As reported in the latest edition of “Pictures of the Future”, Siemens is also turning to tidal power as it strives to exploit alternative forms of energy. The company has recently secured a stake in SeaGen, the world’s first commercial power plant to generate electricity from tidal energy. Commissi
BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has enjoyed double success at the 2011 Seawork International Innovations Showcase. The Turbine Access System (TAS), developed in conjunction with marine engineers
Renewable technologies could supply the world with more energy than it would ever need and at a very competitive cost, avers Steve Sawyer… By Karel Smrcka (engineeringnews) [mappress] Source: engineeringnews, June 24, 2011;
CTC Marine Projects (CTC), a leading global operator of technically advanced marine trenching vehicles, will be exhibiting and presenting at the forthcoming Offshore Wind, Renewables UK Conference in Liverpool, on 29-30 June 2011. CTC, who plays an active role in the global supply chain of Offshore
It will take a bit more time than originally hoped for to get five wind turbines up and running in Lake Erie. By Tom Beres (wkyc) [mappress] Source: wkyc, June 24, 2011;
India has a great untapped potential for wind energy. According to official estimates, the country’s total wind energy resource amounts to 48 GW of installed capacity, but some experts think that this figure is on the conservative side, and that technological improvements could significantly increas
The Dieseko Group recently established its presence in China by launching Shanghai ICE Construction Machinery Trading Company. ICE China offers direct technical and marketing support to the ICE dealer network in China, ensuring our Chinese end-users receive premium access to our foundation products
One of the major drawbacks for the crews who service the offshore sector has always been the cramped and inadequate living accommodation often provided for staff who have to remain on site – sometimes for months at a time. The latest trend has been for wind farms to transfer personnel but helicopter
The direct impact of the renewables industry on the commercial marine sector was evidenced by the results of the Seawork Innovation Awards. Houlder Ltd was presented with the prestigious Seawork Spirit of Innovation Trophy at the Innovation Awards Dinner for its offshore wind Turbine Access System (
The renewable energy industry is developing rapidly in response to ambitious targets set by the UK government. As a nation, they’ve got to reduce CO2 emissions and increase power generation from renewable sources such as wind, wave and tidal power. They are, literally, at sea in new territory and as
As part of Stena Line’s environmental efforts, a world first project is now getting underway. As the first passenger ferry in the world, the Stena Jutlandica, Gothenburg-Fredrikshaven, is being equipped with two wind turbines at the prow, which will contribute by both supplying energy and reducing f
Scira Offshore Energy Ltd. has awarded Baze Technology, contractor in joint co-operation with leading renewable energy consultancy Natural Power, with the contract for their wind farm portfolio information system, WindManager, on the Sheringham Shoal wind farm. The site, located approx 20 km off the
On Thursday evening, Åge Holmestad of Moelven Limtre AS and Svein Dag Henriksen of Hydra Tidal AS received the innovation award Schweighofer Prize 2011 for their work on laminated timber turbine blades for a floating power station project at Gimsøystraumen in Nordland based on ocean and tidal curren
AS THE world economy catches its breath and prepares to advance, there never was a better time for the Government to promote renewable … [mappress] Source: irishtimes, June 22, 2011;
