Research & Development
Irish engineers trial hydrofoil to cut tidal energy costs
Engineers from Trinity College Dublin have tested a next-gen hydrofoil-based anchoring device to check whether it might offer a reliable means of fixing an energy-generating tidal array to the sea floor.
Xodus and Subcon Form Decommissioning Alliance
Xodus has entered into collaboration with stabilisation and artificial reef specialist Subcon to deliver Integrated Rigs to Reefs (IR2R) decommissioning solutions. The IR2R solution is meant to resolve challenges owners face by augmenting and integrating the retiring assets into purpose built reefs.
Trelleborg delivers rubber membrane for WETFEET waves
Trelleborg has supplied a bespoke flexible rubber membrane for use with wave energy devices to WETFEET research and development project.
Minesto hires marine operators
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has awarded a framework agreement to Holyhead Towing, and Leask Marine covering various marine operational needs as part of Deep Green tidal project.
Red Engineering Bolsters Test Services Unit with New Appointment
Red Engineering has appointed a senior executive to oversee the development and expansion of its specialist test services business. Brian Valentine joins the UK-based firm as a business developer, where he will be targeting customers in core offshore oil and gas, renewables and nuclear decommissioni
Premature emphasis on commercialization hinders UK wave growth
The UK wave energy sector’s failure to reach market can in part be attributed to premature emphasis on commercialization and lack of knowledge exchange, the new report by University of Strathclyde and Imperial College London has found.
Deep Green tidal base halfway done
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has informed that the gravity base structure for Minesto’s Deep Green tidal energy project is halfway done.
Tocardo to retrieve floating tidal platform from EMEC
Tocardo Tidal Power plans to retrieve its Temporary Foundation System (TFS) floating tidal platform equipped with T2 tidal turbine from the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
Report on effectiveness of UK wave energy policy set for launch
The International Public Policy Institute at the University of Strathclyde will host a launch event for the new report which examines the effectiveness of support for UK wave energy innovation since 2000.
Natural Resources Wales appoints new CEO
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has named Clare Pillman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Currently Director for Culture, Tourism and Sport at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport in Westminster, Clare will take up the post in late February 2018, NRW said. Pillman will take over from E
Wärtsilä Goes ‘Ultra Silent’ for Faroese Research Vessel
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply an ultra-silent propulsion package for a new research vessel to be built for the Faroe Islands Marine Research Institute. The solution is made possible through Wärtsilä’s in-house competences in silent diesel generator sets, propeller shaft lines, and electr
Swansea leaders ask for tidal lagoon go-ahead by Christmas
Swansea Council leaders have met with UK’s Secretary for Energy to urge the government to give green light for the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project before Christmas.
Horizon 2020 earmarks €2.2B for clean energy
The European Commission plans to spend €2.2 billion on clean energy projects during 2018-2020 period through its EU research and innovation funding program Horizon 2020.
Wello reports wave testing progress
Finnish wave energy developer Wello has informed that its Penguin wave energy device survived several major storm waves of up to 13 meters during the ongoing trials taking place off Scotland.