Offshore Wind
Dutch, Japanese Team Up for Offshore Wind
On Thursday, June 25, Holland Home of Wind Energy (HHWE) and the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) have signed an agreement stipulating how the two parties will act together to develop offshore wind energy in the Netherlands, Japan and possibly beyond. Arjen Schutten, director of HHWE, said: “Japa
HR Wallingford Working on Suction Foundations for Dong
HR Wallingford is working with DONG Energy as part of a project to develop the next-generation of wind turbine foundations. Work underway in HR Wallingford’s Fast Flow Facility will help inform the design of a novel suction bucket foundation, and will ultimately lead to more cost effective seabed fo
Wolfestone Organises WWEA Event
Wolfestone’s Co-founder Anna Bastek and Marketing Director Prab Chadha organised an event for West Wales Exporters Association WWEA (of which Anna is the Vice Chairman) at Hydro Industries on Wednesday 24th June for their monthly seminar. It was an excellent turnout and the topic for the morning was
UK Govt Includes Interconnectors in Capacity Market Auction
The UK Government today published the parameters for the next Capacity Market auction to ensure the UK has sufficient capacity to meet electricity demand for 2019/20. The parameters outline the criteria for energy suppliers to apply and partake in the Government’s second capacity market auction, exp
VIDEO: Green Port Hull Development Progressing
Construction work at Alexandra Dock is well underway. ABP & Siemens are working together to establish Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire as a world class centre for renewable energy, creating wealth and employment for the region. The two companies are investing £310 million in offshore wind turbi
VIDEO: Green Port Hull Development Progressing
Construction work at Alexandra Dock is well underway. ABP & Siemens are working together to establish Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire as a world class centre for renewable energy, creating wealth and employment for the region. The two companies are investing £310 million in offshore wind turbi
Oz Wave Energy Specialist Moves to Cornwall
Australian CETO wave energy technology developer, Carnegie Wave Energy Limited, has set up a base in Cornwall. Carnegie has located in Cornwall having secured a berth at Wave Hub and due to the region’s superb infrastructure, supply chain and suitability for the deployment of the company’s CETO 6 wa
WES Seeks Two Project Managers
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is recruiting two project managers for Wave Energy Scotland (WES). The deadline for applications is July 15 and interviews will be held on July 24. Reporting to a programme manager, project managers will have a key role in running the innovation programme. They
WES Seeks Two Project Managers
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is recruiting two project managers for Wave Energy Scotland (WES). The deadline for applications is July 15 and interviews will be held on July 24. Reporting to a programme manager, project managers will have a key role in running the innovation programme. They
UK Renewables Hit Record High
Renewables’ share of electricity generation increased from 19.6 per cent in 2014 Q1 to a record level of 22.3 per cent in the same period this year. Offshore wind increased generation by 6.3 per cent to 4.7 TWh while onshore wind was up by 4.7 per cent in totalling at 7.0 TWh, according to the [&hel
Sabella Installs Its D10 Tidal Turbine off Ushant Island
Yesterday, June 25, Sabella installed its D10 tidal turbine off Ushant Island, France. The company told Tidal Energy Today that it will now work on connecting the turbine to the island. Sabella submerged the turbine in Fromveur Passage, where it will stand alone to show its performance for one year.
Sabella Installs Its D10 Tidal Turbine off Ushant Island
Yesterday, June 25, Sabella installed its D10 tidal turbine off Ushant Island, France. The company told Tidal Energy Today that it will now work on connecting the turbine to the island. Sabella submerged the turbine in Fromveur Passage, where it will stand alone to show its performance for one year.
EC Expects Offshore Wind to Cost EUR 90-150/MWh
The European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) has released the third edition of its annual report on the technology, market and economic aspects of Wind Energy in Europe and the world. Wind power is the renewable energy technology with the largest and most successful deployment over the last t
Belgium: Two Offshore Wind Connections Approved
The Belgian Council of Ministers has, on suggestion of Minister of Energy Marie Christine Marghem, given approval to a royal decree which allows offshore wind farms Rentel and Norther to connect directly to the Elia onshore network. This royal decree was granted because of the framework of the law f