Business & Finance
Old College Capital Invests GBP 200,000 Into NGenTec (UK)
Old College Capital, the newly-created investment arm of the University of Edinburgh, has made a first investment in offshore wind … By Todd Cardy (growthbusiness) [mappress] Source: growthbusiness, March 09, 2011
China Ming Yang Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2010
China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited (“Ming Yang” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MY), a leading wind turbine manufacturer in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010. Fourth Quarter 2010 Financial Highlights * Total wind turbin
Crown Estate Invites Industry Input on Northern Ireland Offshore Development
The Crown Estate today sets out the timetable for the development of offshore wind and tidal energy in Northern Ireland waters. We have confirmed that from 1 April 2011 discussion will take place with potential developers on the opportunity of offshore wind and tidal energy in Northern Ireland water
Swire Blue Ocean Orders Second Windfarm Installation Vessel (Denmark)
Swire Blue Ocean’s parent company, Swire Pacific Offshore Operations (Pte) Ltd., is pleased to announce that it has executed its option with Samsung Heavy Industries (Samsung) in Korea to build a second Windfarm Installation Vessel. The new vessel, Pacific Osprey, will be the same specification as P
GL Garrad Hassan to Take Part in EWEA 2011 (Belgium)
Offshore wind energy project developers and prospectors are challenged to affordably acquire accurate, on-site wind data to assess the viability of a proposed or potential project. In his presentation at EWEA 2011 in Brussels, Daniel Jaynes, GL Garrad Hassan, takes a closer look on the efficacy of f
EWEA Hosts Press Conference at EWEA 2011 Annual Event (Belgium)
On Monday 14 March 12.00 the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) invites you to a press conference at the EWEA 2011 annual event in Brussels, Europe’s largest Wind Energy Event (14 -17 March), chaired by EWEA’s CEO Christian Kjaer, including Portugal’s Minister for Energy José Zorrinho. The EU u
Communities Minister, BARONESS Hanham CBE Visits Narec (UK)
BARONESS Hanham CBE, Communities Minister from the Department of Communities and Local Government will today (TUESDAY MARCH 8) officially unveil European funding towards a multi-million pound project at the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) in Blyth, placing the North East at the centre of of
Crown Estate Starts Consultation on Offshore Wind and Tidal Power Projects (UK)
The Crown Estate has asked developers for views on how seabed around Northern Ireland could be made available for around a gigawatt of offshore… (utilityweek) [mappress] Source: utilityweek, March 08, 2011
RenewableUK Funding Call Receives Widespread Support (UK)
CEO of Scottish Renewables, Niall Stuart, says: “The biggest barrier to us converting our early lead into a commercial-scale industry is… (renewableenergyfocus) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyfocus, March 07, 2011
Harwich International Port Signs Offshore Wind Deal With ABJV (UK)
Harwich International Port has announced a new contract with Aarsleff Bilfinger Berger Joint Venture (ABJV) to act as their UK installation port for Phase 1 of the London Array Offshore Wind Farm. ABJV are the project’s installation contractor and were appointed by the wind farm’s developers, DONG E
China CSSC Holdings Plans to Acquire 4 Billion Yuan (China)
China CSSC Holdings (600150) plans to raise up to four billion yuan from a private placement of 60 million shares at not less than 66.33… (capitalvue) [mappress] Source: capitalvue, March 04, 2011
Tim Hudak Wants Moratorium to Spread Onshore
A recent moratorium on off-shore wind turbine projects is likely cold comfort for locals calling for a similar moratorium on land-based wind… By Pieter van Hiel (niagarathisweek) [mappress] Source: niagarathisweek, March 04, 2011
Osiris Marine Services Invest GBP 200k in New Office in Osiris North Yorkshire (UK)
Osiris Marine Services, one of the UK’s leading subsea engineering organisations has invested £200,000 into new head quarters at Crossings Business Park in Skipton, North Yorkshire following an impressive period of company and equipment base growth over the past 18 months. The deal sees Osiris take
Eneco Offshore Wind Farm to Choose a Name (UK)
THE winner of a competition will find the top prize something of a breeze. By Richard Wright (iwcp) [mappress] Source: iwcp, March 02, 2011