While many communities in Maine may have a firm reputation for being independent-minded, three midcoast towns are betting that it will be… By Abigail Curtis (bangordailynews) [mappress] Source: bangordailynews, May 26, 2011
The American Wind Energy Association‘s WindPower 2011 conference wrapped in Anaheim, Calif. today, with an estimated 20,000 participants. (fuelfix) [mappress] Source: fuelfix , May 26, 2011
A new book from the International Energy Agency (IEA),Harnessing Variable Renewables: a Guide to the Balancing Challenge, presents a novel method of assessing the resources needed to balance supply and demand in power systems with large shares of ‘variable’ renewables, such as solar photovoltaic, wi
Germany’s Seaports of Niedersachsen has launched a new website to demonstrate the capabilities of the various ports within the group in… (heavyliftpfi) [mappress] Source: heavyliftpfi, May 25, 2011
In order to enhance flexibility and speed with regards to type certification, DNV is introducing a new ‘Special Level’ Type Certificate for wind turbines. It differs with respect to the Type Certificate according to IEC 61400-22 in that blade fatigue testing will not be required. The Special Level T
Argyll and Bute Council and HIE were amongst the 570 exhibitors from 20 countries packing the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre for… (hie) [mappress] Source: hie, May 25, 2011
During the international wind energy event “Windpower 2011 Conference & Exhibition”, taking place from May 22 to 25 in Anaheim, California… (liebherr) [mappress] Source: liebherr, May 25, 2011
A report this month from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), Offshore Proof, delves into the challenges of offshore wind power, its… By Zachary Shahan (cleantechnica) [mappress] Source: cleantechnica, May 25, 2011;
ABB reports that it is currently delivering electric propulsion systems for eight wind turbine installation vessels on behalf of … (marinelog) [mappress] Source: marinelog, May 25, 2011;
A group of Kaipara Maori is meeting to discuss putting a rahui or temporary closure over a section of the Kaipara Harbour in protest… By Robyn Downeyn (stuff) [mappress] Source: stuff, May 24, 2011;
Seaway Heavy Lifting ordered OCTOPUS-Onboard for one of the largest Heavy Lift vessels in the world: the 5000-mt Crane vessel Oleg Strashnov. This latest edition to the SHL fleet is used for execution of various offshore heavy lift projects. The Oleg Strashnov successfully completed its sea trials i
The United Kingdom’s offshore wind sector offers U.S. companies significant market opportunities to fill supply chain gaps in… (altenergymag) [mappress] Source: altenergymag, May 24, 2011;
With Scotland having secured two major wave power projects in recent days, the Marine Renewables Industry Association (MRIA) says… By Carmel Doyle (siliconrepublic) [mappress] Source: siliconrepublic, May 24, 2011;
ForWind, the Center for Wind Energy Research of the Universities of Oldenburg, Hanover and Bremen, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (IWES) have joined forces to form the “National Wind Energy Research Association”. This was announced today by ForWind Managing
