It’s been over a year since Michigan’s Great Lakes Offshore Wind Council, a bi-partisan commission, created recommendations for … by Gina-Marie Cheeseman (care2) [mappress] Source: care2, November 17, 2011
Hengeler Mueller advises DONG Energy on acquisition of project rights for offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund West 1 DONG Energy has acquired the project rights for the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund West 1 from Energiekontor AG. The wind farm could potentially consist of up to 80 turbines with
Although recession has slowed U.S. energy demand, organizers of the annual Nebraska Wind Conference in Kearney… [mappress] Source: kearneyhub, November 17, 2011
Wind turbine maker Suzlon will set up offshore wind energy projects in the UK, and plans to build a manufacturing facility on the coast to… (thehindubusinessline) [mappress] Source: thehindubusinessline, November 17, 2011; Image: suzlon
Voith currently is the only manufacturer world-wide to produce thrusters with a power of 1 500 kW based on permanent magnet synchronous machine technology (RIM drives). Recent orders for offshore applications, passenger vessels and yachts underline Voith’s position as global market leader for these
On Friday 11 November 2011 Royal Haskoning opened a new office in Singapore. The new office will contribute to the further expansion of the independent, international engineering and environmental consultancy in the South East Asian Region. The company has been active in Singapore since the 1960’s w
Scottish Enterprise has published a summary paper setting out the research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power generation in Scotland. In a summary paper, Scottish Enterprise sets out the key research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power gen
When the Netherlands built its first sea-based wind turbines in 2006, they were seen as symbols of a greener future. By Ivana Sekularac (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 17, 2011
SMALL scale hydro developer Green Highland Renewables has appointed a new managing director. The Perth company said Ian Cartwright has been brought in to oversee the next phase of its development. Cartwright was the founder of J S Cartwright and Company, which he sold to Scottish Hydro Contracting i
NRG Bluewater Wind President Peter Mandelstam used the proceeds from the 2001 sale of a wind project he built in Montana to found Bluewater Wind and focus on ocean wind. “I stopped doing on-land projects,” Mandelstam said, “because I could see the market was crowded, all the best sites were going to
Shetland has signed a deal with the giant power company Vattenfall which might one day see the community part-owning… by John Robertson (shetlandtimes) [mappress] Source: shetlandtimes, November 16, 2011; Image: vattenfall
Plans to make the Isle of Wight the UK’s first energy self-sufficient and carbon neutral region by 2020 have been revealed at Westminster. (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, November 16, 2011
A forward looking private, public and community sector partnership which will drive the growth of marine energy in Shetland will be announced tomorrow (Wednesday 16 November) at the inaugural Dynamic Shetland green energy event. European energy company Vattenfall, the Shetland Islands Council and th
The owners of Aibel have during 2011 evaluated strategic alternatives for the company. In the same period, Aibel has continued its strong development with profitable growth in all business areas. Aibel has an all time high order backlog, including recent major contract awards: Frame agreement with C
