United Kingdom wind farm News

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Renewable Energy Centre today announced its support for the recent planning approvals which have been given for a 23 turbine wind farm in Sutherland and a biodiesel refinery in Port Talbot, Wales.

Due to a rise in popularity for searches regarding specialist acoustic engineering firms a new section has been added to the Professionals directory on The Construction Centre website.