Offshore Wind
Kyushu University, ClassNK Form Department of Ocean Energy Resources
Kyushu University (President Setsuo Arikawa) has announced that it has established a new Department of Ocean Energy Resources with support from leading classification society ClassNK (Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda). This new department will join the Graduate Faculty of Engineering at Kyushu Un
College of Charleston Maps South Carolina’s Seafloor
Professors and students from the College of Charleston are mapping the ocean floor off the coast of South California, by using cutting edge sonar technology, the Associated Press reports. The research can provide valuable data to all those working offshore, from fishermen to wind energy developers.
MMO Publishes Marine Plans for East of England
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published the finalised plans for the East Inshore and Offshore marine areas in England, following approval from the Secretary of State for the Environment. The marine plans – which provide much-needed guidance for sustainable development in English water
Oyster Inventor Earns New Post at Queen’s University Belfast
Professor Trevor Whittaker, the inventor of Aquamarine Power’s Oyster wave energy technology, has been given the prestigious post of Acting Head of the School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPACE) at Queen’s University Belfast. The new position, for six months initially, puts Whitt
Scottish Wave and Tidal Industry to Get GBP 6 Mln
The marine energy sector is to benefit from £6 million in funding to further develop testing of new wave and tidal energy prototypes in the seas around Scotland. Scottish Enterprise is launching the third round of the remaining competitive funding from the initial WATERS fund in collaboration with H
Scottish Wave and Tidal Industry to Get GBP 6 Mln
The marine energy sector is to benefit from £6 million in funding to further develop testing of new wave and tidal energy prototypes in the seas around Scotland. Scottish Enterprise is launching the third round of the remaining competitive funding from the initial WATERS fund in collaboration with H
EPSRC Funding for Centre of Renewable Energy Marine Structures
The Rt Hon George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced 22 new Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs). One of these, a new £7.8m Centre for Structural Integrity & Materials for Offshore Wind and Marine Renewable Energy, will be led by Cranfield and they will partner in a second new ce
ORE Catapult and Narec Merge to Boost UK’s Offshore Renewables Industry
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) have today announced that they are merging to form a national champion for the development and cost reduction of offshore wind, wave and tidal energy across the UK. The move will see the world-class researc
Germany Backs Down from Severe Energy Support Cuts
Previous plans for the reform of the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG), involving cuts of wind energy subsidies and reduction of wind energy development, have been altered. After a number of German states complained on the initial plans, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with the country’s 16 stat
China Could Set OW Prices
According to the China Securities Journal, China could set preferential power prices for offshore wind projects this year. With this measure, the country would attract more investors to this industry and speed up its further development. After years of struggle, China granted approval for the three
China Could Set OW Prices
According to the China Securities Journal, China could set preferential power prices for offshore wind projects this year. With this measure, the country would attract more investors to this industry and speed up its further development. After years of struggle, China granted approval for the three
OW Drives Clean Energy Investments in UK
Clean energy investment in the United Kingdom grew by 13 percent to $12.4 billion, in 2013, according to research released today by The Pew Charitable Trusts. The U.K. wind sector, which increased by nearly 50 percent to $5.9 billion on the strength of offshore projects and expanded activity in publ
ForWind to Present Its Products and Seminars at Hannover Messe
The University of Oldenburg will showcase its equipment and training opportunities in the field of wind energy at this year’s Hannover Messe, in Hall 27, Stand E50, from 7 to 11 April. ForWind, the Center for Wind Energy Research of the Universities of Oldenburg, Hanover and Bremen, will present MUL
ABB Releases Statement on EC’s Decision
ABB confirmed yesterday that it has been named in a European Commission ruling on anti-competitive practices in the power cable industry. ABB’s fine was waived because the company received full immunity for voluntarily disclosing these practices to the European Commission. The information provided b