Many countries have implemented ambitious plans to increase their sustainable energy resources and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. One of the more common renewable energy solutions is the development of offshore wind farms which have become a feature along the coasts of many countries, partic
IRELAND NEEDS to develop its port and shipping services or risk losing out on substantial elements of a multibillion euro renewable energy… By Tim O’Brien (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes, September 01, 2011
The Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) has released the report “Independent Evaluation of the NaiKun Wind Energy Project” authored by Dr… [mappress] Source: marketwatch, September 01, 2011
OSM Offshore AS signs offshore wind mill installation contracts with Reederei NSB. OSM Offshore AS recently signed two contracts with the German Ship Owner Reederei NSB for crew management of two jack-up construction vessels for offshore wind farm installation. The vessels are owned by the German co
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or “the Company”), a leading wave energy technology company, today announced that its PowerBuoy recently deployed off the coast of New Jersey successfully withstood the severe conditions experienced during Hurricane Irene. Deployed under the US Navy’s Littoral E
A brand new UK logistics company has been launched specifically designed to meet the needs of the renewable industry sector, combining over 30 years experience. The new company -Blue Water Danbrit Shipping Limited- is based on the Humber. The company combines the well established, UK logistical expe
In 2010 wind power accounted 5.3% of the EU’s electricity demand, but this amount varies wildly from country to country across the continent. Denmark, Europe’s wind energy leader, is of course at the top of the table – wind power covers over one quarter of the country’s electricity demand. But the c
The firm behind a scheme to build a wind turbine manufacturing plant at Sheerness Docks has announced plans to hold a community … (kentonline) [mappress] Source: kentonline, August 31, 2011
From the 29th of November until the 1st of December, Inwind will participate at the EWEA Offshore Wind conference in Amsterdam. The team from Inwind will present the Inwind concept, take part in conference sessions and also be available for private meetings. About Inwind: Inwind AS is a Stavanger ba
In its effort to be amongst the first states in the nation to build an offshore wind energy farm, Texas will host the 2nd Texas Offshore Wind Energy Roundtable (TOWER) Conference on October 3rd and 4th in Houston, TX. The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US and Texas Wind Energy C
UK Marine Engineering Company, Houlder announced the first sale of its award winning Turbine Access System (TAS). Signed by leading workboat operator, Turbine Transfers Ltd, the first TAS order is part of an extensive new fleet construction project recently announced between Turbine Transfers and bu
French energy group EDF (EPA:EDF) plans to test tomorrow its first out of four tidal turbines with an overall capacity of 2 MW near the… [mappress] Source: SeeNews, August 30, 2011
The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the strongest tides in the country. By Ashley Ahearn (opb) [mappress] Source: opb, August 30, 2011;
Associated Industries of Massachusetts says the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is set to hear its arguments for voiding an agreement between National Grid and Cape Wind on Sept 8. AIM has been a vocal opponent of the 15-year deal, which it says will add $1 billion to the cost of National Grid
