Environment News – Page 100
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NewsNarec’s turbine test building handed over
Construction of the structure that will house the UK National Renewable Energy Centre’s (Narec) 15 MW capacity wind turbine nacelle test rig has been formally completed six weeks ahead of schedule.
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NewsSteady work extended for ‘Eden Rose’
North Norfolk UK based Tidal Transit''s personnel transfer vessel, Eden Rose, has been on charter to Scira Offshore Energy since May 2012.
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Scots study fishing fleet for windfarm use
In support of the Scottish Government’s policy of developing the offshore renewable energy capacity in Scotland while providing a sustainable future for the Scottish fishing community, Scottish Enterprise has commissioned a study.
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A new approach for ‘MPI Discovery’ charter
Almost two years after E.ON and MPI entered into a long term partnership for a six year charter of MPI Discovery, the first day of the charter period has arrived.
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Gardline wins four boat windfarm charter
Gardline, vessel service providers for the offshore renewables sector, has been awarded a four boat charter working for the UK’s Lynn and Inner Dowsing Wind Farms, owned by Centrica and EIG Global Energy Partners.
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Investigations completed for Navitus Bay
Coastline Surveys has completed a geotechnical investigation of the seabed cable route at the proposed Navitus Bay offshore wind farm off the South coast of England.
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NewsProject to increase windfarm energy yield
Independent UK company, the Carbon Trust, unveiled its latest research project on Tuesday, designed to help cut the cost of offshore wind power by increasing the energy yields from Round 3 wind farms.
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News‘Clearwater’ refloats Clean Tyne Project
Following a substantial refit funded by the Port of Tyne, the Clearwater debris collection vessel was re-launched on Monday.
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CHAIN links French renewables to Seawork
The Channel Innovation Network (CHAIN), a project part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, will be exhibiting at Seawork 2013 and making a presentation about maritime business opportunities in Bretagne and Normandy.
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NewsBrittany Ferries quandary
UK short sea ferry company, Brittany Ferries, is in a quandary – it’s starting a new Fastcat service from Portsmouth to Le Havre this week, but this could be unsustainable if fuel costs continue to rise.
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NewsGamesa’s new offshore turbine comes together
Wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa has taken the next step in the development of Spain’s offshore wind ambitions with shipment of its prototype 5MW offshore turbine for testing at Gran Canaria.
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NewsExporting energy the Dublin Array way
The next stage in development of Dublin Array offshore windfarm has been marked with two foreshore lease applications in a project with implications beyond the usual establishment of another offshore windfarm.
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NewsScotland’s longest berth opens for renewables
Scotland’s longest commercial deepwater berth has been created in Orkney with the completion of a new extension at Hatston Pier on the outskirts of Kirkwall.
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NewsAcquisition brings 3D sonar to windfarms
DeepOcean UK, a subsidiary of DeepOcean Group Holding BV, has acquired a 50% interest in 3D sonar visualisation company ADUS to form ADUS DeepOcean Ltd.
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NewsSevern conference aims to ‘Turn the Tide’
Engineers, economists, local government officials and conservationists gathered at UWE Bristol last month to discuss innovative and sustainable solutions to generating power from the Severn Estuary.
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NewsWestern Link cable plans explained to the public
Further public engagement is underway with the plan to establish an electricity inter-connector between Scotland and England with implications beyond just the distribution of renewable energy.
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NewsLaser beam buoys assess windfarm viability
Several companies worldwide are working on systems that can measure wind speeds well above sea level in order to find an economic way of assessing the wind patterns for projected wind farms.
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NewsDeveloping floating turbines for deeper waters
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) have chosen The Glosten Associates to design a demonstrator for its floating wind turbine, to be installed at the UK Wave Hub offshore energy test site.
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NewsSubmersible Hull Catamaran concept unveiled
SHC Wavedancer heralds a new era, with its patents pending design making it the only vessel in the world capable of transforming from a high speed catamaran to a semi-submersible platform.
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NewsTurbine test facility deal for Denmark
GE''s Power Conversion business has signed a turnkey contract with the Lindoe Offshore Renewables Center (LORC), a Danish center for test of renewable energy technology.
