ORE Catapult has started the first phase of a joint industry project that aims to improve the reliability of tidal turbines powertrain. The project is to reduce risk at the design phase and optimize the design process. The plan is to improve reliability which will result in the increased energy outp
SMart Wind’s application for Hornsea Project Two has been accepted for examination by the UK Planning Inspectorate. The Inspectorate now has approximately three months to prepare for the examination, during which residents will be able to register to become an interested party on the application. Th
SMart Wind’s application for Hornsea Project Two has been accepted for examination by the UK Planning Inspectorate. The Inspectorate now has approximately three months to prepare for the examination, during which residents will be able to register to become an interested party on the application. Th
Following the UK Government’s consent given for Forewind’s Dogger Bank offshore wind farm in the North Sea, law firm Eversheds has announced that it successfully advised the Forewind consortium on the largest renewable energy development ever to receive planning consent in the UK. The consent is the
People who want to put forward their views on the application from Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre Limited (PTEC) should do so by emailing Marine Management Organisation (MMO) before midnight on Friday 20 February 2015. They should include the reasoning and rationale for their views in their consultat
Residents of the Isle of Wight have expressed their worries regarding the proposed PTEC tidal project and the visual impact it could have on the scenery of the island. The residents are particularly concerned over the fact that not all tidal energy generating units are fully submerged – there are va
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed ABPmer to handle a Habitat Regulations Appraisal for their Marine Renewables Infrastructure Plan (MRIP). Under the EC Habitat and Birds Directive any new plan or project has to undergo a Habitat Regulations Appraisal to determine whether it is lik
UK Government has approved the Dogger Bank Creyke Beck A and B wind project, expected to support up to 900 green jobs in Yorkshire and Humberside and millions of pounds worth of investment in the UK’s economy. The project will include up to 400 wind turbines, around 130km off the coast of the East R
UK Government has approved the Dogger Bank Creyke Beck A and B wind project, expected to support up to 900 green jobs in Yorkshire and Humberside and millions of pounds worth of investment in the UK’s economy. The project will include up to 400 wind turbines, around 130km off the coast of the East R
Local residents are voicing their concerns over the plan to re-open Dean Quarry in fear that it would ruin the stretch of the Cornish coastline. Developers of the Government-backed project Swansea Bay tidal lagoon plan to re-open Dean Quarry near St Keverne in Cornwall to provide rock for the constr
This annual event organized by RenewableUK brings together investors, project and technology developers including decision makers from government and business with responsibilities across the UK, Europe and international markets. The event is taking place on February 25 and 26, 2015, at Edinburgh In
Pelamis Wave Power’s debts, prior to its falling into administration, amount to more than GBP 15 mln in total. Pelamis’ debt to Scottish Enterprise was GBP 8 mln at the time the company went into administration. The total debt amount increases to GBP 12.8 mln when interest charges and fees are calcu
In a collaboration with the Energy Institute (EI), The Crown Estate has brought together over 100 reports and publications, produced as part of its strategic offshore wind programme, and made them more widely available through the EI Knowledge Service. This significant range of publications, develop
Tidal energy generated at EMEC test sites will be used to produce hydrogen that will be stored and used later for a variety of different schemes and ideas. Proposals to produce hydrogen from marine renewables projects have been put forward by EMEC. The center is worried that grid restraints in Orkne
