Students living in, or near to, the parish of Graveney with Goodnestone who are looking to go to university to study a subject related to sustainable development, science or engineering, can now apply to the 2012/13 London Array University Bursary Scheme. The scheme, which forms part of our wider co
BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group, the leading international maritime design and engineering consultancy, announced it has won a contract to supply the design for the construction of eight new 20m Windfarm Support Vessels, including options, to be built by Strategic Marine, the Australian
Alderney Renewable Energy (ARE), the tidal energy developer, has signed agreements for two major projects aimed at creating one of the most significant tidal power sites in Europe. The first agreement is with the French industrial group DCNS for the development of tidal arrays in Alderney’s waters.
The working sessions will be held on February 20 and 21 at the conference room of the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research. Founded in 1921, CIGRE, the Council on Large Electric Systems, is an international non-profit Association for promoting collaboration with experts from all around the world
The working sessions will be held on February 20 and 21 at the conference room of the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research. Founded in 1921, CIGRE, the Council on Large Electric Systems, is an international non-profit Association for promoting collaboration with experts from all around the world
Funding has been granted for a new centre to develop and demonstrate offshore and onshore wind turbine asset management to help Scotland meet its ambitious renewable energy targets. The facility is to be opened at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. The Centre for Intelligent Asset Management
Cuxhaven is planning to strengthen its position as a location for offshore wind energy with a million euro investment. The mooring in the port should be prepared for the so-called jack-up vessels, said on Thursday the State Agency for Water Management, Coastal Defence and Nature Conservation in the
Eight public exhibitions where the public can formally provide their feedback on the Navitus Bay offshore Wind Park are to be held across Dorset, Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. The public exhibitions are part of the statutory consultation process, which is set to continue until late 2013 when E
Siemens has acquired the majority stake in Marine Current Turbines Ltd., the UK company based in Bristol, which develops and builds tidal power systems. “The acquisition of Marine Current Turbines is an important step forward for the Solar & Hydro Division,” said Ted Scheidegger, CEO of the Solar &
Siemens has acquired the majority stake in Marine Current Turbines Ltd., the UK company based in Bristol, which develops and builds tidal power systems. “The acquisition of Marine Current Turbines is an important step forward for the Solar & Hydro Division,” said Ted Scheidegger, CEO of the Solar &
The effects of operational loads and wind loads on offshore wind turbines are well understood. At most sites, however, the water depth is such that breaking or near-breaking waves will occur causing impulsive excitation of the foundation and consequently, considerable stresses and displacements in t
Today the new Danish Ambassador to the UK was welcomed by DONG Energy at Belfast Harbour. The Harbour is currently being completely rebuilt so that it can be used for offshore wind installation. Henrik Scheinemann, Senior Director at DONG Energy was on site wrapped up warm to welcome Anne Hedensted
The Statnett Group reports profit after tax for 2011 of NOK 1 000 million, the corresponding figure for 2010 was NOK 2 198 million. In the fourth quarter of 2011 profit after tax was NOK 226 million, compared to NOK 567 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. In the fourth quarter of 2011 total [&hel
A Swedish company is planning to install a floating platform, 480m wide, with 36 wind turbines off the coast of Malta. Hexicon AB has submitted the project description statement (PDS) to the Malta Environment and Planning Authority. Within the framework of EU Directive 2001/77 EC and the national go
