Offshore Wind
UK Approves Rampion Offshore Wind Farm
Rampion offshore wind farm off the coast of Sussex has today been given consent from the government to go ahead. The project is expected to support over 750 jobs and bring over £2 billion of investment into the UK’s economy. Once built, the wind farm would generate enough electricity to power approx
Tidal Lagoon Power Could Contribute GBP 27 Mln to UK Economy
A macroeconomic impacts study has found that a national fleet of six tidal lagoon power plants would contribute £27 billion to UK GDP over the investment period 2015-2027. Since many of the components can be sourced within the UK, tidal lagoon infrastructure investment offers one of the best returns
Tidal Lagoon Power Could Contribute GBP 27 Mln to UK Economy
A macroeconomic impacts study has found that a national fleet of six tidal lagoon power plants would contribute £27 billion to UK GDP over the investment period 2015-2027. Since many of the components can be sourced within the UK, tidal lagoon infrastructure investment offers one of the best returns
Atlantis Reaches Agreement with MeyGen Suppliers
Atlantis, tidal energy equipment supplier, announces that agreement has now been reached on final pricing and terms with each of the following contractors to the project in readiness for execution of all contracts for the construction of Phase 1A of the MeyGen, world’s largest planned tidal current
OSBIT to Expand Workforce as New Orders Come In
North East engineering firm OSBIT Power has lined up more than £10m of new projects in the last nine months – which is leading to the firm expanding its workforce. OSBIT, established four years ago and based in Riding Mill in Northumberland, has secured 23 projects ranging in value from £5,000 to £3
SgurrEnergy Starts Wave and Tidal Research Project
SgurrEnergy has commenced a research project with the University of Edinburgh and ScottishPower Renewables to establish ways to reduce uncertainties for wave and tidal projects. The three-year project will provide solutions to some of the current issues in order to meet the needs of the growing wave
R-UK Welcomes MP Matthew Hancock’s Appointment
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body for the wind and marine energy industries, has welcomed the appointment of the Conservative MP Matthew Hancock as Minister of State for Business, Enterprise and Energy. He replaces Rt Hon. Michael Fallon MP, who served in the role for eighteen months, hav
VIDEO: Installation of Westermost Rough Offshore Substation
The substation for Westermost Rough was placed firmly on the jacket in the beginning of June, 2014 and it was a very smooth and a very fast process. Following the set-down, the welding of the topside to the jacket was performed, the lifting rigging removed and the stairs connecting the topside to th
Lobbying for Free Wind Farm Passage in Netherlands
In an effort to adjust the current wind farm regulations regarding the navigation of small vessels, a meeting took place in early July at Rijkswaterstaat with all stakeholders. Among others, the stakeholders included energy companies and representatives of various user groups. Conditions under which
UK PM Names New Energy Minister
UK Prime Minister David Cameron is currently reshuffling his Cabinet and announcing new ministerial appointments. Matthew Hancock is appointed as Minister of State at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Minister of State at the Department of Energy and Climate Change and Minister of
UK PM Names New Energy Minister
UK Prime Minister David Cameron is currently reshuffling his Cabinet and announcing new ministerial appointments. Matthew Hancock is appointed as Minister of State at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Minister of State at the Department of Energy and Climate Change and Minister of
Carbon Trust Awards GBP 400k to Commercialise 66kV OW Cables
Following an international competition the Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) has awarded contracts to three cable manufacturers to help commercialise the development of 66kV offshore wind farm intra-array cables. It is providing funding of £400k (£133k to each cable manufacturer) to acc
Fist Stage of Public Engagement PhD Completed
Bouke Wiersma, the University of Exeter PhD student undertaking research into public opinions in Guernsey on marine renewable energy, has completed the first part of his research. The PhD researches the meanings and values associated with Guernsey’s coastal and sea areas and with specific forms of o
Burges Salmon Secures UK Seabed Zone Rights for Wave Hub and Minesto
The renewable energy team from Burges Salmon have assisted in securing seabed rights for a total of four wave and tidal energy zones for their clients Minesto and Wave Hub in a leasing process managed by The Crown Estate. Swedish marine energy technology company Minesto has acquired the rights to a