News tagged with: offshore-renewable-energy
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Ambitious study to explore effects of offshore wind farms on ocean life
University of Plymouth news: The FRONTLINE project will use autonomous underwater vehicles, satellite remote sensing and other surveys to investigate how the rapid expansion of floating offshore wind energy is likely to affect marine life.
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Project explores if the world is ready for the offshore renewables revolution
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a £1.7million project which will examine some of the opportunities and challenges associated with future deployments of offshore wind, wave and tidal power installations
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Radical change is needed to support renewable energy development
University of Plymouth news: Warnings that ‘business as usual is not enough” if the UK is to decarbonise by 2050.
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Study highlights complex ocean conditions facing world’s most powerful tidal turbine
University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University and the Marine Biological Association led a study that combined innovative drone technology and boat-based surveys to pave the way for the efficient and sustainable development of tidal energy
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Innovative wave energy project receives green light from European Union
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth is a key partner in the €19.6 million WEDUSEA project, which aims to be the stepping stone towards large scale wave energy commercialisation.
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Study explores the potential for Cornwall to host pioneering centre for floating offshore wind research
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a feasibility study, supportedby the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Fund, which could ultimately result in a centre for floating offshore wind research being developed in Cornwall
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University launches national test facility for floating offshore wind innovations
University launches national test facility for floating offshore wind innovations
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Academic invited to help develop China’s offshore renewable energy revolution
University of Plymouth news: Professor Lars Johanning has been invited as International Co-Chair to lead an expert group exploring China’s future use of ocean energy
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Local MP blown away by world-class offshore wind testing facilities
University of Plymouth news: Luke Pollard MP has called for urgent investment and support for the South West in realising the opportunities presented by developing floating offshore wind energy, following a visit to the University.
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University features on BBC’s Great Coastal Railway Journeys
University of Plymouth news: The University’s offshore renewable energy and marine autonomy expertise and facilities have been showcased in an episode of BBC 2’s Great Coastal Railway Journeys
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Decommissioned offshore structures could offer only limited ecological benefits, study suggests
University of Plymouth news: Decommissioned offshore structures offer limited long-term ecological benefits if they are simply left in the ocean to serve as artificial reefs, a new study suggests.
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Academic shortlisted for award recognising the UK’s net zero pioneers
University of Plymouth news: Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng has been shortlisted for the Net Zero Energy Pioneer category at the 2024 Green Energy Awards, hosted by Regen
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