Business & Finance
University of Delaware to Reduce Offshore Wind Energy Costs (USA)
The University of Delaware is coordinating six companies in a design effort to reduce the cost of energy and the time to deployment as well as attract investment in offshore wind power. With a $500,000 grant from the Department of Energy and an equal amount contributed by the companies, the consorti
Research and Markets Present Renewable Policy Analysis – September, 2011 Report (Ireland)
Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData’s new report “Renewable Policy Analysis – September, 2011” to their offering. This report includes policy updates on the major countries. There are around 15 news stories covered in the report. In addition to it, following two articles ar
Agreement on Compensation for Loss of Earnings from Fishing (Denmark)
DONG Energy has signed an agreement with the Danish Fishermen’s Association on compensation for loss of earnings from fishing in connection with the construction of Anholt Offshore Wind Farm. The working area will be cordoned off for unauthorised persons during the construction, and there will be no
Management Team Buys-out Tekmar Energy (UK)
A FAST growing marine engineering firm has been bought-out by its management team. By Owen McAteer (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, October 05, 2011
SeaLimpets Could Lead to Sales Boom (UK)
AN Inverness company specialising in marine engineering, equipment and aquaculture is in discussions with five firms interested in its… (inverness-courier) [mappress] Source: inverness-courier, October 05, 2011
Cape Wind Trying to Include Power Purchase in NStar and Northeast Utilities Merger (USA)
Cape Wind Associates, the company behind the 130-turbine wind farm to be built in Nantucket Sound, are urging Massachusetts regulators… By Erin Ailworth (boston) [mappress] Source: boston, October 04, 2011
Offshore Wind Helps APEM Achieve Rapid Growth (UK)
The growth in off-shore wind farms has helped environmental consultancy APEM achieve rapid growth in the last year. The Stockport-based company’s turnover jumped 48 per cent to £4.3m last year and it is set to repeat the feat with revenues of £6.1m this year. The success has seen the company open tw
CLS Offshore Announces 28pct Growth in Its Annual Turnover (UK)
Less than two months after unveiling its new headquarters at Great Yarmouth, CLS Offshore has launched its engineering department and announced 28% growth in its annual turnover. The oil, gas and renewable energy services company has created 12 new jobs – eight of them engineers – and seen a steady
Renewable Output up by 50 pct in UK
Commenting on 2010 renewables output figures from the Department of Energy and Climate Change, Niall Stuart, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “The figures show that even in an exceptionally dry and calm year, renewables still met over 30 per cent of the annual demand for electricity fro
Former Navy Warehouse Goes Green (USA)
Converting a giant warehouse at the former Navy base into a test center for massive wind turbines out in the ocean will keep about 600… By Dave Munday (postandcourier) [mappress] Source: postandcourier, September 30, 2011
German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation’s CEO Visits Wichita (USA)
The leader of a German wind power trade association visited the Wichita area this month, the latest step as local officials continue their… By Bill Wilson (kansas) [mappress] Source: kansas, September 29, 2011
Ulstein Verft Appoints New Finance and Deputy Managing Director (Norway)
Sindre Rotevatn (51) has been appointed finance manager and deputy managing director of Ulstein Verft AS. He will take up the position in November. “I am looking forward to joining ULSTEIN and to my new role as finance manager and deputy managing director of Ulstein Verft,” says Sindre Rotevatn. He
SeaEnergy Announces Half Year Results (UK)
SeaEnergy, the energy ventures company focused on growing oil and gas and renewables businesses, today announces half year results for the six months ended 30 June, 2011. Commenting on today’s announcement Steve Romp, Executive Chairman, said: “SeaEnergy is in a strong position. Following the succes
Trillium Wind Power Files USD 2.25 Billion Lawsuit (Canada)
A wind power company caught by the Ontario government’s moratorium on offshore wind projects is suing the province for $2.25 billion in… By John Spears (thestar) [mappress] Source: thestar, September 29, 2011