Other marine energy and hydropower Features for February 2012

Other marine energy and hydropower Features Archive

MPs call for “visionary approach” from UK Government on marine renewables MPs call for “visionary approach” from UK Government on marine renewables

An influential committee of UK MPs has called on the Government to adopt a “visionary approach” to marine renewables, to secure the UK’s place as a world leader in the field.

All Energy 2012 preview: how can the oil and gas industry assist the offshore renewables industry? All Energy 2012 preview: how can the oil and gas industry assist the offshore renewables industry?

Part one: Oil and gas companies have learned to overcome many offshore difficulties, so what, if anything, can they bring to the renewable energy table?

Restored Italian mill generates power from micro hydropower scheme Restored Italian mill generates power from micro hydropower scheme

A former water mill, sited on the River Cosa at Travesio in northern Italy, has been renovated and converted into a micro hydropower scheme using the Archimedes’ screw concept.