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UK: Trump Calls First Minister ‘Mad Max’ Over Wind Farm
As part of his struggle against the proposed wind farm off his £1bn luxury golf resort in Aberdeenshire, the US businessman Donald Trump wrote a letter to Mr. Salmond, saying he would be known as “the man who destroyed Scotland.” “Do you want to be known for centuries to come as ‘Mad Alex – the [&he
Malta: Public Consultation for Offshore Wind Farm Project Closes This Month
Last month, the Malta Environment and Planning Authority opened a 36-turbine floating wind farm project off the northeast coast of Malta proposed by the Swedish company Hexicon for a public consultation. The public can take part in the process until 17 March and have their say about this proposed pr
Malta: Public Consultation for Offshore Wind Farm Project Closes This Month
Last month, the Malta Environment and Planning Authority opened a 36-turbine floating wind farm project off the northeast coast of Malta proposed by the Swedish company Hexicon for a public consultation. The public can take part in the process until 17 March and have their say about this proposed pr
Romania: Transas Marine Wins Danube RIS Contract
Transas Marine in a partnership with AseSoft International won a contract to upgrade the Danube River Information System (RIS). The end user of the system is Romanian Naval Authority. The Danube system could be considered as one of the largest current RIS initiatives in Europe. The Danube RIS missio
Areva Opens Office in Scotland
French power company, Areva, will soon acquire a renewable energy office in Edinburgh, according to Scotsman. The company will try to ink deals in the wind industry with its 5 MW M5000 offshore wind turbine. Mainly known for nuclear power, 90% of the AREVA is owned by the French government but it al
Areva Opens Office in Scotland
French power company, Areva, will soon acquire a renewable energy office in Edinburgh, according to Scotsman. The company will try to ink deals in the wind industry with its 5 MW M5000 offshore wind turbine. Mainly known for nuclear power, 90% of the AREVA is owned by the French government but it al
UK: EEEGR Innovation Awards Report
On 29th February John Balch, Managing Director of Nautilus Associates took his familiar role as head judge at East of England Energy Group (EEEGR’s) 9th annual Innovation Awards hosted at the Holiday Inn at Norwich Airport. The EEEGR Innovation Awards were developed to reveal pioneering and groundbr
Denmark: DONG Energy CEO Steps Down
DONG Energy of Denmark said in a statement that Anders Eldrup will resign from his role as CEO of the company. Fritz Schur, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said: ”Anders Eldrup has made a huge contribution to DONG Energy for eleven years and is handing over a strong, well-run company. I wish him
ETI Takes Part in Renewable UK Wave and Tidal Conference
The ETI will be exhibiting and speaking at the Renewable UK Wave and Tidal Conference at the EICC in Edinburgh on 15 March. Deputy Chief Engineer Richard Knight will be speaking in the Panel Debate on New Wave Design Chaired by broadcaster Stephen Sackur at 12.15pm in the Sidlaw Auditorium. The ETI
Germany: Windreich AG Increases Number of Employees
Windreich AG still remains on its course for growth-which is also reflected by the company’s staff development. The workforce of the company has increased twofold in the last twelve months. By late February 2012, Windreich AG employed 106 people in comparison to last year in which the workforce cons
UK: GIB Needs to Rethink About Its Strategy for Renewables Investments
Maria McCaffery, chief executive of trade body Renewables UK, will use the opportunity on wave and tidal conference in Edinburgh to warn that The Green Investment Bank needs to think again about its strategy of avoiding investment in early-stage renewable energy projects. That strategy could be unfa
UK: GIB Needs to Rethink About Its Strategy for Renewables Investments
Maria McCaffery, chief executive of trade body Renewables UK, will use the opportunity on wave and tidal conference in Edinburgh to warn that The Green Investment Bank needs to think again about its strategy of avoiding investment in early-stage renewable energy projects. That strategy could be unfa
Denmark: Anders Eldrup to Step Down from DONG Energy’s CEO Position
Anders Eldrup will resign from his role as CEO of DONG Energy. He will do so bymutual consent. Fritz Schur, Chairman of the Board of Directors, states: ”Anders Eldrup has made a huge contribution to DONG Energy for eleven years andis handing over a strong, well-run company. I wish him good luck with
Belgium: Offshore Wind Farm Logistics Event – Reducing Cost Through Optimization
Marine South East will host “Offshore Wind Farm Logistics Event – Reducing Cost through Optimisation” in Ostend, Belgium. Reducing the cost of construction, operations and maintenance is a priority for all wind farm developers. This event will bring together developers, contractors, universities and