WHEN WE LOOK beyond the shoreline for new sources of energy, maybe we should look above the water’s surface as well as below it. Researchers… [mappress] Source: fredericksburg, July 16, 2010;
Onshore and offshore wind projects account for half the 32 energy projects that the UK Infrastructure Planning Commission will examine over the next few years, it said Tuesday. The IPC was created in 2008 by the then Labour government to speed up major infrastructure project decision-making. “Propos
With many states in the country facing power crisis, exploiting the country’s coasts could provide a possible solution among other alternate… [mappress] Source: deccanherald, July 14, 2010;
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory last month published the most comprehensive study to date of the country’s offshore wind resource. The study, Assessment of Offshore Wind Energy Resources for the United States, compiles data on Hawaii and much of the lower 48 continguous states. In most situ
Wind turbines may be one of the best renewable energy solutions, but as turbines get larger they also get noisier, become more of an eyesore… [mappress] Source: dcnonl, July 13, 2010;
Despite the strong opinions — for and against — the Scandia Wind Offshore proposal for wind turbines on Lake Michigan, a Grand Valley State… [mappress] Source: mlive, July 13, 2010;
Irish shipbuilder Safehaven Marine has launched the first of their new GRP Windfarm Catamaran Wildcat 53s, named ‘Island Tiger’.The hull… [mappress] Source: bairdmaritime, July 13, 2010;
Wind investments are rising, especially in Sweden, Greece, Ireland and some Eastern countries. Offshore opportunities are particularly significant, while re-powering is starting to develop. Trends in growth of the wind energy sector in Europe are optimistic. After the slowdown in 2009, spilling over
Strong sea breezes offer one of the best options for generating electricity from the wind. And here’s the bonus: since humans like to… [mappress] Source: scientificamerican, July 12, 2010;
A new report on the financial threat posed by Cape Wind to consumers makes it even more clear that Attorney General Martha Coakley is taking the right steps by demanding more answers about the true cost — and true profits — of this beleaguered project. The Attorney General is demanding that Cape Win
The Finnish Labkotec Ltd has introduced a new generation LID-3300IP Ice Detector, an ice detector with an integrated web user interface for… [mappress] Source: windfair, July 09, 2010;
It is important to make the most of opportunities given to you and to be proactive during offshore wind farm development, according to the… [mappress] Source: newenergyfocus, July 09, 2010;
Dyneema ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre is helping to ensure that a major construction project to bring clean energy… [mappress] Source: innovationintextiles, July 08, 2010;
Vestas, the world’s leader in producing high-tech wind power systems, announced today that it will open an Engineering Site in Louisville, Colo., to support Vestas Global and enhance Vestas’ wind power production capabilities throughout North America. Vestas will move 46 employees into 47,675 square
