Global warming, energy security and rising oil prices have resuscitated the marine energy sector. Ocean energy is a predictable and abundant source of energy with the ability to supply approximately 10% of the world's electricity needs.
Author: WoREA Editorial Team
TWO separate accidents — one a mishap and the other, a major project gone awry — are playing major roles in shaping the development of tidal power in South Korea
The task orders were awarded under a Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic multiple-award global contingency construction contract (N62470-06-D-6007) All of the task orders involve installation of solar energy systems that will be tied to the electrical distribution grid. Altantic Contingency Constructors expects to complete work on the task orders by…
China Nuvo is an early-stage company developing a commercially viable, higher efficiency stacked photovoltaic solar cell. The newly acquired IP is for enhancements of existing technologies that range from increases in output and efficiency to the use of lower cost newly discovered photovoltaic materials and processes, the company said. The…
The world’s largest tidal-powered energy farm could be built in British waters. Three sites are under investigation by Scottish Power – two off Scotland and one off Northern Ireland – for up to 60 underwater turbines generating 60MW of power for 40,000 ho
According to the Associated Press, the futuristic car is years away from reaching the market but is expected to get some of its power from solar cells placed on the vehicle and the rest from solar panels on the rooftop of the home where the car is parked. At its…
The leases will allow wind companies to build testing stations on federal land off the New Jersey and Delaware coasts. Research already has shown that the Northeast has relatively shallow water and few strong hurricanes, which make it a good candidate for existing offshore wind technology. The U.S. so far…
EcoloCap Solutions (OTCBB: ECOS) is pleased to announce the signing of five hydro power projects in Vietnam, in Eastern Asia, for an estimated reduction of 3.1 million tons of carbon emissions over the life of the agreement, convertible to tradable CERs u
RAU Architects developed their Green Office 2015 concept for a multi-functional office building that combines a spacious interior for comfortable working and ample green space for recreation. Designed for a site with existing infrastructure, this green office integrates sustainable transportation and is outfitted with photovoltaic cells and wind turbines to…
The report says PV power generation will be price competition in areas of Southern Europe as early as next year. PV is already demonstrating rapid uptake ability in Euorope, with 4.5 GW installed in 2008, making it the fastest growing renewable energy technology. In 2008, PV accounted for approximately 19%…
