SDE, which builds and constructs sea wave power plants, lately shipped a second sea wave power plant to China, according to an agreement of $ 0.8 million. Recently a new agreement of $ 1.2 million was signed under which SDE will construct two additional power plants of 500kW each. The partnership re
FOB SWATH AS has taken delivery of the newly built FOB SWATH 2 vessel from Danish Yachts shipyard. The vessel is primarily purposed for offshore wind farm staff transport. FOB SWATH 2 sets new standards, as it overcomes the seasickness and similar discomfort that servicemen experience when sailing w
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd, based in Orkney, Scotland, has announced another major international collaboration agreement, in which the world-leading test facility will assist in the development of a marine energy test centre in Taiwan. Speaking at the inaugural Asian Wave and Tidal
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd, based in Orkney, Scotland, has announced another major international collaboration agreement, in which the world-leading test facility will assist in the development of a marine energy test centre in Taiwan. Speaking at the inaugural Asian Wave and Tidal
FoundOcean, a global leader in subsea and offshore grouting, today announced the opening of its new office in Bremen, Germany. Following exceptional growth in the last two years, the company is now expanding to maintain its presence in one of the key markets for the offshore wind industry. “Germany’
The International Renewable Energy Alliance held a side event yesterday during the COP18 in Doha “Towards 100 % renewable energy: Case studies and examples from regions and municipalities”. The aim of the side event was to demonstrate that all over the world, effective climate change mitigation is h
Jeff Beyer is representing the Carbon Trust at a number of events taking place alongside the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar, and reporting back with his own perspective on what is taking place: The production and use of energy are at the heart of the climate challenge. I att
Jeff Beyer is representing the Carbon Trust at a number of events taking place alongside the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar, and reporting back with his own perspective on what is taking place: The production and use of energy are at the heart of the climate challenge. I att
Wind energy could soon supply 5 GW annually to fight chronic power shortages in the country, according to the India Wind Energy Outlook, prepared by WISE, IWTMA and GWEC. Officially released at the opening of Wind Power India 2012 by the Hon. Minister of New and Renewable energy Farooq Abdullah, the
Munich Re has become the first insurance group to offer serial loss cover for offshore wind energy units. Corresponding cover for a North Sea wind farm has been signed by Marcus A. Wassenberg, Chief Financial Officer of manufacturer REpower, Dr. Thomas Blunck, member of Munich Re’s Board of Manageme
In recognition of its work to bring forward two tidal farms in UK waters, Siemens’ Marine Current Turbines (MCT) won the Device Developer Business Case Award at last week’s International Tidal Energy Summit. The award, judged by an independent panel, acknowledged MCT’s “solid and applicable business
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind and marine energy industries, has welcomed a new report highlighting the economic benefits of wind. The study, by Cambridge Econometrics for WWF and Greenpeace, shows that UK GDP will be £20 billion higher (0.8%) in 2030 if investmen
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind and marine energy industries, has welcomed a new report highlighting the economic benefits of wind. The study, by Cambridge Econometrics for WWF and Greenpeace, shows that UK GDP will be £20 billion higher (0.8%) in 2030 if investmen
A model of SeaGen was exhibited in the House of Commons on 3rd December at an event hosted by the SeaBed User Development Group and organised by the Renewable Energy Association. The event was an opportunity to showcase to parliamentarians Marine Current Turbines’ (MCT) tidal technology as well as t
