Other marine energy and hydropower News for January 2010

Other marine energy and hydropower News Archive

US electricity from wind energy exceeds share from petroleum or biomass

Wind energy generated 55.4 TWh of electricity in 2008, an increase of 60.7% from the 34.5 TWh in 2007, according to federal data.

Toyota wins Zayed Future Energy Prize 2010 Toyota wins Zayed Future Energy Prize 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation has been awarded the 2010 Zayed Future Energy Prize for its third-generation Toyota Prius, the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle.

Canada funds 19 demonstration projects in clean and renewable energy

The government of Canada will invest C$146 million to support 19 clean and renewable energy projects which include solar, wind, tidal and geothermal energy.

Renewable energy enjoys a 'significant comparative advantage' in Scotland

A study commissioned by the Scottish Government highlights Scotland's location, natural resources, research and manufacturing bases as key advantages for developing renewable energy resources.

Marine and hydrokinetic energy can play a “substantial role” in clean energy options

The marine energy industry is at a relatively early stage of development and maturity when compared to other renewable energy technologies, but the US Department of Energy (DoE) will help speed deployment of the technologies, according to testimony before a federal subcommittee.

USA: US$2.3bn in clean energy manufacturing tax credits

The US$2.3 billion in tax credits for clean energy manufacturing is being allocated on a competitive basis.

Nine EU Governments take first steps towards a Northern European Supergrid.

The siging of a political declaration in early December last year will see the countries cooperate on the development of a North Sea supergrid joining up clean energy projects scattered in and around the North Sea.

UK's Beauly-Denny power line given the go ahead

Plans for a line of giant electricity pylons from the Scottish Highlands to central Scotland have been approved by the Scottish government.

UPS Systems MD Tom Sperrey wins ARC yacht race with onboard fuel cell power

A yacht skippered by Tom Sperrey, Managing Director of UK-based UPS Systems, has won the prestigious Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) racing division. A portable fuel cell from SFC Smart Fuel Cell provided auxiliary power onboard during the transatlantic race.