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
Maryland governor Martin O’Malley faced strong opposition yesterday from a key Senate committee regarding his offshore wind power bill. This year’s bill does not impose requirements for mandated utilities to enter long-term contracts with an offshore wind producer, but it sets requirements for the o
Maryland governor Martin O’Malley faced strong opposition yesterday from a key Senate committee regarding his offshore wind power bill. This year’s bill does not impose requirements for mandated utilities to enter long-term contracts with an offshore wind producer, but it sets requirements for the o
President Obama’s fiscal year 2013 budget request, announced yesterday, includes $164.1 million to fund the recently established Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which oversees the environmentally responsible development of vital conventional and renewable energy resources in Federal waters
Gov. Martin O’Malley’s offshore wind energy bill will face strong opposition tomorrow during the Senate Finance Committee hearing, reports Hometown Annapolis. Some business owners said that the utility bill is their single biggest bill after payroll. The bill would increase the energy bills for Mary
Gov. Martin O’Malley’s offshore wind energy bill will face strong opposition tomorrow during the Senate Finance Committee hearing, reports Hometown Annapolis. Some business owners said that the utility bill is their single biggest bill after payroll. The bill would increase the energy bills for Mary
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
