The Lake Erie project, the first freshwater offshore wind farm in the U.S., will use GE’s next-generation wind turbine, the largest in its… [mappress] Source: ecofriendnews, July 16, 2010;
A2SEA has signed a contract with Chinese company, COSCO Shipyard Group Co., Ltd., for the construction of a new vessel specially designed for the purpose of installation of offshore wind turbines. The contract has a value of USD 139 million (approx. DKK 820 million). A2SEA is a market leader within
Irish shipbuilder Safehaven Marine has launched the first of their new GRP Windfarm Catamaran Wildcat 53s, named ‘Island Tiger’.The hull… [mappress] Source: bairdmaritime, July 13, 2010;
The Finnish Labkotec Ltd has introduced a new generation LID-3300IP Ice Detector, an ice detector with an integrated web user interface for… [mappress] Source: windfair, July 09, 2010;
Aberdeen-based firm signs co-operation agreement with major Chinese manufacturer. First Minister Alex Salmond today welcomed a strategic co-operation agreement signed between SeaEnergy Renewables and Nantong COSCO Ship Steel Structure Company (NCSC) to develop and market steel structures for the off
On 15 May 2010 MPI Offshore Limited proudly participated in the keel-laying ceremony for “MPI Discovery”, the second of two state-of-the-art wind turbine installation vessels, currently under construction at the Cosco Nantong Shipyard in China. A tradition built up over centuries, the keel laying ma
With $300,000 of matching funds from Progress Energy, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will be able to start a detailed study… [mappress] Source: starnewsonline, July 07, 2010;
The University of Houston has landed a lofty $2.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The money will be used to construct a… Ford Gunter [mappress] Source: bizjournals, July 07, 2010;
JDR has been awarded a £2million grant to develop high voltage cables. The award forms part of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC’s) plans to help UK companies invest in the equipment and technology required to support the country’s transition to a low carbon future. As a leader in th
Nexans, the worldwide leader in the cable industry, has been awarded a major contract by Lincs Wind Farm Limited to supply the medium voltage submarine array cables and associated accessories for the 270 MW Lincs offshore wind farm to be constructed off the east coast of England. The order further e
Siemens has been awarded contracts for the turnkey construction of two combined cycle power plants including long-term service agreements in India – UNOSUGEN and DGEN by Torrent Power Ltd and Torrent Energy Ltd. respectively of Torrent Group based in Ahmedabad, India. Siemens will erect the DGEN pow
BMT Nigel Gee & Associates (BMT NGAL) and Houlder in the UK have provided more details of the concept they have jointly developed for a lock… [mappress] Source: oilpubs, July 02, 2010;
South Boats Special Projects Ltd. has today announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Neil Ackroyd, commencing 1st July 2010. Neil has been given the remit to grow the business and take advantage of the huge potential in the offshore wind services sector. Speaking at an official an
While solar energy can only be harnessed during the day, wind power may be one of the best renewable energy solutions.However, as turbines… [mappress] Source: ecofriend, July 02, 2010;
