Business & Finance
‘Wind Power in Netherlands, Market Outlook to 2025’ Out Now
Research and Markets has added the “Wind Power in Netherlands, Market Outlook to 2025, Update 2014 – Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles” report to their offering. The report provides in depth analysis on global renewable power m
ABB Reports Strong Order Growth in Q3
ABB’s focus on profitable organic growth and the related strategic initiatives resulted in a strong order increase across all regions in the third quarter. Total orders rose to $11.2 billion, boosted by large orders (above $15 million) including a power transmission link in Europe, a mining automati
Updated Market Outlook of Wind Power in Japan Available
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Wind Power in Japan, Market Outlook to 2025, Update 2014 – Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles” report to their offering. The report provides in depth analysis on global ren
Offshore Wind’s Growth Drives HVDC Converter Station Market
Research and Markets has added the “Global HVDC Converter Station Market 2014-2018” report to their offering. According to the report, the global HVDC Converter Station market will grow at a CAGR of 22.2% over the period 2013-2018. A high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) converter station is a special
Tata Steel Supporting Offshore Wind Innovation (Interview)
In a bid to help reduce offshore wind energy costs by 40% by 2020, Tata Steel recently delivered 400 tonnes of 3D profiled and submerged arc welded (SAW) tubular steel to Bladt Industries. The Danish wind turbine foundation manufacturer will use the steel to build an innovative suction bucket founda
Offshore Wind Could Provide Largest, Scalable Renewable Energy Resource for Virginia
Governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe, has formally unveiled the 2014 Virginia Energy Plan. The Governor laid out his strategic vision for energy policy in Virginia in front of a mixture of members of the business and conservation communities. The Governor’s energy plan highlights his commitment to
IBERDROLA Chairman Receives Commander of the Order of the British Empire Award
IBERDROLA chairman, Ignacio Galán, has been invested by the British Ambassador in Spain, Simon Manley, as Commander of the Order of the British Empire. This honorary award, bestowed by HM Queen Elizabeth II on recommendation of the British Government, recognises the important role played by Galán in
Areva CEO Steps Down
For health reasons, Luc Oursel considers that he is no longer able to maintain his responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer of AREVA. He has recently notified the French Government. He will remain available in order to ensure the best possible transition. “Under these very difficult personal circ
Offshore Energy 2014: Shipowners, Shipbuilders to Discuss New Regulations for OSVs
There are no uniform regulations for offshore service vessels. To many companies providing services to offshore platforms and wind farms, this could causes challenges on a daily basis. A special session at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference on 29 October 2014 with shipowners, shipbuilders a
Canada Gives CAD 1.5 Mln to 500kW Tidal Energy Project
John Weston, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, has announced an investment of $1.5 million und
Supacat Appoints Engineering Director & Chief Engineer
Steve Austen has joined Supacat as Engineering Director & Chief Engineer to lead the company’s engineering capability in developing and delivering innovative, high performance products for the defence, marine, renewables and energy sectors. Steve joins from The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (R
Wales Benefits from Govt Funded Wind Energy Safety Training
Welsh companies are currently benefiting from heavily funded places on Safety Technology’s RenewableUK and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) accredited Work at Height safety training. The funding comes from the Welsh Government through their Sector Priorities Fund Pilot supported by the European Social
Large Insurance Company Invests in Swansea’s Tidal Energy Project
Prudential, an international insurance group, has been named as the cornerstone investor in the £1 billion Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay Project, a world-leading infrastructure development designed to generate electricity by harnessing the power of the sea. Prudential’s commitment is a significant step t
EIB Grants EUR 150 Mln for Dutch Transmission Upgrade
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and TenneT have signed the latest contract for a EUR 150 million loan, part of a total EUR 450 million financing to TenneT Holding B.V. agreed in 2011. The financing is provided by the EIB to support construction and operation of ‘Randstad 380 kV’; a 83 km 380kV tr