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The article focuses on the aspects of technology in offshore wind energy industry by referring to the use of various wind turbine foundations for energy development. Topics discussed include views of European Wind Energy Association's senior research officer Athanasia Arapogianni on sea conditions and turbine size, significance of monopile foundation in the oil and gas sector, and need to establish a strong supply chain for the manufacture of turbine foundations in Great Britain.

The Isle of Wight is pioneering the development of the UK's first truly sustainable region. The ambitious project promises islanders a 'utopia' of lower living costs, better quality of life, and a lighter carbon footprint. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article deals with the wide range of fuel cell technologies in a variety of applications. The company behind it believes that it is a major step forward in the development of solid oxide fuel cell technology for stationary power applications. Not only will the fuel cell power plant provide heat and electricity to several homes at the site on the outskirts of Vaasa, Finland, it will highlight the challenges that need to be overcome to get commercial fuel cell units to the mass market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper discusses the revival of compressed air energy storage (CAES), though not a well-known technology, yet it has been around for years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the heart of the Middle East's oil-rich nations, the tiny Emirate of Abu Dhabi is pinning its economic future on innovative, renewable and low-carbon energy technologies. The author looks at Masdar city, a purpose-built 'ecopolis' designed to showcase the fruits of its investment that is at the heart of this multi-billion dollar initiative. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]