Offshore Wind
U.S. Navy Invests USD 30 Million in Hawaiian Renewables
As the Department of the Navy (DoN) continues to emphasize the need for energy security, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) has announced it will increase its support for Energy Excelerator, a Hawaii-based program that funds development of new and innovative energy ideas. The program, part of ONR’s
U.S. Navy Invests USD 30 Million in Hawaiian Renewables
As the Department of the Navy (DoN) continues to emphasize the need for energy security, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) has announced it will increase its support for Energy Excelerator, a Hawaii-based program that funds development of new and innovative energy ideas. The program, part of ONR’s
Carnegie Partners with Marine Renewable Energy Ireland Centre
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announced that it has partnered with the Marine Renewable Energy Ireland Centre on a collaborative research project that has been funded in conjunction with Beaufort Research University College Cork. Carnegie will be collaborating with the Marine Re
Germany: WAB Organizes Legal Offshore Day
German Wind Energy Agency (WAB), a part of the WAB business network, has organized a symposium about the legal rights relating to offshore wind energy entitled “WAB Legal Offshore Day”. Today, around 80 experts from the offshore industry are meeting at the ”WAB Legal Offshore Day” in Hamburg to exch
SeaGen 2.0MW Powertrain Testing at Narec, UK
Having gotten off to a flying start, the SeaGen 2.0MW test programme at The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec continues to prove its success. Siemens-owned MCT delivered the prototype powertrain and all associated equipment to the Narec facility in June 2013. Since that time, a large variety o
SeaGen 2.0MW Powertrain Testing at Narec, UK
Having gotten off to a flying start, the SeaGen 2.0MW test programme at The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec continues to prove its success. Siemens-owned MCT delivered the prototype powertrain and all associated equipment to the Narec facility in June 2013. Since that time, a large variety o
Strong Energy Policy from Scottish Government
Scottish Renewables reacted to a new Audit Scotland report which claims Scotland’s strategy for renewable energy is clear but achieving goals will be challenging. Niall Stuart, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “The report highlights the clear and strong energy policy from the Scottish G
Marine Operations Supporting Offshore Wind Conference to Be Held in London, UK
Marine Operations Supporting Offshore Wind Conference will be held on Wednesday 18th September 2013 – Thursday 19th September 2013 in London, UK. The conference will examine vessel solutions to optimise the delivery of farshore, deepwater projects. Hot topics at this year’s Marine Operations Support
Scotland: Energy Minister Welcomes Audit Scotland Findings
Commenting on today’s Audit Scotland report Fergus Ewing said: “Today, I welcome the findings of this report which shows that strong and strategic leadership from this government within the renewable sector is key to the successes to date. “No government since devolution has embarked on such an ambi
HVDC Converter Stations Global Market to Reach USD 89.6 Billion by 2020
The global High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter stations market will expand significantly in the next few years, driven by the rising demand for electricity in the Asia-Pacific region and the growth in renewable energy generation, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. According to th
HVDC Converter Stations Global Market to Reach USD 89.6 Billion by 2020
The global High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter stations market will expand significantly in the next few years, driven by the rising demand for electricity in the Asia-Pacific region and the growth in renewable energy generation, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. According to th
UK: FloWave to Attend Scottish Renewables Marine Conference
FloWave TT will attend the Scottish Renewables Marine Conference in Inverness on 16 & 17 September. They will be exhibiting and speaking at the show. FloWave CEO and engineers will be speaking more about the tank and the benefits they can offer to commercial and academic users at their Stand 1. The
Achieving Renewable Energy Goals Will Be Challenging, Says Audit Scotland
The Scottish Government has a clear strategy for renewable energy that links with other policy areas, and it has made steady progress so far. Achieving its overall goals will be challenging and depends on private sector investment. An Audit Scotland report published today, Renewable energy, looks at
UK: FloWave to Hold Doors Open Day
Flowave TT will welcome the public into their wave and tidal research facility for the first time. There will be a series of six visit opportunities during the annual ‘Doors Open Day’ day event on Saturday 28th September. Each tour will comprise a short presentation on the design, construction and o