Res Group - Renewable Energy Company

PRESS RELEASES - 2008

18   Dec   2008
Roos Wind Farm Application Submitted
Revised plans for 9 turbines could power more than 11,000 homes.
RES has submitted revised plans for a 9-turbine wind farm on land at Sunderland Farm between Burton Pidsea and Roos2, after its original plans for 11 turbines were turned down by East Riding of Yorkshire Council in late 2007.
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21   Oct   2008
Remove barriers to reap benefits: renewables CEO calls on UK Government to stop talking and start acting
*Survey of energy experts questions whether 2020 target will be met because of planning and grid
*Renewables industry can buck global recession and bring economic as well as environmental benefits
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21   Oct   2008
RES Welcomes Consent for Lincs Offshore Wind Farm and Completion of Construction of Lynn and Inner Dowsing
RES has today welcomed the announcement of two major offshore wind project milestones: Government consent for the 250MW Lincs wind farm off the Lincolnshire coast and the completion of major construction work of the adjacent 194MW Lynn and Inner
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15   Oct   2008
RES Helps the Eden Project to Submit a Wind Turbine Application
The Eden Project in Cornwall has just submitted a planning application for a 2MW wind turbine, which will be up to 127m high, to be placed on the northern side of the site.
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08   Sep   2008
Leading Renewable Energy Developer to Bring Green Jobs to the North East
RES, the UK’s leading independent renewable energy developer, has announced today that it is opening an office in Newcastle, as part of its continued national and international growth
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31   Jul   2008
Further Environmental Information on Altahullion III Wind Farm
Further environmental information regarding the proposed second extension to Altahullion Wind Farm, between Dungiven and Limavady, has been submitted to the Planning Service
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09   Jul   2008
RES Reassures Residents that Den Brook Wind Farm will not Cause a Noise Nuisance
Den Brook Wind Farm remains a low-impact project that can bring important environmental as well as local economic benefits to this part of Devon, without creating a noise nuisance
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26   Jun   2008
Visionary Renewable Energy Strategy Can Help Us Build for the Future but Barriers must be Removed
Renewable Energy Systems Limited (RES) has welcomed the launch today of the Government’s consultation on the UK’s Renewable Energy Strategy and applauded the vision it presents of a country powered and heated by increased renewable energy capacity by 2020
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25   Jun   2008
RES wins Advocate Award at the 2008 British Renewable Energy Awards
The renewable energy industry celebrated the third year of the annual British Renewable Energy Awards, recognising achievement in the UK renewable energy industry, at the Café Royal on Regents Street last week
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20   Jun   2008
RES Celebrates Successful Wind Day at Beaufort Court
Wind Day at Beaufort Court, the award winning eco-friendly office of Renewable Energy Systems (RES), was a huge success, with the public flocking to the former Ovaltine Egg Farm last Saturday (14 June) to celebrate European Wind Weekend...
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16   Jun   2008
Wibe will deliver ten 90-meter guyed masts
W-1200, to RES (Renewable Energy Systems Group) and its subsidiary RES Skandinavien AB who are developing a groundbreaking energy project in Havsnäs, Strömsund, Sweden
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16   Jun   2008
NORD/LB and RES finance Boreas Wind Farm Portfolio
Nord/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank and Renewable Energy Systems (RES) have reached Financial Close to provide non-recourse debt for a portfolio of up to 300MW of wind farm projects in the U.K. and France
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11   Jun   2008
Visitor from Titan for RES Open Day
Renewable Energy Systems (RES) is pleased to announce popular children's author Helen Bonney will be joining in the fun for 'Wind Day' on Saturday 14 June, 11am – 4pm
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03   Jun   2008
EOLE-RES is opening its Marsanne, Haut Languedoc and Lomont wind farms to the public for the EUROPEAN WIND DAY 2008
For the second European Wind Day, which will be held once again on the 15th June, over 40 wind farms in France will be open to the public, including Marsanne (Drôme), Haut Languedoc (Hérault) and Lomont (Doubs), all farms developed and built by EOLE-RES
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19   May   2008
Come for a Tour of the Wind Turbine in Kings Langley
Today Renewable Energy Systems (RES), the wind farm company based at the award-winning eco-friendly office at the old Ovaltine Egg Farm in Kings Langley next to the M25, is inviting you to join them for ‘Wind Day’ on Saturday 14 June, 11am – 4pm
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18   May   2008
RES wins award in the Sunday Times Best Green Companies
RES’s green credentials were recognized publicly when it was selected as one of The Best Green Companies in the inaugural Sunday Times awards in May.
