Scottish Enterprise has published a summary paper setting out the research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power generation in Scotland. In a summary paper, Scottish Enterprise sets out the key research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power gen
When the Netherlands built its first sea-based wind turbines in 2006, they were seen as symbols of a greener future. By Ivana Sekularac (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 17, 2011
HR Wallingford, the international hydraulic and environmental engineering consultancy, has formed a partnership with Loughborough University to develop a new underwater acoustic propagation and noise-impact model. Designed to work with proven HR Wallingford ecological models, the new model is an imp
HR Wallingford, the international hydraulic and environmental engineering consultancy, has formed a partnership with Loughborough University to develop a new underwater acoustic propagation and noise-impact model. Designed to work with proven HR Wallingford ecological models, the new model is an imp
HOCHTIEF’s operating business performed as planned in the third quarter of 2011: The Group is in the black, with profit before taxes of EUR 333.0 million and consolidated net profit of EUR 98.7 million. That means HOCHTIEF achieved turnaround in the operating business, although it has not yet fully
As Europe faces the danger of recession, one industry is planning massive growth. The European offshore wind industry is set to more than triple its annual investments over the next decade – creating jobs, manufacturing and construction opportunities in many countries. At the end of the month, the w
Tentec has launched a new electric-driven, high-pressure hydraulic pump for use with its renowned Aero range of bolt tensioning equipment. The WTP3, a self-contained unit with the ability to generate pressures up to 1600 bar, features an innovative handheld controller that enables engineers to opera
Tentec has launched a new electric-driven, high-pressure hydraulic pump for use with its renowned Aero range of bolt tensioning equipment. The WTP3, a self-contained unit with the ability to generate pressures up to 1600 bar, features an innovative handheld controller that enables engineers to opera
Investment in renewable power generation may double to $395 billion a year by 2020, led by growth in offshore wind and solar energy projects… (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 16, 2011
SMALL scale hydro developer Green Highland Renewables has appointed a new managing director. The Perth company said Ian Cartwright has been brought in to oversee the next phase of its development. Cartwright was the founder of J S Cartwright and Company, which he sold to Scottish Hydro Contracting i
Shetland has signed a deal with the giant power company Vattenfall which might one day see the community part-owning… by John Robertson (shetlandtimes) [mappress] Source: shetlandtimes, November 16, 2011; Image: vattenfall
Shetland has signed a deal with the giant power company Vattenfall which might one day see the community part-owning… by John Robertson (shetlandtimes) [mappress] Source: shetlandtimes, November 16, 2011; Image: vattenfall
A forward looking private, public and community sector partnership which will drive the growth of marine energy in Shetland will be announced tomorrow (Wednesday 16 November) at the inaugural Dynamic Shetland green energy event. European energy company Vattenfall, the Shetland Islands Council and th
The owners of Aibel have during 2011 evaluated strategic alternatives for the company. In the same period, Aibel has continued its strong development with profitable growth in all business areas. Aibel has an all time high order backlog, including recent major contract awards: Frame agreement with C
