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  • Atlantis Tidal Turbine to be Built in Province (USA)

    11 February 2011
    Technology

    Nova Scotia’s bid to become a North American leader in the development, supply and support of tidal energy projects took another step forward today with the announcement that an international consortium will test one of the world’s largest tidal turbines in the Bay of Fundy’s aggressive marine environment. Atlantis Resources Corporation, a world-leading tidal technology […]

  • Energy 2020: Exploring the European Commission’s Proposed Strategy

    7 February 2011
    Authorities

    In November the European Commission published its communication on the EU’s new energy strategy for the years up to 2020 in a fl urry of excitement. But what exactly does the communication say, and how will this affect Europe’s wind energy industry? As EWEA fl agged up in its initial press release, part of the […]

  • Ireland Should Invest More Into Offshore Energy

    4 February 2011

    IRELAND SHOULD “not be over-reliant on gas” and should be making a much greater commitment to ocean energy resources, Bord Gáis chief …   By Lorna Siggins (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes, February 04, 2011

  • Chris Huhne Responds to Renewable Energy Review (UK)

    12 May 2011
    Authorities

    In response to the Committee on Cllimate Change (CCC) Review on Renewable Energy, Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change said: “Renewables will be absolutely crucial to securing our energy supplies and reducing our carbon emissions in the decades ahead. We are reforming the electricity market to help bring forward a surge […]

  • AOSS Launches R/V Shearwater Multi-Use Research Vessel (USA)

    10 May 2011

    Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey, a provider of marine surveying and data collection services, announces the launch of the multi-use …   (alpineocean) [mappress] Source: alpineocean, May 10, 2011

  • Red7Marine Invests £5m in First Major Vessel (UK)

    10 May 2011

      Red7Marine’s newly-acquired offshore support vessel DP Reel has sailed into Great Yarmouth port to mark a milestone moment for the rapidly growing company. The £5m investment means the highly versatile vessel will be available to support work for clients in the renewable energy and oil & gas sectors. It comes less than three years […]

  • Offshore Wind Industry Needs Safety Regulations (UK)

    5 May 2011

    Offshore safety professionals have acknowledged that there is a requirement for wind-specific regulations to prevent accidents when…   (windenergyupdate) [mappress] Source: windenergyupdate, May 05, 2011

  • Renewable Present Solution for Energy Gap (Scotland)

    2 May 2011

    SCOTLAND must embrace renewables as there is no alternative to new forms of energy generation, given the world’s dwindling reserves of… By Erikka Askeland (scotsman) [mappress] Source: scotsman, May 02, 2011;

  • The Netherlands: Stijn Folkers Appointed as Commercial Director of Blue Offshore

    27 April 2011

      Blue Offshore announced today the appointment of Stijn Folkers to the role of Commercial Director. Folkers will be responsible for the management of Blue Offshore’s Commercial Departments. Folkers has a strong background in the offshore industry. He served most recently as Manager of Contracts at Seaway Heavy Lifting, where he was responsible for negotiating […]

  • Carnegie Wave Energy Starts Harnessing Wave Power (Australia)

    21 April 2011

    Large-scale wave energy has come a step closer to becoming a commercial reality after a WA company launched a world-first flotation buoy…   By Michael Hopkin [mappress] Source: West Australian, April 21, 2011

  • Maine Firms Secure Technology Grants (USA)

    18 April 2011
    Business & Finance

    The Maine Technology Institute has awarded two Maine firms nearly $900,000 in grants to develop innovative technologies in the state.   By J. Hemmerdinger (kjonline) [mappress mapid=”3326″] Source: kjonline, April 18, 2011

  • Offshore Wind Farms and Turbine Installation Vessels

    11 April 2011

    Offshore wind farming has picked up steam during the last decade, with more & more countries installing these gigantic turbines in their… By Sean (gcaptain) [mappress] Source: gcaptain, April 11, 2011

  • Maximizing Renewable Anergy Could Effect Climate Change (Germany)

