Dr Clive Wilson, one of the Met Office’s leading scientists in mesoscale model development and diagnostics, will be a key speaker at an international event focussing on Wind Resource Assessment. Taking place in London on 27-28 March, the Windpower Monthly Wind Resource Assessment Forum has attracted
BIS is seeking up to three new Board Directors for Wave Hub Limited, including a Chair. Applications are particularly sought from those with demonstrable understanding of offshore renewables and/or discernible financial / corporate experience. Wave Hub is the world’s largest site for the testing and
Pension Denmark reported another year of growth. In 2011, the Pension company achieved a return on investment of DKK 10.5 billion. Premium income rose to 10.5 billion, and the balance sheet grew by DKK 16 billion to DKK 122 billion. “We are very pleased to give members one of the industry’s highest
Pension Denmark reported another year of growth. In 2011, the Pension company achieved a return on investment of DKK 10.5 billion. Premium income rose to 10.5 billion, and the balance sheet grew by DKK 16 billion to DKK 122 billion. “We are very pleased to give members one of the industry’s highest
GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has appointed Fabio Pollicino as new Head of International Operations. In his new role Mr. Pollicino will be responsible for further evolving GL RC’s worldwide business, especially in North America, China and India. GL Renewables Certification is one of the leadin
Connecticut’s consumer counsel is supporting the proposed merger of Nstar with Connecticut-based Northeast Utilities for USD 4.9 Billion, according to The Associated Press. NU agreed to many demands, those being USD 25 million rate credit for customers, a separate rate freeze on distribution costs a
The Humber’s growing renewable energy manufacturing and engineering sector is to come under scrutiny at a major regional event. Manufacturing the Green Economy, organised by Team Humber Marine Alliance in collaboration with EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, will be held in Willerby on April 4. H
MARIN’s unique Depressurised Wave Basin (DWB) was officially inaugurated on March 19 by Maxime Verhagen, the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation. Representing the combination of a depressurised towing tank with a wave maker, the DWB creates a world first. The inauguration
MARIN’s unique Depressurised Wave Basin (DWB) was officially inaugurated on March 19 by Maxime Verhagen, the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation. Representing the combination of a depressurised towing tank with a wave maker, the DWB creates a world first. The inauguration
Edinburgh Central MSP Marco Biagi, has welcomed the announcement by the global renewables firm Gamesa to pursue an agreement with the Port of Leith to establish its offshore manufacturing base in the UK, in a straight competition with Hartlepool. The agreement will create an initial 800 new jobs as
The Logistics Institute, Hull University Business School, is leading a new research project to help businesses in the Humber region get involved in the offshore wind initiatives. Until now, the majority of offshore wind equipment manufacturers have been located outside of the UK. With the prospect o
In response to the announcement from Gamesa that they will build a major offshore wind manufacturing facility in Leith, supporting more than 800 direct jobs, Niall Stuart, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “This is another fantastic vote of confidence in Scotland’s renewable energy indus
Alf Henryk Wulf will join Alstom as CEO of the Alstom Germany Management Board. Mr Wulf was appointed in his new function on 19 March by the Supervisory Board of ALSTOM Deutschland AG. Mr Wulf was previously Chairman of the Board at Alcatel-Lucent Deutschland AG. Patrick Kron, Alstom Chairman and CE
Alf Henryk Wulf will join Alstom as CEO of the Alstom Germany Management Board. Mr Wulf was appointed in his new function on 19 March by the Supervisory Board of ALSTOM Deutschland AG. Mr Wulf was previously Chairman of the Board at Alcatel-Lucent Deutschland AG. Patrick Kron, Alstom Chairman and CE
