The consortium Alstom Grid and WeserWind GmbH has been awarded a turnkey contract by WindMW GmbH for the delivery of an offshore wind farm substation. Alstom Grid, the global electrical grid expert, is partnering with the Bremerhaven based WeserWind GmbH Offshore Construction Georgsmarienhütte for t
Key industry tidal energy experts are set to map out their plans to deliver large scale installation projects for tidal energy devices at the 5th Annual International Tidal Energy Summit and Awards this November. With demonstration tidal projects already producing energy in Europe, America and Asia
Twenty-three university students of 21 different nationalities are currently studying tidal movement in the protected Ria Formosa nature… By Carrie-Marie Bratley (theportugalnews) [mappress] Source: theportugalnews, August 12, 2011
Van Oord, the renowned, globally operating dredging, marine and offshore contractor from the Netherlands has engaged the Sietas shipyard in Hamburg for the final fitting-out and commissioning of its new flexible fallpipe vessel, “Stornes”. This special offshore vessel was transferred to the port of
Wind turbine blade manufacturing is a developing business as the wind energy industry looks to have fewer, larger turbines offshore, which presents performance challenges for composite materials. The situation is complicated by the cost pressures in the renewable energy markets, wanting turbines at
The German Cabinet has passed several laws aimed at weaning the country away from nuclear power toward renewables. (smartmeters) [mappress] Source: smartmeters, August 12, 2011
When owners of solar systems generate electricity, they earn credits subsidized by ratepayers. The same will be true if, and when, … By Tom Johnson (njspotlight) [mappress] Source: njspotlight, August 12, 2011
WAVE energy projects are gaining a groundswell of interest, with locally designed technology starting to deliver stable power to the grid. By Rebecca Le May (smh) [mappress] Source: smh, August 12, 2011
MAJOR green energy projects in Yorkshire and across the UK have been held back by a lack of clarity and consistency from the Government… (yorkshirepost) [mappress] Source: yorkshirepost, August 12, 2011
The Government has given its approval to deploy a pioneering generator which will harness the power of the Humber estuary to produce… By Alexandra Wood (yorkshirepost) [mappress] Source: yorkshirepost, August 12, 2011
The REpower Systems Group (WKN 617703) increased its sales by approx. 23% to EUR 262.5 million (previous year: EUR 213.1 million) in the first quarter of the 2011/12 fiscal year (April 1 to June 30, 2011). Total performance grew by nearly 22% from EUR 204.0 million to EUR 248.3 million. EBIT was EUR
Making a dedicated commitment to the environment is not a simple or inexpensive undertaking for any business. By Laura Young (mlive) [mappress] Source: mlive, August 12, 2011
STX Finland’s Turku Shipyard started the production of the innovative and versatile multipurpose deck cargo vessel ordered by Oy Gaiamare… (cruiseindustrynews) [mappress] Source: cruiseindustrynews, August 11, 2011
With nightly riots in London, financial uncertainty spreading across Europe and concerns over home-grown terrorism in Scandinavia, the issue… By Katherine Tweed (greentechmedia) [mappress] Source: greentechmedia, August 12, 2011
