In March 2012, the Danish Government entered into an energy agreement with several other political parties from the Danish Parliament. The agreement secures the needed investments for a further step to improve Denmark’s production of renewable energy. By the agreement the parties have decided to ini
Norway’s role as one of Germany’s most important energy suppliers is to be further reinforced, as advocated by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel during a state visit to Oslo on Wednesday. “It is my firm conviction that Norway will also play a role in future as an important pillar of the German gas su
Norway’s role as one of Germany’s most important energy suppliers is to be further reinforced, as advocated by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel during a state visit to Oslo on Wednesday. “It is my firm conviction that Norway will also play a role in future as an important pillar of the German gas su
Seajacks has today joined 35 other green groups, faith bodies and energy developers to urge Members of Parliament to support the inclusion of a 2030 de-carbonisation target in the Energy Bill which is currently going through Parliament. This follows on from Seajacks’ successful dinner in Parliament,
Seajacks has today joined 35 other green groups, faith bodies and energy developers to urge Members of Parliament to support the inclusion of a 2030 de-carbonisation target in the Energy Bill which is currently going through Parliament. This follows on from Seajacks’ successful dinner in Parliament,
First Minister Alex Salmond has urged Scotland’s young people to join the country’s renewables revolution and take advantage of the “unparalleled opportunities” for employment being opened up in the sector. Speaking before a Strathclyde University event to mark the award of honorary degrees to six p
Vattenfall’s Kentish Flats Extension has received a development consent order from the Energy Secretary. The consent means that Vattenfall can step up its engagement with the local and UK supply chains as it develops a forward programme for installation and operation. The up to 17 turbine extension
Land and Environment Court in Växjö, Sweden has issued a positive opinion regarding the Blekinge Offshore AB’s application for a permit to construct and operate the Blekinge offshore wind farm in Hanöbukten. Construction of larger wind farms requires good connectivity to the grid, and for this proje
RenewableUK today welcomed comments by the Prime Minister David Cameron underlining the need to invest in low-carbon technologies such as wind energy. During his trip to India, which is a major investor in clean energy, the Prime Minister said: ”These new green technologies, whether it is waste recy
RenewableUK today welcomed comments by the Prime Minister David Cameron underlining the need to invest in low-carbon technologies such as wind energy. During his trip to India, which is a major investor in clean energy, the Prime Minister said: ”These new green technologies, whether it is waste recy
The Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013, proposed by Governor Martin O’Malley, passed the House Economic Matters Committee on Friday, the Baltimore Sun reports. Last year, Governor O’Malley’s similar offshore wind bill passed the House of Delegates, but failed to pass the Senate Finance Committee. On F
The Harper Government is showing its commitment to stimulating innovation and job creation with an investment of $61.8 million to help 23 new clean technology projects from across the country reach commercialization. One of these projects is ARC-1000 full scale tidal turbine demonstration at FORCE,
The Town Council of Kitty Hawk, a town on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, made a request to the federal government last month, asking for any offshore wind project that would be built there to be at least 20 miles away from the coast. The designated area off Kitty Hawk is located 6 miles [&hellip
Richard Murphy of Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law.com, was commenting as the Department for Trade and Industry (DETI) set out its proposals for consultation. Areas covered by the paper include decommissioning powers, safety zones, navigation and certain offshore transmission issues. “Fol
