SeaTwirl has created a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) that is both direct-drive and stores energy using seawater. It also uses water as… ( cleantechnica ) [mappress] Source: cleantechnica, December 20, 2011; Image: seatwirl
According to the decision of the Supervisory Board, the former CFO of SIAG Schaaf Industrie AG, Roland Schüttpelz has been dismissed with immediate effect. SIAG Schaaf Industrie AG has grown from a classical steel construction company to the leading supplier of the power generating industry in the p
Residents found out last week that chances are they won’t notice much as Deepwater Wind gets ready to plug its Block Island… By Erin Tiernan (southkingstown) [mappress] Source: southkingstown, December 20, 2011; Image: dwwind
The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) and the South Korean POSCO Power have officially joined forces. By signing a Memorandum of Understanding on 15 December, both parties have agreed on future collaboration in wind, solar and bio-energy. The joint POSCO-ECN collaboration will focus ma
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announced that it has formally applied for a Foreshore Licence to continue investigations for a proposed 5MW CETO commercial demonstration project offshore from County Clare, Ireland Carnegie, through its Irish subsidiary CETO Wave Energy Ireland (C
Reportlinker announced new report titled: The report on Asia-Pacific Renewable Electricity Sector: A Country Comparison of Risks and Opportunities This report provides a detailed analysis of the renewable electricity sector in 11 countries in the Asia-Pacific region: Australia, China, India, Indones
Two years have passed since BCC published its last report on the global market for advanced materials and devices used in renewable-energy systems. Since then, the global market for renewable energy has continued to grow and evolve. BCC therefore considers it important to update the earlier report’s
APEM’s Field Manager, Peter Dennis, recently celebrated his 10th year at APEM. Peter joined the company when it was still run from a single office at the Manchester Science Park. Having started as a Field Scientist, Peter was promoted to Senior Field Scientist, and subsequently APEM’s, Field Manager
DONG Energy reached an exclusive agreement with Crown Estate to carry out a feasibility study offshore Dumfries and Galloway. The Outer Solway region of South West Scotland is one of several areas announced by Marine Scotland that could potentially host an offshore wind farm. DONG Energy will be car
A tidal energy project off the Caithness coast is set to move forward next year. ( johnogroat-journal ) [mappress] Source: johnogroat-journal , December 19, 2011; Image: meygen
Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has now fully implemented its cost-cutting programme with which it plans to return to the black next year. After trimming its operating expenses, the company has now also made the necessary adjustments to its European workforce. All told, around 260 jobs are affected
Five communities from across Nova Scotia are closer to enjoying the benefits of clean, green renewable electricity generated in their own backyards as the province announced the first approved Community Feed-In Tariff (COMFIT) projects in Digby today, Dec. 16. Colchester-Cumberland Wind Field, Watts
Guernsey has taken a big political step towards the goal of tapping into local natural energy. (channelonline) [mappress] Source: channelonline, December 19, 2011
The recent sale of the Eastport Boat School signals the next phase of an ongoing, eight-year effort to harness… By Tom Walsh (bangordailynews) [mappress] Source: bangordailynews, December 19, 2011; Image: orpc
