Narec News
05/06/08 Accelerating Technology to meet with new demand for Offshore Wind
Recent announcements from the Crown Estate signal the acceleration of offshore wind deployment in UK waters. NaREC, leading independent R&D centre for new energy technologies, is set to play a major role in ensuring the industry is prepared for advances on such a colossal scale.
09/06/08 Safety Technology teams up with NaREC to create Wind Safety Training Programme
Safety Technology, leading safety equipment and training provider to the Utility industry, is partnering with NaREC, to create a unique range of safety training and certification courses for the wind industry, at NaREC’s facilities in Blyth, Northumberland. In response to increasing demand from wind turbine manufactures, farm operators and owners, Safety Technology will now be offering a wide range of safety training courses for engineers and operators working on wind farms, to ensure that wind farms across Europe are operated according to strict safety standards.
22/05/08 NaREC announces new proposals at All-Energy
Yesterday at All-Energy 2008 in Aberdeen, NaREC announced new proposals to provide significant support the the wind industry as it moves beyond the 5MW generating benchmark.
21/05/08 NaREC announces plans for a substantial enhancement to their existing test facilities
NaREC's new plans include a new testing rig and buildings and infrastructure. Click above for more information.
23/04/08 View NaREC's Spring e-Newsletter
29/04/08 New renewables scheme gets green light for schools
Explore Renewables, an innovative new, free scheme designed to ensure our school pupils get first-hand experience of renewable energy in the classroom was officially launched today at the Centre for Life.
21/04/08 Yanmar sets up further R&D activities in the North East
Leading Japanese manufacturer of micro combined heat and power systems, Yanmar, has officially begun a new phase of research and development in partnership with Newcastle University, as part of ongoing inward investment and research activities being carried out by the corporation in partnership with the North East’s Centre of Excellence for new and renewable energy, NaREC.
17/04/08 North East to launch pioneering new renewable energy scheme for Schools
This month will see the North East launch an innovative new scheme to ensure school children get first-hand experience of renewable energy in the classroom.
15/04/08 St Chad's Cuts Carbon
As part of Explore Renewables, a unique new region-wide initiative which will bring renewable energy to life across North East schools, St Chad’s school in County Durham has been given a ‘renewable energy make-over,’ saving almost a tonne of carbon each year.
25/03/08 Teachers put new school energy initiative through its paces
Ahead of the launch of Explore Renewables, a unique new region-wide school initiative aiming to bring renewable energy to life across North East classrooms, the scheme is being put to the test by teachers in the region.
03/10/07 Leading the way on renewable technologies
A north east regeneration initiative is helping to address the growing threat of climate change and hopes to achieve national status with the new appointment of Keith Melton as Sustainability Advisor.
05/10/07 Clipper selects the north east for 'next generation' turbine development
CALIFORNIAN energy giant Clipper Windpower is to develop a new generation of offshore wind turbines in North East England.
16/11/07 Nick Brown Launches First Total Biodiesel CHP R&D programme in UK
MINISTER for North East England, Nick Brown MP, today marked the official launch of UK development of state of the art biodiesel systems which could provide low-cost, clean energy for community power schemes - at the New and Renewable Energy Centre (NaREC).
26/10/07 Blade testing takes another Twist
Leading wind turbine blade testing centre, NaREC, has created a new and innovative method for large scale wind turbine blade testing, set to ensure that the next generation of wind turbine blades designed by manufacturers around the world are truly pushed to the limits during their development.
20/08/07 Cheap as Woodchips
NaREC is launching a brand new initiative to help companies and organisations who are seeking alternative, low cost and low carbon energy supplies but who cannot afford the initial costs of investing in renewable technologies.
Recent announcements from the Crown Estate signal the acceleration of offshore wind deployment in UK waters. NaREC, leading independent R&D centre for new energy technologies, is set to play a major role in ensuring the industry is prepared for advances on such a colossal scale.
09/06/08 Safety Technology teams up with NaREC to create Wind Safety Training Programme
Safety Technology, leading safety equipment and training provider to the Utility industry, is partnering with NaREC, to create a unique range of safety training and certification courses for the wind industry, at NaREC’s facilities in Blyth, Northumberland. In response to increasing demand from wind turbine manufactures, farm operators and owners, Safety Technology will now be offering a wide range of safety training courses for engineers and operators working on wind farms, to ensure that wind farms across Europe are operated according to strict safety standards.
22/05/08 NaREC announces new proposals at All-Energy
Yesterday at All-Energy 2008 in Aberdeen, NaREC announced new proposals to provide significant support the the wind industry as it moves beyond the 5MW generating benchmark.
21/05/08 NaREC announces plans for a substantial enhancement to their existing test facilities
NaREC's new plans include a new testing rig and buildings and infrastructure. Click above for more information.
23/04/08 View NaREC's Spring e-Newsletter
29/04/08 New renewables scheme gets green light for schools
Explore Renewables, an innovative new, free scheme designed to ensure our school pupils get first-hand experience of renewable energy in the classroom was officially launched today at the Centre for Life.
21/04/08 Yanmar sets up further R&D activities in the North East
Leading Japanese manufacturer of micro combined heat and power systems, Yanmar, has officially begun a new phase of research and development in partnership with Newcastle University, as part of ongoing inward investment and research activities being carried out by the corporation in partnership with the North East’s Centre of Excellence for new and renewable energy, NaREC.
17/04/08 North East to launch pioneering new renewable energy scheme for Schools
This month will see the North East launch an innovative new scheme to ensure school children get first-hand experience of renewable energy in the classroom.
15/04/08 St Chad's Cuts Carbon
As part of Explore Renewables, a unique new region-wide initiative which will bring renewable energy to life across North East schools, St Chad’s school in County Durham has been given a ‘renewable energy make-over,’ saving almost a tonne of carbon each year.
25/03/08 Teachers put new school energy initiative through its paces
Ahead of the launch of Explore Renewables, a unique new region-wide school initiative aiming to bring renewable energy to life across North East classrooms, the scheme is being put to the test by teachers in the region.
03/10/07 Leading the way on renewable technologies
A north east regeneration initiative is helping to address the growing threat of climate change and hopes to achieve national status with the new appointment of Keith Melton as Sustainability Advisor.
05/10/07 Clipper selects the north east for 'next generation' turbine development
CALIFORNIAN energy giant Clipper Windpower is to develop a new generation of offshore wind turbines in North East England.
16/11/07 Nick Brown Launches First Total Biodiesel CHP R&D programme in UK
MINISTER for North East England, Nick Brown MP, today marked the official launch of UK development of state of the art biodiesel systems which could provide low-cost, clean energy for community power schemes - at the New and Renewable Energy Centre (NaREC).
26/10/07 Blade testing takes another Twist
Leading wind turbine blade testing centre, NaREC, has created a new and innovative method for large scale wind turbine blade testing, set to ensure that the next generation of wind turbine blades designed by manufacturers around the world are truly pushed to the limits during their development.
20/08/07 Cheap as Woodchips
NaREC is launching a brand new initiative to help companies and organisations who are seeking alternative, low cost and low carbon energy supplies but who cannot afford the initial costs of investing in renewable technologies.
