HiDef has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to undertake an extended program of aerial surveys as part of the federal governments ‘smart from the start’ initiative. The contract award, worth $1.4 million will see HiDef conduct digital aerial several surveys over the lifecycle of the thr
Finnish renewable technology developer, Wello Ltd, announced yesterday its Penguin wave energy converter is ready for full-scale deployment at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, following successful testing. Wello’s 0.5 MW Penguin device, which produces sustainable power through wav
Annual statistics recently released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) once again show the massive growth in cumulative wind power capacity in Asia, to 82,398 MW last year from 61,106 MW at the end of 2010. When matched with Asia’s continuing population increases, the GWEC statistics seem to i
The wind farm project developer, PNE WIND AG, has not received the first payment from the sale of the “Gode Wind II” offshore wind farm project which was originally scheduled for the 29th February 2012. PNE WIND AG now expects this payment on 23rd March 2012 together with the second installment from
Vos Prodect Innovations B.V. announced today that it has been contracted by Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW) for the supply of Cable Hang-off Systems for an offshore wind farm project in the North Sea. This is the second supply contract the company has secured upon launching the best system to
Representatives from parish councils, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and community groups will be invited to take part in a working group aimed at assisting Forewind, developer of the proposed Dogger Bank Creyke Beck offshore wind farm projects, with the siting of its electricity infrastructure ne
Wind energy has made headlines in the UK this week with the Guardian reporting that the views of some Members of Parliament could scupper billions of pounds of investment and the creation of hundreds of new jobs in wind energy. The paper reports that “billions of pounds’ worth of investment in Brita
An Historic DAVI customer, owning since years a Davi 4 roll for Wind Towers, recently ordered two, more, extremely much heavier Davi Rolls (a 4 roll with capacity of 3200 x 95 mm and a 3 roll variable axis with capacity of 4200 x 145 mm), to build OFFSHORE foundation and Wind Towers; monopiles, trip
Michigan and manufacturing go together. But it’s no secret the state has been hit hard by a generally shrinking U.S.-based manufacturing segment over the last several decades. Thanks in part to wind power, that’s changing in America, and in Michigan too. The story of recent wind power supply-chain e
The Offshore Wind farm proposed off the Atlantic coast has failed to justify economic benefits for the second time this month. This was confirmed by the state’s consultant, reports Njspotlight. Back in May 2011, Cape May-based Fisherman’s Energy gained New Jersey approval for a demonstration project
U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins and Representatives Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree today applauded the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) approval of a pilot project license for the Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) of Portland. The permit, which requires close envir
HOCHTIEF, one of the leading international providers of construction-related services, releases 2011 Annual Report marked by negative nonrecurring items, but also by operational strength. Inherited issues put pressure on earnings thus a consolidated net loss of EUR 160 million is reported. However,
Leading UK Renewable Energy Finance and Insurance Company Narec Capital, has been appointed by Idermar, developer of Europe’s leading Offshore Wind Meteorology Platform technology, to advise on finance, insurance and UK market entry. Both partners announced their plans at the UKTI sponsored Offshore
DNV and KEMA have obtained the necessary regulatory clearances to create a world-leading consulting and testing & certification company for the global energy sector: DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability (DNV KEMA). The new company begins its operations as of today, 29 February 2012, and is led by CEO Th
