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  • Scira Sponsorship Supports Local A Level Students (UK)

    26 March 2013
    Human Capital

    Fakenham College has received sponsorship from Scira Offshore Energy for the purchase of survey equipment for the use by A Level Geography students in studying coastal processes and landforms on the North Norfolk coast. The North Norfolk coast has always drawn in teachers and students from across the country, to study the coastal processes that […]

  • Consultation to Start on Dogger Bank Teesside A&B (UK)

    31 October 2013

    The final phase of pre-application consultation for Forewind’s second stage of offshore wind energy development, Dogger Bank Teesside A & B begins on Monday (November 4). The consultation, which starts with the publication of documents, plans and maps about the proposed development, will run for seven weeks until Friday 20 December. It will include a […]

  • UK: FloWave to Attend Scottish Renewables Marine Conference

    12 September 2013

    FloWave TT will attend the Scottish Renewables Marine Conference in Inverness on 16 & 17 September. They will be exhibiting and speaking at the show. FloWave CEO and engineers  will be speaking more about the tank and the benefits they can offer to commercial and academic users at their Stand 1. The Marine Conference will […]

  • Offshore Wind, Main Focus on Seawork International (UK)

    12 January 2011

    Offshore energy will be a major focus of Seawork International, held annually at the ABP Port of Southampton.   (seawork) [mappress] Source: seawork, January 12, 2011

  • Offshore Wind, Main Focus on Seawork International (UK)

    12 January 2011

    Offshore energy will be a major focus of Seawork International, held annually at the ABP Port of Southampton.   (seawork) [mappress] Source: seawork, January 12, 2011

  • Biggest Conference for Offshore Renewable and Oil Energy (UK)

    1 February 2011

    Scotland’s largest ever offshore wind conference will take place in Aberdeen this week bringing together 400 of the most influential… (scottish-enterprise) [mappress] Source: scottish-enterprise, February 01, 2011

  • Marine Industries Play a Big Role in UK Economy

    11 February 2011
    Business & Finance

    Speaking at a parliamentary event to promote the findings of the economic research in his capacity as co-chair of the Council, Minister of … (webnewswire) [mappress] Source: webnewswire, February 11, 2011

  • Seaport upgrade vital for UK offshore wind development

    14 September 2010
    Research & Development

    RenewableUK, the country’s leading renewable energy trade association launched a national campaign today to highlight the importance of… (oilpubs) [mappress] Source: oilpubs, September 14, 2010;

  • Thanet Wind Farm – a milestone of renewable energy (UK)

    22 September 2010

    On Thursday Vattenfall inaugurates Thanet Offshore Wind Farm, the world’s largest offshore wind farm. This is a milestone in the development of renewable energy for a sustainable society. For Vattenfall, it is a springboard to the future – both to the British market and to large-scale offshore wind power. Only some two years after the […]

  • SCARBOROUGH wind farm plans to bring jobs (UK)

    27 September 2010
    Human Capital

    SCARBOROUGH could be set for a huge employment boost as plans to build a large off-shore wind-farm on the coast move closer.Workers stand… (scarborougheveningnews) [mappress] Source: scarborougheveningnews, September 27, 2010;

  • UK Ups CfD Budget by GBP 25 Mln

    28 January 2015
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    The auctions, which will start on 29 January, will see only the most competitive projects receive contracts – helping to drive down the cost of renewables support. Projects are set to compete for £325 million in support from new Contracts for Difference (CFD) – an increase of £25 million from the budget published in October. […]

  • UK Wind Energy Hits New Record High

    6 November 2014
    Authorities & Government

    New figures from the National Grid for October show that wind power smashed more energy generation records, contributing even more to the UK’s clean electricity mix. Wind energy hit a record high providing a 24% daily share of the UK’s electricity needs on the 20th October, beating the previous record of 22% set in August. […]

  • UK: RWE Updates on Triton Knoll Electrical System

    10 October 2012
    Storage

    To connect an offshore wind farm to the electricity network, electrical infrastructure will be needed both onshore and offshore. For Triton Knoll, this is likely to include: – offshore cables running from the offshore wind farm to land on the Lincolnshire coast and underground cables running from the landfall to the connection location at Bicker […]

