Basque energy agency, Ente Vasco de la Energía (EVE), has announced that it will provide funding in the amount of EUR 2.5 mln for the development of a wave energy project, designed to be deployed off the Basque coast. The aim of the agency’s call is pre-commercial public procurement of technology de
Stephen Kirkwood, an East Yorkshire wheat producer, has filed a complaint against Able Marine Energy Park (AMEP) to the European Commission. The development of AMEP, which will be built to accommodate the deployment of large components for offshore wind farms in the North Sea and beyond, requires a
The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters area has been identified as one with significant renewable energy resources, as well as being an important asset to both national and local economies. There is a need to examine how future marine energy developments can be taken forward in this area in a manner t
Basque Energy Agency (Ente Vasco de la Energía; EVE) is looking to award a grant woth EUR 2.5 Mln for the development of a wave energy project, which will be designed and built to best suit the conditions off the Basque coast. The objective of the agency’s call is pre-commercial public procurement o
The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters area has been identified as one with significant renewable energy resources, as well as being of exceptional environmental quality. It is also an important resource to both national and local economies. There is a need to examine how future marine energy developm
A UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) event to be held in Hull next week will be ‘an excellent opportunity’ to showcase the Humber as the UK’s Energy Estuary, a leading hub for the renewable energy sector. Trade and investment advisors from around the globe will be attending an event at the Guildhall in Hu
UK Department of Energy & Climate Change has released energy statistics report for the second quarter of 2014. Electricity generated in the second quarter of 2014 fell by 6.2 percent, from 83.9 TWh a year earlier to 78.7 TWh, the lowest level of generation since 1998. The share of renewables (hydro,
The Smith Commission today issued “Report of the Smith Commission for further devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament”, which comprises a recommendation that The Crown Estate in Scotland should be devolved to the Scottish Parliament. “Responsibility for the management of the Crown Estate’s e
UK Department of Energy & Climate Change has released energy statistics for second quarter of 2014. Total electricity generated fell 6.2 per cent from 83.9 TWh in 2013 Q2 to 78.7 TWh, reflecting lower demand. The generation by wind, PV, wave and tidal fell 10.2 per cent from 7.2 TWh to 6.5 TWh. In s
The Crown Estate has announced the appointment of Paula Hay-Plumb to its main board, commencing 1st January 2015. Paula Hay-Plumb is an experienced board director in both the public and private sectors, and is currently a non-executive director at Hyde Housing Association and Aberforth Smaller Compa
Renewable energy has become Scotland’s main source of power, new independent figures have revealed. Records from the first half of 2014, the most recent period for which data is available, show renewables generated 32% more electricity than any other single source of power in Scotland. In total, the
An Orkney-based project to develop an innovative use of renewable energy generated on land and at sea has secured funding support from the Scottish Government. The Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) Local Energy Challenge Fund has awarded just under GBP 30,000 to the Orkney Surf and Turf
The European Commission today announced a € 315 billion Investment Plan to get Europe growing again and get more people back to work. The EC will create new European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) to mobilise these funds over the course of three years. The Fund will be set up in partnership w
UK Energy Secretary Edward Davey has given a speech at Tidal Energy Summit about tidal energy and the challenges that industry is facing, commenting on the latest Pelamis’ administration proceedings and Siemens’ decision to abandon MCT. In his speech, Edward Davey said that the UK is the world’s for
