UPM in cooperation with TuuliSaimaa Oy has established a wind power development company VentusVis Oy. In the starting phase, the operations focus on developing land areas, which are leased from UPM, for wind power production. The development work includes evaluation of the land suitability, permitti
Northland hapu Te Uri o Hau has decided not to appeal against an Environment Court ruling that clears the way for a tidal power scheme in Kaipara Harbour. The court has recommended that the Conservation Minister approve Crest Energy’s plan to place up to 200 tidal turbines at the harbour mouth. Te U
A final WINDSPEED workshop will take place on 15 March as a side event to EWEA 2011, which will present the overall roadmap including the… (renewableenergyfocus) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyfocus, March 07, 2011
CEO of Scottish Renewables, Niall Stuart, says: “The biggest barrier to us converting our early lead into a commercial-scale industry is… (renewableenergyfocus) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyfocus, March 07, 2011
Engineers in Warwick have helped to create a giant wave power device which directors hope will make a big splash in a £150 billion market. By Graeme Brown (birminghampost) [mappress] Source: birminghampost, March 07, 2011
Power conversion specialist Converteam has announced that it has been selected to supply major elements of electrical equipment for a 1MW tidal turbine known as HS1000. The contract awarded by Hammerfest Strøm UK Ltd includes the subsea generator and the shore based systems including a power convert
Criticized for underpublicizing a request for developers to build windmills over more than 2,000 nautical square miles — including parts of… By Richard Gaines (gloucestertimes) [mappress] Source: gloucestertimes, March 07, 2011
The first few months of 2011 have given rise to a resurgence in federalism. States across the country are implementing their own legislation… (redstate) [mappress] Source: redstate, March 07, 2011
Business leaders want the Chancellor of the Exchequer to use the Budget to back offshore wind hopes in the region. By Adrian Pearson (journallive) [mappress] Source: journallive, March 07, 2011
NORTH East Conservatives are predicting a “new start for the Tyne” after the Chancellor said he would dust off 1980’s-style regeneration… By Adrian Pearson (journallive) [mappress] Source: journallive, March 07, 2011
Harwich International Port has announced a new contract with Aarsleff Bilfinger Berger Joint Venture (ABJV) to act as their UK installation port for Phase 1 of the London Array Offshore Wind Farm. ABJV are the project’s installation contractor and were appointed by the wind farm’s developers, DONG E
BMT Fleet Technology, of Ottawa, Ontario has announced its collaboration with the University of Victoria to design and deliver North America’s first ever hybrid, electric research ship. The vessel, formerly known as CCG Tsekoa II, will be used by the University as a research facility off the British
TWO huge modules are getting ready to set sail after being built at a Hartlepool yard. (hartlepoolmail) [mappress] Source: hartlepoolmail, March 07, 2011
Rising world energy prices, spurred by demand from India and China, will make wind energy off Rhode Island’s shores a viable economic option… By Andy Smith (projo) [mappress] Source: projo, March 07, 2011
