Offshore Wind
‘China Wind Market Quarterly Report Q4 2012′ Added to Research and Markets’ Offering
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “China Wind Market Quarterly Report Q4 2012” report to their offering. In 2012, China surpassed 50 GW of grid-connected wind capacity and is currently on track to add roughly another 18 GW, representing a 40 % growth rate. The country has quic
UK: GE Successfully Tests Superconducting Technology for Next Generation Power Generation
GE’s Power Conversion business has taken an important step in testing a viable way of producing large amounts of electricity from renewable resources using superconductors running at relatively high temperatures. The company has successfully completed trials of Hydrogenie, a power generator incorpor
Moventas Tests FusionDrive at Its R&D Center in Finland
Already in commercial production, FusionDrive, the market’s smartest gear and generator combination, is now proven to work well in its test field. The full load test run of FusionDrive recently started in the Moventas R&D center in Finland. The gear and generator combination, now in commercial produ
Moventas Tests FusionDrive at Its R&D Center in Finland
Already in commercial production, FusionDrive, the market’s smartest gear and generator combination, is now proven to work well in its test field. The full load test run of FusionDrive recently started in the Moventas R&D center in Finland. The gear and generator combination, now in commercial produ
The Netherlands: IHC Merwede Has Positive Sales Forcast for This Year
IHC Merwede has revealed a healthy net profit margin of 4.1% per cent in 2012 and a positive sales forecast for the year ahead. The company develops and builds innovative vessels, advanced equipment and life-cycle support services for the dredging, mining and offshore industries, which have been per
Barrier Increases Presence in Offshore Wind Market (UK)
Barrier Ltd, which is part of the Barrier Group, has completed a significant new investment to support the transference of skills and technology into the offshore wind sector. The Wallsend-based company has expanded its Coatings Division to be able to deliver neoprene coatings and rubber clamps for
Denmark: Grenaa Harbour to Celebrate Its 200 Years and 111 Turbine at Anholt OWF in 2013
2013 is a special year for Grenaa. This year, it is 200 years since Grenaa Harbour was established, and 111 is the number of offshore wind turbines which will soon be completed at sea between the island of Anholt and Djursland in Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm yet, which has been shipped from
UK: Atmos Consulting Urges Energy Developers to Plan Ahead for Ecological Surveys ‒ Peak Season Approaches
The welcome arrival of warm weather should also be sounding warning bells for developers and community groups who are exploring the potential for new renewable energy schemes. “Spring is peak survey season for many of our protected species and, if you miss the window, your project could delayed sign
UK: Atmos Consulting Urges Energy Developers to Plan Ahead for Ecological Surveys ‒ Peak Season Approaches
The welcome arrival of warm weather should also be sounding warning bells for developers and community groups who are exploring the potential for new renewable energy schemes. “Spring is peak survey season for many of our protected species and, if you miss the window, your project could delayed sign
UK Consumers Annually Pay Only GBP 10 for Wind Power
While debate in the media rages on whether the UK’s green energy policies will raise electricity bills or not, Ed Davey, UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has said that onshore and offshore wind power together cost householders only £10 a year in total, according to a Guardian art
Denmark: DONG Energy Awarded Baltic Trend-Setter Club Certificate
Anholt Offshore Wind Farm has created so much traffic and growth that DONG Energy has been awarded a ’Baltic Trend-Setter Club’ certificate – an prize which is annually awarded by Baltic Transport Journal. Anholt Offshore Wind Farm has been awarded the prize for the infrastructural project in the Ba
Belgium: Millions of Euros Available for Innovative Wind Energy Projects
A call for renewable energy project funding, which potentially totals tens of millions of Euros under NER300, was launched by the European Commission (EC) today. NER300 is the EU’s funding programme for innovative demonstration projects for renewable energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS). Howe
Belgium: Millions of Euros Available for Innovative Wind Energy Projects
A call for renewable energy project funding, which potentially totals tens of millions of Euros under NER300, was launched by the European Commission (EC) today. NER300 is the EU’s funding programme for innovative demonstration projects for renewable energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS). Howe
Ireland: Wavebob to Go into Liquidation
Wavebob, an Ireland-based wave energy developer, will hold board meetings for shareholders and investors in order to put the company into liquidation process, according to The Irish Times. The company was hoping to get EUR 10 million in new investment to bridge the finance gap until it could raise f