Offshore Wind
Maltese Labour Party Spokesperson Questions Wind Energy Plans
Leo Brincat, Labour Party Spokesperson for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change of Malta, said that the operators in the renewable energy sector have doubts on the Government’s plans for wind energy, as it is now focused on solar power. Mr. Brincat said that the Government’s f
Canada: Quadra to Host Tidal Energy Debate
SRM will hold a public consultation with Quadra residents regarding the tidal energy potential around their island, writes Campbell River Mirror. Namely, the company applied for licenses to determine the tidal potential in south Discovery Passage and Seymour Narrows, Strathcona Regional District (SR
UK: SSE Announces Half Year Results
SSE plc has announced half year results for the six months to September 2012. Lord Smith of Kelvin, Chairman of SSE, said: “SSE’s focus is always on full-year results, because the potential for volatility is always much greater in a half year period, but it is obviously encouraging that adjusted pro
UK: SSE Announces Half Year Results
SSE plc has announced half year results for the six months to September 2012. Lord Smith of Kelvin, Chairman of SSE, said: “SSE’s focus is always on full-year results, because the potential for volatility is always much greater in a half year period, but it is obviously encouraging that adjusted pro
RenewableUK Urges Prime Minister to Get Firmer Grip on Energy Policy
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, is urging the Prime Minister to get a firmer grip on energy policy, after two Conservative MPs, including the Energy Minister John Hayes, sought to undermine the renewables sector. Last night on Cha
AREVA to Produce 100 Pct French Wind Turbine
To coincide with the opening of AREVA’s first offices in Le Havre, Luc Oursel presented the progress made with AREVA’s industrial plan to produce a 100% French wind turbine in the Haute-Normandie region. Since Iberdrola and Eole RES were chosen to develop the wind farm site in the bay of Saint-Brieu
Coalition MP Expresses Support to North East Offshore Wind Industry (UK)
Redcar MP Ian Swales has expressed the Coalition Government’s commitment to the offshore wind industry. The Liberal Democrat MP met with Alex Dawson, Chairman of Energi Coast, close to the new Teesside Wind Farm ahead of the Government’s new Energy Bill, which is expected to be published before the
Italy: Prysmian Launches New Corporate Website
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, has launched its new corporate website, www.prysmiangroup.com, which represents the entire Group following the merger between Prysmian and Draka and supersedes about 50 websites previously operated by the two multina
Italy: Prysmian Launches New Corporate Website
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, has launched its new corporate website, www.prysmiangroup.com, which represents the entire Group following the merger between Prysmian and Draka and supersedes about 50 websites previously operated by the two multina
UK: Crown Estate Officially Confirms Further Tidal Project Sites
The Crown Estate has today confirmed that three organisations have secured rights to progress with the development of tidal energy projects at sites around the UK. The announcement of these three projects signals the continued growth in both interest in the development of marine renewables across th
UK: SeaRoc Installs Anemometry Platform for Narec Blyth
Novel tripod installation in 37m deep waters to validate wind conditions for the largest independent offshore wind demonstration site proposed in the UK. The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, has completed the installation of an offshore research and anemometry platform, three nautical miles
USA: Leasing Process Major Setback for Offshore Wind Plans
Boston hosted an offshore wind energy public meeting on Tuesday, writes Cape Cod Times. The main topic was deployment of the wind turbines off Massachusetts. According to the officials, area off Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket could be leased by 2013 with the obligation to submit construction and op
UK: Three Winners of Tidal Leasing Round Known
Later today,the Crown Estate will confirm lease agreements for a number of demonstration project sites in connection with the Scottish Government’s Saltire Prize. The Eco-Island Partnership, collaboration between the Isle of Wight Council and a group of local businesses, Scotrenewables Tidal Power a
UK: Three Winners of Tidal Leasing Round Known
Later today,the Crown Estate will confirm lease agreements for a number of demonstration project sites in connection with the Scottish Government’s Saltire Prize. The Eco-Island Partnership, collaboration between the Isle of Wight Council and a group of local businesses, Scotrenewables Tidal Power a