    8 April 2011
    Environment

    Researchers are warning that relying too heavily on wind and wave power as “renewable” energy sources to replace fossil fuels could be a…   (earthweek) [mappress] Source: earthweek, April 08, 2011

  • O’Malley Wins Support from Key House Lawmaker (USA)

    7 April 2011
    Authorities

    With less than one week remaining in Maryland’s General Assembly session, Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) has won support from a key House lawmaker… By Ann E. Marimow (washingtonpost) [mappress] Source: washingtonpost, April 07, 2011

  • From Nuclear Power to Offshore Wind (UK)

    6 April 2011

    The energy sector has the potential to provide more jobs and opportunities for Wales but projects are too often held up by financial…   By Chris Kelsey (walesonline) [mappress] Source: walesonline, April 06, 2011

  • Offshore Wind Attracts Energy Suppliers (UK)

    5 April 2011

    The major energy suppliers are turning to offshore wind projects rather than pursuing onshore opportunities, an industry expert has noted.   (energyhelpline) [mappress] Source: energyhelpline, April 05, 2011

  • Transmission Backbone Would be Magnet for Wind Farms (USA)

    4 April 2011
    Grid Connection

    The company planning a “transmission backbone” for wind farms off the Atlantic coast has broadened its sights slightly and asked the… By Mathew L. Wald (nytimes) [mappress] Source: nytimes, April 04, 2011

  • Wind and Wave Power are not so Renewable and Infinite, After all Says German Scientist

    3 April 2011

    Wind power had always been considered our salvation from peril, our last and most accessible “renewable” resource on this planet. By Ovidiu Sandru (greenoptimistic) [mappress] Source: greenoptimistic, April 05, 2011

  • Experts to Discuss Wave Energy at IEEE Green Technology Conference (USA)

    29 March 2011

    The constant motion of our oceans not far offshore is an untapped wealth of energy, says Dr. Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, assistant professor in… By Colonel Mason (examiner) [mappress] Source: examiner, March 29, 2011

  • Scotland Takes Lead in Tidal Energy

    29 March 2011

    The world’s largest tidal stream energy development is set to be built off the west coast of Scotland.   by Simon (biggreensmile) [mappress] Source: biggreensmile, March 29, 2011  

  • UK is Good to Go for Offshore Wind Expansion

    24 March 2011
    Business & Finance

    The offshore wind industry continues to face many challenges especially with the economic and political situation facing both Europe and… (environmental-expert) [mappress] Source: environmental-expert, March 24, 2011

  • Announcement Regarding Wind Turbines Off Dewey Beach to be Made This Morning (USA)

    24 March 2011
    Authorities

    An announcement regarding the process for a wind energy project in federal waters about 11 miles east of Dewey Beach will be made this …   (wgmd) [mappress] Source: wgmd, March 24, 2011  

  • It’s My Job to Remove Barriers to Wind Energy Says UK Energy Minister

    23 March 2011
    Authorities

    A new Green Investment Bank worth €1.18 billion (£1 billion) will “tackle risk the market cannot currently finance”, allowing new types of investment in green infrastructure, UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry told Wind Directions magazine recently. The Bank is due to become operational by September 2012. At the same time, the UK is considering moving […]

  • UK: 2010 Most Profitable Year For Tekmar

    21 March 2011

    The Tekmar Group, which works with subsea and offshore renewable energy, has just completed its most profitable year.   (newsfeedmaker) [mappress] Source: newsfeedmaker , March 21, 2011  

  • JIP Proposes Improved Basis for Reliable Design Methodology for Connections With Shear Keys (Norway)

    17 March 2011

    Recently, a DNV-led joint industry project suggested a new assessment methodology for grouted connections in monopile wind turbine structures without shear keys. The reason for upgrading the industry design practices was that that the previous practices did not properly describe the physical behaviour of such connections. The project suggested a design practice using conical shaped […]

  • Former Directors Of Beluga Under Investigation (Germany)

    10 March 2011
    Business & Finance

    According to an official statement from Die Staatsanwaltschaft Bremen, an investigation has been launched in Bremen against former directors… (heavyliftpfi) [mappress] Source: heavyliftpfi, March 10, 2011