Research & Development
Sønderborg Affald Looks for Lillebælt Syd OWF Geotech Surveyor
Sønderborg Affald has invited geotechnical survey services providers to bid for work on the proposed Lillebælt Syd wind farm offshore Denmark. The work is part of the initial investigations alongside an environmental impact assessment, authorized by the Danish Energy Agency in June this year. The Li
Scotland on track for renewables record
Scotland is on course for a record year of renewable electricity generation, with 19% greater output in the first three quarters of 2017 than in the same period last year.
EMEC looks back at tidal & wave testing endeavors
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has summarized tidal and wave energy activities undertaken at the Orkney-based testing center throughout the year behind us.
Top news, December 18 – 24, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from December 18 – 24, 2017.
NKT Hands Over Nordergründe Link
NKT has commissioned and delivered the 155kV high-voltage AC Nordergründe offshore wind transmission link to the German transmission system operator TenneT.
Scotrenewables sums up tidal testing high points (Video)
Scotrenewables Tidal Power has released a video showcasing the highlights reached by its SR2000 floating tidal turbine during this year’s testing program at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
Foundation laid for CorPower wave in Orkney
Swedish wave energy developer CorPower Ocean has completed the foundation installation and the delivery of its C3 wave energy converter in Orkney.
Minesto targets $12M to finance tidal ops
Minesto has unveiled plans to raise a little over $12 million (SEK 103.5 million) through the upcoming shares and warrants issue to support further growth of its tidal energy activities.
Vattenfall Forms Offshore Wind Top Team
Vattenfall has hired Siemens Gamesa’s Chief Executive Officer in North America, Jacob Nørgaard Andersen, and Senior Vice President from Ørsted Energy, Mats Vikholm to help the Swedish energy company develop the next generation of offshore wind farms.
STORM ropes in cross-sector offshore energy developers
An Innovate UK-funded STORM project has set up a marine moorings masterclass for the representatives of offshore energy industry to encourage cross-sector collaboration in solving mooring systems challenges.
Video: Eco Wave Power CEO goes full circle to tame the waves
Inna Braverman, the Chief Executive Officer of the Israeli wave energy company Eco Wave Power, has been featured in in Google’s 3D virtual reality series showcasing female role models from around the world.
Scotland Officially Sets 50% by 2030 Renewables Goal
Scotland has published a new Energy Strategy setting the country’s goal of reaching 50% of renewable energy by 2030 and increasing the productivity of energy use across the Scottish economy.
ORE Catapult to Open Tender for Turbine Bearing Test Facility
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has announced it will open a tender in January 2018 seeking a company to set up a wind turbine bearing test facility at its Blyth site in the UK.
ORE Catapult to Open Tender for Turbine Bearing Test Facility
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has announced it will open a tender in January 2018 seeking a company to set up a wind turbine bearing test facility at its Blyth site in the UK.