Offshore Wind
World’s Longest Wind Turbine Blades on Their Way to Scottish Offshore Test Site
SSP Technology of Kirkeby, Denmark has completed three prototype wind turbine blades for Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). The 83,5 meters blades are leaving SSP Technology’s factory on July 16-18 2013 and are on their way to Scotland for the installation on a 7 MW test offshore turbine. The blades ar
RenewableUK Concerned about DECC’s Plan for 2030
RenewableUK welcomed the publication of the Consultation on the draft Electricity Market Reform Delivery Plan as another step in the EMR process, but expressed concern about the 2030 scenarios outlined in it; most of which see only a very limited role for development of wind during the 2020s. Based
Canada: OERA Invites Proposals for Bay of Fundy Region Based Research Projects
OERA (Offshore Energy Research Association) is inviting applications from community based or not-for-profit organizations in the Bay of Fundy region to participate in an OERA established Participation Support Fund. The purpose of the Participation Support Fund is to provide modest one time grants to
Canada: OERA Invites Proposals for Bay of Fundy Region Based Research Projects
OERA (Offshore Energy Research Association) is inviting applications from community based or not-for-profit organizations in the Bay of Fundy region to participate in an OERA established Participation Support Fund. The purpose of the Participation Support Fund is to provide modest one time grants to
UK: DECC Publishes Draft Electricity Market Reform Delivery Plan
Investors will receive further certainty today of how the government will support investment in new energy infrastructure through the Energy Bill, in order to keep the lights on and bills and emissions down. The draft Electricity Market Reform Delivery Plan, published today for consultation, provide
Jobseekers Hear about Offshore Wind Opportunities in Grimsby, UK
Mike Smith, Grimsby’s first apprentice offshore wind farm engineer, who was recruited by RES Offshore, informed jobseekers and their advisers on the opportunities that the offshore wind industry can offer to young people, the Grimsby Telegraph writes. Young Mr. Smith and JobCentre Plus collaborated
Scotland Needs to Take Control of Its Seas, Says Salmond
For Scotland to be able to benefit from harnessing the marine energy off its coast, independence is the answer, according to First Minister Alex Salmond. The key issue lies in the fact that the Crown Estate Commissioners manage Scotland’s seabed out to 12 nautical miles, as well as almost half of it
Germany: Upcoming Conference to Focus on Offshore Wind Capital Expenditure
The European offshore wind sector installed 277 turbines, with a capacity of 1045MW in the first half of 2013 according to a report by the European Wind Energy Association. However, despite this growth the industry has noticed a slowdown in investments in new projects. This slow down can be attribut
Germany: Upcoming Conference to Focus on Offshore Wind Capital Expenditure
The European offshore wind sector installed 277 turbines, with a capacity of 1045MW in the first half of 2013 according to a report by the European Wind Energy Association. However, despite this growth the industry has noticed a slowdown in investments in new projects. This slow down can be attribut
UK: Narec Project Wins Prestigious Construction Award
The contractor responsible for constructing the three new test facilities at the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) in Blyth, Northumberland, has been awarded a top accolade for the expertise and precision employed during the project. Shepherd Construction walked away with the top accolade of
RenewableUK Hails Cardiff University’s Study
RenewableUK has hailed an authoritative new study from Cardiff University on people’s attitudes towards renewable energy. The study, conducted over two and a half years, with 2,441 participants, highlighted the fact that a massive 82% of people say that they are worried about the country becoming de
Large Majority of British Public Supports Green Energy Future
A team of Cardiff University’s researchers have found that a large majority of the British public support moves to an efficient, clean, fair, and safe energy system but distrust remains a concern. Transforming the UK energy system – public values, attitudes and acceptability brings together the find
MMO Launches England’s First Marine Plans
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has today launched England’s first draft marine plans for the seas from Flamborough Head in the north to Felixstowe in the south. The public consultation was announced this morning to Parliament in a written ministerial statement from Natural Environment Mini
MMO Launches England’s First Marine Plans
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has today launched England’s first draft marine plans for the seas from Flamborough Head in the north to Felixstowe in the south. The public consultation was announced this morning to Parliament in a written ministerial statement from Natural Environment Mini