A SUBSEA construction firm is to expand operations after moving its base in the region. By Andy Richardson (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, May 25, 2011
Germany’s Seaports of Niedersachsen has launched a new website to demonstrate the capabilities of the various ports within the group in… (heavyliftpfi) [mappress] Source: heavyliftpfi, May 25, 2011
In order to enhance flexibility and speed with regards to type certification, DNV is introducing a new ‘Special Level’ Type Certificate for wind turbines. It differs with respect to the Type Certificate according to IEC 61400-22 in that blade fatigue testing will not be required. The Special Level T
The Northwest is home to powerful tides. In Puget Sound, water rushes in and out of the Strait of Juan de Fuca at speeds of almost 10 miles… By Ashley Ahearn (opb) [mappress] Source: opb, May 25, 2011
Argyll and Bute Council and HIE were amongst the 570 exhibitors from 20 countries packing the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre for… (hie) [mappress] Source: hie, May 25, 2011
During the international wind energy event “Windpower 2011 Conference & Exhibition”, taking place from May 22 to 25 in Anaheim, California… (liebherr) [mappress] Source: liebherr, May 25, 2011
A report this month from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), Offshore Proof, delves into the challenges of offshore wind power, its… By Zachary Shahan (cleantechnica) [mappress] Source: cleantechnica, May 25, 2011;
Engineering design consultants, Atkins, welcomed UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s comments that one of the Green Investment Bank’s first priorities would be to help the offshore wind sector. It said the investment, which will start in April 2012, should create renewed confidence in the sector a
An agreeement that will give the county a cut of the submerged land lease rent for a demonstration wind farm in Cuyahoga County comes… By Carl E. Feather (starbeacon) [mappress] Source: starbeacon, May 25, 2011;
The renewable lobby wants UK energy regulator Ofgem to remove local charges from electricity tariffs paid by offshore wind farms. By Jamie Stewart (powergenworldwide) [mappress] Source: powergenworldwide, May 25, 2011;
The Moog Industrial Group announced today a new electric pitch system which offers higher performance, reliability, additional safety and lower maintenance costs to address key challenges faced by wind turbine manufacturers and operators. The Moog Wind Turbine Pitch System is equipped with Moog’s ne
ABB reports that it is currently delivering electric propulsion systems for eight wind turbine installation vessels on behalf of … (marinelog) [mappress] Source: marinelog, May 25, 2011;
The Toshiba Corporation further diversified its renewable energy business by acquiring 40 billion won ($0.04 billion) worth of … By Oliver M. Bayani (ecoseed) [mappress] Source: ecoseed, May 24, 2011;
A group of Kaipara Maori is meeting to discuss putting a rahui or temporary closure over a section of the Kaipara Harbour in protest… By Robyn Downeyn (stuff) [mappress] Source: stuff, May 24, 2011;
