The European Atlas of the Seas was one of the actions outlined by the European Commission when it launched an Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union in 2007. A pilot version of the atlas has been available on DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries’ public website since May 2010. The latest ver
WALES’ burgeoning wind farms could be producing far less energy than supporters claim, a new report has suggested. By Graham Henry (walesonline) [mappress] Source: walesonline, April 12, 2011
Sea Asia, the leading maritime exhibition and conference in Singapore showcasing the international and regional maritime industries, opened today with fanfare at a packed opening ceremony in Singapore (April 12, 2011). The show, which articulates the Voice of the Asian maritime communities, has capt
A COMPANY looking to harness wave energy on Eyre Peninsula’s West Coast has applied to install a $2.5million pilot plant 800 metres off … By Billie Harrison (portlincolntimes) [mappress] Source: portlincolntimes, April 12, 2011
The Government today announced its National Policy Statement on Renewable Electricity Generation under the Resource Management Act to… By Hon Dr Nick Smith (scoop) [mappress] Source: scoop, April 12, 2011
One of the world’s largest tidal current power plants is being developed in Korea – the “Seaturtle Tidal Park”. Together with its Korean… (voithhydro) [mappress] Source: voithhydro, April 12, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Market for Wind Power” report to their offering. With countries around the world trying to cut down on their dependence on fossil fuels, renewable energy sources are finding a market worldwide. Be it solar power or wind power, the last c
A cheap and simply structured wind-power plant proved more resistant to natural disasters than nuclear plants. By Minoru Matsutani (japantimes) [mappress] Source: japantimes, April 12, 2011
Statkraft has signed a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with DONG Naturgas A/S worth around £160m. (ecofriendnews) [mappress] Source: ecofriendnews, April 12, 2011
Trillium Power, the privately owned wind power developer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is gearing up to develop what could be North… By Kari Williamson (renewableenergyfocususa) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyfocususa, April 12, 2011
It stretches 260km under the North Sea, contains 23,000 tonnes of copper and lead, and may represent the first step towards a renewable… By Damian Carrington (guardian) [mappress] Source: guardian, April 11, 2011
Vos Prodect Innovations B.V. is pleased to announce Mr. Wout de Graaf as new Managing Director of Vos Prodect Innovations B.V. (vos-prodect) [mappress] Source: vos-prodect, April 11, 2011
The world’s biggest maker of wind turbines is understood to be considering Ireland as a location for a manufacturing plant that would create… By Gavin Daly (sbpost) [mappress] Source: sbpost, April 11, 2011
Experts in offshore wind development in the Great Lakes will speak at a conference scheduled for Wednesday in Henrietta. (democratandchronicle) [mappress] Source: democratandchronicle, April 11, 2011