Three innovative UK businesses are the latest companies to secure funding from a major Government scheme to support the development of next generation offshore wind technology. NGenTec Ltd, OSBIT Power Ltd and OGN North Sea Ltd will each receive grants under DECC and the Technology Strategy Board’s
The UK Government announced allocation of £20m to engineering and environmental companies for projects aimed at development of tidal and wind energy, EDP 24 published. Apart from mere production of power, these include projects targeted at design and manufacture of indispensable technology in additi
EDF, together with Alstom, won three of five sites at the tender announced by the French Government for offshore wind farm projects, French daily Le Figaro reported Thursday. The 6 MW wind turbines, whose prototype Alstom presented last week, will be assembled in Saint-Nazaire (Loire-Atlantique), Co
EDF, together with Alstom, won three of five sites at the tender announced by the French Government for offshore wind farm projects, French daily Le Figaro reported Thursday. The 6 MW wind turbines, whose prototype Alstom presented last week, will be assembled in Saint-Nazaire (Loire-Atlantique), Co
Government has today launched its eagerly awaited £20 million Marine Energy Array Demonstrator scheme (MEAD). This scheme will support up to 2 pre-commercial projects to demonstrate the operation of wave and/or tidal devices in array formation over a period of time. Organisations across the UK will
Renewable energy company 2-B Energy has joined forces with Scottish Enterprise (SE) to deliver cutting-edge offshore wind technology with the potential to reduce costs by up to 45%, First Minister Alex Salmond announced today. The organisations will work together to support commercialisation of 2-B’
Eneco Company, which is engaged in production, transmission, trading and supply of electricity, gas, heat and related products and services, is being pressured to disclose details on the final look of the Poole Bay windfarm, consisting of 150 to 240 turbines, Daily Echo informs. Specifically, Bourne
Due to the fact that there are no wind turbines installed in the Great Lakes, the Obama administration, along with five states, has made a deal to speed up the approval process, according to the Associated Press. Inspite of the statement from the officials, saying that the quickening of the process
Due to the fact that there are no wind turbines installed in the Great Lakes, the Obama administration, along with five states, has made a deal to speed up the approval process, according to the Associated Press. Inspite of the statement from the officials, saying that the quickening of the process
In 2020 half of the electricity consumption will come from wind power (today it’s 25 %), and the energy consumption will decrease by more than 12 % in 2020 compared to 2006. The parties behind the agreement represent 171 seats out of 179 in the parliament. The agreement establishes a framework for t
In 2020 half of the electricity consumption will come from wind power (today it’s 25 %), and the energy consumption will decrease by more than 12 % in 2020 compared to 2006. The parties behind the agreement represent 171 seats out of 179 in the parliament. The agreement establishes a framework for t
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has welcomed new figures that demonstrate Scotland will beat the 2011 renewables target. Statistics published today show that the amount of renewable electricity generated in 2011 rose 45 per cent on 2010 to 13,750 Gigawatt hours. Assuming gross consumption in 2011 is si
With an aim of reducing carbon emissions in half by 2020, Britain is pushing ahead with fast development of wind industry on its coastlines, The Telegraph reports. Namely, the plan for this year is to reach the number of 3,500 wind turbines, which underlies construction of additional 300 wind turbin
Northern Ireland’s Energy Minister Arlene Foster announced the publication of the ORESAP which presents vision for the delivery of offshore renewable energy in Northern Ireland waters to 2020 and beyond. It contains actions to facilitate the opportunities and also address the challenges of offshore