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Westphalian is developing the first domestically produced Wind Farm in Turkey alongside a Turkish wind power company. The 90MW Wind Farm will be located in southern Turkey.

Groundbreaking technology, specifically designed to meet the needs of wind and solar farm operators, will be shown at the International Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference.

Project to generate renewable electricity for local community takes shape

This educational and informative series will take viewers behind the scenes of an industry set to transform America.

Specialist spatial data solutions provider Fugro-BKS Ltd, a key component of Fugro Renewable Services, recently completed an airborne light detection and ranging (LiDAR) survey of five onshore wind farm sites near Caithness in Scotland

Totaro & Associates has released a new research note regarding the price pressure and overcapacity within the wind industry.

Sales, technical support, software training especially for Indian wind energy market.

Westphalian is developing the first domestically produced Wind Farm in Turkey alongside a Turkish wind power company. The 90MW Wind Farm will be located in southern Turkey.

Baryonyx invited to negotiate contract with US Dept of Energy

Groundbreaking technology, specifically designed to meet the needs of wind and solar farm operators, will be shown at the International Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference.

RWE npower renewables, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy developers and operators, has chosen the Met Office’s VisualEyes™ for its 27 wind farms across the UK.

Project to generate renewable electricity for local community takes shape

CSD Sealing System's SLIPSIL Plugs and RISE Multi-cable Transit system were chosen for the Gwynt y Mor offshore wind farm project. CSD were also sub-contracted to install 200 cable transits across the two substations.

This educational and informative series will take viewers behind the scenes of an industry set to transform America.

New enhancements include extended forecasts, improved granularity of modelling, and greater differentiation between precipitation types.

SGS article entitled “Ensuring Reliable Operations of Wind Turbines,” written by Olaf Robenek and Nils Dreischerf, wind turbine inspectors from SGS, was featured in the February 2012 issue of Renewable Energy Technology magazine.

Specialist spatial data solutions provider Fugro-BKS Ltd, a key component of Fugro Renewable Services, recently completed an airborne light detection and ranging (LiDAR) survey of five onshore wind farm sites near Caithness in Scotland

Totaro & Associates has released a new research note regarding the price pressure and overcapacity within the wind industry.

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.