The state of development of blue energies in the Mediterranean Sea, as well as prospects for their further implementation in the future regarding funding, framework and best practice exchanges were discussed on the “Blue Energies in the Mediterranean Sea” seminar. It was concluded that the five Med
Singapore will host the 3rd Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS), the World Ocean Council (WOC) has announced. This is the first time this international, multi-sectoral, business event dedicated to “Corporate Ocean Responsibility” is being held in Asia. It is scheduled for November 9 to 11, 2015. SOS 2015
The Prime Minister confirms the support of the UK Government for the proposed tidal energy site off the Isle of Wight, developed by PTEC, the company’s press release reads. Andrew Turner, MP for the Isle of Wight, asked for David Cameron’s support for Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre, a public/private
Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) has submitted an application to the Marine Management Organisation and Isle of Wight Council for permission to construct and operate a tidal energy demonstration site, it is stated in PTEC’s press release. If consent is granted, the electricity generated from tid
The study supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) analyses the issues, draws conclusions and makes recommendations about challenges which must be tackled if ocean energy is to develop at scale from around 2030. The Irish tidal resource is concentrated off the north-east coast
Frazer-Nash has won a commission to help support the Marine Farm Accelerator (MFA) programme which is being delivered in collaboration with the Carbon Trust, it is stated in Frazer-Nashes press release. With commercial-scale marine energy farms close to deployment in UK waters, the MFA is working to
The French Senate has passed several simplification measures regarding marine renewables, including provisions to create a single licensing regime for offshore renewable energy, it is stated in SER’s press release. This provision is an important development for the industry in terms of simplificatio
DTOcean is creating a decision-making and planning tool for the development of large-scale wave and tidal power farms of the future, according to European Commission. With the help of this tool, the array’s operator will be able to calculate the best layout and balance of options for both cost and r
Judith Hartmann has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of GDF SUEZ, effective March 16, 2015, it is stated in company’s press release. Judith Hartmann will join GDF SUEZ at the beginning of February as a special advisor to Gérard Mestrallet, whom she will report after becoming Chief Financial Of
The turbine foundation for the Den Oever pilot project is ready to be transported to the dockside, according to the company. The project is located at Den Oever, Netherlands, in the Afsluitdijk, a 30 km long primary sea defense. It will be delivered entirely by Tocardo. All the engineering, includin
Fred. Olsen’s wave energy converter “Lifesaver” has left the AP’s shipyard in Falmouth for further deployment and electrical generation off the Pacific island of O’ahu, Hawaii. The main sections of the device were manufactured, painted, assembled and deployed from A&P’s shipyard in Falmouth nearly t
Tidal lagoon electricity generating station with a potential generating capacity of 1800 MW up to a possible 2800 MW is in plan for Cardiff Bay, and will be developed by Tidal Lagoon Power. The planned lagoon includes a seawall attached to the foreshore, at its western extent approximately 2 km from
Pelamis’ takeover by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and Aqumarine’s serious staff cuts were both caused by delayed effects of recession, Sunday Herald reports Michael Rea as saying. Michael Rea, Chief Operating Officer at Carbon Trust, said that the main reason for the setbacks in marine energy i
Marine Power Systems (MPS), a Swansea-based wave developer company, held an investor presentation delivering updates on its progress. This year MPS has successfully raised more than GBP 1 million from a panel of local business angels and the Welsh Government. MPS’ latest presentation revealed that f
