Minister for Energy Fergus Ewing responded to Ofgem’s review of transmission charging. He said: “We have Europe’s best renewable energy resources, yet the unfair system of locational charging continues to result in Scotland facing the highest charges in the UK, while subsidies are paid to generators
Gardline and sister company Alicat workboats will be exhibiting at the Seawork 2012. Gardline will be on stand B177 and Alicat on stand B47. Alicat will be showcasing its latest catamaran at V31. The exhibition takes place in the Canary Islands Fruit Terminal, 103-104 Herbert Walker Avenue, ABP Sout
Tim Kittelhake, up to April 30, 2012 General Manager of Global Tech 1, will take over the general management of Global Tech 1. With this position, Kittelhake assumes the responsibility for the 400 MW Offshore Wind Park MEG 1. With this, Kittelhake takes over the responsibility for a further importan
The 3GW of wind energy generated and serviced by Siemens represents around 50% of the UK’s total wind power generation capacity. The milestone has been achieved less than two years after Siemens completed installation of its second gigawatt of wind turbine capacity at Gunfleet Sands in Essex. Siemen
Ireland-based boat building company, Arklow Marine Services, has almost completed the second 20 metre wind farm service vessel and fit out has commenced, with carpenters, electricians and insulators now on board. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for July, 2012. Recently, the company has built its
The proposal by Able UK to build around 1,700 metre long quay near East Nalton will be examined by three inspectors, according to Scunthorpe. The site will include transport depots, warehousing, external storage areas, offices, a business park and motel along with energy developments. Even though th
The new chief executive of the Crown Estate, Alison Nimmo, has insisted it is the right organisation to develop Britain’s offshore energy interests, reported the Telegraph. The Crown Estate is overseeing the development of wind farms and offshore gas storage facilities inScotland, and it has already
Brunsbüttel Ports GmbH has extended their port activities by operating the new port at Rendsburg together with AHLMANN-ZERSSEN GMBH + CO KG. As of 01st February 2012 the two Northern German Companies operate the new heavy duty port at the Kiel-Canal as RENDSBURG PORT GmbH. The operation contract run
Utility companies in Europe encourage offshore wind-energy capacity amid rising fossil-fuel prices and political pressure, according to MarketWatch. Utility firms have initiated projects offshore, as the demand for offshore wind farms is set to continue with geopolitical goals to reduce carbon emiss
E.ON is taking the next step in construction of its £736m Humber Gateway wind farm and will soon begin laying the onshore cable, which will be used to connect the offshore turbines to a new onshore substation at Salt End. The wind farm which will be located 8km off the East Yorkshire coast, is due [
Charles Hendry, Minister of State at the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) visited Alderney to meet members of the management team of Alderney Renewable Energy (ARE). ARE has ambitious plans for developing tidal power in the coastal waters around Alderney. In partnership with French ind
SeaEnergy PLC announces its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2011. Financial Summary The clear financial highlight of 2011 was the conclusion of the sale of SERL to Repsol Nuevas Energias UK Limited. This resulted in the Group recording a profit of £25.3 million for the financial year
HOCHTIEF went through many challenges in 2011: The Group’s strong operating business with a new record order backlog of almost EUR 49 billion was countered by severe setbacks in two projects and its Habtoor Leighton joint venture (Dubai). The Group was unable to offset them in full and incurred an o
Wind power fluctuations strongly affect offshore wind farms. Weather radars offer a promising tool for the development of a dedicated monitoring and short-term prediction system. A collaborative research project between Vattenfall, DTU, DONG and DHI was awarded a prize for originality and future exp
