The UK has decided to support renewable energy projects through its latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction with an additional €265 million, of which €55 million per year has been earmarked for wave, tidal, floating wind and geothermal energy projects. Divided into three pots, this will be the
SIDS DOCK has signed an agreement with Global OTEC Resources to collaborate on developing and deploying floating ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology in small island states.
IECRE has launched a survey to better understand the growing needs for certification in the marine energy sector and develop corresponding services by certification bodies and test facilities worldwide.
Deploying ocean energy at scale requires simpler, faster consenting processes that are informed by the latest environmental research, according to a new report launched by sectoral advisory group ETIP Ocean.
Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) and International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand existing cooperation and accelerate the commercialisation of ocean energy technologies.
Brussels-based industry body Ocean Energy Europe has welcomed the new European strategy for offshore renewables as an important step towards scaling up a brand-new European industry, while calling for swift, concrete implementation of the strategy’s actions.
The European Commission has presented the EU Strategy on Offshore Renewable Energy which sets a goal of reaching 40 GW of installed capacity for ocean energy, and other emerging technologies like floating wind and solar, by 2050.
Navingo has recently organised its 13th, but also the first virtual edition of Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference (OEEC 2020), creating a perfect opportunity for people working in the offshore energy industry to establish new business relationships and maintain existing ones. The content-pack
The members of International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) collaborative framework on ocean energy and offshore renewables have identified 13 topics of focus to advance the sector forward.
The Swedish Energy Agency has recently opened a call for the development of cost-effective and sustainable marine energy systems. The Agency’s support within the framework of this call for proposals is approximately SEK 30 million ($3.45 million). Also, each project within the call for proposals may
Ocean Energy Systems (OES) new report shows that islands and other off-grid markets may present opportunities for ocean energy developers to deploy their technologies while providing sustainable energy to local communities. The report ‘Ocean Energy in Islands and Remote Coastal Areas´outlines the ou
Marine Energy Alliance has reached another important milestone by awarding services to 23 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its Second Call for Applications. The Marine Energy Alliance aims to progress the technical and commercial maturity level of early-stage (TRL 3 – 4) marine ener
The Marine Energy Event 2018 provided a market outlook for marine renewable energy projects – focusing on the developments in wave, tidal, ocean thermal, and salinity gradient power generation at that time. Watch the contributions from: Andre Hoogeveen (Project Manager, BAM), Martin Edlund (CEO, Min
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