A controversial radio ad attacking Governor Deval Patrick’s support for an offshore wind farm that aired during the final days of the governor’s race was funded in part with a donation from a prominent fund-raiser for Patrick’s Republican rival, Charles D. Baker. The fund-raiser, Christopher F. Egan
WELDEX, the Inverness-based crane company which saw a £100 million valuation placed on it following a private equity deal this summer, has won a clutch of orders to work on offshore wind farms. The company, the largest crawler crane business in the UK, will start work in March on multi-million pound
In a new study released by The Conference Board of Canada and financed by the wind company Vestas Offshore, the development of offshore wind farms could boost Ontario’s economy by $4.8 billion to $5.5 billion a year between 2013-2026. During the same time frame, development could lead to a total of
Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas (www.offshorewindpowersystemsoftexas.com) President Douglas Hines announced today the release of the state of the art Titan series of designs for immediate sale, the Model Titan 3.6 WMPS and Titan 5 WMPS wind measurement platform systems. The design incorporates
Maritime Journal is increasing its coverage of Marine Renewable Energy, with the topic becoming a ‘regular’ editorial category in every issue of MJ from the January issue onwards. MJ’s readers include many of the implementers who go out to install and maintain the new technology, not to mention the
Maritime Journal is increasing its coverage of Marine Renewable Energy, with the topic becoming a ‘regular’ editorial category in every issue of MJ from the January issue onwards. MJ’s readers include many of the implementers who go out to install and maintain the new technology, not to mention the
The Patrick administration is signaling it will hold hostage the proposed Nstar-Northeast Utilities merger unless the two electric companies agree to buy Cape Wind power and prove they have “outstanding track records” on clean-energy issues. In a recent speech to utility insiders, Gov. Deval Patrick
The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association has filed a brief with the state Supreme Court that opposes a power-purchase agreement signed between the state’s largest electric utility and an offshore-wind power developer. The association submitted the amicus brief last week but has yet to learn whethe
Financing for the first phase of what will be the North Sea’s largest offshore wind farm has closed, with most of the funding commitment coming from the European Investment Bank. Eleven banks agreed to grant the request for 700 million euros ($918.82 million) for the first phase of the project. More
DONG Energy and Siemens Wind Power (”Siemens”) have entered into an agreement under which Siemens will supply test turbines for research and development purposes to DONG Energy.The agreement is part of DONG Energy’s establishment of a new demonstration programme for offshore wind turbines. Siemens w
DONG Energy and Siemens Wind Power (”Siemens”) have entered into an agreement under which Siemens will supply test turbines for research and development purposes to DONG Energy.The agreement is part of DONG Energy’s establishment of a new demonstration programme for offshore wind turbines. Siemens w
The mayors of the three Lambton County municipalities bordering Lake Huron are cool to the idea of erecting offshore wind turbines. Mike Bradley of Sarnia, Lonny Napper of Plympton-Wyoming and Bill Weber of Lambton Shores responded with caution to a recent Conference Board of Canada report on offsho
Total performance of EUR 1.25 – 1.35 billion EBIT margin of 5% – 7% Cost-cutting measures to increase competitiveness The Executive Board of REpower Systems AG (WKN 617703) has revised its outlook for the current financial year. The company now expects total performance between EUR 1.25 billion and
Scientists from the BioDiversity Research Institute in Gorham have documented what they say is a significant migratory pathway for several species of falcons and northern saw-whet owls. The new study could have a bearing on where and how off-shore wind projects are sited in the future. Every spring
