In the annual Maine Fisherman’s Forum the Bangor Daily News Reports that BOEMER is giving wind power development projects zoning rights over other uses of the ocean resources, such as commercial fishing, all in the name of marine spatial planning: “Paul Howard, executive director of New England Fish
Griffon Hoverwork has designed a brand new craft, the 2450TD, with significant design input from the Swedish Coastguard. The 2450TD is based on the popular 2400TD design but, as the Coastguard wanted to transport their snowmobiles, the dimensions and payload of the craft were increased. These vessel
AMBAU GmbH has received its first complete order for offshore foundations. This is the largest individual order in the history of the company. Bremen: With AMBAU GmbH having already demonstrated its expertise as a supplier of main components for the foundations of the projects Global Tech 1 and Bork
Constellation Energy says requiring utilities to buy offshore wind power will cost customers billions at the expense of more cost-effective… (fredericknewspost) [mappress] Source: fredericknewspost , March 08, 2011
UPM in cooperation with TuuliSaimaa Oy has established a wind power development company VentusVis Oy. In the starting phase, the operations focus on developing land areas, which are leased from UPM, for wind power production. The development work includes evaluation of the land suitability, permitti
Northland hapu Te Uri o Hau has decided not to appeal against an Environment Court ruling that clears the way for a tidal power scheme in Kaipara Harbour. The court has recommended that the Conservation Minister approve Crest Energy’s plan to place up to 200 tidal turbines at the harbour mouth. Te U
A final WINDSPEED workshop will take place on 15 March as a side event to EWEA 2011, which will present the overall roadmap including the… (renewableenergyfocus) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyfocus, March 07, 2011
CEO of Scottish Renewables, Niall Stuart, says: “The biggest barrier to us converting our early lead into a commercial-scale industry is… (renewableenergyfocus) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyfocus, March 07, 2011
Engineers in Warwick have helped to create a giant wave power device which directors hope will make a big splash in a £150 billion market. By Graeme Brown (birminghampost) [mappress] Source: birminghampost, March 07, 2011
Power conversion specialist Converteam has announced that it has been selected to supply major elements of electrical equipment for a 1MW tidal turbine known as HS1000. The contract awarded by Hammerfest Strøm UK Ltd includes the subsea generator and the shore based systems including a power convert
Criticized for underpublicizing a request for developers to build windmills over more than 2,000 nautical square miles — including parts of… By Richard Gaines (gloucestertimes) [mappress] Source: gloucestertimes, March 07, 2011
The first few months of 2011 have given rise to a resurgence in federalism. States across the country are implementing their own legislation… (redstate) [mappress] Source: redstate, March 07, 2011
Business leaders want the Chancellor of the Exchequer to use the Budget to back offshore wind hopes in the region. By Adrian Pearson (journallive) [mappress] Source: journallive, March 07, 2011
NORTH East Conservatives are predicting a “new start for the Tyne” after the Chancellor said he would dust off 1980’s-style regeneration… By Adrian Pearson (journallive) [mappress] Source: journallive, March 07, 2011
