Jan Behrendt Ibsoe, Vice President, ABS Consulting Renewable Energy, has been named a member of the National Research Council (NRC) Committee on Offshore Wind Energy Turbine Structural and Operating Safety. The study will provide guidance to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enfo
Wind turbines may be one of the best renewable energy solutions, but as turbines get larger they also get noisier, become more of an eyesore… [mappress] Source: dcnonl, July 13, 2010;
Despite the strong opinions — for and against — the Scandia Wind Offshore proposal for wind turbines on Lake Michigan, a Grand Valley State… [mappress] Source: mlive, July 13, 2010;
A2SEA has signed a contract with Chinese company, COSCO Shipyard Group Co., Ltd., for the construction of a new vessel specially designed for the purpose of installation of offshore wind turbines. The contract has a value of USD 139 million (approx. DKK 820 million). A2SEA is a market leader within
Irish shipbuilder Safehaven Marine has launched the first of their new GRP Windfarm Catamaran Wildcat 53s, named ‘Island Tiger’.The hull… [mappress] Source: bairdmaritime, July 13, 2010;
Frans van Seumeren has purchased a stake in Barge Master Holding bv. Van Seumeren explains: “Barge Master develops and produces motion compensated platforms for offshore lifting operations. This company can help solve the age-old problem of sea-induced motions during offshore installation work. I ha
Wind investments are rising, especially in Sweden, Greece, Ireland and some Eastern countries. Offshore opportunities are particularly significant, while re-powering is starting to develop. Trends in growth of the wind energy sector in Europe are optimistic. After the slowdown in 2009, spilling over
An offshore wind power project in New York state seems imminent, local officials said Monday — but not in Niagara County if they have… [mappress] Source: niagara-gazette, July 13, 2010;
Subsea service specialist Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has secured the former AEI Cables site in Kent from landowners South East… [mappress] Source: oilpubs, July 12, 2010;
A coalition of six environmental groups and three private citizens last week filed suit in federal court, claiming that federal agencies… [mappress] Source: capenews, July 12, 2010;
„Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Consortium“ opens up new perspectives for offshore wind projects. Second Offshore Summit in Rostock in… [mappress] Source: pr-usa, July 12, 2010;
The R.I. Public Utilities Commission could rule next week to continue a hearing on a proposed offshore wind farm or pause the case and… [mappress] Source: pbn, July 12, 2010;
Strong sea breezes offer one of the best options for generating electricity from the wind. And here’s the bonus: since humans like to… [mappress] Source: scientificamerican, July 12, 2010;
The utility company NStar has made deals to buy electricity from three Western Massachusetts wind farms — but not Cape Wind, a controversial… [mappress] Source: boston, July 12, 2010;
