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Emmet Curley
Mainstream Renewable Power
Tel: + 353 (0)1 290 2027
Email: emmet.curley@mainstreamrp.com
Ten industry leaders form new organisation to advance Offshore Supergrid
08 March 2010
The “Friends of the Supergrid” (FOSG) has been set up to progress policy towards the construction of a pan-European Offshore Supergrid.
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New study reveals South Africa has enough economically viable wind energy sites to meet over 70% of its current electricity demand
01 December 2009
Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa has released the results of a technical study undertaken to estimate the scale of the country’s wind resource.
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Eddie O'Connor wins Leadership award at E & Y Global Renewable Energy Awards
22 September 2009
Eddie O'Connor was presented with the first ever Leadership award at the annual Ernst & Young Global Renewable Energy Awards in London's Science Museum. EU Energy Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs was also nominated for the award.
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Mainstream Renewable Power appoints North American Leader
06 August 2009
Mainstream has announced the appointment of Adrian LaTrace as chief executive of North America operations. LaTrace is the former vice president and general manager of Acciona Windpower North America.
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Mainstream Renewable Power to build 787MW of wind projects in Illinois by 2013
15 June 2009
Mainstream has announced the acquisition of a portfolio of wind farm projects in the State of Illinois with a potential capacity of 787MW.
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Mainstream to build 500MW in South Africa by 2014 with Genesis Eco-Energy
19March 2009
Mainstream has signed a joint venture with South African wind farm developer, Genesis Eco-Energy, to build over 500MW of wind energy by 2014 and plans to have two projects, with a combined capacity of 70MW, ready for construction early next year.
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Mainstream Renewable Power signs CAD$840 milliondeal to build wind farms in Canada
12March 2009
Mainstream announced the signing of a joint venture deal to build an initial portfolio of over 400MW of wind energy plants in Alberta by 2013.
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Mainstream Renewable Power awarded 360MW offshore wind site in Scottish Waters
16 February 2009
Mainstream Renewable Power hasbeen awarded the exclusive right to develop a £1.1 billion offshore wind farm with a potential capacity for 360MW.
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Mainstream Renewable Power closes €26m Loan Note through Dolmen Corporate Finance
28 January 2009
The company has successfully raised €26m in loan notes, structured and arranged by Dolmen Corporate Finance and placed by Dolmen Stockbrokers Ltd.
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Mainstream Renewable Power appoints energy mogul, Chuck Watson to its Board
18 December 2008
Chuck will lead Mainstream's US Advisory Boardahead of major expansion plans in North America.
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Adam Bruce joins Mainstream Renewable Power
27 November 2008
Mainstream Renewable Power has appointed BWEA Chairman, Adam Bruce as Global Head of Corporate Affairs, underpinning the company's commitment toglobal development.
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Mainstream Renewable Power signs $1 billion deal to build wind farms in Chile
06 November 2008
Mainstream Renewable Power today announced the signing of a $1 billion joint venture deal with its local joint venture partner, Andes Energy.
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Mainstream appoints two senior executives to its management team
31October2008
Mainstream Renewable Power has appointed Barry Lynch as Head of Procurement for global markets and Chris Matthews as Development Manager. These key appointments have been made afoot company plans to commence building projects in 2010.
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Barclays Capital invests €20 million in Mainstream Renewable Power
11 August 2008
The Board of Mainstream Renewable Power, a leading renewable energy company, has announced the successful closing of a €40 million equity fundraising in which Barclays Capital have invested €20 million for a 14.6% stake in the company.
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Mainstream Renewable Power outlines global expansion plans
04 June 2008
The newly established renewable energy company founded by Eddie O’Connor, announced details of its global expansion plans.