Bibby HydroMap has completed survey operations on the €30 million Deep Green tidal energy project off Holyhead, for consultant Xodus Group on behalf of developer Minesto. According to Bibby HydroMap, the objective of the survey was to provide a detailed understanding of the seabed levels, characteri
A new type of sensor could soon be installed on the blades of subsea tidal turbines to monitor the interaction between marine life and renewable energy installations. A collaborative project involving the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and CENSIS will aim to improve the monitoring of activ
Marine Energy Pembrokeshire (MEP) has an opening for the position of Marine Energy Administrator. Marine Energy Pembrokeshire is a partnership between technology developers, supply chain companies, public sector and academia working collaboratively to establish Pembrokeshire and Wales as a centre of
The profile of Wales as a potential location for marine energy projects has increased dramatically over the past 12 months, demonstrated clearly by the growing number of developers from across the globe who are showing an active interest in developing projects in Welsh waters. Attracted initially by
Minesto, a Swedish-based tidal energy company, has developed a new concept for tidal power generation called Deep Green that uses the magnified power of the ocean to generate electricity even in areas of low tidal velocity. Minesto’s technology consists of a wing, that resembles the kite, and the el
PolyGen, a UK-based wave energy developer, has recently installed a full-scale Volta wave energy device at FaBTest, off Falmouth. According to PolyGen, it is the the first wave energy converter to be built almost entirely from high-density polyethylene. The full-scale device floats on the surface of
QED Naval, the developer behind Subhub tidal foundations platform, has moved their head office to satisfy the company’s growing requirements. The company stated their new location on Castle Street, Edinburgh, provides improved access for their customers and clients. The new accommodation comprises a
NEMOS, a German-based wave energy company, has developed an innovative system to generate electricity from ocean waves that can be coupled with offshore wind farms to reduce the overall costs of these emerging sectors. NEMOS has recently installed a 1:5 scaled version of their wave energy device at
A new tidal gauge installed in the Wash, Lincolnshire, will help the Environment Agency measure tides, predict flooding and assess the impact of climate change more accurately. The instrument is on a platform measuring approximately 2 meters across and 11 meters above sea level. It’s located 4 km of
Clean Energy Finance Corporation’s CEO Oliver Yates said there is significant potential for regional Australia to benefit from renewable energy and energy efficient technologies, and that now is the time for communities to grasp that opportunity. In his address to the Australian Regional Development
M3 Wave, an Oregon-based wave energy developer, plans to unveil the design of their NEXUS wave energy device in the following months, in an effort to win US Department of Energy’s Wave Energy Prize. As reported earlier, the company has been selected among 20 semi-finalist teams for the Wave Energy P
SEM-REV, marine renewable energy test site located 30 km off the city of Le Croisic on the French Atlantic coast, has been officially opened on August 25, 2015. Operated jointly by the CNRS and Centrale Nantes, SEM-REV has installed equipment at sea and on land for the development and demonstration
Five University of Canterbury (UC) electrical engineering students have assisted the local power company in Tonga to investigate various renewable energy projects. According to the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, different options including wind power, tidal energy and solar power were modell
The research paper, published by the Scottish Green Party, outlines how Scotland could create 200,000 jobs over the next 20 years by pursuing a new low carbon economy. The report ‘Jobs in Scotland’s New Economy‘ uses government and industry assessments to calculate that significantly more people cou
