Vertical axis wind turbines could provide a credible alternative to traditional horizontal offshore turbines in some circumstances, according to a project commissioned by the Energy Technologies Institute. The £2.8m Nova project, a UK-based consortia of Wind Power Limited, OTM Consulting, Cranfield
Van Oord has received an assignment from RWE to build a 100-metre high mast in the North Sea to measure maritime meteorological influences. The meteorological mast will be built 75 kilometres from the coast in the ‘IJmuiden’ offshore wind region, which is part of the National Water Plan. The mast wi
There needs to be more focus on emerging technologies and manufacturing in order to boost the number of green jobs in the UK, shadow energy… (womenintechnology) [mappress] Source: womenintechnology, February 25, 2011
The Portuguese coast may be the site of the first ever floating offshore wind turbines. If all goes well, the wind industry could embark… By Melissa Mahony (smartplanet) [mappress] Source: smartplanet, February 25, 2011
Denmark yesterday published its ‘Energy Strategy 2050’, which aims to see the country free of coal, oil and natural gas by 2050. In the interim… (energyefficiencynews) [mappress] Source: energyefficiencynews, February 25, 2011
Denmark yesterday published its ‘Energy Strategy 2050’, which aims to see the country free of coal, oil and natural gas by 2050. In the interim… (energyefficiencynews) [mappress] Source: energyefficiencynews, February 25, 2011
Mainstream Renewable Power, the global renewable energy company, today announced the appointment of Sir Roy Gardner as its new Chairman. Sir Roy, who is also Chairman of the Compass Group, takes over the position from Fintan Drury following the completion of his three year term. Fintan Drury decided
The government needs to have a longer term prospective on offshore wind power, according to Mike Childs, head of the climate change campaign… By Emily Thomas (energysavingtrust) [mappress] Source: energysavingtrust, February 25, 2011
The government needs to have a longer term prospective on offshore wind power, according to Mike Childs, head of the climate change campaign… By Emily Thomas (energysavingtrust) [mappress] Source: energysavingtrust, February 25, 2011
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) and British energy regulator (Ofgem) today approved the rules for auctioning capacity on the BritNed electricity interconnector linking Britain with the Netherlands. The link marks a significant step toward creating a single European energy market and the
Aligning manufacturing with deliveries and collections in Q4, plus control of costs and capital expenditure, enabled the company to generate 472 million euro in net free cash flow in 2010 The backlog for delivery in 2011 amounts to 1,414 MW (+25%) and covers 48% of the wind turbine sales guidance fo
The Royal Yacht Association (RYA) has written to Marine Scotland, raising a series of issues arising from the Scottish Government’s current… (forargyll) [mappress] Source: forargyll, February 24, 2011
The Royal Yacht Association (RYA) has written to Marine Scotland, raising a series of issues arising from the Scottish Government’s current… (forargyll) [mappress] Source: forargyll, February 24, 2011
SAMTECH, European specialist in development of Computer Aided Engineering software and advanced FEA modeling technology, announces its… (mcadcafe) [mappress] Source: mcadcafe, February 24, 2011
