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Planning Permissions Granted For New Offshore Wind and Marine Renewable R&D Facilities

Narec has been granted planning permission by Northumberland County Council for its three new onshore test rigs to be built in Blyth, Northumberland: Project Nautilus, a 3MW drive train test rig, will de-risk in-field activities by allowing Narec to perform certification activities, reliability and performance...

Posted 23/11/10 in Narec | View the full Article

Offshore Demonstration Site - Geophysical survey

Geophysical Survey The main objectives of the geophysical survey were to determine bathymetry, seabed features, sediment types & sediment thicknesses across each of proposed arrays, the two monitoring platform options and preliminary cable route to shore. The results of the survey will be used to inform the...

Posted 18/10/10 in Narec | View the full Article

New wave energy system gets funding award

North East engineers have been awarded £20,000 by Design Network North to develop a new rotary wave energy generator. The money has been awarded to the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) and will fund a research project by Newcastle University’s Resource Centre for Innovation and Design...

Posted 11/10/10 in Narec | View the full Article

Offshore Demonstration Site - Indicative array layout

There are likely to be 15-20 pre-consented turbines in three or four rows/arrays, increasing in distance offshore and with water depths of approx 20, 35, 45 and 55 metres to allow testing of alternative installation and foundation types. The turbines will be approximately 1km apart within an array/row, and approx...

Posted 01/10/10 in Narec | View the full Article

Offshore Demonstration Site - Construction Schedule

At this stage of the development Narec is planning to schedule construction of the offshore turbines in phases. An offshore wind and environmental monitoring platform is planned to be installed in late spring/early summer 2011, with installation of at least the first array (5 wind turbines) expected to commence no...

Posted 01/10/10 in Narec | View the full Article

Offshore Demonstration Site - Agreement for Lease

Narec has been awarded an Agreement for Lease from The Crown Estate for its proposed offshore demonstration facility, with a capacity to accommodate up to 20 large-scale pre commercial wind turbines in the North Sea off Blyth, Northumberland.  Subject to the provisions of The Crown Estate Act 1961,...

Posted 01/10/10 in Narec | View the full Article

Carbon Mixer Software Developed Exclusively for North East Schools

Seaton Burn College in North Tyneside is to be the first school in the UK to use an innovative new interactive software package to teach students about renewable energy.Carbon Mixer for Schools is aimed at 14 to 15 year olds and provides teachers with full lesson plans; allowing students to build a simulated workplace...

Posted 17/09/10 in Distributed Energy | View the full Article

The Future’s Green for the North East

A new initiative to springboard the North East into a greener future has taken the next step this week which could see solar panels installed on public buildings throughout the region.Representatives from the North East’s local councils and fire and rescue services (FRS) met yesterday at the National Renewable...

Posted 16/09/10 in Distributed Energy | View the full Article

Narec Enters Joint Venture with Ashberg Limited

Narec Enters Joint Venture with Ashberg Limited Narec has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ashberg Limited to develop an insurance and finance proposition for the global renewable industry. With a focus on accelerating the commercialisation of renewable energy technologies and Narec’s...

Posted 05/08/10 in Narec | View the full Article

Narec Welcomes Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills to commence site works for global offshore renewable technology development hub

Narec Welcomes Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills to commence site works for global offshore renewable technology development hub Today, Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills visited the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) in Blyth, Northumberland to mark the...

Posted 05/08/10 in Narec | View the full Article

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