MarineEnergy.biz has compiled the top news from marine energy industry from October 8 – 14, 2018.
The 150kW wave energy prototype – developed by French company GEPS Techno – is taking shape in Saint-Nazaire in western France, ahead of trials at SEM-REV marine renewables test site.
Denis Naughten, the minister who was in charge of Ireland’s energy and climate action initiatives, has resigned from the post following controversy regarding the country’s national broadband plan.
Hydrokinetic turbine arrays can efficiently generate energy with minimal impacts to the shape and behavior of river channels, opening up the possibility for more sustainable energy production in large rivers with active sediment transport, according to the new University of Minnesota study.
Colin Palmer has been appointed to lead the development of offshore renewable energy and aquaculture for the public body that manages leasing of Scotland’s seabed.
UK-based marine consultancy MarineSpace has appointed Phil Durrant to the role of Managing Director.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched a call for proposals for cutting-edge technology projects and associated business models that support the long-term sustainability of the ocean economy in the Caribbean region.
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has taken delivery of a bespoke cable bend fatigue test rig designed to support and improve the performance and reliability of subsea cables.
The government of Massachusetts has awarded funding for the establishment of a new oceanographic data portal designed for users working in the renewable energy sector with an emphasis on hydrokinetic project developments.
Uk-based marine survey specialist Partrac is looking for oceanographers to join its South Devon team and help deliver the company’s marine survey projects.
Two tidal energy schemes have been shortlisted to receive a prize for ‘outstanding project’ at this year’s edition of Scottish Green Energy Awards.
Twelve international ocean renewable energy companies will showcase their technologies and explore opportunities for strategic collaborations with other offshore energy industries at a dedicated pavilion set up as part of Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference (OEEC) 2018.
Danish renewable technology company Resen Waves has secured over £1 million to further advance its wave energy technology designed for use in the offshore oil and gas sector.
Innovate UK has granted £430,000 for a project aiming to integrate a dual fuel system to power a commercial ferry in Orkney using hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) to contribute to emissions reduction within the maritime industry.
