Offshore Wind
Revised Funding to Help Offshore Wind Businesses in Humber, UK
New funding levels for renewables technology will support the Humber’s ambitions to be a world-class centre for green energy, according to an industry leader. Sam Pick, of the Renewables Network, has broadly welcomed the Government’s long-awaited announcement on clean energy subsidy levels. For the
Revised Funding to Help Offshore Wind Businesses in Humber, UK
New funding levels for renewables technology will support the Humber’s ambitions to be a world-class centre for green energy, according to an industry leader. Sam Pick, of the Renewables Network, has broadly welcomed the Government’s long-awaited announcement on clean energy subsidy levels. For the
UK: Duke of York Visits Scira
The Duke of York visited Scira’s operations base in Wells-next-the-Sea and met with the team there to learn more about the Sheringham Shoal project and the rapidly developing offshore renewables industry in the UK. On arrival The Duke of York was welcomed by Einar Strømsvåg, Scira General Manager an
RenewableUK Applauds Carefully-Phased Offshore Wind Financial Cuts
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body for the wind and marine energy industries, has welcomed the Government’s announcement on levels of financial support for onshore and offshore wind, and wave & tidal energy, following the long-awaited conclusion of the Renewables Obligation Banding Review.
UK: Energi Coast to Host 2nd Offshore Renewables Networking Dinner
Energi Coast will host its second Offshore Renewables networking dinner in October. Taking place on 25 October at Newcastle United’s Sports Direct Arena, the event will bring together North East England’s growing offshore renewables supply chain as well as representatives from the sector’s UK and in
UK: Energi Coast to Host 2nd Offshore Renewables Networking Dinner
Energi Coast will host its second Offshore Renewables networking dinner in October. Taking place on 25 October at Newcastle United’s Sports Direct Arena, the event will bring together North East England’s growing offshore renewables supply chain as well as representatives from the sector’s UK and in
UK: C&E’s Renewable Energy Team Appoints New Chairman and Political Members
Jeremy Thompson is to be the new Chairman of Commerce and Employment Department’s (C&E) Renewable Energy Team (RET) and is joined by new political members C&E Deputy Minister Al Brouard and Deputy David de Lisle. Jeremy Thompson has been involved in RET (and predecessor groups) from the outset in 20
UK: GEOSHIPS Creates 40 Jobs with New Charter
GEOSHIPS Group, a marine and subsea services provider, has completed charter party negotiations with Singapore based Teras Offshore, for a new Offshore Deck Cargo Vessel, resulting in the planned recruitment of a further 40 offshore staff. Formed in 2003, Westhill-based GEOSHIPS will operate, manage
REA Responds to UK Government’s Conclusions on RO Banding Levels
After delay and controversy, DECC has announced the RO banding conclusions. Renewable power is now set to deliver jobs and growth but uncertainty remains in several areas. Martin Wright, Chairman of the REA said: “We welcome the publication of the RO Banding decision, but it is not before time. Gove
Germany: RWE Delays Innogy Nordsee Announcement
German utility, RWE has delayed announcement regarding the investment decision for Innogy Nordsee wind farm in the North Sea, according to Handelsblatt. The major reason for the temporary freeze on investment is legal liability risks. The company has planned to start the “Innogy Nordsee 1“ project i
Germany: RWE Delays Innogy Nordsee Announcement
German utility, RWE has delayed announcement regarding the investment decision for Innogy Nordsee wind farm in the North Sea, according to Handelsblatt. The major reason for the temporary freeze on investment is legal liability risks. The company has planned to start the “Innogy Nordsee 1“ project i
E.ON UK Comments New ROC Bands
Commenting on the Government’s decision to implement new ROC bands from April 2013, Dr. Tony Cocker, Chief Executive of E.ON UK, said: “Since the draft proposals were published last year, we’ve already committed around £1 billion of new investment in renewables across the UK, so we’re pleased that t
UK: Wave Hub Hails Support for Wave, Tidal Projects
Wave Hub has welcomed a UK Government announcement that will see financial support for wave and tidal stream technologies more than double from next year. The Department of Energy and Climate Change confirmed today that it will increase support for wave and tidal stream projects from two Renewables
UK: Investment to Boost Offshore Wind Development
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde will help Scotland to meet its ambitious renewable energy targets by improving the performance of offshore wind farms, following investment from Scottish Enterprise. The funding has helped to secure a new experimental rig facility to test offshore wind co