Tidal Power: Still Expensive, Still Unlikely To Contribute Much
GE, among others, is hoping to build a 320 MW tidal generation plant in Wales. How much will it actually generate at what cost and will it actually reduce CO2 emissions?
Tidal Energy
Poll Finds Washington Respondents Support Tidal Energy
Though there are a couple of operational projects along the United States eastern seaboard, tidal energy is still an infant technology. The Puget Sound is one of the most promising locations on the West Coast.
Conservatives Lay Out Mixed Messages For Renewable Energy Industry In Lead-Up To Election
The UK Conservative Party has published its policy manifesto in the lead-up to the surprise General Election called back in April, giving a strong signal that the Conservative Government, if re-elected, will deliver a clean and diverse energy mix, but one without any new onshore wind farms.
RenewableUK Lays Out Renewable Energy Future For “Powering Britain”
The United Kingdom’s trade body for wind, wave, and tidal energy, RenewableUK, has published its manifesto outlining the role renewable energy can play in building a strong energy future for the country.
UK Wind, Wave, & Tidal Companies Are Exporting Goods & Services Worldwide
A new report published this week by UK trade body RenewableUK shows that the country’s wind, wave, and tidal energy sectors are exporting their goods and services to the world on a massive scale, highlighting the growing importance of these technologies and the potential windfalls for the UK if the Government bets heavily on these industries.
EC-OG Ocean Current Energy Conversion Test System Up & Running In Scotland
Scottish-based subsea technology company EC-OG has announced its ocean current energy conversion system, the Subsea Power Hub, was switched on for the first time this month at a test site in northern Scotland, and is fully operational and performing in line with expectations.
UK Marine Energy Leaders & Politicians Gather To Advocate For Further Support
A number of marine energy industry leaders and British politicians gathered Thursday to call on the country’s government to include wave and tidal power in the upcoming Industrial Strategy.
Tidal Lagoons Could Play Significant Role In UK Decarbonization Plans
A new Independent Review of the potential role tidal lagoons could play in the United Kingdom’s future decarbonized energy mix has concluded that they would be a cost-effective and secure supply of decarbonized electricity while bringing substantial benefits for the UK supply chain.
UK Government Reveals Plans To Phase Out Coal & Fund New Renewable Energy Technologies
The UK Government on Wednesday announced plans to commit funding to support less developed renewable energy technologies such as offshore wind and marine energy in tandem with proposals to phase out coal-fired electricity generation.
Can Clean Tech Save The Maldives?
The Maldives is one of the nations most threatened by sea level rise, but while it has committed to clean technology, they know it won’t save them.
