US Wind Inc and Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind have expressed their support to Maryland passing the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) and the plans to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2040. As reported, CEJA will see the development of 1.2GW of additional offshore wind capacity in Maryland by 2030. In May 20
Marine Energy Alliance has reached a very important milestone by awarding services to 22 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Marine Energy Alliance aims to progress the technical and commercial maturity level of early-stage (TRL 3 – 4) marine energy technology companies with the overall g
The 13th International Tidal Energy Summit is returning to London on the 11th-12th November. The summit brings together key stakeholders in government with the tidal industry to discuss the roadmap towards a commercially successful Tidal Energy Future. It will be a one-day event held alongside the O
ROVOP, the global subsea robotics specialist, has announced its expansion into mainland Europe with the appointment of Job Biersteker as business development manager in its new facility located in Rotterdam. The new Rotterdam office should provide support to mainland Europe based clients to further
Denmark’s Municipality of Esbjerg has signed an agreement to establish cooperation in the field of offshore wind energy with South Korea’s Ulsan Metropolitan City. In February 2019, the Royal Danish Embassy in Korea entered a cooperation agreement on renewable energy with the Ulsan Metropolitan City
The World Ocean Council (WOC) – the Global Blue Economy Business Organization – has recently partnered with the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) and joined World Forum Offshore Wind (WFO). The WOC will work with the WBA and its network of Allies to develop criteria and benchmarks for sustainable de
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Bill Esterson, Labour MP, has called for the UK government to support world leading tidal energy company Nova Innovation by investing in the future not the past. During Prime Minister’s Questions, Esterson said: “This government say they are committed to tackling climate change yet too often the evi
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) said it is exploring options for the design and development of a system which will allow rapid connection/disconnection of a wave energy device from its moorings and/or electrical system. The connection system and method would aim to reduce the time and cost of installatio
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has launched a call for applications for this year’s Energy Awards. The SEAI Sustainable Energy Awards recognise and reward excellence in all aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energy. The competition consisting of 8 categories is open to in
The Connecticut House of Representatives has voted 134-10 in favour of legislation authorizing the development of 2,000MW of wind capacity offshore Connecticut. The legislation, House Bill 7156, An Act Concerning the Procurement of Energy Derived From Offshore Wind, will next be referred to the Stat
The Connecticut House of Representatives has voted 134-10 in favour of legislation authorizing the development of 2,000MW of wind capacity offshore Connecticut. The legislation, House Bill 7156, An Act Concerning the Procurement of Energy Derived From Offshore Wind, will next be referred to the Stat
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91 Members of Parliament from all the main parties have signed a letter to the Energy Minister Claire Perry, urging her to put measures in place to ensure that the UK capitalises on its role in wave and tidal power. The world’s first tidal arrays are operating in UK waters, built using local supply
