Research & Development
ETIP Ocean reviews grant support for early TRL tech
The European Technology and Innovation Platform for Ocean Energy (ETIP Ocean) has organized a webinar dedicated to exploring grant funding support mechanisms for energy technologies at early stages of development.
Poland: PGE Deploys EOLOS LiDAR in Baltic Sea
PGE Energia Odnawialna started a two-year wind measurement campaign for its planned 1GW offshore wind farm project, after deploying a floating LiDAR in the Polish Baltic Sea at the end of January. As Offshore WIND reported earlier, Spanish floating LiDAR specialist EOLOS supplied the EOLOS FLS200 Li
NOC Tests New System at PLOCAN Test Site
National Oceanographic Centre (NOC) has started trials at the PLOCAN facilities on a new autonomous oceanographic device consisting of a wireless submarine telemetry system for great depths. The objective of the trials is to assess the performance and functionality of the wireless communications sys
Novacavi Introduces Matt PUR Finished ROV Cables
Novacavi, a specialist in cable design and manufacturing, has launched a matt PUR finished version of ROV dynamic cables. According to the company, the cables have been developed to improve operational efficiency and maneuverability both in water and on deck. Namely. the key features are a sliding a
Top news, February 5 – 11, 2018
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from February 5 – 11, 2018.
Wavepiston draws wave demo project blueprint
Danish wave energy developer Wavepiston has outlined plans to run a demonstration project over the next two years to prepare its wave energy system for commercialization.
Greek islands get wind & wave resource evaluation
Researchers from the Dunarea de Jos University of Galati in Romania have published a joint evaluation of the wind and wave energy resources close to the Greek islands.
France to study tidal zones ahead of tender launch
French Secretary of State for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition, Sébastien Lecornu, has announced the launch of preliminary studies into the northern French tidal zones ahead of tender opening for the sector.
Denmark to Expand Turbine Testing Capacity
Denmark plans to set aside around DKK 210 million to fund testing of wind turbines outside the established test centers in Høvsøre and Østerild.
InnoEnergy: Blue energy is the next frontier
Speaking at renewable energy capital markets day, the CTO of renewable energy at European investor InnoEnergy, Javier Sanz, said the blue energy is going to be an area of interest for the energy sector as it represents the next frontier.
OGTC, Wood Mackenzie Launch ‘Tie-back of the Future’ Initiative
Wood Mackenzie and the Oil & Gas Technology Centre are developing new subsea technology and approaches to field developments that could help unlock 400 million additional barrels of oil and gas and generate £3 billion of additional value. On the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), there is 3.4 billion barr
OES puts stress on data sharing importance
Ocean Energy Systems (OES) has organized a webinar to discuss benefits of international data sharing for the development of marine renewable energy industry.
Gannets Steer Clear of Offshore Wind Turbines
APEM has released a study suggesting that four times fewer Northern gannets collide with offshore wind turbines than previously thought.
Dutch to Bring Out Sunny Side of Offshore Wind
Six companies and research institutes from the Netherlands have started developing the world’s first sea-based floating solar farm under a project called Solar-at-Sea which, in the long run, eyes using the space available between wind turbines for photovoltaic panels to increase the energy output of