Research & Development
Dutch tidal kite nears lift off with VIA 2017 support
Dutch tidal energy developer SeaQurrent has received support from the VIA 2017 program to advance its TidalKite device to next technology readiness (TRL) level. With the VIA 2017 support, SeaQurrent plans to advance its tidal technology to TRL 5. The purpose of this phase is to demonstrate and valid
Ocean Energy Europe 2017 Event Kicks Off
Europe’s leading ocean energy industry will assemble in Nantes, France today at the Ocean Energy Europe 2017 Conference & Exhibition to assess its progress towards commercialisation. Despite political uncertainties, the sector has demonstrated its resilience over the past 12 months by generating rec
Gruet: Ocean energy continues march to industrialization
Ocean energy industry players have assembled today in Nantes in France at the Ocean Energy Europe 2017 Conference & Exhibition to assess its progress towards commercialization. Despite political uncertainties, the sector has demonstrated its resilience over the past 12 months by generating record-br
Monaco Oceanography Institute Utilizes ECA Group’s ROV
ECA Group has delivered a fully equipped H800-1000 remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to Monaco Oceanography Institute, for coral reef sampling and analysis. Oceanography scientists check the status of the deep coral reefs by collecting samples of coral and surrounding water, for further analysis. What
Welsh marine body welcomes Minesto’s tidal cost projections
Marine Energy Wales has welcomed Minesto’s updated cost of energy analysis deeming it as a positive step forward for tidal energy industry as it showed significant improvements compared to previous estimates.
MORE assists Oceanflow’s tidal decommissioning
University of Algarve’s Marine Offshore Renewable Energy (MORE) team has supported Oceanflow Energy in the decommissioning operation conducted at Sanda Sound tidal energy site.
EEL Energy bolsters team for full-scale device delivery
French tidal energy developer EEL Energy has appointed Christophe Sartiaux as Project Manager for the delivery of full-scale tidal energy device prototype.
Top news, October 16 – 22, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from October 16 – 22, 2017.
Minesto obtains communication system for Deep Green
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has completed the procurement of an onshore and offshore communication system for its Deep Green tidal energy project.
ORE Catapult tenders for eGrid power analyser
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is looking to procure a Power Analyser System to be used for the eGrid project at its Blyth testing facility.
Naval Group names VP for international development
French naval specialist Naval Group has appointed Alain Guillou as its Executive Vice President (VP) for international development.
FORESEA seeks industry input to boost ocean energy test sites
The FORESEA consortium has opened an industry consultation to align its investment pathway with the needs of ocean energy technology developers.
ORE Catapult Seeks Power Analyser System for ‘eGrid’
ORE Catapult is looking to procure a Power Analyser System to be used in the 15MW wind turbine and 3MW marine drivetrain test facilities in Blyth, which will link into the Grid Emulation System (eGrid) to allow the measurement of current and voltage usage from the eGrid system.
AW-Energy hunts for wave professionals
AW-Energy is seeking to appoint a Vice President (VP) of Business Development, and a Mechanical Technical Manager who will help the company drive forward the development and commercialization of WaveRoller wave energy device.