offshore wind farm
StatoilHydro and Statkraft will be working together to develop a 315-megawatt wind farm off the UK’s Norfolk coast. The Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm will feature 88 turbines and is expected to begin operations in 2011. Once it’s fully developed, the installation will generate about 1.1 terawatt-hours
wave energy
Following a strategic review of its business, Scotland-based Aquamarine Power has decided to abandon development of its tidal stream device, Neptune, to focus on commercialisation of its Oyster® Wave Energy Converter. The company plans to keep the Neptune technology in its product pipeline, and will continue developing tidal sites on
global warming
The European Commission is proposing that member countries begin planning now to adapt to climate change, which recent research shows coming faster than previous forecasts indicated. Regional and national authorities will need to focus on the necessary infrastructure changes, while the EU plans to focus on helping nations, communities and
information technology
IT professionals in the UK say the current economic downturn is hurting smaller firms more than larger ones, but that’s not affecting their choice of where to work, according to a survey by the The IT Job Board. The survey found 60 percent of IT workers believe the recession
How do you interpret the theme “Business and the Earth”? Greenbang wants to see your ideas as part of its new photo competition. Submit your photos to Shirley Gregory (shirley@theglobalview.com). We’ll be regularly publishing entries as they come in. By submitting a photo, you’ll not only
carbon emissions
An integrated approach toward carbon abatement by the auto industry could reduce emissions even as the number of vehicles on the road worldwide grows, according to a report released by McKinsey & Company today. A coordinated effort could reduce passenger vehicle emissions by 47 percent by 2030, compared to a
cleantech
Cleantech news as it happens — check back for regular updates: * The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced new Energy Star requirements that will make qualifying computer monitors, digital picture frames and other displays 20 percent more energy efficient than conventional options; * The World Business Council for Sustainable Development has scheduled
cleantech
We keep up with developments in the cleantech sector 24/7 so you don’t have to. So here’s our daily roundup of recent headlines you might have missed: * The Mayor of London recently issued a report detailing how plans to cut energy and tackle climate change could bring
low carbon
Fifty-two major companies have joined forces with other organisations and experts to form a new low-carbon prosperity Task Force. Prime Minister Gordon Brown had issued an invitation for organisations to create such a task force during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos earlier this year. The new group aims
wind energy
The British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) today announced a new fund to help resolve aviation issues that are holding up wind-energy projects. The £3.2 million Aviation Investment Fund Company Ltd. (AIFC) will be used to support advanced technologies that can eliminate potential problems such as wind turbine interference with
renewables
Energy and Climate Change Minister Mike O’Brien this week announced the availability of up to £10 million for developing the next generation of offshore wind technology. “Renewable energy is a weapon in our armoury to secure future energy supplies, reduce our reliance on foreign imports, and help tackle climate
Prosperty without growth
The Sustainable Development Commission this week published its long-awaited on economic growth and sustainability, titled, “Prosperity without growth? The transition to a sustainable economy.” Five years in the making and released in advance of the G20 Summit in London this week, the report outlines a 12-step plan for transitioning to
