The Prime Minister confirms the support of the UK Government for the proposed tidal energy site off the Isle of Wight, developed by PTEC, the company’s press release reads. Andrew Turner, MP for the Isle of Wight, asked for David Cameron’s support for Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre, a public/private
In the UK Prime Minister’s Questions yesterday, Mr Andrew Turner, MP for the Isle of Wight, asked if David Cameron would join him in supporting the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre, a public / private partnership. Mr Turner explained the centre, based on the Isle of Wight, will provide the world’s firs
Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) has submitted an application to the Marine Management Organisation and Isle of Wight Council for permission to construct and operate a tidal energy demonstration site, it is stated in PTEC’s press release. If consent is granted, the electricity generated from tid
The study supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) analyses the issues, draws conclusions and makes recommendations about challenges which must be tackled if ocean energy is to develop at scale from around 2030. The Irish tidal resource is concentrated off the north-east coast
Frazer-Nash has won a commission to help support the Marine Farm Accelerator (MFA) programme which is being delivered in collaboration with the Carbon Trust, it is stated in Frazer-Nashes press release. With commercial-scale marine energy farms close to deployment in UK waters, the MFA is working to
The French Senate has adopted conclusions of the Joint Committee on a draft bill for the simplification of business life, which will vastly benefit the offshore renewables sector through some of its sections. The industry has welcomed several simplification measures, particularly provisions aimed at
The French Senate has adopted conclusions of the Joint Committee on a draft bill for the simplification of business life, which will vastly benefit the offshore renewables sector through some of its sections. The industry has welcomed several simplification measures, particularly provisions aimed at
Hebei Province Development and Reform Commission has approved China Guodian Corp’s offshore wind farm off the coast of Hebei province, according to Chinese media. The green light was given on December 31, 2014, for the 75-turbine project located around 8.2 kilometers offshore Tangshan city. The wind
The French Senate has passed several simplification measures regarding marine renewables, including provisions to create a single licensing regime for offshore renewable energy, it is stated in SER’s press release. This provision is an important development for the industry in terms of simplificatio
DTOcean is creating a decision-making and planning tool for the development of large-scale wave and tidal power farms of the future, according to European Commission. With the help of this tool, the array’s operator will be able to calculate the best layout and balance of options for both cost and r
UK Ministers of Parliament debated the effect of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation process on offshore wind developments in one of five Westminster Hall debates this morning (January 6). The majority of MPs have stressed the industry’s positive overall impact on employment, local and nat
Company developing Swansea Bay tidal lagoon is planning a similar project in Cardiff Bay. Tidal Lagoon Power released details about the project to Planning Inspectorate. According to their website, the tidal lagoon will have a capacity between 1800MW and 2800MW. The project would comprise a seawall
Company developing Swansea Bay tidal lagoon is planning a similar project in Cardiff Bay. Tidal Lagoon Power released details about the project to Planning Inspectorate. According to their website, the tidal lagoon will have a capacity between 1800MW and 2800MW. The project would comprise a seawall
Tidal lagoon electricity generating station with a potential generating capacity of 1800 MW up to a possible 2800 MW is in plan for Cardiff Bay, and will be developed by Tidal Lagoon Power. The planned lagoon includes a seawall attached to the foreshore, at its western extent approximately 2 km from
