NY Congressman Backs Arthur Kill OWP
Congressman Max Rose has called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to support the offshore wind development at Arthur Kill Terminal, Staten Island, New York. "The offshore wind project at the Arthur Kill Terminal is an incredible opportunity to provide more reliable energy for New Yorkers, bring over $400 million in economic growth, and best of all…
SIMEC Atlantis Energy Plans 'Europe's Largest Tidal Project'
The developer of tidal energy projects SIMEC Atlantis Energy announced the formation of a joint venture company with Development Agency for Normandy (AD Normandy) for the purpose of developing a large-scale project in Raz Blanchard, Normandie.The joint venture company, Normandie Hydrolienne, will establish an operational presence in Normandy and Atlantis will hold a majority stake…
Germany Boosts H1 Wind Capacity
Germany installed 1,892 megawatts (MW) of new onshore wind power capacity in the first six months of 2016, industry groups said on Thursday, adding that the total of installations this year could run to between 4,000 and 4,400 MW. The industry also expects new installations in 2017 to be at a similar level because operators…
UK Investment Scheme Used for Islamic Solar Project
A British government investment scheme could become a platform for Islamic financial investments in the country, says a company which is using the scheme to establish a small solar power plant. The government's Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) helps small trading companies raise finance by offering tax relief to investors.