The United Kingdom’s extensive track-record of expertise and leadership in the wind energy industry was demonstrated today by the… (altenergymag) [mappress] Source: altenergymag, May 24, 2011;
Cape Wind foes have launched their legal challenge to state regulators’ approval of the electricity deal between National Grid and the… By Greg Turner (bostonherald) [mappress] Source: bostonherald, May 24, 2011
Nordic Yards, manufacturer of technologically sophisticated and innovative special ships and maritime structures, starts construction of the second offshore transformer platform for Siemens Energy today at its Wismar yard. The HelWin alpha platform will be built in separate sections at Wismar and Wa
On June 1, the MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge will present an Innovation Series event: “Offshore Wind in New England: Lessons Learned, the Way Forward,” which will feature an illustrious panel moderated by Ian Bowles, the former Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The Nor
The UK’s National Grid launched an unusual competition last week – to design the electricity pylons of the future that will carry green electricity from onshore and offshore wind farms, and other power sources, to the consumer. The UK has around 88,000 pylons built in a steel lattice tower using a d
The construction group STRABAG SE signed an agreement on acquiring a 51 % stake in two holding companies to develop, build and operate offshore wind power plants. With the transaction, the company extends its existing competence as a builder of wind power facilities. STRABAG and project developer No
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced the introduction of a new DC (direct current) electrical system for marine applications. The new system is part of a revival of power solutions using DC electricity, and will provide highly efficient power distribution and elect
Offshore wind will be the key driver for growth in renewable energy, but skills shortages and lack of investment threaten to stop the sector in its tracks, according to a panel of high-level energy sector experts including Shadow Energy Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, and chairman of the Environment A
India’s coastline offers tremendous potential for offshore wind farms feels Mr V. Vasantha Kumar, DGM – Corporate Planning, Chennai… (thehindubusinessline) [mappress] Source: thehindubusinessline, May 23, 2011
Statement From Cape Wind’s Director of Communications, Mark Rodgers (capewind) [mappress] Source: capewind, May 23, 2011
First contract of its size in wind industry set to make significant cost reductions SMart Wind (a joint venture between Mainstream and Siemens Project Ventures) & Mainstream Renewable Power today announced the signing of a five year framework agreement with Fugro Geoconsulting Ltd. to carry out deta
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is opening new nursery testing grounds at its marine energy test facilities in Orkney. By Alison Brown (edie) [mappress] Source: edie, May 20, 2011
A former staffer for Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has landed a job with the American Wind Energy Association, the lobby group announced Wednesday. Christopher Long was the deputy policy director for the governor since Chafee took office in January. He left about two weeks ago, said Chafee spokesman Michae
Floating wind farms, ocean wave power, hydrofracking, and the state of climate science will be among the featured topics discussed at NYIT’s sixth annual Energy Conference on Thursday, June 2, at the NYIT de Seversky Mansion in Old Westbury. The conference, “Beyond Carbon: Offshore Energy and Techno
