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United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Northern Ireland and Bulgaria Turn Green
Remarkably, this trend precedes the February 4th summit, in which European Union leaders will meet in Hungary to discuss the continent’s… By Nicole Wong (technorati) [mappress] Source: technorati, January 24, 2011
Low-carbon Economy in 2011
Key political decisions and legislation are in the cards for the wind energy industry this year. What exactly is in store and how might it impact the sector? The EU is due to publish its 2050 Roadmap to a Low-carbon Economy, which should show the benefits from a move to 30% greenhouse gas reductions
The Onshore and Offshore Wind Power Generation Outlook (USA)
Recently published research from Business Insights, “The Onshore and Offshore Wind Power Generation Outlook”, is now available at Fast… (pr-inside) [mappress] Source: pr-inside, January 24, 2011
Cape Wind Associates to Review Proposed NStar and Northeast Utilities Merger (USA)
Cape Wind Associates is among the 16 parties approved to take part in the review process for the proposed utility merger between NStar and… By Kyle Alspach (masshightech) [mappress] Source: masshightech, January 24, 2011
Offshore Wind to Boost UK Royal Family Annual Grant to About £68 Million
THE MONEY the Royal family receives from offshore wind farms will be capped, the Treasury has said, following reports that its income could… [mappress] Source: The Daily Telegraph, January 24, 2011
North European Countries Implementing Green Initiatives
On 4 February, EU leaders are set to meet in Hungary to discuss the Continent’s renewable energy and green power initiatives. However,… By Chris Davies (businessrevieweurope) [mappress] Source: businessrevieweurope, January 21, 2011
Announcement of Final Pricing Regarding DONG Energy’s Invitation to Tender Hybrid Capital Bonds for Repurchase (Denmark)
On 20 January 2011 DONG Energy A/S announcedthe results of itsconditional invitation to all holders (subject to regulatory offer restrictions as provided for in the Tender Offer Memorandum) of its outstanding EUR 1.1bn Subordinated Capital Securities due 3005 (ISIN: XS0223249003) to tender any or al
REpower Systems Focuses on Ontario (Canada)
On the heels of finalizing a turbine-supply contract in Quebec – where it will deliver, install and commission 150 turbines – Germany-based… By Mark Del Franco (nawindpower) [mappress] Source: nawindpower, January 21, 2011
Gamesa Looks to Establish Offshore Wind Technology Centre in Scotland
* Proposals unveiled for technology centre in Glasgow, creating 130 jobs * Scottish authorities have been informed of the company’s interest in developing an industrial base for manufacturing, logistics and operation and maintenance (O&M) activities in the Dundee area, conditional upon development o
Offshore Wind Energy: Alstom and EDF Energies Nouvelles Team up to Respond to the Call for Tenders Planned in France
Alstom and EDF Energies Nouvelles today announced the signature of an exclusive agreement to respond jointly to a call for tenders that the French government is planning to launch for offshore wind projects. The agreement covers the future construction of offshore wind farms developed by EDF Energie
Siemens Selects ABP as Preferred Bidder for UK Wind Turbine Factory (UK)
Siemens and Associated British Ports (ABP) have announced today (20 January) that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in connection with ABP’s proposed Green Port Hull development at Alexandra Dock, Port of Hull. The parties have agreed to work together to develop plans for the constructi
UK Lead in Offshore Wind Confirmed
· European Wind Energy Association 2010 stats just released, confirm UK position · Total EU offshore now close to 3 gigawatts, powering 2.9 million EU homes · 19 gigawatts consented in EU waters, sufficient to power 14 European capital cities Latest offshore wind statistics, released today by the Eu
Subsea 7 Launches Offshore Renewables Division (UK)
Subsea 7 S.A. (NASDAQ-GS: SUBC; Oslo Børs: SUBC) announces the launch of its offshore renewables division, transferring its proven seabed… (global3digital) [mappress] Source: global3digital, January 19, 2011
Agenda Nearly Complete for 2011 Wind & Ocean Energy Seminar (USA)
CompositesWorld, publisher of High-Performance Composites and Composites Technology magazines, has announced that the agenda is almost… (compositesworld) [mappress] Source: compositesworld, January 18, 2011