ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced the introduction of a new DC (direct current) electrical system for marine applications. The new system is part of a revival of power solutions using DC electricity, and will provide highly efficient power distribution and elect
Offshore wind will be the key driver for growth in renewable energy, but skills shortages and lack of investment threaten to stop the sector in its tracks, according to a panel of high-level energy sector experts including Shadow Energy Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, and chairman of the Environment A
Offshore wind will be the key driver for growth in renewable energy, but skills shortages and lack of investment threaten to stop the sector in its tracks, according to a panel of high-level energy sector experts including Shadow Energy Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, and chairman of the Environment A
A DELEGATION from the Swedish renewable energy industry is to be introduced to firms working in the North- East supply chain next… (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, May 23, 2011
Within the public limited company Norther NV – which won the fourth licensed concession for the construction and operation of an… (electrawinds) [mappress] Source: electrawinds, May 23, 2011
First contract of its size in wind industry set to make significant cost reductions SMart Wind (a joint venture between Mainstream and Siemens Project Ventures) & Mainstream Renewable Power today announced the signing of a five year framework agreement with Fugro Geoconsulting Ltd. to carry out deta
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is opening new nursery testing grounds at its marine energy test facilities in Orkney. By Alison Brown (edie) [mappress] Source: edie, May 20, 2011
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is opening new nursery testing grounds at its marine energy test facilities in Orkney. By Alison Brown (edie) [mappress] Source: edie, May 20, 2011
KENT County Council is committed to doing everything it can to “aid, abet and support” Vestas in coming to Sheerness and owners Peel… (thisiskent) [mappress] Source: thisiskent, May 20, 2011;
Gamesa is determined to ensure its medium- and long-term growth and leadership in the energy technology market both in the wind business (land-based and offshore) and in the development of new renewable technologies that offer high growth potential in the medium and long term. To this end, the compa
Germany is planning an energy superhighway from north to south to connect its growing wind energy supply with high energy demand regions. Both onshore and offshore wind energy is so far generated primarily in northern Germany, whereas energy consumption is highest in southern and western regions. To
Wind Towers Ltd, the joint venture between SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy plc) and Marsh Wind Technology Ltd, the UK subsidiary of Marsh Global Holdings Ltd, has completed the purchase of the Skykon wind turbine tower manufacturing and assembly plant at Machrihanish, Campbeltown, from its Adminis
E.ON has today (Friday 20th May) re-opened its Scroby Sands Wind Farm Visitor Centre in Great Yarmouth following an extensive … (eon) [mappress] Source: eon, May 20, 2011;
In the harbour of Mostyn, the first two wind turbines for Walney 2 have been loaded onto Kraken, and she is awaiting better wind conditions before leaving for the Walney 2 site. Also in the harbour in Mostyn, the installation vessel Leviathan is awaiting Kraken’s departure before it can take its pos
