This annual event organized by RenewableUK brings together investors, project and technology developers including decision makers from government and business with responsibilities across the UK, Europe and international markets. The event is taking place on February 25 and 26, 2015, at Edinburgh In
Pelamis Wave Power’s debts, prior to its falling into administration, amount to more than GBP 15 mln in total. Pelamis’ debt to Scottish Enterprise was GBP 8 mln at the time the company went into administration. The total debt amount increases to GBP 12.8 mln when interest charges and fees are calcu
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and ship classification society, ClassNK, have signed an MoU to collaborate on several research and development projects. Memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Andrew Tan, MPA Chief Executive, and Yasushi Nakamura, ClassNK Executive Vice P
In a collaboration with the Energy Institute (EI), The Crown Estate has brought together over 100 reports and publications, produced as part of its strategic offshore wind programme, and made them more widely available through the EI Knowledge Service. This significant range of publications, develop
Tidal energy generated at EMEC test sites will be used to produce hydrogen that will be stored and used later for a variety of different schemes and ideas. Proposals to produce hydrogen from marine renewables projects have been put forward by EMEC. The center is worried that grid restraints in Orkne
French Minister for Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, Ségolène Royal, yesterday announced six new measures to accelerate the development of renewable energy and thus faster creation of “green” jobs. Minister Royal introduced an offshore wind amendment that could allow competitive dialogue
The official document has been signed authorizing the extension of the port of Cherbourg into the main roadstead as part of the marine renewables energy (MRE) project. This represents a successful conclusion to the efforts made by French state, PNA (Ports of Normandy Authority) and the Cherbourg Urb
Sabella has signed an MoU with PLP and MEINDO to supply renewable electricity to remote areas of Indonesia. The aim of this agreement is to develop ocean current energy in Indonesia for remote areas of the country. The turbines to be deployed in Indonesia will be of 100 kW to 2.500 kW in capacity. S
UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced today that CTruk has been selected to receive funding through Round 6 of the UK Government’s Regional Growth Fund. CTruk said that this advances its plans to build larger vessels for offshore wind and diversify for sustainable growth. The £1 million RGF
Akuo Energy and Pertamina have signed an MoU for developing renewable energy projects, including OTEC plant, at various sites in Indonesia. The renewable projects will concern electricity generation from wind, solar photovoltaic (PV) and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC). The Memorandum of Unde
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is holding three public meetings regarding the proposed wind energy sites offshore North Carolina this week. The federal agency has identified three sites suited for wind energy development. One is located offshore Outer Banks while other two are offshore
Steve Klein, Snohomish County Public Utility District CEO/General Manager, has announced his retirement, effective May 1, 2015. Steve Klein has led Snohomish PUD for nine years, where he played a central role in the research and development of multiple renewable energy sources, including wind, solar
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has appointed James Bennett as BOEM’s new Chief for the Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP) — the program responsible for overseeing offshore renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf. Bennett has 35 years of experience in Federal
Maria van der Hoeven, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) will be the first keynote speaker at the POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe conference 2015 in Amsterdam. Maria van der Hoeven took office as Executive Director in September 2011. Her work at the IEA in
