Danish governing and opposition parties have agreed to boost offshore wind energy in the country, Reuters reports. According to the government officials, a deal has been made between the centre-left government, an allied leftist party and all opposition parties except one. Minister for Climate, Ener
A request for handing over land sites, submitted by Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAF) and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), has been approved, Ahmad Al-Sabeeh, General Director of Kuwait’s Municipality, said. He added the land sites offer nature re
South Korea is going to invest around 1 billion US dollars into research and development of energy industry, reports Xinhuanet The ministry planned to give support to several sectors such as solar power, offshore wind power, fuel cell and solar photovoltaic cell sector, to help them expand in overse
On Monday, the Prime Minister, David Cameron, held the speech to the Institute of Civil Engineering saying the UK is “well-placed to become a world leader in offshore wind power – and this Government is doing all it can to make sure that happens.” Minister stressed that the UK needs to replace coal
Work on six new industrial units for the renewable energy sector in Orkney has been completed. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) invested £2.95m, including £1.18m from the European Regional Development Fund, to create the units on vacant industrial site next to Hatston Pier, Kirkwall. Each unit
In a report published yesterday the Scottish Affairs Committee says the Secretary of State for Scotland should announce the Government’s commitment to devolve and decentralise the Crown Estate Commissioner’s (CEC) marine and ancient rights and responsibilities in Scotland. The Crown Estate (CEC) is
Dominion Virginia Power told the federal government yesterday that it is interested in obtaining leases off the Virginia coast in an area that has the potential to generate approximately 1,500-2,000 megawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines. The exact capacity would be dependent on detail
An international delegation has again visited the offshore base in Cuxhaven to find out more about operations there. This time it was an US delegation that came to familiarise themselves with the latest trends and options in realising offshore projects on March 15. The US experts came at the invitat
NOF Energy, the UK business support organisation for oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewables sectors, is hosting a significant information and networking reception at the House of Commons with Energi Coast and Subsea North East. Taking place on, 20 March, the event is being held on the prestigious
Governor Martin O’Malley addressed the state’s congressional delegation on Monday seeking support for his offshore wind project, reports SoMd News. O’Malley said he wants the congressional delegation to support a federal investment tax credit extension necessary for offshore wind power generation th
Scottish Enterprise has welcomed decision by Vince Cable that the headquarters of the new UK Green Investment Bank will be located in Edinburgh. Scottish Enterprise chairman, Crawford Gillies, said: “This is fantastic news for Edinburgh and for Scotland. The Green Investment Bank will be an enduring
Energy Minister, Charles Hendry, believes the Tees Valley is a great deal ahead of its opponent site in Scotland in terms of securing a proposed £150m wind farm factory project. Hartlepool and Leith are directly competing to secure the investment from a Spanish firm Gamesa, with a promising potentia
The headquarters of the GIB will be located in Edinburgh, with the GIB’s main transaction team based in London. This arrangement will enable a greater commercial reach nationally than could be achieved from one location. Sitting the bank across these two locations will enable the GIB to become a wor
Tees Valley Unlimited, the local enterprise partnership for Tees Valley has further demonstrated its commitment to the green economy with the appointment of a Low Carbon Officer. Steven Pugh joins TVU’s Business Investment Team which in the last three years alone has secured over £750 million of new
