Business & Finance
Minor Victory for Wind Farm Opponents (USA)
When the New York Power Authority first introduced its plans for offshore wind turbines on Lake Ontario, Greece resident David Bell took it… By Melissa Daniels (penfieldpost) [mappress] Source: penfieldpost, September 29, 2011
DONG Energy Appoints Thomas Dalsgaard as Executive Vice President (Denmark)
Thomas Dalsgaard, age 45, is with effect from October 1st 2011 appointed Executive Vice President in DONG Energy and will be responsible for the business unit Generation. Thomas Dalsgaard previously served as Senior Vice President in DONG Energy Generation with responsibility for the commercial acti
Iberdrola Changes Headquarters (Spain)
In a meeting held today, the Board of Directors of IBERDROLA approved the change in the company’s registered office address in Bilbao to the Iberdrola Tower building, Plaza Euskadi nº 5. The move requires that article 4.1 of the company’s Articles of Association be amended. The move to the new corpo
SeaEnergy Warns About Share Scam (UK)
Aberdeen offshore wind firm, SeaEnergy, has warned investors it has been targeted by a scam, after being alerted by shareholders. (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, September 28, 2011
Dundee Aims to Secure 800 Manufacturing Jobs (UK)
DUNDEE is in a battle with Hartlepool to secure up to 800 manufacturing jobs from a Spanish wind turbine maker. By Peter Ranscombe (scotsman) [mappress] Source: scotsman, September 28, 2011
Trump Finds Wind Turbines ‘Big’ and ‘Ugly’ (UK)
Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has written to Scotland’s First Minister for a second time, objecting to plans to build an offshore… (huffingtonpost) [mappress] Source: huffingtonpost, September 28, 2011
DNV Updates Standard for Offshore Wind Turbine Structures (Norway)
DNV’s recognized standard for design of offshore wind turbine structures has been through a revision process together with the wind energy industry. The updated standard which aims to reduce cost and increase safety is now available. he standard, Design of Offshore Wind Turbine Structures (DNV-OS-J1
GIB Will Need More than GBP 3 Billion of Public Funds for Projects (UK)
THE UK government’s much-vaunted Green Investment Bank (GIB) will need far more than the £3 billion of public funds set aside… By David Lee and Nathalie Thomas (scotsman) [mappress] Source: scotsman, September 27, 2011
Sims Systems Opens New Headquarters in Great Yarmouth (UK)
Specialist electrical services company Sims Systems has opened a new headquarters in Great Yarmouth to cope with increased demand… (tms-media) [mappress] Source: tms-media, September 27, 2011
Orkney Islands Offer View of Renewable Future (UK)
Cutting-edge wave and tidal technology is regenerating island communities, bringing new jobs and new skills, says Niall Stuart, chief executive of trade body Scottish Renewables. The winds and stormy seas that dominate the 70 islands that make up the Orkneys has shaped the life of islanders as well
Aquamarine Power Secures GBP 7 Million of New Funding (UK)
Wave energy company Aquamarine Power took another major step towards the commercialisation of its Oyster technology with the announcement today [27 September 2011] of £7 million of new funding and a commitment of further investment in the company from its existing shareholders over the next two year
NStar and Northeast Utilities Merger Could Affect Cape Wind (USA)
The nation’s first offshore wind farm enjoys high-profile federal and state backing, but it hasn’t been able to win over one… (Associated Press) [mappress] Source: Associated Press, September 26, 2011
Carbon Trust Appoints James Smith as Chairman (UK)
James Smith, former Chairman of Shell UK, has been appointed Chairman of the Carbon Trust. James brings over thirty years of experience in the energy industry, the last seven as Chairman of Shell UK. He was appointed to the Carbon Trust board in September 2010. The appointment is with immediate effe
‘Act Now or Lose Renewables’ (UK)
Although Aberdeen firm SeaEnergy identified Dundee as the ideal site for a factory to make offshore wind turbine jackets — the large… By Stefan Morkis (thecourier) [mappress] Source: thecourier, September 26, 2011