids to the New…   By Steve Orr (democratandchronicle) [mappress] Source: democratandchronicle, September 28, 2010;

  • AVEVA Review harnesses 64-bit power for 3D model visualisations of unprecedented size (UK)

    27 September 2010
    Technology

    AVEVA Group plc (LSE:AVV) one of the world’s leading providers of engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, today announced the release of the first 64-bit versions of its powerful visualisation and design communication technologies. This enables designers to take advantage of the greatly increased processing power of the […]

  • Lake Ontario seems more costly than Lake Erie for wind turbines (USA)

    27 September 2010
    Authorities, R&D

    That which seemed obvious months ago was confirmed Wednesday by a representative of the New York Power Authority: Lake Ontario in Niagara…   (buffalonews) [mappress] Source: buffalonews, September 27, 2010;

  • Maryland Department of Natural Resources to meet with offshore wind stakeholders (USA)

    22 September 2010
    Authorities

    The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is scheduled to meet with environmentalists and concerned residents Thursday to discuss the…   By Laura Dignan (delmarvanow) [mappress] Source: delmarvanow, September 22, 2010;

  • PD Ports build expertise in handling cargo for wind farms (UK)

    16 September 2010
    Technology

    Moving 75 tonne nacelle units from a ship to a specialist vehicle took some delicate touches from PD Ports’ experienced stevedoring team at… (heavyliftpfi) [mappress] Source: heavyliftpfi, September 16, 2010;

  • Arnish plays crucial role in offshore wind market (UK)

    13 September 2010
    Environment

    THE future role of Arnish in the burgeoning offshore renewable energy market is being underlined as the views of the public are being sought…   (stornowaygazette) [mappress] Source: stornowaygazette, September 13, 2010;

  • Ontario Approves 40 Renewable Energy Projects Except Offshore Wind (USA)

    4 March 2011

    Ontario’s clean energy sector received a boost last week with the approval of contracts for 40 renewable energy projects, representing… By Charlotte Dudley (environmental-finance) [mappress]   Source:environmental-finance , March 04, 2011

  • Alex Salmond Announces Global Green Finance Conference Edinburgh in September (UK)

    3 March 2011
    Authorities

    Investments in Scotland’s growing renewables industry have proven the strength of close working between public and private sectors, Alex… (egovmonitor) [mappress]   Source: egovmonitor, March 03, 2011  

  • DECC and Ofgem Announced First Offshore Transmission Operator (UK)

    3 March 2011

    Transmission Capital Partners* (TCP) has secured the first licence from energy regulator Ofgem to operate a high voltage link with an offshore wind farm in GB. A newly created company, to be known as TC Robin Rigg OFTO Ltd, will now hold the Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) Licence. It will operate the £65 million link […]

  • Dongfang Turbine Co Orders Initial Electrical Control System From AMSC

    2 March 2011
    Technology

    American Superconductor Corporation, a global power technologies company, today announced that it has received initial wind turbine electrical control system orders from China’s Dongfang Turbine Co. Ltd. (DTC). The systems will be utilized in DTC’s 3 megawatt (MW) and 5 MW full conversion wind turbines, which were designed by and jointly developed with AMSC. AMSC […]

  • Wind Turbine Opponents Hope Delay Period Spreads to Onshore Wind Turbines (Canada)

    17 February 2011

    Opponents of wind turbines in Prince Edward County aren’t holding their breath waiting for the provincial moratorium on offshore wind… By Bruce Bell (thewhig) [mappress] Source: thewhig, February 17, 2011

  • Gov. Martin O’Malley’s Plan Supported by Coalition of Maryland Environmental Groups (USA)

    15 February 2011

    A coalition of Maryland environmental groups are backing Gov. Martin O’Malley’s plan to encourage the development of wind power off the… By Ann Marimow (washingtonpost) [mappress] Source: washingtonpost, February 15, 2011

  • Fall River to get wind turbine blade factory (USA)

    27 August 2010
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    In March 2009, Governor Carcieri spoke with optimism about his vision for creating a thriving green-technology industry in Rhode Island.At a… By Alex Kuffner (projo) [mappress] Source: projo, August 26, 2010;

  • Greece and Webster Town Boards against Lake Ontario wind turbines (USA)

    26 August 2010
    Environment

    The Greece and Webster Town Boards have formalized their opposition to a potential Lake Ontario offshore wind project. So have a minority of…   By Jeremy Moule(rochestercitynewspaper) [mappress] Source: rochestercitynewspaper, August 26, 2010;