BlueTec tidal platform, a floating platform that generates energy from tides, is scheduled to be deployed in April, off the isle of Texel, Netherlands. The naming ceremony will be held on April 9, 2015, in Den Helder, the Netherlands. Shortly after the naming ceremony, the floating tidal platform wi
It is very important that tidal industry gets commercial demonstration projects, and from Tocardo’s point of view it is better to start with smaller projects in the water, which will result in the development of larger projects. Tocardo has recently installed an array of three T1 tidal turbines at A
The launch of a networking platform on maritime investments, related to smart specialization strategies and EU funds for maritime regions has been discussed on CPMR Political Bureau meeting. The aim of the platform is to obtain precise details that will allow for the analysis of the maritime sector’
ABB Group has released the annual report for 2014, that records a lower net income of 6.9 percent compared to year earlier. Net income in 2014 amounts to EUR 2.594 mln, which is 6.9 percent lower than in 2013. ABB Group records an increase in orders of 6.7 percent to a year earlier, which totals [&h
In 2014, Andritz Hydro has recorded an increase in EBITDA earnings of 0.2 percent, with a decrease in sales of 2.9 percent. Sales have declined in 2014 for EUR 52.5 mln, which represents a decline of 2.9 percent when compared to 2013. The order intake is EUR 48.7 mln lower in 2014 than in 2013, whic
The 6th Annual Marine Energy Pembrokeshire Industry Seminar (MEP) will be held in Pembrokeshire on March 19, 2015. The seminar will, among others, feature speakers and presenters from the Crown Estate, Welsh Government, Wave Hub, Tidal Energy Limited, Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay, Minesto, Marine Power
UK’s Caley Ocean Systems and US’ Umbilicals International have partnered up to offer operators and offshore contractors integrated solutions for the deployment of subsea packages and well intervention systems. Caley Ocean Systems specializes in offshore handling systems, and Umbilicals International
Over 60 industry professionals from across the UK will gather at Plymouth University today to discuss the future development of the UK wave and tidal energy sector. The annual meeting of the Marine Energy Programme Board (MEPB) is set to provide a forum for UK industry, regional stakeholders and Gov
130 Renewables is a joint venture between four companies from the north of Holland working together in connecting sustainable energy sources: wind, water, sun and storage. The main objective is to combine forces, by means of an innovative concept for renewable energy generation: ‘The Off Grid Energy
The Cherbourg port extension works will begin mid-March, and are expected to continue for the following 18 months. The port is being expanded in order to accommodate the tidal sector infrastructure, in anticipation of the construction of pilot tidal farm at Raz Blanchard, which is in close proximity
Somerset needs a back-up plan for energy and local economy due to the prediction made by South West Green party candidates about Hinkley Point C upcoming collapse, and Bridgwater tidal lagoon proposal made by Tidal Lagoon Power might just be right solution. Hinkley Point C project, a proposed 3.2 GW
A call has been made for Wave Energy Scotland to be located on Lewis, Western Isles, Scotland by Western Isles Labour candidate Alasdair Morrison. The politician argues that this should be done in order to prevent Lewis from becoming ‘another distant quango living off peripheral resources.’ Morrison
The European Commission has launched a new Policy Support Facility (PSF) to help EU Member States reform their research and innovation (R&I) policies. Research and innovation reforms present a priority for EU economic policy, because such reforms can boost renewed growth and job creating, the press
Albatern has received investment in the amount of GBP 400.000 from Scottish Government, through the Renewable Energy Investment Fund (REIF). The funding will enable the company to complete verification of existing units, and to commercialize and scale up their array based on WEC – WaveNET technology
