‘Support Marine Renewable Energy Innovation’

01 Feb 2007

The recent publication of the Stern Report in the UK and the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report have put global warming in the spotlight and beyond the influence of deniers such as the Bush Administration in America. These developments suggest increasing opportunities for those involved in the emerging marine renewable energy sector. The following opinion is provided by Michelle Thomas, head of renewable and clean energy at international law firm Eversheds LLP: The Stern Review Report on the Economics of Climate Change was published on 30 October 2006, and was one of the first major government-sponsored reports on global warming conducted by an economist rather than an atmospheric scientist.  

More Money Moves to Renewables

01 Feb 2007

European private equity and venture capital company 3i has enhanced its presence in the gas and power market by investing €30m for a minority stake in Electrawinds, Belgium’s leading independent renewable energy company.   

Tailfin Tidal Technology Surfaces in Oz

01 Feb 2007

An Australian firm has developed a renewable tidal energy conversion system based on the highly efficient fin structure of shark, tuna, and mackerel.