Offshore Wind
UK: REA Responds to SSE’s Possible Withdrawal from Marine Renewables Projects
Following recent speculation that major utility SSE are considering largely withdrawing from wave and tidal projects , the REA yesterday responded by acknowledging the continued involvement of those still involved in the sector and calling for greater practical support for wave and tidal projects. M
USA: Terminal Access Opportunity and Workforce Development Committee Announced
Massachusetts and New Bedford officials have announced establishment of a new committee for South Terminal project and offshore wind industry, reports South Coast Today. The new committee will track job growth for these projects. Bill White, director of offshore wind sector development at the Massac
SSE Reviews Its Wave and Tidal Projects (UK)
Following recent media speculation surrounding SSE’s future involvement in marine development projects, the company has confirmed the following: “SSE is currently undertaking a review of its marine (wave and tidal) portfolio and assessing options for the progression of the development projects invol
SSE Reviews Its Wave and Tidal Projects (UK)
Following recent media speculation surrounding SSE’s future involvement in marine development projects, the company has confirmed the following: “SSE is currently undertaking a review of its marine (wave and tidal) portfolio and assessing options for the progression of the development projects invol
Canada: Sea Lion Protection Barrier Developed for WindSentinel Buoy
AXYS Technologies Inc. (AXYS), working in conjunction with Sound and Sea Technology (SST), have developed an innovative sea lion protection barrier system for their WindSentinel™ offshore wind resource assessment system. The barrier is designed to ensure that seals and sea lions are prevented from c
UK: Registration Opened for Dogger Bank Applicants
Registration is now open for organisations and individuals who wish to become registered parties in relation to the Dogger Bank Creyke Beck development consent order application. The Planning Inspectorate accepted Forewind’s application for the first stage of offshore wind energy development on the
GMB Seeks Assurances That E.ON’s OWF Will Create Local Jobs (UK)
There are concerns that there will be no benefit to the south coast economy and that if there was a serious intent to develop green jobs in the UK this would be not allowed to happen, says GMB. GMB, the union for workers in the energy sector, is asking EON, the energy company seeking to […]
UK: Forewind Launches Consultation on Ornithology Addendum
Forewind has launched a consultation process on an ornithology addendum (relating to the cumulative and in-combination assessment) for the Dogger Bank Creyke Beck development consent order application. The addendum has been produced following the receipt of additional ornithology data relating to ot
UK: Forewind Launches Consultation on Ornithology Addendum
Forewind has launched a consultation process on an ornithology addendum (relating to the cumulative and in-combination assessment) for the Dogger Bank Creyke Beck development consent order application. The addendum has been produced following the receipt of additional ornithology data relating to ot
IDB Funds Two Chilean Marine Energy Projects
Chile will launch two marine energy pilots on the southern coast of the country, an initiative that aims at supporting the development of this energy source, contributing to foster the country’s energy security and the diversification of its economy. The initiative will explore the potential of this
Floating Offshore Wind Farm Planned for Santa Barbara, USA
John Reed, an entrepreneur who established ChannelWind, wants to build an offshore wind farm in the Santa Barbara Channel. Mr. Reed says that constant winds from Point Conception through the Channel make these places viable for developing floating offshore wind projects, KCOY news site writes. Mr. R
USA: Gannon University Hosts Offshore Wind Panel
Gannon University hosted a panel to discuss the topic of Great Lakes Off-Shore Wind Power on Sept. 25. The first panelist to speak was Eric Ritter, the communications and strategy manager for Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. (LEEDCo), a nonprofit organization based in Cleveland. This company is wo
Russia: OceanRusEnergy Develops New Approach to Navigation AIS
OceanRusEnergy suggests its own solution to broaden the coverage of the network for Automated Information Systems (AIS) thanks to the additional sea-based Information System bases. Currently, Information Systems are based on sea lines, which put bounds to the coverage zones up to maximum 30-40 miles
Russia: OceanRusEnergy Develops New Approach to Navigation AIS
OceanRusEnergy suggests its own solution to broaden the coverage of the network for Automated Information Systems (AIS) thanks to the additional sea-based Information System bases. Currently, Information Systems are based on sea lines, which put bounds to the coverage zones up to maximum 30-40 miles