2313 results found for 'Shetland Islands'

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  • Scotrenewables Chooses Scrabster Harbour for Tidal O&M Work (UK)

    13 August 2013
    Operations & Maintenance

    A new multi-million pound redevelopment at mainland Scotland’s most northerly port, Scrabster Harbour, is already reaping the benefits, only two months after coming into operation. Scotrenewables Tidal Power Ltd, based in Orkney, has chosen Scrabster as the location for their most recent operations and maintenance work on their prototype tidal turbine, the SR250. This is […]

  • EMU Limited Bags Prestigious Seabed Survey Contract (UK)

    11 August 2011
    Research & Development

      The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded marine survey specialists EMU Limited (EMU) a multi-million pound hydrographic contract as part of its programme to systematically survey the waters around the UK. Using the latest dual-head high-resolution multibeamechosounders to obtain seabed depth in unprecedented detail, EMU will cover the Shallow Water Lot of the […]

  • Promising future for marine-based energy in European Union

    11 December 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development, Technology

    The installation of a floating tidal turbine brings EU researchers one step closer towards achieving a viable marine-based energy sector, it is stated in CORDIS’ press release. A scaled down floating tidal turbine has been put to sea off the Orkney Islands in Scotland. This pilot scheme is expected to enable researchers to better understand the […]

  • Scotrenewables to Test SR250 Tidal Turbine at Scrabster Harbour, UK

    13 August 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

    A new multi-million pound redevelopment at mainland Scotland’s most northerly port, Scrabster Harbour, is already reaping the benefits, only two months after coming into operation. Scotrenewables Tidal Power Ltd, based in Orkney, has chosen Scrabster as the location for their most recent operations and maintenance work on their prototype tidal turbine, the SR250. This is […]

  • Orkney asks for feedback on hydrogen-renewables connection

    4 December 2015
    Authorities & Government

    Orkney Islands Council has invited feedback on a draft strategy designed to build on the county’s role in developing hydrogen–based projects. The strategy highlights the benefits offered by hydrogen production and looks at a range of challenges this could help address. A key challenge is to find ways to unblock the restrictions currently placed on renewable […]

  • Top news, February 13 – 19, 2017

    19 February 2017
    Business & Finance

    Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from February 13 – 19, 2017.

  • Edward Davey: Independent Scotland Would See Large Electricity Bills

    13 December 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Scottish homes would see significantly increased electricity bills if it becomes independent, because the country would bear the cost of renewable energy subsidies and infrastructure, which are now distributed across the United Kingdom, Energy Secretary Edward Davey said in his speech held at an energy conference organised by the Scotsman newspaper in Edinburgh. Following is […]

  • Ofgem Recommends Change to Charging Methodology (UK)

    2 August 2013
    Business & Finance

    Ofgem has today announced it is minded to approve a change to the methodology for calculating what generators pay to use the electricity transmission network across Britain. It is proposed that the new charges would come into effect on 1 April, 2014. The aim of this change is to facilitate the timely move to a […]

  • UK: Ofgem Plans to Change Transmission Charging Methodology

    2 August 2013
    Storage

    Ofgem has announced it is minded to approve a change to the methodology for calculating what generators pay to use the electricity transmission network across Britain. It is proposed that the new charges would come into effect on 1 April, 2014. The aim of this change is to facilitate the timely move to a low […]

  • UK: More salvors board grounded drilling rig. No pollution detected

    16 August 2016
    Exploration & Production

    UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency said Monday that a team of additional six people would join the salvors on board the grounded drilling rig Transocean Winner, as part of the ongoing salvage operation.  The semi-submersible drilling rig Transocean Winner ran aground near Dalmore Beach on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland last Monday due to severe […]

  • Port of Baltimore Dredging Projects Included in the Bill

    23 December 2015
    Business & Finance

    U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, Vice Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 includes $59 million to invest in the Port of Baltimore. According to Mikulski, the Port of Baltimore is an economic engine for Maryland, supporting thousands of jobs and keeping our economy rolling. “This public investment […]

  • NOAA Study Reveals Significant Land Cover Changes

    19 August 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    A new NOAA nationwide analysis showed that between 1996 and 2011, 64,975 square miles in coastal regions experienced changes in land cover, including a decline in wetlands and forest cover with development a major contributing factor. Overall, 8.2 percent of the nation’s ocean and Great Lakes coastal regions experienced these changes. In analysis of the […]

  • Minesto starts equipping smaller subsea kites

    24 December 2018
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    Swedish marine energy developer Minesto has started the procurement process for the equipment that will form its smaller, 100kW-rated, Deep Green tidal power units.

