Environment News – Page 111
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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.
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NewsIdentifying challenges facing the UK offshore wind industry
A report prepared for The Crown Estate examining the development of the UK offshore wind industry based on the views of those at the sharp end has found areas of concern to be addressed if targets are to be met.
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NewsEU sea planning law to boost investment
EU Member States will have to plan the use of their sea space and work together where they share a sea basin, according to a proposed European Commission Directive on maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management.
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NewsTwin Axe twins christened at Harlingen
Two newbuild Damen FCS 2610 ‘Twin Axe’ catamarans are being officially christened last month at Harlingen in the Netherlands.
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NewsVertical floating wind turbine tests
The Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) is in the closing stages of testing a vertical floating wind turbine concept for the Deepwind Consortium, led by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).
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NewsWindfarm industry examines foundation corrosion guidelines
A joint industry project has been set up to examine the subject of windfarm foundation corrosion and ensure design guidelines result in the most efficient and effective corrosion control solutions being adopted.
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NewsContinuing growth for European offshore wind
Recently released statistics illustrate the steady growth of the European offshore wind industry, while also pointing out that EU Member States are lagging behind their offshore wind energy targets.
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NewsUK Renewable energy roadmap updated
The UK Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has updated its Renewable Energy Roadmap with the UK on track to meet its European target of sourcing 15% of all energy from renewable sources by 2020.
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NewsLeaderSHIP 2000 to boost European maritime
The European Ships and Maritime Equipment Association (SEA Europe) has welcomed the launch of LeaderSHIP 2020, the strategy to increase the competitiveness of the European maritime technology industry.
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NewsUK Marine Energy Parks agree collaboration
The UK''s two Marine Energy Parks (MEP) have signed a milestone agreement to work together to support the development of the wave and tidal industry in the United Kingdom.
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NewsEastern promise of European WFSV strategy
Strategic Marine, the specialist shipbuilder operating in Singapore and Vietnam, delivered a new crew transfer and service vessel for UK fleet operator Njord Offshore on Tuesday.
