Prime Capital AG plans to raise EUR 600 million (USD 750 million)to invest in European renewable energy projects, the Bloomberg informs. It will raise the capital from pension funds and insurance companies and use it to finance 400MW of plants which are already operational or on their way to grid co
International energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed Dr Mark Hutchinson into the new position of Head of Advanced Engineering to promote technical engineering excellence on global energy projects. Dr Hutchinson brings a wealth of experience, particularly in renewable energy projects. Chartered
Regional director of construction company Leadbitter, Rob Bradley, handed over the new Marine Building to the Plymouth University vice-chancellor, Professor Wendy Purcell. The Marine Building is worth GBP 19 million and has the most advanced wave tank testing equipment and an innovation centre for m
The marketing of the Humber to potential investors in offshore wind will step up a gear next week with the launch of the new Humber Renewables brand and a major exhibition presence. The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership, which is leading the work, will launch the brand and a new brochure promoting
Even though the Scotland’s First Minister is planning to meet 100 % of Scotland’s electricity needs from renewable energy, North Sea industry officials think this will be hard to achieve. The leaders from the oil and gas industry will tell MSPs this week that the renewable energy plans are likely to
Secondary schools across Yorkshire are involved in a careers education initiative called ‘Champions For Wind’, which has been developed by Forewind and Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA), according to This is Scunthorpe news portal. As a part of the project, pupils are studying caree
Belinda Batten, the director of the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center will hold a free public presentation about wave energy development offshore West Coast, reports the Gazette Times. Namely, scientists are working with businesses, communities and policy makers to consider wave ener
At one of the last sessions at the WINDPOWER 2012, Brian O’ Hara discussed the challenges and opportunities facing offshore wind energy across the globe, writes the Energy Collective. Due to the fact that Southeast holds 80% of the offshore wind potential in the United States, thanks to the relative
BFL Management will hold two public consultations this month regarding the amended proposal for £750 million green energy park at the former Richborough Towers site, This is Kent news portal reports. Namely, the BLF was appointed by the Richborough A Ltd to develop a master plan for the site. It is
Scientists worry about the impact of the subsea turbines on deep-diving seabirds along the Scottish coastline, reported scotsman.com. Developers of the wave projects are now facing the problems that have been an issue for onshore wind farm developers for some time. Scientists in the Pentland Firth h
FoundOcean will be co-exhibiting with BASF Construction Chemicals at RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2012, the 11th annual event dedicated to offshore wind energy. On Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th June, FoundOcean and BASF representatives will be at stand #501. FoundOcean has over 45 years’ expe
The Soc SEVA SRL has requested a state concession for the installation and maintenance of 28 wind turbines of 3.6 MW each, with towers 90m high, 120m rotor diameter, forming an industrial offshore plant for electricity production. The location is in the territorial waters of northern Lake Sardinia,
Except the fact that former Governor Don Carcieri and legislative leaders backed both companies, executives of Deepwater Wind disapprove of any link to 38 Studios. WPRI.com news portal reported that Deepwater CEO William Moore said he thinks the two companies are not similar since there is no subsid
Energinet is seeking a company to conduct feasibility studies, preparation of EIA report, related plan documents and draft environmental reports for offshore wind turbine project at Krieger’s Flak and Horns Rev 3. The wind farm is established at Krieger’s Flak, located in the Baltic Sea, approx. 20
