Offshore Wind
VIDEO: Alstom’s Imma Foix Discusses OW Opportunities for UK Manufacturers
In an interview with GROW:OffshoreWind, Imma Foix, Global Sourcing Director at Alstom Wind, spoke about the opportunities available for manufacturers to supply the UK offshore wind market. The UK offshore wind market, estimated to be worth more than £100bn over the next 20 years, offers manufacturer
VIDEO: Alstom’s Imma Foix Discusses OW Opportunities for UK Manufacturers
In an interview with GROW:OffshoreWind, Imma Foix, Global Sourcing Director at Alstom Wind, spoke about the opportunities available for manufacturers to supply the UK offshore wind market. The UK offshore wind market, estimated to be worth more than £100bn over the next 20 years, offers manufacturer
Germans Protest against Renewable Energy Sources Act Reform
Over 12,000 people united in Berlin on May 10, on a demonstration against planned reform of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), proposed by the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). The protest march started at Berlin’s central station, con
SWBSG Develops Good Practice Guide for Wind Farms alongside Birds
The Scottish Government, in cooperation with several companies and charities, will publish a “Good Practice Guide” that aims to protect the birds, at a summit in Perth today. Scottish Windfarm Bird Steering Group (SWBSG), comprising of the Scottish Government, Scottish Natural Heritage, RSPB Scotlan
EU to Use Ocean Resources for Further Growth
The EU has presented an action plan to help make better, responsible use of Europe’s ocean resources. With two thirds of the planet covered by water, the sea’s resources can help to meet food, medicine and energy needs. The “blue economy” could also contribute to sustainable growth. The Commission i
BZEE to Hold Service Technician for Wind Turbines Course in Husum
From September the 8th 2014 to December the 5th 2014 BZEE will run the first English language Service Technician for Wind Turbines course in Husum, Germany. Course contents: – Fundamentals of wind energy technology – Work safety – First aid – Working at heights and rescue training – Wind turbine ele
BZEE to Hold Service Technician for Wind Turbines Course in Husum
From September the 8th 2014 to December the 5th 2014 BZEE will run the first English language Service Technician for Wind Turbines course in Husum, Germany. Course contents: – Fundamentals of wind energy technology – Work safety – First aid – Working at heights and rescue training – Wind turbine ele
Southampton to Host Seawork 2014
For three days in June (Tues 10 – Thurs 12), Southampton UK will play host to the world’s commercial marine professionals, attracted by the Seawork exhibition, which offers a unique combination of three exhibition halls, free-to-attend conference sessions, a Quayside alive with demonstrations, a fle
IRENA: 6.5 Million People Work in Renewable Energy Sector
In 2013, approximately 6.5 million people were already employed in the renewable energy industry worldwide, a new study by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reveals. ‘Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2014’ underlines the important role that renewables continue to play in emp
Zhong Hui Ming to Deploy Wave Energy Device Off Fujian Coast
Zhong Hui Ming Electricity Ltd is going to deploy its first wave energy device off the coast of Fujian province by the end of this month. Wu Mingmao, the developer of this 100-kilowatt generator, and general manager of Zhong Hui Ming Electricity Ltd believes his device will set a new standard in wav
Zhong Hui Ming to Deploy Wave Energy Device Off Fujian Coast
Zhong Hui Ming Electricity Ltd is going to deploy its first wave energy device off the coast of Fujian province by the end of this month. Wu Mingmao, the developer of this 100-kilowatt generator, and general manager of Zhong Hui Ming Electricity Ltd believes his device will set a new standard in wav
Minister Rabbitte Launches Energy Policy Green Paper
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources today launched the Energy Policy Green Paper for Ireland marking the beginning of a ten week public consultation on the future shape of Ireland’s energy policy. Ireland faces significant inter-related challenges in relation to climate cha
Wave Powered Pods Could Adorn Beirut’s Coast
Najjar & Najjar Architects, a design company based in Beirut and Vienna, has developed IRIS pods ‒ eye-like kinematic structures that would be installed along the coast of Beirut, at the very line where the land ends and the Mediterranean Sea begins. The IRIS pods would generate wave energy via buoy
German Gov’t Would Back Siemens-Alstom Deal, Says Merkel
The German government will not intervene in the Siemens-Alstom negotiation process, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a press conference on Saturday, reported the Associated Press. Chancellor Merkel met with French President Francois Hollande this weekend to discuss a possible tie-up between t