offshore renewable energy News
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Carbon Trust part of UK wide consortia to set up multi-million Catapult centre
UK-wide consortium bid from Carbon Trust, National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec), and Ocean Energy Innovation selected to play a pivotal role in setting up the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. The Technology Strategy Board has today announced that the UK-wide consortium bid from Carbon Trust, National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec), and Ocean Energy Innovation has been selected to play a ...
By Carbon Trust
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Water Abstraction Screens for Narec
Carbis are awarded the design and manufacture of water abstraction screens for Narec (National Renewable Energy Centre) The screens have been specifically designed to comply with Environment Agency river estuary extraction requirements. The screens are designed to prevent entrapment, entrainment or impingement of Elver, Yellow and Silver Eel and fish, this being a condition of the EA granting ...
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EnergyOcean international 2011
The 8th Annual EnergyOcean International Conference & Exhibition is gearing up to return to the state of Maine! Hundreds of industry stakeholders representing every aspect of the Offshore Renewable Energy Industry will unite for EnergyOcean International's technical program which is established as the primary educational platform and networking forum for the industry. Prominent speakers will ...
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Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult granted 10-year extension
UK based offshore renewables technology innovation center, Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has reportedly been granted a 10-year extension to run a turbine for development in research and technology. The Scottish Government has granted a variation of Section 36 consent to run the 7-MW Levenmouth offshore wind demonstration turbine in Fife until 2029. ORE Catapult can continue to provide ...
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Searoc Strengthens Its Support To Offshore Renewable Energy Developments Through New Dundee Office
International marine engineering company SeaRoc has announced the opening of a further office in Scotland to support’s the country’s growing offshore wind farm and marine renewables industries. Located in Dundee, the new office opened on November 12th and houses a number of marine engineering experts, including David Wotherspoon who joins SeaRoc as Development ...
By SeaRoc Group
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New study shows potential value of UK’s offshore wind 19 May 2010
The Offshore Valuation Group, today publishes the first full economic valuation of the UK’s offshore renewable resource. The study was part-funded by the CCC, one of a range of commissioning organisations of the independent study, which included the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments, and eight energy companies. The study suggests that the offshore renewable energy industry in the UK could ...
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MTS Technology Enables Innovation In Offshore Renewable Energy
MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC), a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors, today announced that the MTS Non-Torque Loading (NTL) System has been installed and accepted at the 3MW Drive Train Test Facility (3 megawatt) of the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec), located in Blyth, Northumberland, UK. The MTS NTL system is used to apply complex, ...
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SgurrEnergy’s Garry Campbell joins world’s leading professional health and safety body
SgurrEnergy, part of Wood Group’s clean energy business, bolstered its credentials when one of its employees was invited to join the world’s leading professional health and safety body. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) last month welcomed Health and Safety Team Leader Garry Campbell to its Offshore Group Committee. IOSH is the Chartered body for health and ...
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US Interior Department identifies enormous potential for offshore wind power in Atlantic
A comprehensive government survey of offshore energy resources shows enormous potential for offshore wind power, particularly off the Atlantic Coast, while at the same time identifying major information gaps for offshore oil and gas resources, according to energy and ocean policy experts at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The survey was released today by Secretary of Interior Ken ...
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Offshore renewable energy sites provide new habitat for marine species
Offshore renewable energy sites may provide new ‘stepping stone’ habitats for marine species, a recent study suggests. They could allow some species to spread beyond their present range and help vulnerable creatures survive in the face of climate change. However, they may also allow harmful invasive species to spread, the researchers warn, and the effects of such projects must be ...
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EDPR forms part of steering group recognized for work on offshore aviation guide
Helicopters and planes play a vital role in the offshore renewables industry, from development and construction, to daily procedures and emergency response. However, until recently our industry didn’t have a point of reference for the proper way to engage with or contract aviation services. A small team of experts, which included EDP Renewables’ QHSSE manager John Yorston, formed an ...
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The German EU Presidency wants to strengthen offshore wind – here is what they need to do now
Germany has taken over the rotating EU Council Presidency from Croatia. As part of the trio presidency, Germany will hold the position until 1 January 2021 before passing it on to Portugal. In the rather short time frame, the German Presidency aims to develop and adopt several important energy policies – with a strong focus on offshore wind. The German Presidency Programme underlines the ...
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Carbon Trust supports Wave Energy Scotland’s first £7 million technology innovation competition
Wave Energy Scotland (WES), a new research and development body funded by the Scottish Government, is open for business with the launch of its first international technology innovation competition. Part of Highlands and Islands Enterprise, WES is issuing a competitive project call for innovative power take-off (PTO) systems. Applications are invited from innovative technology developers who ...
By Carbon Trust
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Scotland has opportunity to lead floating wind industry, says new report from the Carbon Trust
A new Carbon Trust report, launched today by Minister for Energy Fergus Ewing MSP at Global Offshore Wind 2015 conference, sets out the current state of the floating wind industry and identifies key technical barriers that need to be addressed to make it a commercial reality. The study, commissioned by the Scottish Government, is the most comprehensive review of floating wind technologies to ...
By Carbon Trust
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Scotland has opportunity to lead floating wind industry, says new report from the Carbon Trust
A new Carbon Trust report, launched today by Minister for Energy Fergus Ewing MSP at Global Offshore Wind 2015 conference, sets out the current state of the floating wind industry and identifies key technical barriers that need to be addressed to make it a commercial reality. The study, commissioned by the Scottish Government, is the most comprehensive review of floating wind technologies to ...
By Carbon Trust
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The Biggest offshore wind living lab' in the world to be developed in the Humber
The biggest offshore wind ‘living lab’ in the world will be created off the UK's Grimsby coast through the development of a 5G Testbed that includes Grimsby Port and the Lynn and Inner Dowsing wind farm. The £2.8m project will accelerate the development of a new generation of digital technologies essential for the huge expansion of offshore wind generation required to meet climate targets. It is ...
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Consortium with EDP Renewables is selected for floating wind farm pilot project in France
Consortium with EDP Renewables is selected for floating wind farm pilot project in France The EDP Renewables, ENGIE, Caisse des Dépôts, Eiffage/Principle Power and GE consortium’s floating wind farm pilot project in the Mediterranean has been selected by the Government of France. This verdict recognises the innovative technological decisions, experience and know-how of the ...
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MaRINET2 testing
In the next two weeks, the team will have the opportunity to test its desalination technology in a controlled environment, a wave simulator in Nantes, France. MaRINET2 is a network of European partners, involving research centers and organizations working together to advance offshore marine renewable energy (EMR) technologies such as waves, tides and offshore wind. This pan-European network ...
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ETI announces two projects to identify the challenges and solutions of collecting and distributing electricity from renewable sources in the UK
The challenges and opportunities of collecting and distributing more electricity from renewable sources in the UK are to be investigated in two projects launched by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI).Large-scale offshore renewable energy farms, including wind, tidal stream and wave energy systems are likely to play an increasingly significant role in enabling the UK to meet its long-term CO2 ...
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ScottishPower Renewables Update on Argyll Array Offshore Windfarm
Following detailed technical and environmental site studies, ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has confirmed that they will not be taking forward their lease option to develop the Argyll Array Offshore Windfarm in the near future. The company has stated that the project may be viable to reconsider as offshore wind technology develops in the longer term, but estimates that will not be within the next ...
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