The Virginia Offshore Wind Development Authority will meet tomorrow, May 23 in Richmond, reports the Associated Press. The Authority will discuss recent activities relating to offshore wind power development, how to protect rare North Atlantic right whale as well as mapping of the ocean floor. The m
The UK’s most comprehensive ecological monitoring programme for marine life on a wind farm published – provided by Natural Power, on behalf of E.ON, at Robin Rigg Offshore Wind Farm (Reporting on Operational Year 1). International renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has published a report on
Prequalification concerning feasibility studies and preparation of an EIA (Environment Impact Assessment) report and related planning documents and draft environmental reports for coastal offshore wind farm areas, respectively: Vesterhav Syd, Vesterhav Nord, Sæby, Sejerø Bugt, Smålandsfarvandet and
Tidal Lagoon Power Limited is considering Colwyn Bay for tidal energy development. This UK company is already planning a tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay. Mark Shorrock, chief executive of Tidal Lagoon Power Limited said for the Daily Post: “It is one of several sites we are considering for a second lago
Marine renewable energy has enormous potential, however, due care should be taken that possible environmental impacts are brought to a minimum to address public and other stakeholders’ concerns for such projects. To be able to propose technical mitigation measures, a clear understanding is needed of
Global wind and solar company, Mainstream Renewable Power today announced its sponsorship of a rowing expedition attempting a world first through the infamous Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic this summer. Three experienced Irish adventurers and one Canadian are attempting to become the first
Gardline’s Marine Wildlife’s Department has been contracted by E.ON to carry out construction phase environmental surveys for the Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm. The wind farm will be located 8km off the East Yorkshire coast and will have 73 turbines, with a capacity of up to 219MW. Prior to cond
Specialist sea bed protection work is being undertaken on the Teesside offshore wind farm that could help to increase the marine biodiversity of the area. EDF Energy Renewables has appointed Marske Site Services (MSS) of Stokesley, near Middlesbrough, to carry out the ‘scour protection’ of the steel
With just under EUR 700,000, Lower Saxony is supporting a pilot project for the settlement of the European lobsters at the offshore wind farm “Riffgat”. Researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, have started to rear 3,000 lobsters, which they will
German based company, 50Hertz Offshore GmbH, is looking for contractor for underwater ordnance identification services. The contractor will work on extensive tracking to identify anomalies in the ferromagnetic area of the planned subsea cable routes from landfall in Lubmin the priority area for wind
HR Wallingford’s tool to investigate the impact of underwater noise on animals, the Hydro-Acoustic Model for Mitigation and Ecological Response (HAMMER), will soon have increased data to model the behaviour of animals. The Natural Environment Research Council in the UK is funding a four month projec
The welcome arrival of warm weather should also be sounding warning bells for developers and community groups who are exploring the potential for new renewable energy schemes. “Spring is peak survey season for many of our protected species and, if you miss the window, your project could delayed sign
On December 19, 2012, NMFS received an application from CWA for the taking of marine mammals incidental to high resolution survey activities. NMFS determined that the application was adequate and complete on December 31, 2012. CWA plans to conduct a high resolution geophysical survey in Nantucket So
Great Hale Fen residents and landowners are initiating a campaign against the construction of a substation for Triton Knoll offshore wind farm in their area, Sleaford Standard news site informs. Residents say that they only recently found out about the proposal, which is in its final stages and will
