The N.C. Solar Center and N.C. Department of Commerce will host a public forum this week for discussion on the potential for wind energy… By Suzanne Ulbrich (jdnews) [mappress] Source: jdnews, December 13, 2011
The UMass Dartmouth School of Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) and the University of Sao Paulo Institute…. (southcoasttoday) [mappress] Source: southcoasttoday, December 13, 2011; Image: graduateguide
Members of the Haida Nation have strongly rejected a proposed business partnership with the company wanting to build… (cftktv) [mappress] Source: cftktv, December 13, 2011
Tremont Electric, creator of the motion-powered gadget charger, wants to scale up its kinetic energy harvesting… By Kirsten Korosec (smartplanet) [mappress] Source: smartplanet, December 12, 2011; Image: npower
Since the Chester airfield opening APEM has expanded its fleet with a fourth aircraft. Scientists at the Chester airfield will use the aircraft to gather data for environmental surveys. These provide greater insights into the land or water below than more conventional methods could yield. G-GIGA, th
The report ‘Renewable Energy: Vision or Mirage’, released today (MONDAY) by the Adam Smith Institute and Scientific Alliance, reveals that the government’s focus on renewable energy sources is misguided. The UK’s plans for renewables are unrealistic, and these technologies cannot provide the secure
The report from Reform Scotland, a well-established and respected think tank, has confirmed what the renewable industry has known for some time – that Scotland have the potential to play an internationally-important role in the development of the sector – and strongly contradicts recent critics. The
FoundOcean hit a milestone in its 45 year history in November, with a record number of personnel mobilised on offshore projects. “This is a very exciting and busy time for FoundOcean. The success of the company relies on the dedication and skill of our offshore personnel who provide our clients with
On the setting up off-shore windpower facilities, Jai said they were doing the first assessment for such projects. (ibnlive) [mappress] Source: ibnlive, December 12, 2011
The world’s leading supplier of Service Lifts, Ladder Systems and other Safety Equipment for wind turbines, Avanti Wind Systems now offers even more sub supplies for the world’s wind turbine industry. Avanti Wind System establishes new factories in USA and China in order to produce Internals for win
EXPLORATORY drilling to investigate cable routes for an offshore wind farm is due to start near Highcliffe beach from Monday. By Katie Clark (bournemouthecho) [mappress] Source: bournemouthecho, December 12, 2011; Image: navitusbaywindpark
Two campaign groups in Devon have joined forces to fight plans for a wind farm the size of the Isle of Wight planned for off the north coast. If built, the Atlantic Array offshore wind farm would have more than 400 turbines. The groups Slay the Array and Atlantic Disarray said it could damage touris
One of the most talked about new markets for the workboat industry at the International WorkBoat Show was the… [mappress] Source: workboat, December 09, 2011; Image: southboats
Fortum and Seabased AB have today signed an agreement on the construction of a joint wave power park in Sotenäs, Sweden. After completion, the wave power park will be the world’s largest, full-scale demonstration project of its kind. The total budget for the project is about 25 million euros, of whi
