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Carbon Trust funds tidal and wave power projects in the UK
Earlier this week, the Carbon Trust has launched the £22M marine proving fund – a scheme which will see between £2m and £5m awarded to four tidal and two wave power projects in the UK. The money will help bring the projects through from the prototype stage to commercial propositions. AECOM has backed plans by the Carbon Trust to fund the development of marine and tidal energy in the UK. AECOM’s Director of Renewable Energy, Ian Gillies said: “... [more]
First Neptune Proteus tidal stream generator produced on Wearside
A new chapter is set to unfold in one of North East England's former thriving shipyards as the first of a new generation of tide driven energy generators recently completed. The first tidal generator to be manufactured at the site of Sunderland's former shipbuilding yards is now complete and will be shipped to Humberside where it will be put into action in a series of trials. The million-pound Neptune Proteus tidal stream demonstrator has been... [more]
Ocean Power Technologies to develop a demonstration wave power station in Japan
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement with a consortium of three leading Japanese companies to develop a demonstration wave power station in Japan. The Japanese consortium comprises Idemitsu Kosan Co., Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., and Japan Wind Development Co. (the “Consortium”). Further, OPT has been invited to become a member of the Tokyo Wave Power Initiative, a committee including the city of Tokyo, r... [more]
Much work is needed to educate consumers about renewable energy economy
Much education is needed to enhance public knowledge, understanding and interest in various sources of electrical power, their associated benefits and risks and the value of becoming more energy efficient. According to the results from The Harris Poll®, only one in ten Americans (9%) are very knowledgeable about sources of electrical power, while half (50%) are fairly knowledgeable. Further, only one in five U.S. adults (21%) are very interes... [more]
The Crown Estate receives 42 applications for wave and tidal energy leases for the Pentland Firth
Following the closure of the deadline for pre-qualified companies seeking leases for wave and tidal energy projects in the Pentland Firth Strategic Area, The Crown Estate has announced it has received multiple bids for each of the lease types and all capacities made available for the world’s first large scale commercial wave and tidal energy leasing round. The number and range of both bidders and applications emphasises the importance of the ... [more]
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Scottish Power, Pelamis Wave Win U.K. Tidal Energy Contracts (Bloomberg)
March 16 (Bloomberg) -- Iberdrola SA’s Scottish Power unit and Pelamis Wave Power Ltd. won some of the 10 contracts awarded today by the U.K. government that aim to generate electricity from changes in the tides.
Wave and Tidal Power "Key to Scotland's Energy Future" (Scottish Green Party)
Mon., March 15, 2010. 16:31. Tomorrow's announcement of licences for wave and tidal power around Scotland will be crucial to the country's future clean energy provision, Greens argued today.
World first wave and tidal energy projects for Scotland (Daily Telegraph)
The world's first wave and tidal energy projects on a commercial scale are to be built off the Scottish coast, with developers claiming they have the potential to power 750,000 homes.
Scots gives go ahead to wave and tidal power (Channel 4)
The dream of harnessing the power of the waves and the tides to generate electricity has passed a significant milestone, writes science correspondent Julian Rush.
Tidal power 'could provide energy for 15 million homes' (U TV)
Wave and tidal power could produce enough energy for up to 15 million homes, provide thousands of jobs and slash emissions by mid-century, the Government claimed on Monday.
Green power aims to rule the waves (Times Online)
A new era in energy moved closer yesterday with the awarding of the world’s first commercial leases for wave and tidal power generation.
'Milestone' for wave energy plans (BBC News)
Seven companies are to push forward plans to generate 1.2 gigawatts of electricity from wave and tidal power.
Aquamarine and SSE Renewables get Lease Agreement for Wave Farm Site (Renewable Energy World)
Scotland-based ocean energy developer Aquamarine Power, along with partner firm SSE Renewables, announced that they have been granted the rights to develop a section of seabed off Orkney, Scotland, as part of a commercial leasing program for wave and tidal energy projects.
Irish firm scoops tidal energy contracts (Irish Examiner)
LEADING Irish firm SSE Renewables has won a series of lucrative tidal energy contracts in north-east Scotland as part of a multi-billion euro project in a location described as “the Saudi Arabia of marine power”.
Chile Keeps Overnight Rate at 0.5% After Earthquake (Update1) (Bloomberg)
March 18 (Bloomberg) -- Chile’s central bank policy committee, led by Jose De Gregorio , kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.5 percent as it assesses the impact of last month’s devastating earthquake and tidal wave.
