BOEM ID's Environmental Measures for NY Bight Wind
In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today issued a Record of Decision…
Adani allegations bring India's clean-energy conundrum to the forefront
The allegations of bribery against Adani Group's founder Gautam Adani highlight the increasing difficulty that India's renewable energy developers have in finding buyers for their power. Officials say…
Equinor, a Norwegian company, tries to lease an offshore wind farm in Japan again.
Two sources claim that Equinor, a Norwegian energy company, has bid with other companies to build an offshore wind farm in Japan's latest state auctions. It is looking for a foothold on the market. Equinor’s…
US Extends Offshore Wind Tax Credit
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued a statement in support of two bills introduced in the U.S. Senate this week, which would both extend the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for offshore…
World Bank Targets Offshore Wind Markets
The World Bank Group announced a new program to advance the adoption of offshore wind energy in developing countries and emerging markets.The World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) will…
Tidal Developer Collaboration to Tackle Foundation Mooring
CorPower and Sustainable Marine Energy join forces for a wave and tidal developer collaboration to develop and demonstrate generic foundation mooring solution to reduce cost and improve O&M methods.The 35-month UMACK (Universal Mooring…
Google Buys into New Finnish Wind Energy in Renewables Search
Google said it has signed a 10-year deal to buy renewable energy from three new wind farms that are being built in Finland and which will power one of its data centers.Big companies have rushed to secure cheap renewable energy to manage costs and red
DNV GL Unveils Renewable Energy Data Platform
DNV GL is launching GPM Horizon, a data monitoring platform with full integration of current and future renewable energy systems including solar PV, wind and energy storage assets. GPM Horizon enables…
ESCO Acquires Renewable NRG Systems
ESCO Technologies Inc. announced it has acquired NRG Systems, Inc., doing business as Renewable NRG Systems, located in Hinesburg, Vermont. NRG, founded in 1982, is a designer and manufacturer of decision…
FORESEA Backs 10 Offshore Renewable Energy Developers
The FORESEA (Funding Ocean Renewable Energy through Strategic European Action) Program has awarded a ‘Recommendation for Support’ to 10 ocean energy technology developers. The support will help commercialize…
U.S. Mulls 30-Year "incidental strike" Wind Farm Permit
U.S. wildlife managers on Wednesday again proposed granting 30-year permits to wind farms that would forgive them for thousands of eagle deaths expected during that time frame from collisions of the birds with turbines, towers and electrical wires.
EGP Joins Ocean Energy Europe Board of Directors
Enel Green Power (EGP), has joined Ocean Energy Europe’s Board of Directors. The move is further evidence of the growing industrial momentum driving ocean energy technologies to commercial readiness across the entire EU.
White House Aims to Boost Homeowner Renewable Energy Use
The White House on Monday expanded its push for greater renewable energy adoption, announcing fresh financial incentives for solar panels, smart grid technology and other alternative energies for homeowners and builders.
PacifiCorp Sentenced for Killing Birds at Wind Projects
PacifiCorp Energy, a subsidiary of PacifiCorp, based in Portland, Oregon, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Wyoming today to violating the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) in connection with the deaths of protected birds…
Wind Park Investment in Serbia in Doubt
Authorities in Serbia have revoked a permit for the local subsidiary of a U.S. renewable energy company to build a $408 million (300-million-euro) wind park, under challenge by the electricity grid operator.
Fugro Renewables Measures Underwater Noise
Teaming up with JASCO Applied Sciences, Fugro, an underwater acoustics company, is now providing measurement of underwater noise and allied consultancy. The new service will be launched at RenewableUK Offshore Wind 2010 (Liverpool, 29-30 June).
