On the heels of finalizing a turbine-supply contract in Quebec – where it will deliver, install and commission 150 turbines – Germany-based… By Mark Del Franco (nawindpower) [mappress] Source: nawindpower, January 21, 2011
Britain has stepped up its support of plans for a “supergrid” to share Europe’s green energy. Energy ministers working on plans for an… (telegraph) [mappress] Source: telegraph, January 21, 2011
In an era where new power plants cost billions and the huge components of offshore wind farms require an industrial base to manufacture,… By Steve Szkotak (yahoo) [mappress] Source: yahoo, January 21, 2011
Large wind farms are being built around the world as a cleaner way to generate electricity, but operators are still searching for the most… (physorg) [mappress] Source: physorg, January 21, 2011
Pembrokeshire ports, including Milford Haven, are to be denied vital funding to enable them to service the offshore wind industry, according… (milfordmercury) [mappress] Source: milfordmercury, January 21, 2011
* Proposals unveiled for technology centre in Glasgow, creating 130 jobs * Scottish authorities have been informed of the company’s interest in developing an industrial base for manufacturing, logistics and operation and maintenance (O&M) activities in the Dundee area, conditional upon development o
Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “This announcement by Siemens and ABP is a real vote of confidence in the future of off shore wind energy. I’m pleased Siemens has recognised the great potential of the UK and is pressing ahead with this project to create a world class centre of wind turbine prod
Renewable energy is good for the environment — and maybe your pocketbook. That’s the message some businesspeople and energy experts sent… By Rex Springston (timesdispatch) [mappress] Source: timesdispatch, January 20, 2011
The idea has been blowing around for years – building giant power-producing wind turbines off the North Carolina coast to take advantage of… By Gareth McGrath (starnewsonline) [mappress] Source: starnewsonline, January 20, 2011
Alstom and EDF Energies Nouvelles today announced the signature of an exclusive agreement to respond jointly to a call for tenders that the French government is planning to launch for offshore wind projects. The agreement covers the future construction of offshore wind farms developed by EDF Energie
If you have an opinion on offshore energy, Gov. Bev Perdue’s Scientific Advisory Panel wants to hear it. The panel is holding a public forum… (wwaytv39) [mappress] Source: wwaytv3, January 20, 2011
Siemens and Associated British Ports (ABP) have announced today (20 January) that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in connection with ABP’s proposed Green Port Hull development at Alexandra Dock, Port of Hull. The parties have agreed to work together to develop plans for the constructi
With 308 new offshore wind turbines installed in 2010 – an increase of 51% in installed wind power capacity on the previous year – offshore wind power experienced a new record growth in Europe. In total, 883 Megawatt (MW) of new capacity, worth some €2.6 billion, were installed in 2010 in nine wind
The first deliveries of wind turbines and towers have started for Vattenfall’s 150 MW Osmonde Offshore Wind Farm in the Irish Sea. [mappress] Source: renewableenergyfocus, January 20, 2011
