Offshore Wind
Spain: EIB and Gamesa Sign EUR 260 Million Loan for R&D
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Gamesa signed a 260 million euro loan to fund the wind turbine manufacturer’s research, development and innovation (R&D+I) activities. EIB Vice President Magdalena Álvarez and Gamesa Chairman and CEO Ignacio Martín signed the loan contract this morning in Madri
EMEC, FloWave to Collaborate on Reducing Risks in Offshore Renewables Industry (UK)
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and FloWave TT Ltd have agreed to collaborate by sharing data collected at EMEC’s wave and tidal test sites in the Orkney Isles, which will allow FloWave to replicate at scale the actual sea conditions at Orkney in its GBP 9.5 million onshore test facility, r
EMEC, FloWave to Collaborate on Reducing Risks in Offshore Renewables Industry (UK)
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and FloWave TT Ltd have agreed to collaborate by sharing data collected at EMEC’s wave and tidal test sites in the Orkney Isles, which will allow FloWave to replicate at scale the actual sea conditions at Orkney in its GBP 9.5 million onshore test facility, r
RenewableUK Welcomes GIB Launch
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has welcomed today’s opening of the Green Investment Bank. Launching the £3 billion fund in Edinburgh, the Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “The Bank will place the green economy at the heart of
Expert Team to Help Scottish Green Energy Projects Secure Funding from GIB
An expert team will help Scottish green energy projects secure funding from the Green Investment Bank (GIB) as it was launched yesterday. The team, to be led by Marcia Campbell, former Group Operations Director of Standard Life, will identify and support potential Scottish bidders to make the strong
Belgium: European Parliament Agrees to Allocate EUR 6 Billion for Clean Energy Research
The European Parliament’s Energy and Research Committee (ITRE) has voted today to allocate three-quarters of the next energy research budget to renewables, energy efficiency, smart grids and storage. This would make a total of 6 billion Euros, including the Intelligent Energy Europe programme (1), o
Research and Markets Presents GlobalData’s Report on Wind Power in France
Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData’s new report “Wind Power in France, Market Outlook to 2025 – Capacity, Generation, Market Share, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles” to their offering. This report provides in depth analys
Denmark: Esbjerg Applies for World Energies Cities Partnership
Esbjerg, Denmark has made a formal application to join the World Energies Cities Partnership (WECP), the elite network of cities around the globe that promotes knowledge exchange in the energy sector and mutual development in a wide range of strategic areas that include energy-related technology, ed
UK: SeaGen Achieves Three Power Generation Milestones
Siemens-owned SeaGen, the world-leading tidal current system in Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough, has achieved three power generation milestones in record time. Since its installation in 2008, the tidal current turbine has fed more than six gigawatt hours of electrical power into the grid and has
UK: SeaGen Achieves Three Power Generation Milestones
Siemens-owned SeaGen, the world-leading tidal current system in Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough, has achieved three power generation milestones in record time. Since its installation in 2008, the tidal current turbine has fed more than six gigawatt hours of electrical power into the grid and has
Sweden: Vattenfall Presents New Financial and Sustainability Targets
In an extraordinary general meeting, new financial targets were established for Vattenfall. The company also presented its new sustainability targets. For example renewable energy growth rates should be higher than the market. The following new financial targets were established: Profitability targe
Germany Could Lower Limit on Damages Caused by Grid Connection Delays
Parties of the German ruling coalition agreed yesterday to lower the limit on damages that grid operators must pay for delays when connecting offshore wind farms to the grid, Joachim Pfeiffer from the Christian Democratic Union told Bloomberg. The limit on damages when grid companies are found negli
Norway: DNV Research and Innovation Appoints New Managing Director
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has appointed Rune Torhaug as the new Managing Director for DNV Research and Innovation. He has worked internationally with leadership roles in DNV Energy, DNV Maritime and DNV Business Assurance. Mr. Torhaug has a strong background in risk and reliability, and a proven trac
Norway: DNV Research and Innovation Appoints New Managing Director
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has appointed Rune Torhaug as the new Managing Director for DNV Research and Innovation. He has worked internationally with leadership roles in DNV Energy, DNV Maritime and DNV Business Assurance. Mr. Torhaug has a strong background in risk and reliability, and a proven trac