The Ondas de Peniche (ONDEP) project has launched as a consortium of major players gathered in Brussels, Belgium, to kick off the wave energy pilot farm. This initiative, aimed at harnessing wave energy for scalable solutions across Europe, includes consortium members such as Queen’s University Bel
Scottish wave energy company Mocean Energy and Aberdeen-based controls specialist Proserv have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the shift to low-carbon solutions for underwater operations. The duo aims to replace traditional umbilical power cables with a renewable-powered al
Swedish cleantech startup NoviOcean, formerly known as Novige, is gearing up to launch an equity crowdfunding campaign through R Europe, formerly Seedrs. This initiative will offer investors a chance to acquire equity in the company as it drives forward the commercialization of sustainable wave powe
UK-based tidal energy company Proteus Marine Renewables (PMR) has had its cost reduction projections validated with the European Investment Bank (EIB), confirming that the levelized cost of energy (LCoE) reduction forecasts for its AR3000 tidal energy system are achievable. The independent report,
A consortium of ten universities, led by the University of Plymouth, is warning that urgent action is required for the UK to meet its 2050 Net Zero target, with significant acceleration needed in tidal, wave, and offshore wind energy growth. The latest report, ORE Outlook 2040, from the Supergen Of
Liverpool City Region Mayor has unveiled that the first public consultation for the Mersey Tidal Power project started just days after the formal planning process was initiated. This six-week consultation allows the public and local organizations to review and comment on the project’s early proposal
A team of scientists from the Marine Biological Association, the University of Plymouth, and the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Shetland have analyzed how Orbital Marine Power’s O2 turbine interacts with Orkney’s powerful currents, providing insights into the optimal placement of tida
Swedish renewable energy firm Novige, which stands behind the hybrid wave, wind, and solar converter NoviOcean, is on the lookout for funding to scale its operations and integrate the technology into offshore wind farms. After securing the SEK 1 million (around $99,210) Startup4Climate award for the
Seven European partners have entered the final stages in the hull construction of the storm-resistant ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) prototype at Hidramar Shipyard in Gran Canaria, Spain. Developed under the EU-funded project PLOTEC, the initiative is now progressing towards the installation
The Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC)-led Offshore Accelerator for System Integration and Storage (OASIS) project has launched, aiming to accelerate system integration and storage solutions for offshore renewable energy (ORE). Targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the program will off
UK-based tidal energy developer Inyanga Marine Energy Group has completed hydrodynamic testing of the passive pitch unit for the patented and scalable HydroWing solution, designed for cost-effective tidal stream energy generation. HydroWing secured the largest tidal energy project in the UK as part
UK-headquartered Tocardo, a producer of tidal and free-flow water turbines, has relocated its European operations from Den Oever to Vlissingen, Province Zeeland, Netherlands. The move places the company closer to key partners in the Offshore For Sure (O4S) project, such as Water2Energy, World Class
The U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE), Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), has issued a $112.5 million funding call to spur the demonstration of wave energy technologies through open water testing and system validation. The WPTO is set to allocate funding over the next five years to support w
LUSH Cosmetics, a UK-based cosmetics-sustainability leader, has partnered with Bournemouth University to co-fund a three-year PhD studentship aimed at exploring the development of a new tidal energy station in Poole Harbor, UK. If successful, the development of a 150 kWh tidal energy station in Pool