  • UK: Donald Trump Lawyers Ask for Public Inquiry

    16 October 2012

    Lawyers from the Trump Organisation have called for a public inquiry into the GBP 230 million offshore wind plans near Donald Trump’s golf course. In case that the public inquiry is not held, the lawyers said that they would pursue all available legal remedies, according to BBC news. The lawyers sent a letter to Marine […]

  • Svanen Completes Monopile Installation for Walney 2 (UK)

    29 July 2011

    On Saturday 9 April 2011, the first monopile for Walney 2 was installed, and less than three months later all 51 monopiles have been installed. On Sunday 2 July 2011 the last of the 51 monopiles for Walney 2 was successfully driven into the sea bed, and thus the basic foundation for the 51 turbines […]

  • Onshore Substation for Walney 2 Ready to Operate (UK)

    29 July 2011

    The onshore transformer at Cleveleys near Blackpool has been tested and is now ready for energisation. The perimeter fence around the substation is in place and the substation now meets the High voltage rules with restricted access. Inside the substation the harmonic filter compound has been finished and tested. The site has been sealed with […]

  • UK: Guernsey Electricity Reports Loss on MCT Investment

    20 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    Guernsey Electricity’s annual report has revealed the company has lost £136,000 on the investment in Bristol-based tidal energy expert, Writes This is Guernsey. Namely, GE did not release the figures earlier this year when the MCT was sold to Siemens. Despite the great loss, Managing director Alan Bates said that the investment was worthwhile. [mappress] […]

  • UK: Humber May House New Turbine Factory

    18 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    French turbine manufacturer Areva Wind has announced it is considering four possible sites along the northeast coast of Britain for a new factory, and the Humber is understood to be on the shortlist of possible locations, the Yorkshire Post writes. The Humber is competing against other port sites on the east coast on the Tyne, […]

  • UK: Vattenfall in Quest for Missing Wave Measurement Buoy

    28 June 2012

    After one of Vattenfall’s wave measurement buoys disappeared from its anchoring place, the company had to assure the residents of the Shetland Islands that the proposed Aegir wave farm will be firmly anchored. Last year, Vattenfall deployed two buoys around 2 kilometres to the west of the south tip of Burra and one of them […]

  • UK: Proposed Electrical Network Connections Raise Concerns

    2 July 2012
    Authorities & Government, Storage

    RWE npower renewables proposed electrical network connections in East Lindsey has created numerous concerns among the Councilors of this area, Skegness Standard reports. The firm’s solutions to the connection of its offshore Triton Knoll wind farm with a substation in Bicker Fen could have disruptive impacts to the community. The company’s initial plans were to […]

  • UK: Wello Installs Penguin Wave Energy Converter

    2 July 2012

    Finnish renewable technology developer, Wello Ltd, has today (July 2nd 2012) announced that it has successfully installed Penguin wave energy converter in Orkney waters.   The Penguin wave energy converter is now floating and connected to mooring lines in Billia Croo test site. After careful planning the actual installation of the Penguin took only 36 hours. The […]

  • UK: Teesside Offshore Wind Farm Taking Shape

    7 January 2013

    Teesside offshore wind farm, being built by EDF Energy Renewables, is taking shape. As the construction has moved into the winter period, the developer has decided to use MPI Adventure for the installation of wind turbines which will resume soon. This follows the successful installation of the transition pieces. When this wind farm is completed […]

  • Planning Application for EOWDC Onshore Works Submitted (UK)

    11 January 2013
    Storage

    A planning application for the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC), regarding onshore works related to the project, has been submitted by the developers to Aberdeenshire Council. The submitted application is for a cable route and substation compound to the south-east of Blackdog village, which would be a part of the onshore connection between the […]

  • UK: Jee Hires New Principal Cables Engineer

    14 May 2012
    Business & Finance

    Engineer Alan Jordan has joined Jee as a Principal Cables Engineer. Alan has 38 years experience working with subsea cables, ranging from managing trans-oceanic submarine telecommunications network projects to cable product design and manufacture, installation processes and marine maintenance. In his new role with Jee, Alan will be responsible for managing all aspects relating to […]

  • ‘A Green Way To Work’ Conference Held in Hull, UK

    5 October 2012

    Businesses were given a chance to learn how to create a workforce fit for Hull’s renewable energy ambitions at A Green Way To Work. The conference, staged at Hull College, highlighted the funding and opportunities available to local companies to ensure their employees have the right skills for the renewables industry. The event was co-organised […]