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Green light for 'biggest' wave farm
BBC | 22 May 2013
Plans for the world's largest commercial wave farm off the Western Isles move forward after minister give full consent for the project.

Atlantic Ocean | Renewable Energy

First SIDS DOCK Pacific Meeting Reviews Progress
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) | 20 May 2013
The first SIDS DOCK Pacific Regional Meeting reviewed the current work of the first phase of the SIDS DOCK Support Programme and discussed its next phase. SIDS DOCK is an initiative developed by small island developing States (SIDS) for SIDS to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and contribute towards sustainable development with support from the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank.

Renewable Energy | Small Island Developing States | United Nations

London Array becomes world's largest windfarm as last turbine comes online
Guardian Unlimited | 09 Apr 2013
The London Array project, jointly owned by Dong Energy, Masdar and EON, yesterday annouced that the first 630MW phase of the project in the Thames estuary is now fully operational.

Atlantic Ocean | Renewable Energy

Scottish government approves windfarm opposed by Donald Trump
Guardian Unlimited | 26 Mar 2013
Scottish ministers have given the go-ahead to an experimental offshore windfarm site near Aberdeen after ignoring Donald Trump's angry threats of legal action to block the project. Trump has repeatedly attacked the European offshore wind deployment centre (EOWDC) proposal, alleging the turbines will ruin the view from his £750m golf resort.

Atlantic Ocean | Renewable Energy

Many partners, one team approach to sustainable energy for all in the Pacific Islands
Secretariat of the Pacific Community | 04 Mar 2013
The development of clean and sustainable energy for all in seven Pacific Islands – Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Palau, Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu – has taken another step forward with USD 4 million provided by the government of Denmark through the Small Islands Developing States DOCK or SIDS DOCK mechanism.

Pacific Ocean | Renewable Energy | Small Island Developing States

Why the US still doesn't have a single offshore wind turbine
Guardian Unlimited | 28 Feb 2013
Here's a look at the top four reasons why offshore wind remains elusive in the US.

Renewable Energy

Blowing in the wind
World Fishing | 22 Feb 2013
Recently, East Coast fishermen have been alarmed by a new threat: the plan for a gargantuan network of offshore wind-power farms, steps hard on their fishing tows.

Atlantic Ocean | Fisheries | Renewable Energy

Oregon Plans for Offshore Marine Renewable Energy
NOAA's National Ocean Service | 13 Feb 2013
Oregon has officially amended its Territorial Sea Plan to allow for siting of marine renewable energy development projects in state waters. The amendment identifies four "Renewable Energy Suitability Study Areas" along the Oregon coast where initial development of wave energy will be encouraged and pose the least conflict with existing ocean uses and natural resources.

Pacific Ocean | Renewable Energy

'Suction bucket' lays new foundation for offshore wind
Guardian Unlimited | 22 Jan 2013
Developers hope North Sea engineering solution will bring down costs and provide a secure basis for ambitious offshore plans.

Renewable Energy

Offshore wind: how the 'suction bucket' technique works - video
Guardian Unlimited | 22 Jan 2013
The 'suction bucket' technique has been developed by Danish company Universal Foundation with the UK's Carbon Trust, and means potential savings of billions of pounds in the construction of new offshore windfarms.

Renewable Energy

Will connecting offshore wind to the grid really cost £17bn?
Guardian Unlimited | 15 Jan 2013
A release from the reputable House of Commons Public Accounts Committee reported in almost every newspaper this week claimed it was £17bn. That, the Telegraph calculated, adds up to £35 a year on household bills who are helping to pay for a 10-11% return on investment for those lucky enough to own an offshore wind power line. Is it true?

Atlantic Ocean | Economy | Renewable Energy

Tidal power has 'huge potential'
BBC | 14 Jan 2013
The power of tidal currents around the UK's coastline could provide more than 20% of the nations electricity needs, a report suggests.

Atlantic Ocean | Renewable Energy

Plan to link offshore windfarms to grid could cost £17bn
Guardian Unlimited | 14 Jan 2013
The government's plans to bring more offshore wind power on to the grid are flawed and could lead to higher electricity prices for consumers, an influential committee of MPs has warned.

Atlantic Ocean | Offshore Resources | Renewable Energy

Pro-wind protesters gather for offshore windfarm
Guardian Unlimited | 14 Jan 2013
Protests both for and against an offshore windfarm gathered on Swanage seafront on Sunday, in an unusual demonstration of pro-wind activism in the UK. About 400 protesters turned out in response to plans for a 100-330 turbine project called Navitus Bay, with approximately 100 for and 300 against.

Atlantic Ocean | Activism | Renewable Energy | Seabirds

Improving the Institutional Framework for Energy in the Maldives: A First Step
esmap.org | 11 Jan 2013
In addition to being recognized as a prime tourist destination, the Maldives is increasingly well known for its vulnerability to climate change and its efforts on the global stage to raise awareness about its plight. As part of this campaign, the Government of Maldives declared a policy objective in 2009 to become a carbon neutral country by 2020.

Renewable Energy | Small Island Developing States

NGOs respond to Severn barrage proposals - video
Guardian Unlimited | 11 Jan 2013
Angling, wildlife and heritage groups dispute claims that the proposed £34bn tidal barrage across the Severn estuary is environmentally friendly

Atlantic Ocean | Fish | Habitat Loss | Renewable Energy

A Proposal to build a Barrage across the Severn Estuary 'could be absolutely devastating', MPs have ...
fishupdate.com | 11 Jan 2013
The Angling Trust, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) and RSPB have told the House of Commons Energy & Climate Committee they all supported tidal energy development in the Severn Estuary in south-west England, but that the current proposal lacked detail and claims that it would not unacceptably damage wildlife and large areas of habitat are "not realistic".

Atlantic Ocean | Fish | Habitat Loss | Renewable Energy

Severn barrage opponents dismiss wildlife-friendly claims as 'guff'
Guardian Unlimited | 10 Jan 2013
Angling, wildlife and heritage groups on Thursday attacked new proposals for a £34bn tidal barrage across the Severn estuary, with one telling MPs that environmental benefits touted by proponents of the barrage are "spin" and "guff".

Atlantic Ocean | Renewable Energy

Turbines installed at wind farm
BBC | 26 Dec 2012
One of the world's largest offshore wind farms off the east Kent coast is on target to become fully operational in the spring.

Atlantic Ocean | Offshore Resources | Renewable Energy

Wind farm impact to be examined
BBC | 15 Dec 2012
The firm behind a planned offshore wind farm on the south coast of England says it will look to see how it can "mitigate" campaigners' concerns.

Atlantic Ocean | Offshore Resources | Renewable Energy

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