Research & Development
EU grants €578M to connect France and Spain
The European Union has approved funding for the construction of the Biscay Gulf France-Spain electricity link as part of a larger clean energy infrastructure investment.
Royal Navy Seeks New Technologies for Underwater Ops
The Royal Navy, in collaboration with the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), is looking for new technologies from industry to improve the ability of unmanned and autonomous systems to operate underwater. The call was made through the Maritime Enterprise Innovation Scotland Conference (MEISC) h
EOLINK Floater Readying For Sea Trials
The Bretagne-based startup EOLINK has secured funds to install and test a 1/10 scale floating wind turbine prototype off France.
OpenHydro endures Fall of Warness tidal run
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has last week paid a visit to its tidal testing site at Fall of Warness – the location of the first grid-connected tidal energy turbine in Scotland.
Scotland outlines Crown assets management plan
Scottish government has laid a Bill in Parliament which sets out proposed long-term management arrangements for Crown Estate assets.
Ocean Energy Europe names policy chief
The industry body for Europe’s ocean renewable energy, Ocean Energy Europe, has appointed Donagh Cagney as its new Policy Director.
MPS Sends WaveSub Prototype on Sea Trials
UK marine technology development company Marine Power Systems (MPS) has launched its wave energy device the WaveSub onto open water, marking the start of a new phase of sea-based testing for the device. The 1:4 scale prototype of the WaveSub wave energy converter was launched in Milford Haven and ha
SSE Makes Case for Irish Offshore Wind
Offshore wind is an efficient and realistic way for Ireland to take the big strides the country needs to hit its renewable energy targets and avoid EU fines for failing to do so, said Managing Director of SSE Ireland, Stephen Wheeler.
Groningen Seaports Schedules Underwater Health Check
Groningen Seaports has appointed high-tech company VRT Finland to survey 20 kilometers of underwater structures in Delfzijl and Eemshaven ports during inspections starting at the end of January.
Seabased grabs ownership of Sotenäs test & demo site
Swedish wave energy developer Seabased has unveiled plans to conduct several demonstration projects at Sotenäs test and demonstration area following the site ownership transfer from Fortum.
Nova sets up shop in Wales. Makes new appointment
Scottish tidal energy developer Nova Innovation has expanded its activities in Wales and appointed Kate Smith to the role of Environmental Manager.
Engie Axima’s New Subsidiary Aims at Offshore Wind
Engie Axima is planning to enter new markets, including offshore wind, as part of its acquisition of German-based Noske Kaeser, the company said.
Scottish wave body hires cost reduction investigators
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has awarded two contracts to study the opportunities for step-change cost reductions resulting from the improvements in supporting infrastructure for wave energy converters.
WaveSub gets wet
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has launched its WaveSub wave energy device onto open water for the initial sea-based testing in Milford Haven.