Vestas Wind Systems is planning to cut 10 % of its workforce in order to save about EUR 150 Million. There is a great possibility that Vestas might fire around 2000 to 3000 workers, however the company will make its official announcement tomorrow morning. Considering Vestas’ financial results stated
Job opportunities are expected to increase across the sector during the 2012, according to the annual Salary Survey by regional recruitment… By Duncan Brodie (edp24) [mappress] Source: edp24, December 29, 2011; Image: rwe
Many of the jobs didn’t exist two decades ago: Genetic counsellor, nanosurgeon, cyber soldier, seafloor miner… By Brett Bundale (thechronicleherald) [mappress] Source: thechronicleherald, December 27, 2011; Image: acadiau
Suffolk could see thousands of jobs created by Galloper offshore wind farm. Yesterday, Independent Planning Commission (IPC) accepted the application from Galloper Wind Farm Ltd for the wind farm development off Surffolk coast. GWF submittedthe Development Consent Order (DCO) to the IPC in November
A £20 million investment programme at Scrabster Harbour is securing jobs and helping to position the north of Scotland at the forefront of the renewables revolution, John Swinney said. The Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth Secretary visited the harbour to witness progress on major redevelop
HARTLEPOOL will not be taking its foot off the pedal as it battles to win 1,000 wind energy jobs. (peterleemail) [mappress] Source: peterleemail, December 09, 2011; Image: gamesacorp
The European Commission has identified offshore wind development in the Atlantic as part of the “new economic reality” of which coastal areas need to take advantage. “By 2020, around 20% of the European offshore wind installed capacity could be located in the Atlantic basin”, stated the Commission i
ENGINEERING and manufacturing firm Siemens could create around 50 jobs in Leeds over the next five years, provided… (yorkshirepost) [mappress] Source: yorkshirepost, November 25, 2011; Image: siemens
RENEWABLE energy jobs could help Hull ride out the economic crisis, it has been claimed. However, city council leader Steve Brady said the prospect of energy firms bringing new investment and jobs to the region was the only bright spot on an otherwise gloomy horizon. He spoke out after latest figure
Developers claim that offshore wind farm in Moray Firth could create hundreds of jobs. Moray Offshore Renewables Estimates in new report that it’s going to be needed up to 1,400 construction workers, with further 280 workers to operate and maintain wind turbines. Moray Offshore Renewables is a joint
AROUND 200 new jobs are tipped to be created, and 60 more secured, in a multi-million pound purchase of a key Ross-shire fabrication… (highland-news) [mappress] Source: highland-news, November 10, 2011; Image: portservices
EDUCATION and training providers from across the region came together at a special event to discuss the future employment… (scarborougheveningnews) [mappress] Source: scarborougheveningnews, November 08, 2011; Image: offshorewindnc
Despite the United Kingdom experiencing 17-year high record unemployment rates, a new survey says jobs could soon be added in the wind and m… by Kristy Hessman (earthtechling) [mappress] Source: earthtechling, October 31, 2011
SCARBOROUGH Council will be hosting a special event to raise awareness of the potential for thousands of new jobs in two industries that… (scarborougheveningnews) [mappress] Source: scarborougheveningnews, October 21, 2011
