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julian turner
GWEC appoints Ben Backwell as its new CEO
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the trade association representing the global wind sector, has appointed Ben Backwell as its new chief executive officer (CEO). He replaces Steve Sawyer, who joined GWEC as its first Secretary General in 2007. Sawyer will continue his work with GWEC as its Senior Policy Advisor.
RENVICO chooses LOCKEN solution to secure its wind farms
Wind farms produced a record 15% of Britain’s electricity last year, equating to more than twice the output from coal.
WindEnergy Hamburg, the world’s leading expo, presents the greatest range for global offshore – number of offshore wind farms is growing
The offshore sector of the wind industry has made headlines in recent months. It has progressed rapidly, both in technical innovation and in the competitiveness of offshore energy in the electricity market. Many of the companies active in the offshore wind market are presenting their portfolios at WindEnergy Hamburg, the world’s leading expo for onshore and offshore wind energy, from 25 to 28 September.
ELA Container Offshore GmbH will be exhibiting at the ICOE 2018
From 12-14 June 2018, ELA Container Offshore GmbH will be exhibiting at the ICOE 2018, the International Conference on Ocean Energy. The ICOE takes place in Cherbourg, Normandy (France) in La Cité de la Mer.
Vietnam Wind Power – Huge opportunities, but challenges remain
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) opened its first ever wind power conference in Vietnam today, gathering leading national and international industry players to discuss the development of the sector with government.
MV Bluefort is offshore home for up to 200 at Wikinger
The largest floatel in the wind industry has arrived at Wikinger Offshore Wind Farm in the Baltic Sea to provide a home for up to 200 workers as they commission the project’s 70 Adwen 5MW turbines.
There is something for everyone at the Global Wind Summit
Whatever your area of interest in wind energy – sustainability or supply chain, electrification or emerging markets, cyber security or system integration, floating wind or the financial sector, turbine technology or trumping traditional support mechanisms – there is something for you at this truly global event.
Investor feedback sees FRE PLC awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2018
Feedback from satisfied investors has led to Future Renewables Eco (FRE) plc being awarded the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences.
GWEC is partner at the Global Wind Summit in Hamburg
The Global Wind Summit 2018 in Hamburg is pleased to have the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) as its partner.
Europe’s €36 billion industrial success story: but for how long?
The European wind industry contributed €36bn to the EU’s GDP in 2016, supports 263,000 jobs and generated €8 billion of exports outside of Europe.