At the beginning of the EWEA Offshore exhibition in Amsterdam, REpower Systems SE and RWE Innogy have concluded a contract for the delivery of two REpower 6M wind turbines. The turbines, each with a rated power of 6.15 MW and a hub height of 114 metres, will be installed in the Westereems wind farm
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of joint control… (neurope) [mappress] Source: neurope, November 28, 2011
Export and inter-array cables are exposed to a hostile, high-risk environment during a wind farm’s operational life. Given that they comprise a hefty portion of an offshore wind farm’s capital expenditure costs, preventive maintenance for submarine conductors should be a priority for operators, acco
Export and inter-array cables are exposed to a hostile, high-risk environment during a wind farm’s operational life. Given that they comprise a hefty portion of an offshore wind farm’s capital expenditure costs, preventive maintenance for submarine conductors should be a priority for operators, acco
Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe (MPSE) is to unveil the blueprint of their game changing offshore wind turbine, which could be the world’s largest when manufactured. The SeaAngel™ turbine – featuring unique hydraulic technology developed in Scotland – will have a minimum generating capacity of 7MW a
Pelamis Wave Power Ltd., a U.K. maker of ocean energy technology, is looking to partner with a “strong” industrial company in the… By Louise Downing (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 28, 2011; Image: pelamiswave
Elia’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of Jacques Vandermeiren as the future CEO and Chairman of Elia’s Executive Committee. He will assume his new positions in the second half of 2012. Speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors, Chairman Luc Van Nevel thanked Daniel Dobbeni for all th
On Monday 28 November, in Lisbon, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, will present a new maritime strategy for growth and jobs in the Atlantic Ocean area, just adopted by the European Commission. The strategy identifies challenges and opportunities in the region and take
Irish tidal energy technology company, OpenHydro, has been honoured at the 2011 Ireland France Business Awards for their outstanding company performance in 2011 and promotion of bilateral trade and investment between Ireland and France. At an awards ceremony held in Paris, OpenHydro was selected as
Kockums launched new website for CarboCAT multipurpose service vessels and fast ferries. They’ve posted the next generation of commercial vessels online. At their site you can use the fuel cost calculator and learn how carbon fibre can boost performance while cutting costs. About CarboCAT CarboCAT i
Kockums launched new website for CarboCAT multipurpose service vessels and fast ferries. They’ve posted the next generation of commercial vessels online. At their site you can use the fuel cost calculator and learn how carbon fibre can boost performance while cutting costs. About CarboCAT CarboCAT i
Renewable energy is surpassing fossil fuels for the first time in new power-plant investments, shaking off setbacks from… [mappress] (articles.latimes) Source:articles.latimes , November 25, 2011;
From the 29th of November to the 1st of December nkt cables will show its capabilities within the area of Intelligent Energy Transmission Solution for On and Offshore at the biggest and worldwide most important wind energy fair, the “Offshore 2011 Amsterdam” On the stand in Hall 11 nkt cables presen
Largs council supported plans for wind turbine development at Clydeport’s Hunterston site. On 30 September 2011 Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) submitted a planning application and accompanying Environmental Statement (ES) for the Hunterston project to North Ayrshire Council. SSE will test up to
