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In July 2011, SGS was assigned a contract to perform quality control services of wind towers for Sany Group, a heavy construction equipment manufacturer, in China.

First Multi-Purpose Catamaran of Three Delivered by CTruk Boats

SGS will participate in the third annual Offshore Wind Construction, Installation and Commissioning Conference in London, UK, from October 4–6, 2011.

USDA officials announced the latest round of Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding. REAP provides loan guarantees and grants to producers and small businesses to install energy efficient energy systems.

Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA), the port authority of Cherbourg and Caen-Ouistreham, has just finalised its comprehensive proposal to assist in the development of offshore wind energy in the Channel.

SGS article on In-Service Inspections for Wind Farm Projects was featured in the April-May 2011 issue of the InWind Chronicle magazine.

Kaj Lindvig, CSO at A2SEA, the Danish-based Offshore Wind Installations and Service Solutions Company joins Construction IQ to discuss Innovative Methods of On-site Construction, Best Practice

Investor Watch: Acquisitions high up the agenda for Terra Firma's renewables boss

Renewable Energy Q2 2011 Update: A look back at sector activity in Q2 and our thoughts for the next few months.

National Wind Farm Training Centre partners with colleges in Barrow-in-Furness & Lowestoft

A North East Farmer is looking to expand his wind farm after expert legal advice from Latimer Hinks solicitors. The Darlington based law firm has helped him overcome initial concerns as he aims to make more money from adding a new wind turbine.

Have you ever been to a wind farm? It’s amazing!

UpWind’s comprehensive service offering on large scale wind turbines for the Whitewater Hill wind farm project will supply electricity to 12,000 homes.

• Helping the NW regions manufacturers enter the offshore wind supply chain

HRTE today announced the Company is developing its first wind farm in order to meet the growing need for clean energy. In its 2010 International Energy Outlook, the US Dept. of Energy projects global energy consumption will increase 49% by 2035.

SGS will attend the Offshore Wind Logistics 2011 Conference in London, from January 19-20, 2011. On the first day of the conference, SGS Risk Management expert, Jale Cairney, will give a speech on the Risk Management of Wind Farm Project Logistics.

Nacelle units moved from Port of Immingham to a site near Mansfield to form part of a new 5 turbine wind farm

Michigan Wind Developer Says $4 Million Will go to Nebraska Materials and Labor

Green Oak Renewables, LLC, a Michigan wind energy company, will conduct a media tour and news conference near Ogallala, Nebraska on Monday, August 16 starting at 10 a.m. MDT.

Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer, seller, installer and servicing company, honored SGS with an award as recognition of its contribution towards the successful execution of a wind power project at Theni, India.

Dr. Pavel Novak was appointed as the new manager of SGS´ Wind Energy Technology Center (WETC) in Tianjin, China. Effective from March 15, 2010, Pavel took over responsibility for the operation of WETC and staff training.

In July 2009, SGS was assigned a contract to conduct Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) Management for the Belwind Bligh Bank Offshore Wind Farm in Belgium.

SGS will be participating in the I International Meeting on Risk Prevention in the Wind Energy Sector organized by AEE from May 11-12, 2010 in Barcelona, Spain.

In May 2008, SGS began with Project Certification services for Borkum West II offshore wind farm. Project Certification offered by SGS enables wind farm owners to obtain necessary approvals and meet international and local standards.

The Nebraska Energy Export Association announced today that the organization has begun accepting membership from wind developers interested in investing in projects in the state should changes in state law be adopted by the Nebraska Legislature.

On September 23, 2009, the SGS Wind Competence Center provided Norderland Projekt GmbH with Statement of Compliance (SoC) for the design basis of their two offshore wind farms – Northern Energy Global Tech II and Northern Energy Global Tech III.

New 20 year power deal for Deepwater Wind brings the first U.S. off shore wind farm closer to reality.

In October 2009, SGS Statutory Services Belgium was accredited as Authorized Inspection Organization (AIO) for the certification of Belgian offshore installations for the production of electricity from renewable energy.

SGS is sponsoring the Conference on Project Lifecycle Risk for Offshore Renewables, an event which will take place from January 26 - 27, 2010 in London.

The UK’s Triodos aims to raise $11.75 mil through share issue for renewable energy projects.

The SGS Wind Energy Competence Center participated in the Korea Green Energy Show 2009 and presented its services such as Wind Farm Project Certification, Blade Inspection and Condition Monitoring.

SGS Wind Energy Services has recently added to its portfolio comprehensive occupational Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental auditing services (HSSE), including Legal Mapping and Risk Management Advisory Services for offshore wind farms.

SGS showcased its Wind Energy Services that span the project life cycle of wind turbines at the Wind Power Expo 2009 Conference and Exhibition, which took place on September 22 – 24 at the Zaragoza Exhibition Center in Spain.

SGS supported RWE with Owner’s Representative Services in establishing its first Wind Farm in Poland, consisting of 18 wind turbines.

Combining Strengths: Jennings O' Donovan & LotusWorks align and announce new wind energy partnership: WindPM based in Sligo

South Australia's First Wind Farm land holding is being offered For Sale. Located near Cape Jervis just 1.5 hours drive south of Adelaide and comprising some 550 ha of gently undulating farm land accompanied by a $200,000 pa Lease for 25 years.

Sky Power Corp., Canada’s leading independent renewable energy company, awarded SGS Wind Energy Services the contract for Technical Due Diligence on the Fuhrländer 1.5 MW wind turbine technology.

Greenward Technologies, Inc. announced today an open invitation to universities and other research partners to participate in a Joint Program to study the potential benefits of its "Wake Convergence and Swirl Cancellation" hypothesis.

2009 Deep Research Report on China Wind Farm Operation》was published by QYResearch Wind Energy Research Center on July 2009. It was a professional and depth research report on China Wind Farm Operation. In this

The UK’s biggest celebration of wind energy takes place over 9 days this June, with over 20 wind farms and supporters opening their doors across the country.

Greenward Technologies, Inc. has added patent pending ISO-e tower technology to its growing wind energy technology portfolio. ISO-e is a revolutionary new tower design and manufacturing process that solves current problems with wind turbine towers.

A farmer who created a mini-windfarm with help and expertise from solicitors Latimer Hinks is so pleased with the result he is considering adding more wind turbines on his land.

SKF, the leading knowledge engineering company, has launched the third generation version of its successful wind turbine condition monitoring system.

Shermco now offers on-site electrical power system maintenance and safety training at wind farms across the United States.

Lee Industrial Contracting announces new project manager charged with furthering the development of wind farms in the United States.

The UK has witnessed tremendous growth in its wind power industry. From just 474 MW in 2001, the UK’s wind installed capacity has multiplied almost five times to reach 2,389 MW at the end of 2007.

The Renewable Energy Centre today released a statement praising the efforts of The Crown Estate for its proactive plan to ensure the supply of 25GW of electricity to the UK by 2018 from new offshore wind farm sites.

Following the announcement by the EU commission that the UK must supply 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, The Renewable Energy Centre urged the government to take immediate and practical steps to achieve this.