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
GDF Suez is facing a challenge to find sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to more widespread energy sources. Earlier today, Tidal Energy Today Staff published that GDF aims to double its power generation from renewables – wind, tidal and geothermal, due to the increasing energy ne
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 “Top 10 Energy Innovators in 100 Energy Priorities” report identifies and ranks the top industry and academic players worldwide according to their innovation competencies in 100 energy priorities – defined in KIC InnoEnergy´s Innovation Strategy for 2014-2019. According to the global results of
GDF Suez intends to double its power generation from renewables, with the main focus being on marine renewables, according to Reuters. The group operates 17.8 GW of renewable energy capacity worldwide, or 15 percent of its total, of which 7.8 GW is in Europe and 10 GW outside the region. By 2025 it
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
SMC/IEC TC-114 is requesting research proposals from Canadian industry and academic groups which would accelerate the development of international marine energy technical specification and standards currently being developed through IEC/TC 114. One of the key focuses of the research is the assessmen
Longbay Seapower has notified the Planning Inspectorate of an intended application for the the West Somerset Tidal Lagoon. LongBay SeaPower aims to harness the natural resources of the Bristol Channel to generate electricity. The West Somerset Lagoon is the construction of a continuous breakwater wa
The company behind the West Somerset Lagoon has submitted details about a forthcoming planning submission for its tidal energy project. LongBay SeaPower proposes to harness the natural resources of the Bristol Channel to generate electricity. The GBP 2.4 billion project would comprise a continuous b
The company behind the West Somerset Lagoon has submitted details about a forthcoming planning submission for its tidal energy project. LongBay SeaPower proposes to harness the natural resources of the Bristol Channel to generate electricity. The GBP 2.4 billion project would comprise a continuous b
The Prime Minister confirms the support of the UK Government for the proposed tidal energy site off the Isle of Wight, developed by PTEC, the company’s press release reads. Andrew Turner, MP for the Isle of Wight, asked for David Cameron’s support for Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre, a public/private
A study done in collaboration of researchers suggests that wave energy systems developed in the Pacific Northwest could be integrated into the overall energy grid at lower costs than some other forms of alternative energy, including wind power. The study demonstrates that “wave energy will have fewe
Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) has submitted an application to the Marine Management Organisation and Isle of Wight Council for permission to construct and operate a tidal energy demonstration site, it is stated in PTEC’s press release. If consent is granted, the electricity generated from tid
