Offshore Wind
The Netherlands: Ballast Nedam Appoints Chief Compliance & Risk Officer
Ballast Nedam has strengthened the compliance organization with the appointment of Sylvie Bleker as Chief Compliance & Risk Officer (CCRO). With effect from 1 January 2013 she will implement Ballast Nedam’s tightened compliance and risk policy in order to guarantee the organization’s integrity. The
UK Prime Minister: Severn Barrage OK, but Not Feasible Now
The UK’s Prime Minister David Cameron said that Severn tidal barrage project and other projects like that are very interesting, with the Government always looking at them. However, such project is far away from being feasible at this time, Mr. Cameron told journalists at a lunch in Westminster,Weste
UK Prime Minister: Severn Barrage OK, but Not Feasible Now
The UK’s Prime Minister David Cameron said that Severn tidal barrage project and other projects like that are very interesting, with the Government always looking at them. However, such project is far away from being feasible at this time, Mr. Cameron told journalists at a lunch in Westminster,Weste
Belgium: Jukka-Pekka Mäkinen Becomes Board Member of EWEA
Jukka-Pekka Mäkinen has been invited to become a member on the EWEA Board of Directors. His responsibilities in this new role began already at the start of November 2012. This gives The Switch a stronger opportunity to influence European policies and communicate with other main players within the wi
UK: RWE Wins All-Energy-Sponsored Award
All-Energy, the UK’s largest renewable energy exhibition and conference, congratulates RWE npower renewables for their win in the All-Energy-sponsored ‘Contribution to Supply Chain Development’ award at the annual Scottish Green Energy Awards attended by a thousand guests in Edinburgh (6 December).
Crown Estate Scoops Sustainable Development Accolade (UK)
The Crown Estate has won an award for sustainable development at the Green Energy Awards, recognising the success of the enabling actions in addressing the complex challenges in developing offshore renewables. The annual Scottish Renewables event, held in Edinburgh on 6 December, saw a record 1,000
Qiao Baoping Inspects China Longyuan Power’s Offshore Wind Farm
From December 5th to 6th, Qiao Baoping, secretary of the Party Leadership Group and deputy president of China Guodian Corporation came to make an investigation in Jiangsu Rudong Offshore Wind Farm. Mr. Qiao highly recognized the development of Longyuan’s offshore wind power as well as put forward hi
First Wind Turbine Apprenticeship Programme and Training Centre Officially Open in Wales
The First Minister of Wales, the Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM has officially opened the country’s first wind turbine technician apprenticeship programme and dedicated training centre. The new programme, launched by RWE npower renewables (RWE NRL) in partnership with Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, has created six
British MP Backs Opposition to Rhiannon OWF Location
David Morris, Member of the UK Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale has supported the residents of Isle of Man regarding disapproval of the Celtic Array’s Rhiannon offshore wind farm, which is proposed to be built in the Irish Sea. After Mr. Morris met with House of Keys Speaker Steve Rodan to dis
UK: AJ Woods Engineering Secures GBP 2.28 Million for New Jobs
An engineering firm has secured £2.28million to deliver new jobs for Harwich and respond to significant opportunities in the offshore wind sector. AJ Woods Engineering, which is based in the town, is to receive the money from the ‘Growing Places Fund’ following a successful bid to the South East Loc
UK: AJ Woods Engineering Secures GBP 2.28 Million for New Jobs
An engineering firm has secured £2.28million to deliver new jobs for Harwich and respond to significant opportunities in the offshore wind sector. AJ Woods Engineering, which is based in the town, is to receive the money from the ‘Growing Places Fund’ following a successful bid to the South East Loc
France: Last Testing Phase for Alstom’s 6MW Wind Turbine Generator
Alstom’s new-generation Haliade 150 offshore wind turbine is performing the official type testing phase at the site of Le Carnet, in the Pays de Loire region (France). This follows the successful completion of the 6MW commissioning of the turbine. Two main efficiency criteria remain to be measured i
DONG, Vestas to Jointly Test V164-8.0 MW Wind Turbine in Denmark
Today DONG Energy and Vestas Wind Systems have entered into a cooperation agreement on the testing of Vestas’ V164-8.0 MW wind turbine at Test Centre Østerild in Denmark. Through this agreement, DONG Energy becomes involved earlier in Vestas´ development of the V164-8.0 MW offshore wind turbine than
UK: Green Drinks for Humber Renewables Industry
PROGRESS in the Humber area’s renewables industry over the last year is being reviewed at an informal networking event. The Christmas Green Drinks meeting will take stock of developments across the low-carbon sector during the past 12 months and also look ahead to 2013. Renewables Network and Footpr