Chris Huhne revealed more evidence of the economic benefits of renewable energy as he reaffirmed the coalition’s commitment to meeting EU renewable energy targets. This came as the UK published an update on progress to source 15% of all energy from renewable sources by 2020. Latest research from DEC
Government has officially taken control over the Wave Hub. Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) announced last month that they will take over ownership of the Wave Hub asset from the South West Regional Development Agency (RDA) on 1 January, 2012. The Wave Hub is a GBP 42 million wave
Government has officially taken control over the Wave Hub. Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) announced last month that they will take over ownership of the Wave Hub asset from the South West Regional Development Agency (RDA) on 1 January, 2012. The Wave Hub is a GBP 42 million wave
The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency has approved 97 wind turbines in German North Sea. 97 wind turbines are planned for the 43 square kilometers area. Dong Energy will build BR2 as the second phase of BR1. Borkum Riffgrund 1 will consist of up to 89 turbines with 3.6MW capacity each from Si
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley says he is ready to promote offshore wind energy in this year’s General Assembly but suggests his proposal… By David Hill (washingtontimes) [mappress] Source: washingtontimes, January 02, 2012
Swedish energy authorities say the wind power industry in this Nordic nation has “wind in its sails,” with a 40 percent boost in the past… (alaskadispatch) [mappress] Source: alaskadispatch, December 28, 2011
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2011 Critical Materials Strategy. The report examines the role that rare earth metals and other key materials play in clean energy technologies such as wind turbines, electric vehicles, solar cells and energy-efficient lighting. The report found that
The Obama administration moved Tuesday to boost renewable energy on both coasts, approving onshore solar and wind farms in the West and… by Matthew Daly (Associated Press) [mappress] Source: Associated Press, December 27, 2011; Image: alpha-ventus
New Jersey’s energy future has something for everybody — including controversy — as state officials advance plans to nourish the clean… by Bob Jordan (thedailyjournal) [mappress] Source: thedailyjournal, December 26, 2011
Expanding wind power. Restricting septic system use. Increasing the “flush tax.” by Margie Hyslop (gazette) [mappress] Offshore WIND staff, December 23, 2011
NYLCV joined a broad coalition of New York’s environmental, business, public health, and labor organizations on Wednesday to call on state… by Dan Hendrick (nylcv) [mappress] Source: nylcv, December 23, 2011; Image: danishwindenergyassociation
It has been hotly debated for months, and last week – finally – the European Commission published its 2050 energy roadmap outlining several different scenarios for Europe’s energy future over the coming decades. For wind energy and other renewables the week was tense. Until now, the European renewab
Companies considering building wind farms off Virginia’s coast will likely be asked next month to submit proposals to the federal government. By Cory Nealon (dailypress) [mappress] Source: dailypress, December 21, 2011; Image: doi
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has hailed 2011 as a ‘momentous’ and ‘ground breaking’ year for renewable energy in Scotland.The year to October 2011 saw a record breaking £750 million of investment in renewable energy in Scotland, and there is a pipeline of proposed projects with 17 gigawatts (GW) of
