The systems installed at the Thornton Bank wind farm achieve outstanding levels of power output and technical availability. REpower turbines at the alpha ventus test site reach positive performance levels as well Almost one year after final commissioning of the Thornton Bank wind farm in Belgium, RE
The Spanish government has lowered its installed capacity targets for solar and offshore wind power, although it is maintaining plans to… Juan Montes (nasdaq) [mappress] Source: nasdaq, June 15, 2010;
Austal has unveiled its new range of high speed transfer vessels specifically designed for the burgeoning offshore wind farm industry. The company’s Wind Express series of vessels combine fuel efficiency with advanced sea keeping characteristics to deliver a premier transportation solution for offsh
Today, Danish energy company DONG Energy inaugurates its latest British offshore wind farm, Gunfleet Sands. The wind farm, located in the Thames Estuary off the Essex coast, will supply green power corresponding to the annual power consumption of some 125,000 British households. Thus, Gunfleet Sands
The University of Maine’s Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center has designed and launched a website to provide up-to-date information regarding the DeepCwind Consortium. The U.S. Department of Energy awarded the University of Maine $7.1 million to fund the DeepCwind Consortium National Research
Bipartisan legislation to promote the development of offshore wind technology was approved Monday by the Senate Environment and Energy… TOM HESTER (newjerseynewsroom) [mappress] Source: newjerseynewsroom, June 14, 2010;
Chinese companies assembling parts of wind turbines and solar panels will use Ostend as a hub for dispatching their products. It is hoped… [mappress] Source: heavyliftpfi, June 14, 2010;
The wind farm developer PNE WIND AG (ISIN: DE000A0JBPG2) has successfully completed the capital measures required for the financing of further growth. In detail, a capital increase of 1,249,500 new shares was placed from authorised capital at a purchasing price of € 2.00 per share certificate. In ad
Gov. John Baldacci is giving thanks to Maine voters for approving a bond issue that invests in offshore wind energy development. [mappress] Source: wgme, June 12, 2010
Norwegian Deputy Minister Robin Kåss headed the Norwegian delegation to the Offshore Wind China 2010 conference in Shanghai. Twelve… [mappress] Source: norway, June 12, 2010;
On a quiet overcast morning on Lake Ontario a three-pronged white metal structure is the only thing visible off the Scarborough shoreline. [mappress] Source: insidetoronto, June 11, 2010;
Transpower orders its third powerful offshore grid connection. The contract with the consortium of Siemens Energy and Prysmian Powerlink is the starting signal for the third innovative major project of its kind. The high voltage direct current (HVDC) connection “BorWin2“ with a capacity of 800 Megaw
Gov. Chris Christie has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the federal government and fellow East Coast governors to promote the… [mappress] Source: globest, June 11, 2010;
Following its first visit to a trade fair in China, Seaports of Niedersachsen reports significant interest from participants in the group’s capabilities to handle wind energy project cargoes. “The Chinese market offers many opportunities for us as a specialist in general and project cargoes,” said J
