3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy risk analysis, announced it has been recognized by three organizations for continued, strong growth. For the fourth consecutive year, 3TIER was included in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s list of 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State
Voith currently is the only manufacturer world-wide to produce thrusters with a power of 1 500 kW based on permanent magnet synchronous machine technology (RIM drives). Recent orders for offshore applications, passenger vessels and yachts underline Voith’s position as global market leader for these
On Friday 11 November 2011 Royal Haskoning opened a new office in Singapore. The new office will contribute to the further expansion of the independent, international engineering and environmental consultancy in the South East Asian Region. The company has been active in Singapore since the 1960’s w
Scottish Enterprise has published a summary paper setting out the research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power generation in Scotland. In a summary paper, Scottish Enterprise sets out the key research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power gen
When the Netherlands built its first sea-based wind turbines in 2006, they were seen as symbols of a greener future. By Ivana Sekularac (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 17, 2011
HR Wallingford, the international hydraulic and environmental engineering consultancy, has formed a partnership with Loughborough University to develop a new underwater acoustic propagation and noise-impact model. Designed to work with proven HR Wallingford ecological models, the new model is an imp
Germany, the UK, Spain and France will install the most wind power capacity between 2011 and 2020 in Europe, new statistics show. Up until 2011, 15% of new capacity will be installed in Germany, 14% in the UK, 13% in Spain and 12% in France. These statistics, contained in the European Wind Energy As
Ocean energy is electricity that is generated when the power of tides, waves and currents moves turbines and windmills. By Bellamy Pailthorp (kplu) [mappress] Source: kplu, November 16, 2011
HOCHTIEF’s operating business performed as planned in the third quarter of 2011: The Group is in the black, with profit before taxes of EUR 333.0 million and consolidated net profit of EUR 98.7 million. That means HOCHTIEF achieved turnaround in the operating business, although it has not yet fully
As Europe faces the danger of recession, one industry is planning massive growth. The European offshore wind industry is set to more than triple its annual investments over the next decade – creating jobs, manufacturing and construction opportunities in many countries. At the end of the month, the w
Tentec has launched a new electric-driven, high-pressure hydraulic pump for use with its renowned Aero range of bolt tensioning equipment. The WTP3, a self-contained unit with the ability to generate pressures up to 1600 bar, features an innovative handheld controller that enables engineers to opera
Hochtief AG (HOT), Germany’s largest builder, plans to set up a joint venture with an investment partner to develop offshore wind farms. By Stefan Nicola (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 16, 2011; Image: hochtief
Investment in renewable power generation may double to $395 billion a year by 2020, led by growth in offshore wind and solar energy projects… (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 16, 2011
SMALL scale hydro developer Green Highland Renewables has appointed a new managing director. The Perth company said Ian Cartwright has been brought in to oversee the next phase of its development. Cartwright was the founder of J S Cartwright and Company, which he sold to Scottish Hydro Contracting i
