EMEC will host a session at the Atlantic Stakeholder Conference in Porto, Portugal, where information regarding the development of new wave and tidal technologies will be shared and discussed. The session will identify key issues of common interest across marine energy test sites, and share insights
The Department of Economic Development will host a seminar in London where the opportunities within offshore energy for Isle of Man will be discussed. The seminar, part of the Rushlight Conference, will feature presentations from the Isle of Man Government’s Director of Energy Policy, Ken Milne, and
Anders Jansson, Minesto’s founder and CEO, has given insights on Minesto’s Deep Green technology gained through trials performed in Strangford Lough, in an article published on Minesto’s official website where he also announced plans for a tidal power plant in Wales. Deep Green technology produces e
The assembly process for Sabella’s D10 tidal turbine has begun in the port of Brest, Sabella announced. The base for the tidal turbine which will be installed in Fromveur Passage has arrived to the port of Brest. The base is 20 metres by 20 metres in size, and it will carry a turbine of 10 […
A meeting regarding tidal lagoons will be held by environmental group Gwyrddio Penarth Greening (GPG) in Penarth, south-west from Cardiff, the group has announced. Tidal Lagoon Power will hold a presentation regarding their plans for a tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay, and the potential of tidal lagoons
GDF Suez is facing a challenge to find sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to more widespread energy sources. Earlier today, Tidal Energy Today Staff published that GDF aims to double its power generation from renewables – wind, tidal and geothermal, due to the increasing energy ne
Local residents in the Ventnor area will voice their concerns at Vetnor Central to discuss possible issues regarding the construction of the tidal energy centre off the Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight County Press reports. The locals are worried about the impact the tidal energy center will have on the
The “Top 10 Energy Innovators in 100 Energy Priorities” report identifies and ranks the top industry and academic players worldwide according to their innovation competencies in 100 energy priorities – defined in KIC InnoEnergy´s Innovation Strategy for 2014-2019. According to the global results of
GDF Suez intends to double its power generation from renewables, with the main focus being on marine renewables, according to Reuters. The group operates 17.8 GW of renewable energy capacity worldwide, or 15 percent of its total, of which 7.8 GW is in Europe and 10 GW outside the region. By 2025 it
DP Energy is raising funds to build a 10 MW Fair Head tidal demonstration array, which represents the first phase of building a larger proposed 100 MW tidal project off the north Antrim coast, the Irish media report. The company is looking for funds from the state, EU and investors in order to devel
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
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
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
