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  • E.ON Demonstrates Offshore Wind Benefits for UK

    24 October 2011

    E.ON has released new figures demonstrating the benefit offshore wind brings to the UK economy. The report based on E.ON’s Robin Rigg offshore wind farm in the Solway Firth highlights that 32% of the development, manufacture and construction for the site was carried out by UK-based business.  Dave Rogers, UK Regional Director for Renewables at […]

  • MCT Response to ROC Banding Review (UK)

    21 October 2011

    Andrew Tyler of MCT, the developer of the world’s only operational full-scale commercial tidal current turbine, has responded to the ROC banding review issued by the Department for Energy and Climate Change:  “We welcome the Government’s decision to offer the marine industry the level of support that it has committed to in today’s announcement, which […]

  • BPU Hashing out Rules for Offshore Wind Subsidies (USA)

    20 October 2011
    Authorities

    As federal officials work to clear a permitting path for offshore wind farms, experts at the Board of Public Utilities are hashing out rules… By Eliot Caroom (nj) [mappress] Source: nj, October 20, 2011

  • Tentec Bolt Tensioners Pass Offshore Trials with Flying Colours (UK)

    19 October 2011
    Technology

      Tentec’s Aero range of bolt tensioning equipment for the installation and maintenance of wind turbines are now the tools of choice for installation and maintenance engineers on the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm – Thanet. Following highly successful trials, comments on the bolt tensioning equipment from Tentec include “the tools have proven to […]

  • Undersea Power Cables to Europe Could Run from Kent (UK)

    17 October 2011
    Grid Connection

      Giant undersea power cables allowing Britain to import and export electricity to mainland Europe could be run from Kent’s coastline.   By Marijke Cox (kentnews) [mappress] Source: kentnews, October 17, 2011

  • GSG Towers and Budimex Sign Contract for Tower Factory (Poland)

    13 October 2011

      GSG Towers and Budimex have signed contract for the construction of the wind tower factory hall. The new facility will be constructed on the grounds of the Gdańsk Shipyard. GSG Towers will be responsible for the production of masts. Both companies – Gdansk Shipyard and GSG Towers belong to one capital group – Gdansk […]

  • Fortum and DCNS to Develop Wave Power in France

    11 October 2011
    R&D

    Fortum and DCNS have today signed a Letter of Intent on cooperation in the field of wave power research and development in France. A joint feasibility study for a wave power demonstration project located in France is planned to be starting by the end of 2011. The project is in line with Fortum’s and DCNS’s […]

  • SeaGen to Present Its Tidal Turbine (UK)

    7 October 2011

      There’s a chance to find out more about the potential for harnessing tidal energy in Manx waters next week.   (manxradio) [mappress] Source: manxradio, October 07, 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