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SKF launches portfolio of customer solutions with significant environmental benefits as part of its BeyondZero™ concept
SKF has launched the SKF BeyondZero portfolio which enables SKF customers to reduce their own environmental impact. The environmental improvements provided by solutions within the SKF BeyondZero portfolio are validated through a life cycle assessment methodology developed by SKF sustainability engineers. Results will be reviewed yearly by KPMG. “The SKF BeyondZero portfolio is a major step for SKF in our development of solutions with reduced e... [more]
Natural Power and SeaRoc open new office in Orkney, UK, to support the growing marine industry
In order to support the development of marine projects and encourage the growth of the wave and tidal energy industry, Natural Power and SeaRoc are opening a new office in Orkney, establishing a new joint presence. Natural Power is a leading international renewable energy consultancy and SeaRoc is a marine engineering specialist. The Orkney office will provide a base for Natural Power and SeaRoc staff working on wave and tidal projects in the... [more]
World Energy Council and World Water Council join forces to encourage public policy to address the "water-energy nexus"
The strong connexion between energy and water requires regular dialogue and the sharing of experiences and solutions. Now, their ever more interlinked future brings our two organisations together to tackle the world’s energy and water challenges. At the 6th World Water Forum held last week (march 13th) in Marseille, France, Pierre Gadonneix, Chairman of the World Energy Council (WEC), and Loïc Fauchon, Chairman of the World Water Council, anno... [more]
Latest news from Renewable Energy World Europe 2012 : 'Integrating the renewables sector' shapes conference programme
Renewable Energy World Europe has announced details of this year’s conference programme and plenary discussion. ‘Integrating the renewables sector’ will be the central theme for this year’s conference, which will once again be co-located with POWER-GEN Europe. The event will take place from 12-14 June 2012 at the Köelnmesse, Cologne. Industry experts will deliver an unequalled programme of strategic, technical, keynote and plenary sessions acr... [more]
HENDRIX/KERITE CABLE OFFERS 34.5 kV TRXLP INSULATED UNDERGROUND CABLE WITH FLEXIBLE DELIVERY SCHEDULES
34.5 kV Cable is Ideal for Wind Power Applications Milford, NH- Hendrix/Kerite Cable (Marmon Utility, LLC.), a premier provider of high-quality underground power distribution products, announces its offering of 34.5 kV TRXLP-insulated medium voltage cable for applications in the wind power industry. Hendrix manufactures all cable in the USA, which is made and tested to ICEA/AEIC Standards and is dry-cure, triple-extruded. The 34.5 kV cable... [more]
Other Wave and tidal power news and reviews
Tidal power gets a stormy birth
Scotland tries to harness the flow of the tides
Underwater turbine tests completed
An underwater turbine destined to form part of a major green energy project is already using tidal power to produce electricity for homes on a remote Scottish island.
Tidal Wave of Tablets on the Horizon
By 2016, tablet PCs will reach an inflection point, a new study predicts: That is the year tablet shipments are predicted to outpace those of notebook PCs. That is one prediction in the quarterly NPD DisplaySearch Tablet Quarterly report. It also forecasts that shipments of tablet PCs will grow from 81.6 million units in 2011 to 424.9 million units by 2017.
World first wave energy to connect to grid
The world's first wave energy-to-power grid project has received a $10 million boost from the federal government.
New Renewable Energy Insurance Suite Launched by UK Specialist Risk Insurance Brokers.
UK-based Marine & Specialist Insurance broker, IRCM, have launched a new product range aimed at the Renewable Energy Market. Available as both a wholesale andretail facility the product suite delivers insurance programmes to the Solar, Wind and Wave Sectors and is supported by a panel of Global Insurers and Lloyds underwriters.(PRWEB) May 18, 2012 New Renewable Energy Insurance Suite Launched by ...
VIDEO: A look at 'wind turbines' of the deep
The latest device to harness the power of the tides is being tested in the stormy waters off Orkney in the far north of Scotland.
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A tidal turbine being tested for use in the world’s first tidal turbine array in Islay on the West coast of Scotland has proved a success in hostile waters off the North of Orkney.
Vattenfall plans to open marine renewables services company
Swedish power company Vattenfall has shed light on its plans to open the world’s first marine renewables services company.
Britain should rule the waves on green energy says Environment Agency Chairman
The UK could lead the world on wave and tidal energy generation, and should fast-track other low carbon or renewable energy sources too, Environment Agency Chairman Lord Chris Smith will warn in a keynote speech tonight.
Power politics: French threat to UK energy
Six years ago today Tony Blair figuratively pushed Britain's nuclear button. Pre-empting the outcome of his review into the country's future energy needs, he announced that to "keep the lights on" and prevent global warming the Government was backing the creation of the first new generation of nuclear power stations in a decade. If we don't do this now, he said, "we will be committing a serious ...
