New technology for harvesting energy from low velocity ocean and tidal currents multiplies the potential for marine energy. Written by Anders Jansson, CEO, Minesto Marine energy – for instance energy from tidal and ocean currents – is the ‘best of the best’ amongst green energy sources: it has the g
G&W Electric announced that they will be exhibiting at AWEA WINDPOWER 2013 in Chicago May 5-8 at Booth 4109. G&W Electric has been a global supplier of electric power equipment since 1905. Based in Bolingbrook, IL, G&W has been supplying switches to the wind industry since 1995. To date, G&W product
North Devon MP Sir Nick Harvey visited Barnstaple based engineering firm J+S Ltd on April 26th and cut the ribbon to open their newly refurbished offices and reception area. The reception area has been expanded significantly in order that the company can permanently exhibit their increasing product
New independent research published today reveals that people are less likely to vote for political parties that oppose wind farm developments. The polling, undertaken by ComRes, asked about voting intention for both tomorrow’s local elections and the next General Election in May 2015. The results sh
Wales’ first full-scale tidal energy generator has been awarded a £1.6m EU grant to fund its deployment in Ramsey Sound, Pembrokeshire – First Minister Carwyn Jones announced yesterday. The funding from the European Regional Development Fund, administered by the Welsh European Funding Office for Wel
Technip Offshore Wind has started offshore operations on an array cable installation contract for phase 1 of the Borkum Wind Farm development, located 45 kilometers to the North of the German island of Borkum, in the North Sea. This project, awarded by Trianel, is Technip’s first offshore wind, arra
A ceremony took place yesterday to mark the opening of a pier in Orkney that will serve as a major base for the marine renewable energy industry. At 385 meters – almost a quarter of a mile – the newly extended Hatston Pier is now Scotland’s longest commercial deep-water berth. The 160-metre extensio
Emergency services from North Wales and the North West took part in a major simulated exercise at Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm yesterday. Exercise ARGO is using dummies instead of real people to test rescue procedures and recovery times for the 160 turbine site, which is more than eight miles offs
A new Met Office forecasting centre for Aberdeen was officially opened on April 29 by Professor Muffy Calder, Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland, continuing our proud relationship with the city. The opening was also attended by members of Scottish Parliament, Members of Parliament and Professor J
Representative Scott Rigell (VA-2) introduced the Virginia Jobs and Energy Act (H.R. 1782) on Friday to open the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off the coast of Virginia for energy development. Original co-sponsors of the bill include Virginia Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-1), Robert Hurt (VA-5), a
SGS has confirmed that it will return to RenewableUK Offshore Wind, the annual premier renewable energy event now in its eleventh year. The world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company will be showcasing its wide range of renewable energy services at stand 199 at the M
In the United States, waves and tides represent a largely untapped renewable energy resource that could provide clean, affordable energy to homes and businesses across the country’s coastal regions. The Energy Department estimates that U.S. wave and tidal resources could generate approximately 1,420
The Energy Department announced up to $13 million in funding to develop and test advanced components and technologies to boost the performance of marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) energy systems. The Department plans to select up to 10 awards aimed at developing advanced controls, power systems, and dev
The company’s SR250 prototype has now been connected continuously at the EMEC tidal test site for over a month. An independent performance assessment is currently being carried out by EMEC. The turbine is operating completely autonomously and has continued to exceed expectations – operating in stron
