On November 30, federal regulators announced they have received a completed lease application for a pilot-scale wind power project in… by Craig Idlebrook (workingwaterfront) [mappress] Source: workingwaterfront, November 28, 2011
The international growth in renewable energy, with wind energy at the fore, has required the development of international standards – to build confidence and differentiate between products, ensure safety, and create a global market. The International Electrotechnical Commission Technical Committee (
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services company Senergy has debuted in a national league table of Britain’s fastest-growing privately owned companies, underlining its global-leading industry position. Senergy was ranked in the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 league table after sales grew by 55% a
DONALD Trump is struggling to secure public support for his opposition to the “eyesore” offshore wind farm, which he says threatens his £750… (scotsman) [mappress] Source: scotsman, December 05, 2011
The issue with the various alternative energy sources is that they are intermittent. You can’t trust the sun or the wind to provide a… (greenoptimistic) [mappress] Source: greenoptimistic, December 05, 2011
Forewind, development partner for the world’s largest offshore wind farm, will today kick off five days community consultations for proposed Dogger Bank Creyke Beck. Developers plan to connect Dogger Bank Creyke Beck into the national grid at an existing substation at Creyke Beck, near Cottingham in
HOPES are high a $14 million energy project in Port Fairy will lead the world in ocean powered electricity. By Clare Quirk (standard) [mappress] Source: standard, December 05, 2011
About 50 environmental activists called on the State Corporation Commission Wednesday to require Dominion Virginia Power to invest more in… By Peter BAacque (newsadvance) [mappress] Source: newsadvance, December 05, 2011
NEW areas have been identified for future offshore wind development in Scotland’s waters. (johnogroat-journal) [mappress] Source: johnogroat-journal, December 05, 2011
In 2020 wind turbines will reach a capacity of 20 MW. This is the conclusion of a feasibility study conducted within Europe’s Upwind wind power project . Giant wind turbines, with rotor having a 200 meter diameter and a capacity of 20 MW will be put into service by 2020. Significant technological in
THE EUROPEAN Commission has appointed leading Irish ocean energy researchers to co-ordinate a €9 million test programme aimed at… By Lorna Siggins (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes, December 05, 2011; Image: umsl
“Green” was the predominant color as the 2011 Platts Global Energy Awards were presented to 21 companies and industry leaders at a gala dinner in New York. Clean energy and sustainability themes prevailed in the entries for this year’s awards, not only setting the criteria for honors in energy effic
Richard Yemm was presented with the award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry at Thursday evening’s Scottish Green Energy Awards in Edinburgh. The award from Scottish Renewables was sponsored by Highlands & Islands Enterprise and recognises exceptional contribution to the renewables industr
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is seeking comments on proposed lease sale auction procedures designed specifically to meet the needs of offshore wind development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) as part of the Secretary of the Interior’s “Smart from the Start” initiative. Based on