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16   May   2008
Renewable Energy Systems Americas Awarded Massive Construction Contract
Today Renewable Energy Systems Americas, Inc. (RES‐Americas), a national leader in the development and construction of renewable wind energy, announced the company has been awarded the construction rights to five utility scale wind projects with a total capacity of 954MW
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12   May   2008
RES adds Solar Thermal to Business with Acquisition of Stake in Future Heating
Renewable Energy Systems Limited (RES) has announced a partnership with Future Heating Ltd (Future Heating), one of the UK’s market leaders in solar thermal design and installation.
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03   Apr   2008
RES Celebrates Success At Official Opening Of Lough Hill Wind Farm
Renewable Energy Systems (RES) today hosted the official opening of Lough Hill Wind Farm, situated between Drumquin and Killen in County Tyrone
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01   Apr   2008
RES Skandinavien Starts Construction Of Sweden’s Largest Onshore Wind Farm
95.4 MW Havsnäs Wind Farm an important milestone for wind power in Sweden
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27   Mar   2008
Inbuilt consultant crowned Young Consultant of the Year 2008
Award winner hailed as a “true visionary” by judges, Sarah Royse, Principal Consultant at Inbuilt, has been named Young Consultant of the Year by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering
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27   Mar   2008
GWEC Press Release: Global wind energy market to reach 240GW by 2012
The Global Wind Energy Council is forecasting that the global wind market will grow by over 155% to reach 240 GW of total installed capacity by 2012
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11   Mar   2008
RES Buys Out Borevind Shares In Scandinavian Business
RES has today announced that it has concluded the acquisition of Borevind AB’s 20% shareholding in RES Skandinavien AB
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28   Feb   2008
Keadby Wind Farm Approved by Minister
Renewable Energy Systems (RES)1 has confirmed that it has been given the green light to build a 34- turbine wind farm at Keadby (North Lincolnshire) by the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
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25   Feb   2008
MEET THE LOW-CARBON TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS - New Training Programme is Showing Professionals how to Choose Renewables for Buildings
A unique programme of training events for professionals who are looking for the low-carbon solution is proving a hit. RES Heat and Power has set up CPD seminars aimed at M&E consultants, property developers, engineers, architects and local authorities
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11   Feb   2008
RES supports new phase for moon powered public art project
Development of the world's first tidal powered moon clock moved a step forward this week. The fully sustainable sculpture, which would be made from recycled glass and steel and powered by the Thames tides, has secured funding for the next phase of development
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04   Feb   2008
Wind energy leads EU power installations in 2007, but national growth is inconsistent
In 2007 wind capacity grew more in Europe than any other power-generating technology*, an increase driven by Spain. Statistics released today by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) show that the installed capacity of wind power increased by 18% last year to reach a level of 56,535 MW (Megawatts). Despite this, some EU countries did not grow as expected
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25   Jan   2008
RES CEO Ian Mays maps path to energy sustainability at Davos
More investment in renewable energy technologies, along with political leadership and buy-in, can help society to address the two greatest challenges it faces – global warming and a decline in world fuel resources
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22   Jan   2008
Public Open Day for Proposed Ararat Wind Farm
Renewable Energy Systems Australia Pty Ltd (RES Australia) today announced its plans to host an Open Day for the local community to provide details about its proposed Ararat Wind Farm development located seven kilometres northeast of Ararat
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21   Jan   2008
RES Submits Further Environmental Information on Ora More Wind Farm
Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has recently submitted further environmental information to the Planning Service regarding its proposed wind farm at Ora More, near Boho and Belcoo, County Fermanagh
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16   Jan   2008
RES Americas Begins Construction on Hackberry Wind Project
Today Renewable Energy Systems Americas, Inc. (RES Americas) announced the start of construction on the $350 million Hackberry Wind Project in Abilene, Texas.  The project will produce 165 MW of clean, sustainable, wind energy to be used by residents of the City of Austin and surrounding communities.
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