The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is urging the EU to go for 30% emissions cut to keep the EU’s renewable energy leadership.
28 May 2010Kari Larsen
Far East Wind Power Corp has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Málama Composites to develop a collaborative agreement towards the production of en
27 May 2010Amanda Jacob
The world will install 107 GW of green power by 2035, up from 44 GW in 2007.
27 May 2010Bill Eggertson
VEC Composite Technology has launched a new website featuring the benefits of its composite manufacturing process.
26 May 2010Amanda Jacob
SP - High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, has appointed REJA Sp.z.o.o as the sole distributor for SP - High Modulus branded products in Poland.
25 May 2010Amanda Jacob
Hobas GRP pipes are being used in a major project to modernise the waste water treatment network in the St Nazaire region of France.
24 May 2010Amanda Jacob
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24 May 2010Amanda Jacob
Nordex USA Inc’s third generation 2.5 MW turbine series, the Gamma generation, will be introduced at Windpower 2010 in Dallas, Texas in May.
21 May 2010Kari Larsen
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has recently tested a Samsung wind turbine drive train in its 2.5 MW dynamometer.
21 May 2010Kari Larsen
Skill shortages, training and industry standards urgently need to be addressed if the UK is to fully harness its renewable energy ambitions, according to a
21 May 2010Kari Larsen
North American distributor Composites One and 3M’s Renewable Energy Division have formed an alliance under which they will target wind turbine manufacturer
21 May 2010Amanda Jacob
Aberdeen-based Green Ocean Energy says it is close to becoming the only marine power company in the world to have its technology "fully certified".
21 May 2010David Hopwood
MAG Industrial Automation Systems will receive US$5 million to develop composite lay-up technology to produce longer-lasting, lower-cost wind turbine blade
20 May 2010Kari Larsen
SeaEnergy PLC has secured a grant of £30,000 for a feasibility study into the service opportunities available in the expanding offshore renewable energy in
20 May 2010Kari Larsen
The Inverness based company has deployed a 1/9th scale of its AWS-III device, a ring-shaped multi-cell surface-floating wave power system, the result of al
20 May 2010David Hopwood
At the JEC Composites Show in April, Huntsman Advanced Materials used an exhibition stand with pillars built using a composite of flax fibre and epoxy resi
19 May 2010Amanda Jacob
The 10-year exclusivity agreement will see Gamesa supply all turbines installed at sites developed by Cannon in Mexico’s Baja California. Gamesa will also
19 May 2010David Hopwood
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the top 10 examples of sustainable architecture and green design for 2010.
18 May 2010Bill Eggertson
The UK wave energy project Wave Hub is on course to be deployed this summer with fabrication of sub-sea cables and the hub itself nearing completion.
18 May 2010Kari Larsen
Hexcel has named French company Gazechim as distributor of its aerospace products in Europe.
17 May 2010Amanda Jacob
Nordex USA Inc will supply 20 of its N90 2.5 MW wind turbines for the 50 MW wind farm in Garrett County, Maryland.
17 May 2010Kari Larsen
The 50 MW Barao Sao Joao onshore wind farm has been put into operation in southern Portugal by E.ON.
17 May 2010Kari Larsen
Cytec Engineered Materials is introducing PRISM™ EP2400, a one-part toughened epoxy resin system for use in infusion processes.
17 May 2010Amanda Jacob
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17 May 2010Amanda Jacob
PNE Wind UK Ltd, a PNE Wind AG subsidiary, plans to develop over 300 MW of wind energy in the UK.
17 May 2010Kari Larsen
The first composite bridge deck has been installed in the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands. It replaces a wooden bridge that is used for pedestrian and e
17 May 2010Amanda Jacob
A power purchase agreement (PPA) between Kahuku Wind Power and Hawaiian Electric Company for the purchase of renewable energy from a 30 MW wind farm in Haw
14 May 2010Kari Larsen
Vector Composites and Quickstep have been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by US Air Force for materials used in the F
14 May 2010Amanda Jacob
Nearshore waves have more potential for wave energy development than previously thought, according to a New Scientist article.
14 May 2010Kari Larsen
Gamesa is setting up a wind turbine manufacturing plant in China with an annual capacity of 500 MW.
