Swedish energy authorities say the wind power industry in this Nordic nation has “wind in its sails,” with a 40 percent boost in the past… (alaskadispatch) [mappress] Source: alaskadispatch, December 28, 2011
NRG, the parent company of Bluewater Wind, notified Delmarva Power it is cancelling the long-term power purchase agreement with Delmarva Power… (newarkpostonline) [mappress] Source: newarkpostonline, December 28, 2011
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2011 Critical Materials Strategy. The report examines the role that rare earth metals and other key materials play in clean energy technologies such as wind turbines, electric vehicles, solar cells and energy-efficient lighting. The report found that
Many of the jobs didn’t exist two decades ago: Genetic counsellor, nanosurgeon, cyber soldier, seafloor miner… By Brett Bundale (thechronicleherald) [mappress] Source: thechronicleherald, December 27, 2011; Image: acadiau
The SIAG Schaaf Industrie AG, a leading supplier of onshore and offshore wind energy, reported an income of EUR 114.6 million according to preliminary figures for the first nine months of 2011. The group’s profit was negative € -11.5 million. Their capital dropped from € 16.0 million to 4.4 million.
The Obama administration moved Tuesday to boost renewable energy on both coasts, approving onshore solar and wind farms in the West and… by Matthew Daly (Associated Press) [mappress] Source: Associated Press, December 27, 2011; Image: alpha-ventus
Draft maps citing areas where potential offshore energy devices could be placed were unveiled in Astoria Dec. 15-16 during two days… By Jamie Spainhower (cannonbeachgazette) [mappress] Source: cannonbeachgazette, December 27, 2011; Image: oregonocean
Thanet College has been successful in securing a grant from the Skills Funding Agency for £2m towards a new sustainable Centre for Environmental Technologies to be built on the College campus. The new £6.5m centre will be the first of its kind in Kent and will open for business in September 2013. It
Wind energy has begun to lead the way in alternative energy solutions. Manufacturers of wind turbines face challenges such as reducing downtimes and maintenance work. Some of the demands placed on turbine components include extreme temperature conditions, vibration, oscillation and aggressive offsho
The clock is running down on Bluewater Wind’s search for a buyer. by Aaron Nathans (delawareonline) [mappress] Source: delawareonline, December 26, 2011; Image: bluewaterwind
Bharatbook added a new report on, Wind Energy & Wind Turbine Market: Global Scenario (2011 – 2016). The report provides the status of global and geography wise installed as well as expected wind energy installations. The influencing factors for this market including drivers, restraints and opportuni
New Jersey’s energy future has something for everybody — including controversy — as state officials advance plans to nourish the clean… by Bob Jordan (thedailyjournal) [mappress] Source: thedailyjournal, December 26, 2011
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and… ( electroiq ) [mappress] Source: electroiq , December 26, 2011; Image: scailab
The four-week break in the fall accident has marred the balance of the first German offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea “Baltic I”. “Generating electricity from the September 17th to October 15th was very good and was on schedule, “said the spokeswoman of the energy group EnBW, Friederike Eggstein.
