The UK government has awarded £1.2m to David Brown Gear Systems to assist in developing a 7MW offshore wind turbine gearbox, reports Department of Energy and Climate Change. As part of this project, the company will use its latest technology for Samsung’s new turbine, which is scheduled to be tested
Upon pursuing efforts to cope with climate change and carbon emissions, China has established its first renewable energy related center to conduct research and development programs and policies. The China National Renewable Energy Center, established by the National Energy Administration with the su
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority has opened public consultation on a 36-turbine floating wind farm project off the northeast coast of Malta proposed by the Swedish company Hexicon. A closing date for the consultation period will be additionally announced. According to a Project Descripti
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority has opened public consultation on a 36-turbine floating wind farm project off the northeast coast of Malta proposed by the Swedish company Hexicon. A closing date for the consultation period will be additionally announced. According to a Project Descripti
Director of governmental affairs for Cambridge International, Dion Banks, represented the company at a State of the Union Roundtable hosted by the White House, the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The roundtable, conducted by BOEM Director Tommy Beaudreau,
After securing an important go-ahead from federal officials, Rhode Island is set to take a critical step toward developing commercial offshore wind programs through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s “Smart from the Start” offshore wind energy initiative. Today, Friday, February 24th at 2:30 p.m.
After securing an important go-ahead from federal officials, Rhode Island is set to take a critical step toward developing commercial offshore wind programs through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s “Smart from the Start” offshore wind energy initiative. Today, Friday, February 24th at 2:30 p.m.
Britain’s infrastructure planning body has decided to examine an application submitted by RWE npower Renewables to build an offshore windfarm off the east coast of England, reports Reuters. The UK green energy arm of German utility RWE has proposed to build the 1,200-megawatt (MW) offshore wind farm
O’Malley has testified yesterday before the House Economic Matters committee on the legislation to support the offshore wind energy development in Maryland . The governer said: Chairman Davis, Members of the Committee,… thanks for the opportunity to join you here today. Progress is a choice; job cre
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing yesterday met with members of Edinburgh’s Green Investment Bank Group in a last-minute push to secure the bank for the city. After his meeting he went to the Scottish Parliament to open a debate in support of the city’s bid for the bank. There is already cross party cons
O’Malley’s bill to support the offshore wind energy development in Maryland is scheduled today for House lawmakers. Governor introduced the bill last year which was killed by the lawmakers over concerns about costs. The current bill does not require mandatory contracts, as the one before, but it est
O’Malley’s bill to support the offshore wind energy development in Maryland is scheduled today for House lawmakers. Governor introduced the bill last year which was killed by the lawmakers over concerns about costs. The current bill does not require mandatory contracts, as the one before, but it est
A mid-term review of the European Energy Programme for Recovery has found that offshore wind energy is the strongest performer of the three areas selected for funding in terms of investment, creating jobs and putting investment in place quickly. The 4 billion Euro European Energy Programme for Recov
According to former Danish prime minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, the offshore wind energy sector could help Europe get back on its feet after the current financial crisis. “If the sector understands their role I’m sure they could take the lead in bringing Europe out of the crisis, as the first mover”
