Energy Minister Charles Hendry gave a speech at Oslo Energy Forum two weeks ago. He said: “The extent to which we can transfer green energy from nation to nation, and continent to continent, is one of the most important issues for us. This will be of great benefit to us both: allowing us to share [&
In November 2011, TenneT informed the German Federal Chancellery and the German federal ministries of economic affairs and the environment that the construction of connecting cables for offshore wind farms in the German part of the North Sea is no longer possible under current conditions. The curren
In November 2011, TenneT informed the German Federal Chancellery and the German federal ministries of economic affairs and the environment that the construction of connecting cables for offshore wind farms in the German part of the North Sea is no longer possible under current conditions. The curren
AGI reported that the Sicilian regional government has voted against offshore wind farm permits. The issue was forwarded to Rome after voting by the Sicilian Regional Council. Councillor Sebastiano Di Betta explained “the waters off the coast of Sicily – including protected waters and marine reserve
The UK could become a leading exporter of wave and tidal power equipment and expertise if the Government adopts a more visionary approach to developing marine renewables, according to a new report by the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee. Technologies that can harness the power of the sea t
Facing the lack of incentives that could attract and invite major firms to the North East, representatives of renewable energy manufacturers will attempt to influence the Secretary of State to take a desired action. Former Energy Secretary Chris Huhne strongly believed last year that major companies
First Minister Alex Salmond thinks that independent Scotland could cash in GBP 30 billion from green energy over 20 years. He said that unparalleled energy resources would give Scotland a huge competitive advantage over the rest of Europe, reports The Guardian. The country has 25% of Europe’s tidal
The marine and tidal energy sector is to benefit from £6 million in funding to further develop testing of new wave and tidal prototypes in the seas around Scotland. Scottish Enterprise is launching a second round of the remaining competitive funding from the initial WATERS £13 million fund, launched
The marine and tidal energy sector is to benefit from £6 million in funding to further develop testing of new wave and tidal prototypes in the seas around Scotland. Scottish Enterprise is launching a second round of the remaining competitive funding from the initial WATERS £13 million fund, launched
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing today welcomed the decision of the UK Technology Strategy Board to headquarter its ‘Catapult’ innovation centre for offshore renewables in Scotland. Mr Ewing said the choice of Glasgow for the headquarters of the new Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult – with the op
Lib Dem MP Ed Davey, the new energy secretary, will today inaugurate the world’s biggest offshore wind farm, reports Bloomberg. The launch will reportedly mark the start of a £33 billion push to expand the sea-based generation of electricity. Walney offshore wind farm consists of 102 Siemens’ 3.6MW
A blueprint to streamline the scoping, planning and consenting of offshore renewables developments was published today. The report, prepared by a task force comprising Marine Scotland, environmental regulators, renewable developers and The Crown Estate, was welcomed by Alex Salmond as he co-chaired
TAG Energy Solutions CEO and Energi Coast Chairman Alex Dawson has urged the new Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change to maintain the Government’s commitment to offshore wind power. Immediately following the resignation of Chris Huhne and subsequent appointment of Ed Davey as the new Energ
Newly-appointed Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey will hit the ground running, joining Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in sending a clear signal that green growth and green jobs will remain at the heart of the Coalition’s strategy for economic recovery. Visiting the Building Research
