Research & Development
Portugal adopts ocean energy buildout plan
The government of Portugal has approved the industrial strategy designed to accelerate the development of its ocean renewable energy sector along with the corresponding action plan.
GEBCO-NF Alumni Team Completes XPRIZE Testing Phase
Supported by Kongsberg experts and technology, the GEBCO-NF Alumni Team, one of 19 semi-finalist teams competing in the $7-million Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE competition, has completed technology readiness tests of its unmanned surface vessel (USV) / autonomous underwater vessel (AUV) concept and
Prysmian to Introduce New Subsea Cable Protection System
Prysmian Group is launching Power Link Cable Solutions, a new system that is said to provide a comprehensive management of subsea cable damages and minimize downtime and costs in the event of a fault.
Fortum grabs 10% stake in Swedish wave firm
The Finnish power utility Fortum has acquired shares in wave energy player Seabased, corresponding to an approximate 10% stake in the company.
Dutch Government Launches Wind & Water Works
The Dutch government has launched an international campaign entitled Wind & Water Works during an offshore wind energy masterclass organised by the Netherlands for ten guest nations.
Dutch Government Launches Wind & Water Works
The Dutch government has launched an international campaign entitled Wind & Water Works during an offshore wind energy masterclass organised by the Netherlands for ten guest nations.
UK puts clean growth at the heart of Industrial Strategy
The UK government has identified clean growth as one of the four ‘grand challenges’ with the potential to put the UK at the forefront of the industries of the future.
First Nissum Bredning Turbine Takes Shape
The tower sections and the nacelle of the first Siemens 7MW wind turbine were installed on the Nissum Bredning demonstration site in Denmark over the weekend.
OGA Releases New UKCS Seismic Data
The Oil and Gas Authority today released the results of the £20 million UK Government-funded seismic programme to promote exploration activity in under-explored areas of UK Continental Shelf. This data will support the forthcoming 31st offshore licensing round which will open in mid-2018. This datas
Minesto looks for test rig developer
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto is recruiting for a developer who will build and maintain new and existing test rigs for the company’s products in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Portugal Charts Offshore Wind Path
The Portuguese Government has approved the Industrial Strategy for Ocean Renewable Energies (EI-ERO) with the aim of developing the country’s offshore wind potential.
Senvion Gathers 10MW+ Offshore Wind Turbine Team
German wind turbine manufacturer Senvion has partnered with EnBW and R&D institutes such as DTU, ECN and Fraunhofer IWES to jointly develop a 10MW+ offshore wind turbine.
Senvion Gathers 10MW+ Offshore Wind Turbine Team
German wind turbine manufacturer Senvion has partnered with EnBW and R&D institutes such as DTU, ECN and Fraunhofer IWES to jointly develop a 10MW+ offshore wind turbine.
SME installs PLAT-I tidal platform
Sustainable Marine Energy (SME) has installed the PLAT-I floating tidal energy platform in Connel Sound in Scotland.