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
The United States can increase the use of renewable energy in its energy mix from 7.5 percent in 2010 to 27 percent by 2030, according to a new report released by IRENA. The report also states that the US can increase its use of renewable energy in power generation from 14 percent to almost 50 [&hel
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
The Energy Department has announced USD 8 million in funding to spur innovation in next-generation marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) control and component technologies, is is stated in DoE’s press release. Through this funding opportunity, the Energy Department plans to select up to five projects to imp
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
SMC/IEC TC-114 is requesting research proposals from Canadian industry and academic groups which would accelerate the development of international marine energy technical specification and standards currently being developed through IEC/TC 114. One of the key focuses of the research is the assessmen
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
Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has issued its third open funding opportunity announcement, OPEN 2015, for up to USD 125 million, it is stated in ARPA-E’s press release. OPEN 2015 will support energy research and development projects from America’s top inno
Minesto is developing a new concept for tidal power plants called Deep Green. Deep Green is based on a new principle for electricity generation from tidal currents. The electricity is produced when the water current creates a hydrodynamic lift force on the wing which pushes the kite forward. In addi
