A research group at Brown is working on a solution to gather tidal energy in shallow water, where the ebb and flow move fastest and the energy potential is highest. Led by Shreyas Mandre, assistant professor of engineering, the group is developing a hydrofoil — a water wing — as a means to harvest t
Just nine months after the start of construction, Trianel, a German utility company, has installed 25 of 40 turbines at the Borkum West offshore wind farm. In spite of the strong winds from hurricanes “Christian” and “Xavier”, considerable progress has been made on this 200MW wind farm with 75 perce
Fishermen’s Energy Atlantic City Windfarm (FACW) has been rejected once again by the New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities. During a meeting yesterday, the Board unanimously voted against the construction of the proposed 25MW offshore wind farm. The Board explained that the project poses a large fi
The Switch released today a technology paper addressing the ongoing industry debate on drive train technology selection. With this paper, the Finnish manufacturer tackles the performance misconceptions still surrounding the main two drive train technologies that currently dominate the wind energy in
The German Wind Energy Association (BWE) has stated its position on proposed amendments to the Renewable Energy Act (EEG), saying that they are not addressing what the Energiewende needs. “Despite a large majority in the Bundestag and the Bundesrat, the German government apparently lacks the courage
Nordic Offshore Marine specialised in providing vessels and equipment for the offshore industry as well as qualified and experienced personnel for both permanent and temporary positions, has moved into new and larger office facilities in Odense. This move is accommodating their plans for future grow
The trade association representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, RenewableUK, has expressed disappointment at the Chancellor’s announcement that he will freeze a tax on carbon emissions created by fossil fuels – the Carbon Price Support – at its 2016/17 level for the rest of the decade
Cape Sable Island, a small Canadian island in Nova Scotia province, will soon see its causeway put under the spotlight of tidal energy research, as plans to develop that energy resource recently emerged. At a meeting held on March 10, Mark Sidebottom from Nova Scotia Power answered questions from Ba
Tomorrow, European heads of state and government will hold a summit in Brussels where a crucial debate on Europe’s energy future will be high on the agenda. On this occasion CEOs of the largest energy companies that make up the “Magritte Group” will reiterate the need for comprehensive and ambitious
Port of Ardersier has welcomed the announcement today of formal consent for the Moray Offshore Renewables Limited (MORL) and the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL) projects. Port’s CEO Capt. Steve Gobbi said: “Offshore wind could generate thousands of new jobs in the Highlands, with ports as
Perth-based company, Bombora Wavepower, has wrapped up its capital funding round, according to Hydro World. Recently, the company announced its plan to raise US$3.6 million during the capital raise. Bombora executive director Glen Ryan welcomed this announcement by saying: “It is a great achievement
On 19 March, DBB Jack-Up Services A/S received accreditation from Connexio. “By joining the Connexio supplier management communities we will be able to connect to a network of potential buyers across an entire industry sector in different regions. These supplier services are designed to support best
Scottish Energy Minister, Fergus Ewing, has announced the formal consent of two adjacent offshore wind farm applications in the outer Moray Firth. Moray Offshore Renewables Limited (MORL) and the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL), together will be the world’s third largest offshore wind farm
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will discuss Fishermen’s Energy Atlantic City Windfarm (FACW) today, and there is a possibility that the BPU will vote on the project as well. Last year, the proposed offshore wind farm was rejected by the BPU, with an explanation that the wind farm is
