Danish transmission system operator Energinet.dk has announced that Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for Smålandsfarvandet and Sejerø Bugt nearshore wind farms are now available, and will be in public consultation until 23 September, 2015. A public meeting regarding the EIAs will be held on 1
RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries has welcomed the latest update of National Grid’s Future Energy Scenarios and their review of the performance of the energy sector last winter. In their annual Future Energy Scenarios, National Grid said the “
A series of key appointments have been made to Wave Energy Scotland (WES) as the new research and development organisation sets up an Advisory Group. The Advisory Group will be chaired by a Tiree-based businessman with a background in consulting and banking, Steve Thomson, who is also a board member
Dutch subsea cable specialist, VBMS, has installed the last cable at the Westermeerwind offshore wind farm. “In total, we have installed 48 inter array cables between the wind turbines and six export cables that connect the offshore wind farm to the mainland,” said the VBMS spokesperson. Now, the co
Carnegie Wave Energy (CWE) was presented with the Clean Energy Council Innovation Award for its CETO technology. The winners of the Clean Energy Council Industry Awards were announced on July 15 at the Australian Clean Energy Summit Gala Dinner in Sydney, Australia. Clean Energy Council Chief Execut
Australian Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) committed new investments of close to A$500m in the past 12 months, taking its total commitments to invest over the two years since inception to more than A$1.4 billion. These projects and programs have catalysed a further A$2.2 billion in other inv
Navitus Bay has announced the creation of £8.6 million (€12.1 million) in funding for skills and supply chain engagement as part of its commitment to maximise the benefits felt across the South Coast from the proposed offshore wind park. The funding is part of the s.106 Agreement, negotiated with th
Frederikshavn Havn A/S, after an invitation to tender which involved four tenderers, expects to enter into a contract with Per Aarsleff A/S for the first phase of the port enlargement. The contract is expected to have a total value of DKK 500-600 million (approx. EUR 67-80 million). The invitation t
The innovation fund provided for in a reformed Emissions Trading Scheme must take into account the specific finance needs of the emerging technologies for which it was created, Europe’s ocean energy industry stated today. The comments follow the publication of the European Commission’s proposal to a
Leading organisations and figures for wave and tidal current energy are gathering in Cardiff today for a workshop to facilitate better collaboration across the sectors and help the development of demonstration zones and test sites across the UK. The UK has significant natural resources for the emerg
Alstom has been awarded substation automation contracts for three of DONG Energy’s offshore wind farms. The systems will be fitted at the Race Bank project off the Norfolk Coast, the Walney Extension in the Irish Sea and at the Burbo Bank Extension in Liverpool Bay. All projects will feature Alstom
Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has been awarded a contract by RWE Innogy to deliver cable repair and an option for maintenance services to the German Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm. The five-year agreement will involve OMM working in collaboration with the firm to provide essential structural and
Bonheur ASA, a specialist in shipping, offshore drilling, renewable energy and cruise, has reported a net loss of NOK 2,390 million for the second quarter of 2015, compared to profit of NOK 130 million a year before. According to their report, EBITDA for this period more than doubled mainly due to h
Marine Power Systems (MPS), a Swansea-based developer of wave energy technology, welcomed Carl Sargeant AM, the Minister for Natural Resources in Wales, to its offices on Thursday, June 26. The Minister enjoyed a presentation and guided tour of the business, which showcased the potential of the Wave
