Nexans, the worldwide leader in the cable industry, has been awarded a major contract by Lincs Wind Farm Limited to supply the medium voltage submarine array cables and associated accessories for the 270 MW Lincs offshore wind farm to be constructed off the east coast of England. The order further e
Siemens has been awarded contracts for the turnkey construction of two combined cycle power plants including long-term service agreements in India – UNOSUGEN and DGEN by Torrent Power Ltd and Torrent Energy Ltd. respectively of Torrent Group based in Ahmedabad, India. Siemens will erect the DGEN pow
As more and more windy areas on land fill with rotors to convert wind power to electricity, manufacturers are pushing to move their… [mappress] Source: windpowerspot, July 05, 2010;
As more and more windy areas on land fill with rotors to convert wind power to electricity, manufacturers are pushing to move their… [mappress] Source: windpowerspot, July 05, 2010;
The first round of grants since the Budget for developing next-generation offshore wind technology are announced today (Monday 5 July) by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. Secretary of State Chris Huhne will announce the grants, totalling £10 million in a speech at the launch of the Inter
A Scottish aristocrat has criticised plans for a massive offshore wind farm that he fears will destroy an island idyll. The Duke of Argyll… By Jenny Fyall [mappress] Source: thescotsman, July 05, 2010;
The Government must not delay action if it wants to ensure the UK secures a substantial homegrown offshore wind manufacturing base,… [mappress] Source: greenwisebusiness, July 04 , 2010;
DONG Energy A/S has today signed a GBP 250 million loan facility with European Investment Bank intermediated by a leading international bank. The loan is related to the construction of the London Array offshore wind farm and can be drawn throughout the construction period. The financing is in line w
DONG Energy A/S has today signed a GBP 250 million loan facility with European Investment Bank intermediated by a leading international bank. The loan is related to the construction of the London Array offshore wind farm and can be drawn throughout the construction period. The financing is in line w
South Boats Special Projects Ltd. has today announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Neil Ackroyd, commencing 1st July 2010. Neil has been given the remit to grow the business and take advantage of the huge potential in the offshore wind services sector. Speaking at an official an
Statoil has awarded Aker Solutions a significant part of the frame agreement for inspection services on all of their offshore installations and onshore plants in Norway. The contract period is for four years with options for further extensions up to four years. The yearly volume of the contract will
The renewable energy sector requires “urgent action” to ensure that it does not miss its “potential boom era” through a lack of long-term… [mappress] Source: newenergyfocus, July 01, 2010;
Leading French wind project developer and renewable energy producer VALOREM recently added a Triton Sonic Wind Profiler to its wind resource assessment program. The purchase, which followed an initial rental Triton deployment, represents a significant endorsement by a leader in the French wind indus
The scientists have invented floating ocean-based wind turbines, which could be the next big thing in the renewable energy solutions. [mappress] Source: oneindia, July 01, 2010;
