Wind energy can create economic activity and jobs, while saving money – that’s one of the conclusions Christian Kjaer, CEO of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), reaches in an opinion article published today in advance of the beginning of the European Council informal growth summit. Kjaer a
Energi Coast, North East England’s renewables group, believes that almost 2,000 new jobs could be created for the region’s offshore renewables supply chain if the Government’s draft Energy Bill can create stability and clarity in the offshore renewables market. Alex Dawson, Chairman of Energi Coast,
Scottish Development International’s (SDI) international trade and investment activity created or safeguarded more than 7,000 Scottish jobs and helped more than 1,000 high potential Scottish companies target new global markets last year. In 2011/2012, SDI also worked with 190 companies on significan
TAG Energy Solutions has recruited its first apprentices since the completion of its multi-million pound offshore wind turbine monopile production facility. Carl Armstrong, 21, from Stockton-on-Tees, has joined the workforce as an Apprentice Welder and will work alongside TAG Energy Solutions 75 str
TAG Energy Solutions has recruited its first apprentices since the completion of its multi-million pound offshore wind turbine monopile production facility. Carl Armstrong, 21, from Stockton-on-Tees, has joined the workforce as an Apprentice Welder and will work alongside TAG Energy Solutions 75 str
The companies from the renewable energy industry, which are to attend Seawork International commercial marine showcase and conference on May 22 – 24, are seeking talented students to join the industry, the Daily Echo reports. Renewable energy is predicted to have a fourfold increase in number of job
The companies from the renewable energy industry, which are to attend Seawork International commercial marine showcase and conference on May 22 – 24, are seeking talented students to join the industry, the Daily Echo reports. Renewable energy is predicted to have a fourfold increase in number of job
Petrofac Training Services (PTS), a division in the Petrofac Group, has established a new training partnership with Deutsche WindGuard, a leading con-sultancy company to the German wind energy industry. Combining more than 40 years offshore experience, the two companies will pool their knowledge to
A2SEA has signed up to the Renewable UK’s Offshore Wind and Marine Energy Safety Accord. A2SEA has always supported and been a member of Renewable UK actively campaigning to establish safety standards in Offshore Wind by utilising voice at events and conferences, ensuring a safe working environment
Newcastle College recently unveiled a unique centre dedicated to developing higher level skills training for the energy sector. The Energy Academy is a multi-partner, cross collaboration between Newcastle College, local authorities, Sector Skills Councils and strategic stakeholders in the sector. Ba
The University of Hull’s Department of Geography will start the UK’s first masters degree programme in September, as the This is Scunthorpe news portal reports. It will prepare students for the onshore and offshore wind, wave and tidal power sectors and teach them how to run operational wind and tid
The University of Hull’s Department of Geography will start the UK’s first masters degree programme in September, as the This is Scunthorpe news portal reports. It will prepare students for the onshore and offshore wind, wave and tidal power sectors and teach them how to run operational wind and tid
RWE npower renewables has launched an apprenticeship scheme, the company announced at the Renewables UK Cymru Conference in Cardiff. The First Minister of Wales welcomed the announcement that offers skilled, long-term jobs in the renewables industry for the first time in Wales. “In March I announced
After the recent success of Nordic Yards Warnemünde in this field, it is now Nordic Yards Wismar who is delighted to be awarded “TOP Apprenticeship Company 2011”. The Schwerin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) handed over the quality seal to the yard on 19th April for its high quality of traini
