Perpetuus has submitted an amendment to its application for the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). In the amendment, the proposed height of some turbine towers above water is reduced by half, from 18m to 9m. In a letter to the MMO, Perpetuus said: “…
Perpetuus has submitted an amendment to its application for the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). In the amendment, the proposed height of some turbine towers above water is reduced by half, from 18m to 9m. In a letter to the MMO, Perpetuus said: “…
Local Energy Scotland has launched the Scottish Government’s Good Practice Principles for Community Benefits from Offshore Renewables. In line with the onshore counterpart, the Scottish Government wishes to see Scotland’s communities sharing in the benefits of the country’s rich natural resources. D
Eco Wave Power has received an official recognition as “Pioneering Device” by Dr. Bracha Halaf, the Israeli Chief Scientist on behalf of the Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources. In accordance with a Governmental decision, Dr. Halaf approved that EWP’s wave energy power s
Eco Wave Power has received an official recognition for a “Pioneering Device” by Dr. Bracha Halaf, the Israeli Chief Scientist on behalf of the Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources. In accordance with a governmental decision, Dr. Halaf approved that EWP’s wave energy powe
India’s Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy. With this approval, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been authorized as the Nodal Ministry for use of offshore areas within the Exclusive Econo
UK Secretary of State is to issue a decision about up to 121-turbine wind farm in the English Channel near the Isle of Wight. The call is expected to be negative as some Jurassic Coast will lose UNESCO World Heritage Site status in case the wind farm gets built, writes the Telegraph. For the same [&
State Rep. Patricia Haddad is hoping to bring offshore wind industry to Massachusetts. Namely, after accepting an invitation from the Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate, Haddad embarked on a four-day trip to Denmark with a group of legislators and industry leaders, writes Wicked Local
Australian wave energy developer, Carnegie Wave Energy Limited, has signed a Collaboration Agreement with the Mauritius Research Council (MRC) to explore opportunities for commercial wave energy plants in Mauritius. Following on from the recently announced MOU with the Government of Seychelles, the
Nova Scotia start-ups have a chance to compete for up to $170,000 (C$ 225,000) through Innovacorp’s provincial I-3 Technology Start-Up Competition. The I-3 competition supports high potential, early stage knowledge-based companies, and encourages entrepreneurial activity across the Nova Scotia provi
Carnegie Wave Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Seychelles to investigate wave and microgrid opportunities in the country. The agreement focuses on identifying the opportunities and development pathways for commercial wave energy plants on the Seychelles, as
HydroQuest, a French-based hydrokinetic turbines developer, has accompanied the French president Francois Hollande on a three-day tour in Africa whose aim was to accelerate the development of economic collaboration between African countries and France. During the African tour, the French representat
The League of European Research Universities (LERU) has called for the budget Horizon 2020 to be respected following multiple attacks. The organisation made the statement as the Council prepares to formally adopt its position on the 2016 EU draft budget. ECOFIN ministers are expected to endorse an a
The ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) could contribute to the 2,080 MW share of all renewable energy in Malaysia in the next five years. According to Bernama, Malaysian national news agency, Nadzri Yahaya, Deputy Secretary General for Energy, said OTEC will contribute less than 1% to the total
