Business & Finance
UK is Good to Go for Offshore Wind Expansion
The offshore wind industry continues to face many challenges especially with the economic and political situation facing both Europe and… (environmental-expert) [mappress] Source: environmental-expert, March 24, 2011
Chancellor George Osborne Announces 2011 Budget (UK)
Chancellor George Osborne today delivered the 2011 Budget, which for the UK’s Green Economy included two key announcements: 1) Green Investment Bank (GIB) – the GIB will launch next year (2012) backed by £3b funding; £1b of Government funding and a further £2b raised from asset sales. The initial £3
BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH Gets New International Project Manager (Germany)
Recently, Ahmed Sidahmed (33) supports BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH at the at the main office of Gelsenkirchen as International Project Manager, Electrical Engineering to develop new business segments. His responsibility is to scrutinize electro-technical concepts and contracts in the scope of technical d
Two Experts Join Neuenfelder Maschinenfabrik Management Team (Germany)
Neuenfelder Maschinenfabrik GmbH (NMF) has a new management team: Ralf Ressel (CEO) and Goran Curic (COO) are now in charge as managing directors. Karl-Heinz Heck, previously responsible for Sales and Service, has left the management team with immediate effect. NMF’s partner, J.J. Sietas KG Schiffsw
Abengoa and Wavebob Team Up on Development of Wave Energy Systems (Ireland)
Ocean wave power company Wavebob and the international company that applies innovative technology solutions to sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, Abengoa, announced a planned collaboration which will see the two companies working together on the research, development and
Vattenfall Starts Trading UK Power Contracts on N2EX Exchange
Vattenfall Energy Trading has started trading UK power contracts on the N2EX exchange. The company commenced trading at the day-ahead auction and is extending its activities to all other exchange based products. “Vattenfall has high ambitions and several ongoing projects to grow electricity generati
Doosan’s GBP 170 Million Investment to Result in 1700 New Jobs (UK)
In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Scottish Enterprise, Doosan plans to locate its R&D centre at its current site at Westway in… (renewableenergyfocus) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyfocus, March 22, 2011
New Wind Farm Off Baltic Sea Coast Confirms Germany’s Lead in Clean Energy
Germany’s new offshore wind park off the Baltic Sea coast is set to enter the testing phase, adding yet another confirmation to Germany’s lead in renewable energy and environmental technologies. With keynote speakers on four different areas, Germany Trade & Invest will be at this year’s AMERICANA in
Offshore Wind Energy Cheaper Than Nuclear (Belgium)
Generating energy from wind turbines at sea would be cheaper than building new atomic power plants, Europe’s climate chief has said, in the… (balkans) [mappress] Source: balkans, March 18, 2011
Research and Markets Announce Global Offshore Wind Turbine Market 2010-2014
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Offshore Wind Turbine Market 2010-2014” report to their offering. The offshore wind market has been steadily growing across regions. European countries such as Denmark and UK have been leading the market with China fast catching up. In 2
State and Federal Agencies Ready to Regulate Offshore Wind Farms (USA)
State and federal agencies are getting their ducks in a row to regulate offshore wind farms. By Valerie Myers (goerie) [mappress] Source: goerie, March 17, 2011
Dong Energy to Sponsor Renewable Energy Research at Durham University (UK)
A LEADING offshore windfarm developer is to sponsor renewable energy research at Durham University. By Owen McAteer (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, March 17, 2011
CEO of EirGrid Talks About Ireland’s Green Accomplishments (USA)
Dermot Byrne, CEO of EirGrid plc, yesterday told a conference of top US executives of Ireland’s recent accomplishments in green tech. (siliconrepublic) [mappress] Source: siliconrepublic, March 17, 2011
PNE WIND AG Announces Changes in Its Board of Directors (Germany)
The wind farm developer, PNE WIND AG, announces changes in its Board of Directors. Concluding a successful business phase Bernd Paulsen… [mappress] Source: pne, March 17, 2011