Business & Finance
PMSS America Appoints Julien Bouget as Lead Engineer
PMSS, a global consulting firm working exclusively in the renewable energy sector today announced that US wind industry professional Julien Bouget, has been named as Lead Engineer, Project Assurance for its North America business unit – PMSS America, Inc. (“PMSSA”). This follows last month’s announc
Douglas-Westwood CEO Outlines Potential Challenges for Businesses Looking to Capitalize in Offshore Wind (UK)
Speaking at All Energy 2011, Andrew Reid, Douglas-Westwood’s Managing Director, today describes the prospects for the… (dw-1) [mappress] Source: dw-1, May 18, 2011
Oregon Wave Energy Trust Offers Matching Grants for Offshore Wind-Wave Energy Platform Development (USA)
The Oregon Wave Energy Trust announced this week that it will provide matching grants to companies who receive funding from the U.S… By Christina Williams (sustainablebusinessoregon) [mappress] Source: sustainablebusinessoregon, May 18, 2011;
Holland Home of Wind Energy Established New Export Association for Wind Energy in The Netherlands
The new Association Holland Home of Wind Energy has been established in Rotterdam. The goal of Holland Home of Wind Energy (HHWE) is to promote the Dutch wind energy sector on existing and new emerging wind energy markets. The first target country will be China and the Southeast Asian region. The wo
Three Firms Form Joint Venture to Build Structures for Wind Energy Projects off East Coast
A Middleboro company working with Cape Wind has formed a multinational joint venture with two other firms to build structures for wind… By Herald Staff (bostonherald) [mappress] Source: bostonherald, May 17, 2011;
Offshore Investors Driving Innovative Noise Reduction in Construction of German Offshore Wind Farms
Today, eight builders and operators of German offshore wind farms have concluded a joint venture agreement under the umbrella of the German Offshore Wind Foundation. The aim is to research and develop the efficiency of various noise reduction methods in the construction of offshore wind farms. The f
NaiKun Wind Releases Second Quarter Financial Results (Canada)
NaiKun Wind Energy Group (“the Company” or “NaiKun Wind”) today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31,… (naikun) [mappress] Source: naikun, May 17, 2011
This Year’s Largest Dedicated Network Event for Offshore Wind Industry Now Open for Bookings (Denmark)
Bookings can now be made for one of the most significant events in the offshore wind industry – the Offshore Wind International Business2Business Event 2011 in Esbjerg, Denmark, on November 9. OWIB 2011 is business’s version of speed dating and gathers developers, manufactures, suppliers, consultant
Brabners Chaffe Street Advises Leasing of 70 Hectare Site at Port of Sheerness (UK)
LIVERPOOL law firm Brabners Chaffe Street has advised Peel Ports on an option agreement with wind turbine manufacturer Vestas on the lease of… (thebusinessdesk) [mappress] Source: thebusinessdesk, May 17, 2011; Image: vestas
Christian Buchel Leaves EnBW of his Own Volition (Germany)
Christian Buchel, member of the Board of Management and Chief Operating Officer of EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, is leaving the company of his own volition as of 31 May 2011. Christian Buchel will take on a new task at Electricité de France (EDF). As Chief Operating Officer, Christian Buchel wa
Vince Cable Urged to Think Small Regarding Green Investment Bank Funds (UK)
THE Co-operative Bank and accountancy firm Grant Thornton have written to business secretary Vince Cable, urging him to divert some funds… By Nathalie Thomas (scotsman) [mappress] Source: scotsman, May 16, 2011;
China Ming Yang Revenue Rose by 38 pct
China Ming Yang Wind Power Group said Tuesday that it increased first quarter profits and revenues as the company benefited from… By Deborah Sterescu (proactiveinvestors) [mappress] Source: proactiveinvestors, May 16, 2011;
Suzlon Reports Profits of USD 96 m in Fourth Quarter (India)
Suzlon Energy Limited, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine supplier, reported its earnings today, for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Mr. Tulsi R. Tanti, founder, Chairman and Managing Director – Suzlon Group, said: “The past year has seen consistent improvement in our Group performance, and we
German Offshore Wind Development to Accelerate Rapidly
Having long been a front-runner in the installation of renewable energy and onshore wind farms in particular, Germany has finally… (istockanalyst) [mappress] Source: istockanalyst, May 16, 2011;