Wind energy ought to be a shoo-in. Yes, the infrastructure costs a lot of money but the fuel is free and plentiful, turbines produce no… By Andrea McDowell (this) [mappress] Source: this, February 28, 2011
Global Marine Energy Inc., a Virginia-based company seeking to install underwater cable for offshore wind projects, has opened an office on… By Kyle Alspach (bizjournals) [mappress] Source: bizjournals, February 28, 2011
A coalition of environmental groups is launching a website Monday urging the Ontario government and opposition parties to “come clean” on… (thestar) [mappress] Source:thestar , February 28, 2011
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approved financial incentives for offshore wind farms earlier this month, according to the… (sustainablebusiness) [mappress] Source: sustainablebusiness, February 28, 2011
Vertical axis wind turbines could provide a credible alternative to traditional horizontal offshore turbines in some circumstances, according to a project commissioned by the Energy Technologies Institute. The £2.8m Nova project, a UK-based consortia of Wind Power Limited, OTM Consulting, Cranfield
The Sierra Club is applauding the General Assembly for its support of offshore wind development. (dailypress) [mappress] Source: dailypress, February 28, 2011
The wind energy market is experiencing rapid growth worldwide and has doubled in size every 3 years for the past 30 years. It is expected to have generated 331 TWh in 2010 alone, amounting to 1.6% of global energy consumption. This expansion requires new manufacturing plant including facilities for
Van Oord has received an assignment from RWE to build a 100-metre high mast in the North Sea to measure maritime meteorological influences. The meteorological mast will be built 75 kilometres from the coast in the ‘IJmuiden’ offshore wind region, which is part of the National Water Plan. The mast wi
There needs to be more focus on emerging technologies and manufacturing in order to boost the number of green jobs in the UK, shadow energy… (womenintechnology) [mappress] Source: womenintechnology, February 25, 2011
The Portuguese coast may be the site of the first ever floating offshore wind turbines. If all goes well, the wind industry could embark… By Melissa Mahony (smartplanet) [mappress] Source: smartplanet, February 25, 2011
Denmark yesterday published its ‘Energy Strategy 2050’, which aims to see the country free of coal, oil and natural gas by 2050. In the interim… (energyefficiencynews) [mappress] Source: energyefficiencynews, February 25, 2011
The Ormazabal team looks forward to seeing you at the Ormazabal booth 11929 and Ormazabal poster presentation “MV switchgear’s impact on turbine efficiency and reliability in special wind farm application” during the European wind energy conference and exhibition which will take place in Brussels, M
On behalf of the stakeholders committed to restoring and enhancing the fisheries of the Great Lakes, the Committee of Canadian Advisors to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) congratulates the Ontario government on its recent decision to defer development of offshore wind turbine projects unti
Mainstream Renewable Power, the global renewable energy company, today announced the appointment of Sir Roy Gardner as its new Chairman. Sir Roy, who is also Chairman of the Compass Group, takes over the position from Fintan Drury following the completion of his three year term. Fintan Drury decided
