Rémi Gruet has been appointed CEO of Ocean Energy Europe – the trade association for ocean renewable energy, it is stated in OEE’s press release. Gruet will be tasked with shaping the policy context that will help Europe’s ocean energy sector reach commercialisation over the coming decade. “The sect
French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron has announced the creation of an investment fund worth EUR 425 million to support projects, including those in renewable energy sector, with an aim to accelerate their transition from experimental to the industrialization stage. The fund aims to support the co
Funding in the amount of EUR 425 million, managed by Bpifrance, has been announced for industrial projects, including those in renewable sector, it is stated in SER’s press release. Emmanuel Macron, the economy minister, announced the creation of a new investment fund that would accelerate the trans
Japanese politicians and business leaders have visited the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) – a visit that comes at a time when Japan looks to establish its own marine energy test centre sites, EMEC’s press release reads. The visit was hosted by EMEC and the Orkney-based environmental consultanc
Orkney’s marine energy industry has been the focus of a fact-finding visit by Japanese politicians and business leaders. The 10-strong party from the Nagasaki Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu, toured the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Stromness at the weekend to learn more about Orkney’s
Longbay Seapower has notified the Planning Inspectorate of an intended application for the the West Somerset Tidal Lagoon. LongBay SeaPower aims to harness the natural resources of the Bristol Channel to generate electricity. The West Somerset Lagoon is the construction of a continuous breakwater wa
The European Commission has released early information about the project “Clean Energy Cooperation with India (CECI)” on behalf of and for the account of India. The project aims to enhance India’s capacity to deploy low carbon energy production and improve energy efficiency, thereby contributing to
The state of development of blue energies in the Mediterranean Sea, as well as prospects for their further implementation in the future regarding funding, framework and best practice exchanges were discussed on the “Blue Energies in the Mediterranean Sea” seminar. It was concluded that the five Med
Singapore will host the 3rd Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS), the World Ocean Council (WOC) has announced. This is the first time this international, multi-sectoral, business event dedicated to “Corporate Ocean Responsibility” is being held in Asia. It is scheduled for November 9 to 11, 2015. SOS 2015
Marine Renewables Industry Association (MRIA), an organization supporting the development of Irish marine renewables, has issued a discussion paper on maritime infrastructure development priorities to support Ireland’s future ocean energy industry. Ireland’s wave energy resource is off the west coas
Marine Renewables Industry Association (MRIA), an organization supporting the development of Irish marine renewables, has issued a discussion paper on maritime infrastructure development priorities to support Ireland’s future ocean energy industry. Ireland’s wave energy resource is off the west coas
The Prime Minister confirms the support of the UK Government for the proposed tidal energy site off the Isle of Wight, developed by PTEC, the company’s press release reads. Andrew Turner, MP for the Isle of Wight, asked for David Cameron’s support for Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre, a public/private
In the UK Prime Minister’s Questions yesterday, Mr Andrew Turner, MP for the Isle of Wight, asked if David Cameron would join him in supporting the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre, a public / private partnership. Mr Turner explained the centre, based on the Isle of Wight, will provide the world’s firs
Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) has submitted an application to the Marine Management Organisation and Isle of Wight Council for permission to construct and operate a tidal energy demonstration site, it is stated in PTEC’s press release. If consent is granted, the electricity generated from tid
