Policymakers more influenced by ‘grey’ reports which emphasise offshore wind negatives
A new study has found policymakers are more likely to be influenced by reports which tend to emphasise the negative environmental aspects of offshore wind farms.
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Fugro starts site investigations at two North Sea offshore wind developments
Dutch services firm Fugro has begun a four-month marine site characterisation campaign at two major North Sea wind development sites.
Seabird tracking data could be used to assess impact of offshore wind farms
A project satellite-tracking hundreds of British and Irish seabirds has revealed new insights into where species search for food at sea.
Statoil enters German offshore wind market with E.ON in EUR1.2bn deal
Statoil will partner with E.ON as it enters the German offshore wind market with the EUR1.2billion Arkona project.
Setting stage for grand offshore power-grid scandal
Just about everyone, with the not-very-notable exception of Donald Trump, favours offshore wind farms - at least in principle.
Energy efficiency first in line for green bank cash
Much time is required and significant legislation needs to be enacted before the UK's Green Investment Bank (GIB) can start in earnest. It will first need state-aid approval, to get a structure up and running, and then legislation to agree to borrowing powers for its initial £3 billion capitalisation - a process expected to take until 2015.
Danish company orders $155million windfarm ship
A further windfarm construction ship has been ordered by Danish contractor at a cost of around $155million with delivery set for 2014.
Remp quits as SeaEnergy chief
North-east firm SeaEnergy said yesterday Steve Remp, its executive chairman, had stepped down from the board.
£43billion offshore wind spend predicted
More than £43billion is expected to be spent on new offshore wind installations over the next five years, according to a report by energy business advisor Douglas-Westwood.
Renewables tariffs announced
Offshore wind farms in England and Wales are set to receive more subsidies than previously planned in the next few years under proposals from the UK Government today.
Seizing offshore wind
FIRMS from East Anglia are eyeing the European offshore wind market after cutting their teeth in the UK.
East of England powers up for revitalised energy future
FACING a coalition government-led era of austerity, East Anglia has put the energy industry at the centre of its economic future.
Time to put Crown Estate in its place
"There is no organisation in the world like The Crown Estate", according to its own website. And who could disagree?