Research & Development
Video: SEENEOH test site in all its glory
The video shows the recently inaugurated SEENEOH tidal energy test site, located on the River Gironne, at the heart of the French city of Bordeaux.
Tocardo and DELTA make tidal energy deal
Dutch tidal energy developer Tocardo has signed an agreement with DELTA power utility company for the purchase of clean electricity generated by its tidal energy array on the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier.
Oceantec’s wave energy device breaks de-risking ground
Renewables certification body DNV GL has issued the statement of compliance for the Oceantec’s Marmok-A5 wave energy converter after the in-depth design assessment of its hull and mooring system.
Spirit Energy Clears PSA’s Oda Probe
Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) Norway has carried out an audit of Spirit Energy and the company’s project management for the development of the Oda field in the North Sea. The Oda field is in the southern part of the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, 10 kilometres east of Ula. The field is in dev
KW Designed Wins Siemens Subsea Contract
KW Designed Solutions have been awarded a contract by Siemens Subsea for the supply of a second pressure vessel. This new pressure vessel will accompany the existing range of subsea electrical testing pressure vessels, previously supplied by KW Designed Solutions and will be used for the production
IMCA Technical Manager Joins IACS Advisory Committee
The International Marine Contractor’s (IMCA) technical manager, Mark Ford, has been unanimously endorsed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) to become a member of the IACS Advisory Committee (AVC). In welcoming Mark Ford to the committee, Knut Ørbeck-Nilseen, IACS cou
Top news, February 26 – March 4, 2018
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from February 26 – March 4, 2018.
Welsh Lib Dems: Why is BEIS blocking Swansea Bay tidal lagoon?
Following Vince Cable’s question to Phillip Hammond on the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon, serious questions exist as to why BEIS is blocking the development of a network of lagoons that is approved by the Treasury, according to Welsh Liberal Democrats.
Carnegie rolls in tax refund cash
Australian clean energy developer Carnegie Clean Energy has received cash rebate from the Australian Tax Office in the amount of Au$2.3 million ($1.8 million).
BiMEP and Tecnalia team up for offshore renewables
Research, development and innovation group Tecnalia has signed a collaboration agreement with the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP) to provide advanced solutions to accelerate the deployment of offshore renewable energy.
SEENEOH tidal site inaugurated. HydroQuest launches turbine
The SEENEOH tidal test site, located in the heart of the French city of Bordeaux, has been inaugurated on March 1, 2018. During the occasion, the French developer of hydrokinetic technology for both river and ocean application, HydroQuest, launched its first turbine to be tested at the site.
Floating Wind JIP Picks Second Phase Study Partners
The Carbon Trust-led Floating Wind Joint Industry Partnership has selected partners in projects to investigate the impact of next-generation turbines and heavy lift operations on floating wind farms up to 1GW capacity.
Ecosse Nets WES Funding to Aid Wave Energy Development
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has secured £2.5 million funding by Wave Energy Scotland (WES) to develop a magnetic gear system which could be pivotal in developing wave energy convertors. Development work will take place over the next two years in a collaborative project with Bathwick Electrical Desig
GE Unveils Operation Haliade-X 12 MW
GE Renewable Energy GE will invest more than USD 400 million over the next three to five years to develop and deploy the largest, most powerful offshore wind turbine – the Haliade-X 12 MW.