Business & Finance
UK Renewable Investment to be Affected by Government Cuts
Renewable energy investment in the UK will be hit by government cuts and new proposals for the industry might be anti-competitive and … By Todd Cardy (growthbusiness) [mappress] Source: growthbusiness, March 02, 2011
Public Consultation Period on Proposed Extension of Kentish Flats to End Soon (UK)
The public consultation period on the proposed extension of the Kentish Flats wind farm is coming to an end this week. (wind-watch) [mappress] Source:wind-watch , March 01, 2011
First Minister Alex Salmond to Talk at 2011 Scottish European Green Energy Centre Conference
In association with the European Commission, the 2011 Scottish European Green Energy Centre Conference will open in Edinburgh tomorrow with a keynote address by First Minister, Alex Salmond MSP, followed by leading experts and practitioners from E3G, Grant Thornton, Aquamarine Power, SSE, National G
Report Warns That Renewable Industry Could Cost Jobs in Scotland
The renewable energy industry in Scotland could be costing more jobs than it actually creates, a report has warned. (scotsman) [mappress] Source: scotsman, March 01, 2011
Fluor Takes USD 180 Million Charge on Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm (USA)
Irving, Texas-based engineering company Fluor has reported a sharp decline in quarterly profit due to charges for the Greater Gabbard… (lowcarboneconomy) [mappress] Source: lowcarboneconomy, March 01, 2011
PNE WIND AG Receives Milestone Payment for Offshore Project Borkum Riffgrund I (Germany)
The Danish company DONG Energy A/S has now officially advised PNE WIND AG, that it has decided to construct and finance the offshore wind farm “Borkum Riffgrund I” in the North Sea. PNE WIND AG had been developing the offshore wind farm “Borkum Riffgrund I” since 2011 at first alone and then in a jo
Seajacks Zaratan Construction Summary (UK)
In February 2010 Seajacks entered into a contract with GustoMSC to provide the Basic Design Package for two purpose built wind farm installation vessels. In June 2010 Seajacks entered into a contract with Lamprell shipyard to build these new vessels and Seajacks will take delivery of the first new
Portugal to Get Floating Wind Turbines
The Portuguese coast may be the site of the first ever floating offshore wind turbines. If all goes well, the wind industry could embark… By Melissa Mahony (smartplanet) [mappress] Source: smartplanet, February 25, 2011
Denmark Publishes Energy Strategy 2050 Aiming to Green Energy
Denmark yesterday published its ‘Energy Strategy 2050’, which aims to see the country free of coal, oil and natural gas by 2050. In the interim… (energyefficiencynews) [mappress] Source: energyefficiencynews, February 25, 2011
Canadian Committee of Advisors Support Ontario Offshore Wind Halt (Canada)
On behalf of the stakeholders committed to restoring and enhancing the fisheries of the Great Lakes, the Committee of Canadian Advisors to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) congratulates the Ontario government on its recent decision to defer development of offshore wind turbine projects unti
Sir Roy Gardner Appointed as Chairman of Mainstream Renewable Power (Ireland)
Mainstream Renewable Power, the global renewable energy company, today announced the appointment of Sir Roy Gardner as its new Chairman. Sir Roy, who is also Chairman of the Compass Group, takes over the position from Fintan Drury following the completion of his three year term. Fintan Drury decided
Government Needs Long Term Perspective on Offshore Wind Power Says Mike Childs (UK)
The government needs to have a longer term prospective on offshore wind power, according to Mike Childs, head of the climate change campaign… By Emily Thomas (energysavingtrust) [mappress] Source: energysavingtrust, February 25, 2011
IBERDROLA RENOVABLES Announces Earnings of €360 Million in 2010 (Spain)
IBERDROLA RENOVABLES, the world’s leading wind power company(1)(1) See explanation , reports net profits of €360 million for 2010, down 3%… (iberdrolarenovables) [mappress] Source: iberdrolarenovables, February 24, 2011
Fluor Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Results (USA)
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) today announced financial results for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. Net earnings attributable to… (fluor) [mappress] Source: fluor, February 24, 2011