News
Regular updates on the latest developments, announcements and reports from the renewables industry around the world.
Nothing can stop wind in November
November has been a record breaking month for wind, with previous records being smashed repeatedly. Read more
The Obama administration has for the first time opened up large areas off the Atlantic Coast for offshore wind farms. Read more
REA responds to Energy Bill
Renewable Energy Association_Press Release - 29th November 2012
The REA welcomes the publication of the Energy Bill , which answers several of REA's top 10 asks, set out in October. Read more
Green bank opens for business
Business Secretary Vince Cable has declared the UK Green Investment Bank plc officially open for business and announced two new investments.
Ernst & Young's latest renewable energy country attractiveness indices is online. Read more
New Clean Energy Research Centre
Cranfield University's new £2 million high-tech energy laboratory has been officially opened. Read more
MEMBERS APPOINTED TO OFFSHORE WIND PROGRAMME BOARD
Secretary of State Edward Davey today announced the membership of the industry-led Offshore Wind Programme Board which is chaired by Adam Bruce, the Global Head of Corporate Affairs at Mainstream Renewable Power. Read more
Government figures released in the annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics show that electricity production from renewable energy sources in 2011 was up by 33 percent on the previous year and accounted for 9.4 percent of all electricity generated in the year. This increase has predominately been driven by increases in electricity generation from both onshore (up 45 percent to 10372GWh) and offshore wind (up 68 percent to 5126GWh). Read more
Changes to subsidies for renewable electricity could incentivise between £20billion and £25billion of new investment in the economy between 2013 and 2017. Read more
A new wind turbine factory for Hull is set to benefit from a major order secured by engineering firm Siemens. Read more
The UK's first agreement for lease for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide is announced. Read more
SeaRoc tp provide installation services on Narec's anemometry hub
International marine engineering company SeaRoc has been appointed to provide the installation of the foundation, equipment platform and meteorological mast at Narec's proposed Blyth Offshore Wind Demonstration Site. Read more
ENER-G is part of a major research consortium, co-funded by the government, to find innovative new ways of 'keeping the lights on' and decarbonising energy supplies across the UK, as demand increases. Read more
£20million marine scheme now open
The government has launched its eagerly awaited £20million Marine Energy Array Demonstrator scheme (MEAD). This scheme will support up to two pre-commercial projects to demonstrate the operation of wave and/or tidal devices in array formation over a period of time. Organisations across the UK will be able to bid for a share of the £20million, helping spur on growth in this exciting new sector. Read more
Wind energy industry commits to charter for UK prosperity
RenewableUK has launched the UK Wind Energy Charter. The Charter sets out three principles that the wind energy industry will apply in order to ensure that the UK maintains its position as a world leader. Read more
The Crown Estate announces the 2012 offshore wind industry supply chain events. Read more
CCS competition launched
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey has launched a new competition for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Read more
Contract ensures Gwynt y Môr is on target
Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Limited has secured a major contract to begin the next stage of offshore construction off the North Wales coast. Read more
Centrica and DONG Energy establish joint venture for Irish Sea windfarm zone
Centrica and DONG Energy have announced a joint venture to co-develop offshore windfarms in the Round 3 Irish Sea Zone. Read more
Apple's biogas fuel cell plant could go live by June
Apple reports that a biogas-powered fuel cell system will help power its Maiden, North Carolina data centre. Read more
First 6MW turbine for offshore windfarm installed
REpower has installed its 6M offshore wind turbine for Belgian offshore project development company, C-Power. Read more
An investment over time of about €150million could lead to establishment of two plants in the Port of Leith and eventually about 800 new jobs.
Wind energy jobs megaboost
800 new jobs at massive £125million wind turbine factory and potentially
thousands of spin-off jobs in British supply chain. Read more
Green Construction Board launches call for evidence
Sustainable businesses will have the opportunity to provide information and data that will shape how the Green Construction Board (GCB) will deliver its plans for a low carbon built environment. Read more
Siemens strengthens its position in ocean power
Siemens has acquired the majority stake in tidal power systems company Marine Current Turbines. Read more
EMEC expansion plans
Rising developer demand prompts expansion plans at European Marine Energy Centre. Read more
ScottishPower Renewables selects Intertek METOC
Specialist marine consultancy chosen for Orkney demonstration projects. Read more
Marine Renewables report is welcome, but inconsistent
The REA welcomes ECCC report's acknowledgement of the potential of marine renewables, but questions the logic of its targets. Read more
Siemens has acquired the majority stake in Marine Current Turbines, which develops and builds tidal power systems. Read more
GE and the Carbon Trust have announced a new pan-European partnership to accelerate European clean tech growth amid growing evidence that the region is struggling to keep up with other parts of the globe in this critical sector. Read more
The marine and tidal energy sector is to benefit from £6million in funding to further develop testing of new wave and tidal prototypes in the seas around Scotland. Read more
The government is to provide grant funding totalling nearly £3million to four major collaborative projects that will develop and demonstrate technologies to tackle CO2 emissions. Read more
First Minister welcomes deal to bring Samsung to Fife
First Minister Alex Salmond today welcomed the news that Korean giant Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) is to base its first European offshore wind project in Fife in an inward venture worth up to £100million that is expected to create more than 500 new jobs in Scotland. Read more
David Brown has announced the signing of a multimillion pound contract with major South Korean company Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to design, develop and manufacture an innovative new gear system for the next generation of offshore wind turbines. Read more
Ricardo's progress in the thriving offshore wind industry continues with the signing of an engineering services contract with David Brown. Read more
Samsung announces £100million UK wind turbine project creating 500 jobs - its first such venture in Europe. Read more
The South West has been named as the UK's first Marine Energy Park. Read more
Scottish Enterprise has unveiled a scheme to help small companies grab a slice of the £7billion offshore wind industry. Read more
The Crown Estate has commissioned ABPmer to develop a regional wave and tidal model for the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters strategic area.
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