The nation’s first wind farm, planned off Cape Cod, Mass., fought a bruising battle for approval. Now, it faces another challenge in selling its power. The 130-turbine Cape Wind project has sealed a deal with the utility National Grid for half its power. But the other half is available with no appar
Steve Pears, Director of Construction at renewable energy consultancy Natural Power, has been called upon for the ‘Good Practice During Windfarm Construction’ as part of a working group comprising representatives from SNH, SEPA, Scottish Renewables, FCS, and several member companies with extensive w
Steve Pears, Director of Construction at renewable energy consultancy Natural Power, has been called upon for the ‘Good Practice During Windfarm Construction’ as part of a working group comprising representatives from SNH, SEPA, Scottish Renewables, FCS, and several member companies with extensive w
Denmark is the first country in the world to pursue a climate plan for how to build an energy system that is independent of fossil fuels and wind power already accounts for more than 20% of the total power consumption. It is widely agreed that wind turbines will become the backbone of Denmark’s futu
A consortium of PGGM and Dutch Ampère Equity Fund, managed by Triodos Investment Management, have entered into an agreement with DONG Energy whereby the consortium acquires a 24.8% stake in the 367MW Walney offshore wind farm, which is under construction. DONG Energy will retain a 50.1% stake and SS
Offshore windmills used to create energy are unfamiliar territory to most in south Louisiana. But some say the technology, which is undergoing a big push for development by the Obama administration, could be a new growth area for shipbuilding and fabrication companies. Trade associations, including
The scrapping of a massive federal spending bill Thursday will have a varied impact on education, transportation and other projects… By Rebekah Metzler (kjonline) [mappress] Source: kjonline, December 20, 2010
The scrapping of a massive federal spending bill Thursday will have a varied impact on education, transportation and other projects… By Rebekah Metzler (kjonline) [mappress] Source: kjonline, December 20, 2010
New England’s land and ocean winds blow strong enough to supply nearly a quarter of the region’s electricity within a decade, though major… By Jay Lindsay (ajc) [mappress] Source:, December 20, 2010
In an airless Westminster committee room this week a shirtsleeved energy secretary came close to promising the earth. Laying out government… By David Conn (guardian) [mappress] Source: guardian, December 20, 2010
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) today announced it has begun work to develop the first Geological… (boemre) [mappress] Source: boemre, December 20, 2010
Offshore energy leaders have held a summit in Aberdeen to discuss the future of the industry and unite over plans to generate offshore wind… (news.stv) [mappress] Source: news.stv, December 20, 2010
Offshore energy leaders have held a summit in Aberdeen to discuss the future of the industry and unite over plans to generate offshore wind… (news.stv) [mappress] Source: news.stv, December 20, 2010
A wind farm is a group of wind turbines in the same location used for production of electric power. Individual turbines are interconnected… By Andy Soos (oilprice) [mappress] Source: oilprice, December 20, 2010
