The Department of Economic Development will host a seminar in London where the opportunities within offshore energy for Isle of Man will be discussed. The seminar, part of the Rushlight Conference, will feature presentations from the Isle of Man Government’s Director of Energy Policy, Ken Milne, and
A meeting regarding tidal lagoons will be held by environmental group Gwyrddio Penarth Greening (GPG) in Penarth, south-west from Cardiff, the group has announced. Tidal Lagoon Power will hold a presentation regarding their plans for a tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay, and the potential of tidal lagoons
Climate change represents a serious threat to our welfare society, the business community and individual citizens. However, with the Climate Change Act – passed by the Danish Parliament on January 12 – Denmark is taking its share of responsibility for limiting climate change, according to Minister f
Following a submission to the UK Government’s Planning Inspectorate by local councils, which have argued that Navitus Bay’s turbine mitigation option should be considered as a separate development application, the Inspectorate has decided to deny that request and to continue with examining the “Plan
Following a submission to the UK Government’s Planning Inspectorate by local councils, which have argued that Navitus Bay’s turbine mitigation option should be considered as a separate development application, the Inspectorate has decided to deny that request and to continue with examining the “Plan
Local residents in the Ventnor area will voice their concerns at Vetnor Central to discuss possible issues regarding the construction of the tidal energy centre off the Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight County Press reports. The locals are worried about the impact the tidal energy center will have on the
The United States can increase the use of renewable energy in its energy mix from 7.5 percent in 2010 to 27 percent by 2030, according to a new report released by IRENA. The report also states that the US can increase its use of renewable energy in power generation from 14 percent to almost 50 [&hel
DP Energy is raising funds to build a 10 MW Fair Head tidal demonstration array, which represents the first phase of building a larger proposed 100 MW tidal project off the north Antrim coast, the Irish media report. The company is looking for funds from the state, EU and investors in order to devel
Rémi Gruet has been appointed CEO of Ocean Energy Europe – the trade association for ocean renewable energy, it is stated in OEE’s press release. Gruet will be tasked with shaping the policy context that will help Europe’s ocean energy sector reach commercialisation over the coming decade. “The sect
French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron has announced the creation of an investment fund worth EUR 425 million to support projects, including those in renewable energy sector, with an aim to accelerate their transition from experimental to the industrialization stage. The fund aims to support the co
Funding in the amount of EUR 425 million, managed by Bpifrance, has been announced for industrial projects, including those in renewable sector, it is stated in SER’s press release. Emmanuel Macron, the economy minister, announced the creation of a new investment fund that would accelerate the trans
The Energy Department has announced USD 8 million in funding to spur innovation in next-generation marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) control and component technologies, is is stated in DoE’s press release. Through this funding opportunity, the Energy Department plans to select up to five projects to imp
Japanese politicians and business leaders have visited the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) – a visit that comes at a time when Japan looks to establish its own marine energy test centre sites, EMEC’s press release reads. The visit was hosted by EMEC and the Orkney-based environmental consultanc
Orkney’s marine energy industry has been the focus of a fact-finding visit by Japanese politicians and business leaders. The 10-strong party from the Nagasaki Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu, toured the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Stromness at the weekend to learn more about Orkney’s
