Features
An opportunity to look in depth at some of the breaking stories in the industry, this page provides companies in the sector with a chance to give more background to the design, development and deployment of their projects.
Coasting ahead
Theone Wilson reports on a company that is becoming increasingly involved in the renewables sector
Developing direction
Mike Farish meets the director of one company that’s swiftly moving into the offshore market
Subsea Company of the Year 2011
Theone Wilson reports on a fast-growing company that’s got ambition for the renewables industry
Circuit training
Alistair Welch reports on how established fuse developer and manufacturer Cooper Bussmann is targeting the renewables market
Viewpoint
Marine renewable energy needs to be supported with good science and understanding. Recent announcements provide confirmation that the marine industry is moving in the right direction - but does the framework exist to move the sector forward from paper to practice? read more
Impressive Innovation
Meanwhile, the Innovate10 event saw small companies pitted against each other in a battle for funding. Renewable energy company Oxford Photovoltaics impressed the judges and was awarded a large grant from the Technology Strategy Board. Find out why and how much they received. read more
Working the Wind
More and more farmers are buying into wind turbine installation to reduce their overheads - and this can prove very effective if the site is suitable. We focus on one installation that's been particularly successful.
Making a Difference
Companies already working in the renewables sector are finding increased experience and demand is allowing them to expand their services. One such company is the Freedom Group, which is now equipped to single-handedly manage the construction of a renewable energy project. Get an update on what they're doing here.
Careful Drivers
We discuss Arup's trial of low-carbon vehicles. Organisations across the UK are working together to find out how low emission vehicles are used by recording real-world data. We've got the latest on some of the first behavioural information on long-term electric car ownership, usage and habits. read more
Viewpoint
The Offshore Valuation report puts forward some exciting development scenarios. Tim Helweg-Larsen, director of Public Interest Research Centre and chair of the Offshore Valuation Group, takes a look
Great expectations
Stephanie Pimlott, Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s business liaison and development officer, explains how the town is applying its years of experience working with offshore oil and gas to the escalating offshore wind sector.
Forward thinking
Offshore wind technologies could soon be big in Europe – and K2 Management knows what’s needed to bring them forward, says Mike Farish
A tough task
The installation and support effort required to support Round 3 will challenge the industry. The search for new solutions may call for a change of mindsets, says one insider. Jonathan Ward reports
Supporting roles
Jonathan Reynolds argues that the East of England has everything required for success in the offshore wind industry
Supply and demand
The North West offers a lot of potential - and the renewable energy industry is really taking off there. Mike Farish reports
Bright sparks
Dave March has the latest on the multi-national company Converteam, which is developing new energy delivery solutions
Well connected
In an ever-changing market, cable company JDR is at the cutting edge of business. Innovative and dynamic, it’s an organisation that’s always thinking ahead
Weather report
The Met Office are working alongside the wind energy industry to support renewable energy projects.
Expert commitments
Xodus launches new alternative energy business stream to its oil and gas stable
Waves ahead
Fiona Bennett explores a new machine
set to revolutionise wave energy technology
Rising to the challenge
Andrew Baldock of Black & Veatch answers some key questions from energy engineering about the challenges facing the marine energy sector
Planning ahead
Mike Farish talks to Jonny Lewis of RPS about their offshore renewables and marine energy expertise
Taking the initiative
Dave March finds out why Dundee is ideally positioned to become a key location for the renewables sector
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