Cyprus-based Sea Wave Energy Ltd (SWEL), in collaboration with the University of Cyprus, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, performed a series of experimental tests for its wave energy technology. SWEL has been focused on the design and development of its wave energy converter,
A team of scientists and engineers has for the first time successfully drilled over two kilometres through the ice sheet in West Antarctica using hot water. This research will help understand how the region will respond to a warming climate. The 11-person team has been working on the Rutford Ice Str
The new Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC) in Stromness has appointed John McGlynn as an executive manager. McGlynn will be joining the organisation from Sustainable Marine Energy in Kirkwall where he was the company’s head of commercial development. Originally from Dublin, McGlynn has bee
Marine energy developer Minesto has filed a patent application with the aim of further extending the generic patent protection of its Deep Green energy technology. The new technical innovation expands the addressable market opportunities and reportedly at the same time reduces operating costs. “The
The Crown Estate and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have published an updated and extended version of ‘A Guide to an Offshore Wind Farm’. The guide is intended to help a range of stakeholders and potential new market entrants understand how an offshore wind farm is built, operated and
Are you an early-stage marine energy technology company? And are you also looking for guidance and assistance in advancing your technology’s future? Then send your application in for the Marine Energy Alliance. The deadline for entry is Friday 15 February. The Marine Energy Alliance aims to progress
Aerospace technology could help develop a new protection system for offshore wind turbine blades that could eliminate the need for intervention related to rain erosion, a new research suggests. Conducted by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, Doncasters Bramah and Performance Engineered So
Aerospace technology could help develop a new protection system for offshore wind turbine blades that could eliminate the need for intervention related to rain erosion, a new research suggests. Conducted by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, Doncasters Bramah and Performance Engineered So
Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) and Facebook have launched aluminium conductor cable for optical fiber submarine systems. After, according to ASN, an extensive testing and qualification program, the conductor has demonstrated its suitability for ultra-long haul deep sea transmission systems. Trials
The Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) plans to start a new industry competition next month with the aim of reducing emissions and fuel consumption in offshore wind vessels. OWA is now calling on the industry to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) to inform the scope of the compet
Rocks in the seabed off the UK coast could provide long-term storage locations for renewable energy production, new research by the Universities of Edinburgh and Strathclyde suggests. An advanced technique could be used to trap compressed air in porous rock formations found in the North Sea using el
Scottish engineering consultancy QED Naval said that its Subhub tidal power platform was lifted into the water earlier this month. The lift was managed and supported by Doyle Shipping Group who conducted all stevedoring operations and provided boat support. They contracted Kavanagh Cranes to perform
UK-based Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has updated its Learning Hub with the addition of marine renewable energy module. With sustainable energy under discussion at the World Future Energy Summit earlier this month, this programme is for engineers who want to know more extracting energy from
Ireland’s ocean energy test facility, Lir, was officially opened by Simon Coveney, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. The facilities at Lir include four wave tanks, which can replicate real ocean conditions and enable testing of various marine innovations, technologies and structur
