It’s a myth that wind turbines don’t reduce carbon emissions

Conclusive figures show that the sceptics who lobby against wind power simply have their facts wrong The assertion that wind turbines don’t reduce carbon emissions is a myth, according to conclusive statistical data obtained from National Grid and analysed here in the Guardian for the first time. With a new wind generation record of 4,131 megawatts set...

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DONG Energy finalises all star line-up at North Sea Offshore Wind conference

DONG Energy has confirmed its participation as a speaker in the North Sea Offshore Wind conference to be held on 10thOctober 2012 in Hull.  The Danish owned energy company’s announcement finalises an all star line-up of speakers alongside SMart Wind, Forewind, the Crown Estates, Reef Subsea Technocean, InTurbine and Fedem Technology. Tim Johnson, Contract...

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Humber to stage international offshore wind conference

The Humber has seen significant developments and growth in the renewable sector over the past few years and is slowly undergoing a transformation into a key player in the North Sea offshore wind arena. With the launch of the Humber Renewables brand earlier this year, Siemens’ Green Port Hull plans being given the green...

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P&O Ferries to showcase its renewable energy services

P&O Ferries is to highlight its future in the renewable energy sector in an industry showcase in Hull. The company has moved into the sector with the conversion of the cross-Channel freight ship, the European Seaway, into an offshore wind farm accommodation vessel and has further signalled its intentions with membership of Team Humber...

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Kurt Christensen knighted by Denmark

A PIONEER in Grimsby’s offshore wind energy industry has received one of the highest honours from his home nation. Kurt Christensen has been given a first class knighthood, recognising his continued work as a consul for the Grimsby-area, and also highlighting the efforts in an industry that the Scandinavian country is at the forefront...

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210m Green Port Hull plans set for green light

Siemens and Associated British Ports’ (ABP) plans for a £210m wind turbine facility at Green Port Hull have been recommended for outline approval by planners, subject to conditions.

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Energy sector sparks shipbuilding revival

THE revival of shipbuilding on the Humber will be given fresh momentum today with the launch of a new business.

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Renewables industry welcomes Camerons ringing endorsement of wind energy, ahead of Global Offshore 2012

(Press release from RenewableUK. 27th April 2012)

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Floating turbines plan could generate work for Humber green energy firms

RENEWABLES businesses in the Humber are being urged to get involved with a new development in wind technology. Ambitious plans have been unveiled for floating wind turbines to harness more offshore wind power at potentially lower cost.

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Lincs links logistics to Port of Hull

12 Apr 2012 The Lincs Wind Farm operated jack-up barge JB114 is currently operating from the Port of Hull.

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