* Acquires FUNA International, GmbH, Expanding Marine and Alternative Energy Capabilities * Divests InfraredVision Technology Corporation L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that it acquired FUNA International, GmbH (FUNA) on December 22, 2010. The terms of the transaction were not disclo
Collection of meteorological and oceanographic (metocean) data plays a vital role at different phases of offshore wind farm projects ranging from early feasibility studies to engineering design and construction phases, as demonstrated by two recent contracts won by Fugro GEOS, for UK Round 2 and 3 p
RWE Innogy has entered a long-term partnership with Linnhoff Offshore and shipping company NSB, both based in Buxtehude near Hamburg, for… (theengineer) [mappress] Source: theengineer, January 11, 2011
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) recently sent out a news release regarding the industry’s 2010 successes and challenges. By Zachary Shahan (cleantechnica) [mappress] Source: cleantechnica, January 11, 2011
Prestige executive careers consultancy UK Knack Group has announced the gathering in the Granite City of more than 30 captains of industry for a summit meeting on renewable energy. Energy Minister Alex Salmond was at pains to point out that Scotland’s offshore energy capacity could create 50,000 job
Currently, research is in the stage of a project to build offshore wind farm consisting of 500 wind turbines, that will be implanted in… (instalbiz) [mappress] Source: instalbiz, January 11, 2011
In the name of safety, Vestas, Siemens, Suzlon and other manufacturers are putting competition aside and joining forces. In cooperation with key customers the industry now works together on a safety training program. Vestas is teaming up with competitors and costumers to make a standard for Basic Sa
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has achieved an independent certification for its utility-scale PowerBuoy, the PB150, by Lloyd’s Register. (theengineer) [mappress] Source: theengineer, January 11, 2011
Developing standards and practices for the offshore marine contracting industry has proved vital in ensuring consistently high levels of… (bymnews) [mappress] Source: bymnews, January 10, 2011
With an estimated 40,000 new turbines to be installed in the US by 2015, wind turbine OEM’s are desperate to source reliable components from local suppliers. Importing components from Europe and Asia can be costly and lengthy. New wind component suppliers need to secure manufacturing capacity strate
Draka Offshore will provide subsea array cabling for the 576 MW Welsh Gwynt y Mor Offshore Wind Farm under a €25 million inter-array cabling… (renewableenergyfocus) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyfocus, January 10, 2011
Renewables developer Carnegie Wave Energy has signed a funding agreement with the Irish Government to evaluate potential wave energy sites… (wabusinessnews) [mappress] Source: wabusinessnews, January 10, 2011
Mumbai based multinational conglomerate Tata Group has become the latest major company to tap into the growing UK offshore wind energy… By Peter Barker (maritimejournal) [mappress] Source: maritimejournal, January 10, 2011
Classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has produced the world’s first class rules aimed at establishing a set of uniform standards… (maritimejournal) [mappress] Source: maritimejournal, January 10, 2011
