Business & Finance
Seajacks Japan Launched with Focus on Offshore Wind
Marubeni and INCJ established Seajacks Japan Ltd, a 100% group company of Seajacks International Limited (UK; acquired jointly by Marubeni and INCJ in May 2012). Increasing offshore wind projects combined with the planned backup of governmental support ensures Japan is rapidly attracting focus as on
UK: Centrica Sells 50 Pct of Onshore Wind Farm, Retains Interests in Potential OWFs
Centrica plc has reached an agreement to sell its 50% interest in the 72MW Braes of Doune onshore wind farm in Stirlingshire, Scotland, for £59 million in cash. The stake has been acquired by the Hermes GPE Infrastructure Fund, which is managed by Hermes GPE LLP. Centrica will continue to receive 10
Finland: The Switch Selects David Ho as New Board of Directors Member
The Switch, a leading supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications, announces the addition of David Ho to the Board of Directors. The addition of Ho helps The Switch demonstrate its deep commitment to i
Alstom to Build Swansea Bay Tidal Turbines (UK)
Alstom, a world leading developer and manufacturer of the full range of hydro products and services, including turbines, generators, control systems, hydro-mechanical equipment and balance-of-plant, has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Tidal Lagoon Power Limited to design and build t
USA: CohnReznick Partner Appointed to Maryland Clean Energy Center Board of Directors
Maryland Governor O’Malley has appointed Mark Hooley, a partner in accounting, tax and advisory firm CohnReznick, to the Maryland Clean Energy Center Board of Directors.This appointment reinforces firm’s commitment to renewable energy in Maryland and Mid-Atlantic. Hooley will be filling the Finance
UMBO Looking for Offshore Wind Farm Monitoring Services (Germany)
UMBO GmbH i. G. has issued an invitation for tenders regarding qualification system for the purpose of conducting environmental monitorings for offshore windfarms in Germany. Prerequisite for the awarding of contracts is pre-qualification in compliance with the qualification system (Connexio) descri
Luxembourg: EIB Could Give EUR 500 Million Loan for Innogy Nordsee 1
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is considering giving a EUR 500 million loan for RWE’s Innogy Nordsee 1 offshore wind farm, the Bank said yesterday on its official website. The EIB noted that the loan is currently under appraisal and negotiation, after which it needs to be approved by the Board o
UK: Jee Awarded Re-Certification for ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
Multi-discipline subsea engineering and training firm Jee Ltd has continued to focus on improving standards across its business and has been awarded re-certification for the international standards ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 under the risk management foundation DNV (Det Norske Veritas). The company,
Scira Appoints New Power Plant Manager for Sheringham Shoal OWF, UK
Scira Offshore Energy, the operator of the 88 turbine Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, has announced the appointment of their new Power Plant Manager, Jason Halsey. Jason will succeed Einar Strømsvåg who will return to Stavanger to take on new challenges in parent company Statoil, after his succ
UK: SRC Strengthens Its Renewables Sector Team
Teesside-based Steel River Consultants (SRC) has appointed a new member of the team to help spearhead the group’s drive to become a major player in the renewables sector. Rob Dotchin, 48, has extensive experience of HSE leadership having worked for Siemens Renewables, both on-shore and off-shore, an
GIB Appoints Two MDs, Invests in Offshore Wind Projects in Construction Stage (UK)
The Green Investment Bank (GIB) has announced that Christine Brockwell and Gregor Paterson-Jones will imminently take up the roles of Managing Director of Offshore Wind and Non Domestic Energy Efficiency (NDEE) respectively. Offshore wind is one of GIB’s mandated priority investment sectors and is e
Former Welsh Opencast Executive Named as Development Director for Tidal Lagoon Power
A former opencast mining worker and executive has been named as the man that will front the Welsh development activities of Tidal Lagoon Power Limited, the company behind the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon, in Wales. 52 year old Ioan Jenkins began his career with British Coal in South Wales prior
AH Industries Opens New Sales Office in Shanghai, China
AH Industries is strengthening its competitiveness relative to its European competitors by opening a new sales office in Shanghai. The company, which will focus even more on its manufacturing in China, has high hopes for the development of the Chinese wind turbine market. Based on a new sales office
RenewableUK: CCC’s Report Timely Call for Government to Set Clear Long-Term Policies
RenewableUK says an official report on the dangers of failing to invest in renewable energy represents a timely call for the Government to set clear long-term policies to boost the deployment of wind, wave and tidal power. The independent and highly authoritative study makes it clear that hard-press