Research & Development
EU opens €1.5M wave and tidal monitoring call
European Commission’s Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) has launched a call for proposals for projects related to environmental monitoring of wave and tidal devices.
Port of Milford Haven backs Repetitive Energy’s tidal plans
The Port of Milford Haven has offered support to Welsh-based Repetitive Energy to carry out a three-year operation to develop its vertical axis Smartstream tidal prototypes in Pembroke Dock.
Marine Energy Event: ‘Marine energy is not a niche market’
Read a wrap-up on Marine Energy Event held in Amsterdam as part of Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2017.
New report to highlight Highlands and Islands marine resource
The potential for the Highlands and Islands to become a leading player in developing the UK’s marine economy will be the focus of a new, region-wide study. Known as a ‘science and innovation audit’ (SIA), the study will fully explore, for the first time, the potential of the region’s marine resource
Marine Power Systems Enters New Phase of WaveSub Trials
Marine Power Systems (MPS), a wave power technology development company based in Wales, UK, said it will unveil its quarter-scale, prototype WaveSub wave energy generator, marking its move to a new, sea-based phase of its development. Designed to operate around 10 kilometers from shore, the WaveSub
Marine Power Systems unveils WaveSub wave energy device
Marine Power Systems (MPS) is set to unveil its quarter-scale prototype WaveSub wave energy generator, marking a move to a new, sea-based phase of its development. Designed to operate around 10km from shore, the WaveSub wave energy generator harnesses the continual orbital motion of waves under the
New Tool to Help Predict Coastal Erosion
The damage caused to beaches by extreme storms on exposed energetic coastlines and the rate at which they recover can now be accurately predicted thanks to new research led by the University of Plymouth. Working with the University of New South Wales, scientists have developed a computer model which
UK unveils Clean Growth Strategy
UK has published the Clean Growth Strategy showing how the country is leading the way in cutting carbon emissions to combat climate change while driving economic growth. ‘The Clean Growth Strategy: Leading the way to a low carbon future’ has been published on October 12, 2017, by Business and Energy
Cefas Releases New Study
Scientists from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have published a landmark study bringing together nearly half a century of UK seabed grab survey data. These data originate from multiple sources in industry and government, and their collation and standardisation
Minesto, ITPEnergised complete new Cost of Energy analysis
As part of its first commercial-scale project, Minesto together with ITPEnergised has completed an updated Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) analysis of Minesto’s marine energy converter based on new knowledge of the system. Projections now show that Minesto’s LCOE will already fall to €100/MWh after
Hardide-MFV Develop New HT/HP Subsea Valve Coating
Hardide Coatings and Master Flo Valve (MFV) have developed a new solution to protect high temperature, high pressure (HT/HP) subsea choke valves. The valves are the first of their kind to feature the Hardide-T coating, which can be applied to choke valve stems so they can withstand temperatures up t
Marine Energy Event: Commercial and R&D need to learn to communicate
We’re bringing you a short summary of the key messages delivered during Marine Energy Event, held on Wednesday as part of Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2017. The key messages were presented by seven speakers of the Marine Energy Event after a day full of interesting discussions and
FORESEA Offers Testing for Offshore Tech Applicable in Renewables
The FORESEA (Funding Ocean Energy through Strategic European Action) programme has launched its 4th call for proposals today at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2017. The call targets technology developers in offshore sectors such as the oil & gas, subsea and shipping industries, which ha
UK Government boosts renewables with £557M funding
Energy Minister Richard Harrington confirmed on Wednesday that up to £557 million will be made available for less established renewable electricity projects as part of the UK government’s Clean Growth Strategy, to drive economic growth and clean up the energy system. Since 1990 the UK’s emissions ar