Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has finalized the design and technical specifications for its upgraded Dragon 12 tidal energy system, marking a step toward deploying the first Dragon farm at Hestfjord in the Faroe Islands. According to Minesto, the project’s Phase 1 targets a capacity of 10
The Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC) has unveiled a market report forecasting that tidal and wave energy could anchor Europe’s green transition and bring billions in market value by 2050, however, there are certain challenges that need to be surpassed for them to reach their potential. Leveraging h
Spain-based multi-national architecture and engineering consultancy IDOM is progressing toward the offshore deployment of its wave energy prototype next summer at the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP), as part of Phase 3 of the EuropeWave project. The project unveiled reaching several milestones
Dutch geo-data specialist Fugro has secured a role in the EU-backed PLOTEC project, providing sensor technology to support the advancement of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology in storm-prone regions. According to Fugro, the sensors will track platform movement and hull response to wa
The MeyGen tidal energy project, developed by SIMEC Atlantis Energy, has achieved a full operational capacity of 6 MW with the deployment of its fourth turbine. Edinburgh-based sustainable energy projects company SAE, which stands behind the project, confirmed that all four turbines are fully opera
UK-based Inyanga Marine Energy Group has expanded its international presence with the launch of a Canadian subsidiary, Inyanga Maritime Services Nova Scotia, headquartered in Halifax. According to Inyanga Marine Energy, this move positions the company to advance Nova Scotia’s tidal energy and offsho
Renewable energy company SwitcH2 has partnered with Swedish company CorPower Ocean to develop an industrial-scale floating green ammonia production facility partially powered by wave energy. The project, backed by Norway-based BW Offshore and Dutch Oceans Capital, aims to combine wind, solar, and w
Norway-based ocean insights provider Miros Group has introduced PredictifAI, its latest wave and vessel motion prediction technology, at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2024. The technology leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and radar-based measurements to provide highly accur
London-based tidal energy developer Spiralis Energy has launched its national ‘Tides2Tea’ campaign, which aims to raise public awareness and support for tidal energy, setting the stage for 2025 testing in Alderney waters. By linking the campaign to something as ordinary as brewing a cup of tea, the
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Scottish company Flex Marine Power has launched its second crowdfunding campaign on the Crowdcube platform, aiming to raise funds to deploy and test its SW2 tidal turbine at sea. According to Flex Marine Power, this follows a crowdfunding round in March, which raised £366,000 (approximately $461,00
Netherlands-based Symphony Wave Power has completed the installation of a turbine in its dry-test system, marking a step towards the development of its wave energy technology. The dry-test system installation represents an important phase in Symphony’s validation program, enabling the company to per
The 17th edition of Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) will launch tomorrow, November 26, but the event has already started with a get-together at the iconic Capital C in Amsterdam. There, guests from around the world who signed up for the Exclusive Networking Dinner are meeting before O
Global OTEC has deployed its storm-resistant floating platform, marking a step in developing ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology. According to Global OTEC, the cylindric hull, named Don and built under the EU-funded PLOTEC project, was launched from Hidramar Shipyards into Atlantic wat