  • IBERDROLA, CorPower, WavEc Start Wave Energy R&D Project

    25 September 2013
    Research & Development, Technology

    IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA, in partnership with the Swedish company CorPower Ocean specializing in wave energy converters and the Portuguese marine research centre WavEc, has embarked on the development of the R&D project HiWave, focused on high efficiency wave power. This international initiative aims to demonstrate wave power harnessing using a new type of compact device with […]

  • UK: Kongsberg Conducts Underwater Noise Studies for Meygen Tidal Stream Project

    16 April 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    A contract has been awarded to Kongsberg Maritime Ltd to conduct underwater noise studies for an offshore renewables project that could eventually lead to 400MW being installed in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth. The contract, awarded by MeyGen Limited, will involve Kongsberg Maritime Ltd conducting both baseline and operational noise measurements from prototype […]

  • UKMO Gets More AXYS Watchman Systems

    29 November 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Planet Ocean has provided several more AXYS Watchman (WM-500) data acquisition and telemetry systems to the UK Met office (UKMO) this year. The WM-500 can be configured to control a large variety of sensors providing data manipulation, logging and have the ability to interface with a variety of communication systems. The UK Met Office (UKMO) […]

  • Equinor Plots Offshore Wind Odyssey in Greece

    26 March 2019
    Business & Finance

    Equinor has shown interest in developing floating offshore wind in Greece, a spokesperson from the company confirmed to Offshore WIND. According to Equinor, such a development will require that the Greek authorities open areas and production licenses for offshore wind and that a remuneration system is put in place. The proposed offshore wind farm would be […]

  • Scottish Govt to Nationalize Ferguson Marine Shipyard

    19 August 2019
    Business & Finance

    The development would enable completion of two ferries being built at the shipyard for CMAL.

  • CCell looks across Atlantic for wave funding

    16 June 2017
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development, Technology

    UK-based developer of CCell wave energy converter Zyba has participated in an entrepreneur mission to San Francisco to explore potential investment opportunities.

  • Top news, November 6 – 12, 2017

    12 November 2017
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development, Technology

    Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from November 6 – 12, 2017.

  • Grants Announced for Great Lakes Basin Projects

    14 January 2015
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    In partnership with New York Sea Grant, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens yesterday announced $89,000 in grants for four projects that will help Great Lakes coastal communities to increase storm resiliency and protect water quality. “New York remains vulnerable to the effects of climate change, especially from more frequent severe […]

  • Ireland: Stena Line to Introduce New Level of Onboard Facilities

    3 October 2011
    Business & Finance

    Stena Line has confirmed that its two new Superfast vessels, which will be introduced on the company’s new Cairnryan to Belfast service in November, will have a Nordic Spa onboard to offer passengers a totally unique travel experience. Stena Superfast VII and Superfast VIII will be the largest ferries ever to sail between Scotland and […]

  • Maritime innovators flock to Galway

    13 June 2016
    Business & Finance

    The third annual ‘Our Ocean Wealth Conference’ will take place in Galway this year as part of Ireland’s national maritime festival SeaFest 2016.

  • More Green Power Essential for Scotland, First Minister Says

    31 October 2012
    Authorities & Government

    The expansion of green power is essential for Scotland’s energy security, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability, First Minister Alex Salmond said yesterday as he unveiled a new target to keep the country at the forefront of the sector.  The First Minister told the RenewableUK conference in Glasgow that a refreshed Renewables Routemap aims to see […]

  • Hydrasun expands Manufacturing Division

    22 April 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Hydrasun, a provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control solutions to the global energy market, is looking to expand its operations with a £3million investment in its specialist manufacturing facility in Aviemore. This is also being supported by a £500,000 development grant from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The expansion of Hydrasun’s Manufacturing Division, […]