14 May 2010Kari Larsen
Spanish wind turbine maker Gamesa’s net profit fell 75% in the first quarter of 2010 to €8 million in a difficult macroeconomic environment.
14 May 2010Kari Larsen
SP - High Modulus has secured further approval from two leading certification bodies for its new marine foam core, Corecell™ M-Foam.
14 May 2010Amanda Jacob
Friday is the deadline for comments on revisions to a voluntary standard that determines what types of renewable energy are eligible to be sold in the US a
13 May 2010Bill Eggertson
The new Conservative / Liberal Democrat coalition in the UK stands firm on renewable energy, but disagrees on nuclear.
13 May 2010Kari Larsen
The Crystic® Crestomer® range of urethane acrylate structural adhesives from Scott Bader Composites now includes a product with a longer working time.
12 May 2010Amanda Jacob
The UK Round 1 & 2 offshore wind projects have been extended with an additional 2 GW by the UK Crown Estate.
12 May 2010Kari Larsen
Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) has announced an industry matching grant program totaling US$500,000 for developing wave energy projects.
12 May 2010Kari Larsen
Independent consultancy STRUCTeam Ltd, based in Southampton, UK, will offer design and material engineering services to the advanced composites market.
12 May 2010Amanda Jacob
Polish company Markos is producing nacelles and hubs for wind turbines using infusion and open moulding techniques.
12 May 2010Amanda Jacob
The Australian Government will commit A$653 million over four years to establish a Renewable Energy Future Fund.
11 May 2010Bill Eggertson
The Department of Energy (DoE) has announced US$60 million in funding from ARRA to support small business research and development leading to deployment of
11 May 2010Kari Larsen
The strongest growth in US energy supply will come from renewable fuels used to generate electricity and to produce liquid fuels for the transportation sec
11 May 2010Bill Eggertson
Pipe producer HOBAS has opened a research centre for glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) pipe systems in Wietersdorf, Austria.
11 May 2010Amanda Jacob
Composites manufacturer Kemrock Industries and Exports Ltd has commissioned the first carbon fibre manufacturing facility in India.
11 May 2010Amanda Jacob
More companies in the composites industry are starting using laser template projection systems to increase production throughput, improve quality and simpl
10 May 2010Amanda Jacob
Japanese carbon fibre manufacturer Toray Industries Inc has signed a long-term basic supply agreement with European aerospace company EADS. The contract co
10 May 2010Amanda Jacob
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10 May 2010Amanda Jacob
MAG Industrial Automation Systems says it is forming a new Renewable Energy Business unit to design and build automated manufacturing systems for solar pan
7 May 2010Kari Larsen
The New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) will provide US$11.3m to develop 25 renewable energy projects.
7 May 2010Bill Eggertson
The US Department of Agriculture will provide grants and loan guarantees to farmers, agricultural producers and owners of rural small businesses that want
7 May 2010Bill Eggertson
A 131 ft blade of a wind turbine is touring 9 states to underscore the increasing role for renewable energy in the US energy future.
7 May 2010Bill Eggertson
Led by Brazil, Latin America is expected to reach 46 GW of total installed wind capacity by 2025 with a 12.6% compound annual growth rate of yearly install
7 May 2010Kari Larsen
Australian advanced materials company Quickstep has secured new development contracts with a total value of over $500 000, including further collaborative
7 May 2010Amanda Jacob
Seven associations in renewable energy and energy efficiency warn the US risks losing jobs if its fails to pass legislation with hard targets needed to str
6 May 2010Bill Eggertson
A college focused entirely on careers in renewable energy and sustainable design, Ecotech Institute, has been announced by the Education Corporation of Ame
6 May 2010Kari Larsen
The tail section of the new Gulfstream G650 aircraft features a thermoplastic composite rudder and elevator.
6 May 2010Amanda Jacob
Energy consultancy Xodus has developed a web-based tool for managing risks for offshore energy – including offshore renewable sources.
5 May 2010Kari Larsen
Lockheed Martin, Magestic Systems Inc (MSI) and Nikon Metrology won a JEC Innovation Award for composites technology used in the production of the F-35 Lig
5 May 2010Amanda Jacob
Google has invested US$38.8 million in two wind farms in North Dakota.
4 May 2010Bill Eggertson
A consumer guide for installing wind turbines has been launched by RenewableUK (former BWEA).
4 May 2010Kari Larsen
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