October
08, 2009
NHD Sponsors Maine Renewable Energy Mission to Europe
Recognizing the strategic importance of developing clean, alternative and independent sources for Maine’s energy needs, Norman, Hanson & DeTroy was proud to be one of two lead sponsors of Governor Baldacci’s recent trade mission to Spain, Germany and Norway. The Maine Renewable Energy Mission to Europe was organized to help Maine companies gain an in depth view of a wind energy industry and infrastructure in Europe that is by some accounts five to ten years more advanced than ours here in the United States. An additional goal was to introduce the major players in the European wind energy sector to Maine as a possible site for future projects, especially in the offshore wind sector, and also as a manufacturing location.
The Renewable Energy Missions’ delegates read like a who’s who of Maine business leaders and included Bath Iron Works, Cianbro, Reed & Reed, and Sprague Energy. Adrian Kendall, a member of the firm’s commercial practice group and also Germany’s Honorary Consul to Maine, participated in the German portion of the Renewable Energy Mission. Not only did Adrian meet with German businesses with specific interest in Maine, but he also provided valuable counsel to Maine companies, introduced Governor Baldacci at the State of Maine reception and executive energy briefing (in German!), and also participated in meetings between Governor Baldacci and leading German political figures. Many of the delegates were particularly pleased to take advantage of Adrian’s deep knowledge of European legal and business practices, as well as his language abilities.
Before the mission, Adrian was also invited to brief the delegation on German and European business and legal issues, specifically including issues relating to renewable energy.
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