Research & Development
WaveRoller design ticks all the right boxes
Lloyd’s Register has approved the detailed design review of the WaveRoller wave energy device from the Finnish wave energy developer AW-Energy.
MeyGen claims world’s first as it welcomes final AHH turbine
Atlantis Resources has reinstalled the third Andritz Hydro Hammerfest (AHH) tidal turbine for the MeyGen tidal energy project which is approaching a 2GWh milestone of tidal power generation.
OPERA wave energy team presents technical results
The team behind EU-backed OPERA wave energy project has presented the first technical results during the European Wave and Tidal Conference (EWTEC) 2017.
DONG’s Hornsea Project Three Team in Norfolk Next Week
DONG Energy is returning to Norfolk next week to exhibit new information and once again seek the community’s views on its proposed 2.4GW Hornsea Project Three offshore wind farm.
DONG’s Hornsea Project Three Team in Norfolk Next Week
DONG Energy is returning to Norfolk next week to exhibit new information and once again seek the community’s views on its proposed 2.4GW Hornsea Project Three offshore wind farm.
Weptos wave device hits water off Denmark
Local wave energy developer Weptos has deployed its wave energy device in the Little Belt strait, off the east coast of Denmark.
Planning set to begin for marine test site off Sweden
Ocean Energy Sweden has informed that the planning for the Skagerrak test site for marine and maritime innovation will begin during the meeting of the project group scheduled for this week.
Canada’s MRE industry heads to trade mission across Atlantic
Marine Renewables Canada is leading a trade mission to Ireland to explore investment, and research collaboration opportunities in wave, tidal, and river current energy.
Minesto gets its wings (Gallery)
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has taken delivery of the most distinguished part of its Deep Green ocean energy concept – the wing.
Tidal and wave energy experts come together in Ireland
Ireland is ‘ideally positioned to become a global market leader in wave and tidal energy production,’ according to Tony Lewis, the organizer of the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC) 2017.
OEEC: Speakers update for Marine Energy Event
The final preparations are happening for Marine Energy Event to be held on 11 October 2017 together with partners EWA (Dutch Energy from Water Association) and DMEC (Dutch Marine Energy Center). We are proud to announce our full list of speakers.
Analysis: Neart Na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm to Have GBP 827 Million Impact on Scottish GDP
The 450MW Neart Na Gaoithe offshore wind project is estimated to add GBP 827.4 million to Scotland’s GDP during its lifetime, according to an analysis carried out by the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) at the University of Strathclyde.
Robotic arm comes within ocean energy sector’s reach
A new European project, named Kraken, has officially started aiming to develop a viable robotic arm to be used with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for the inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) of ocean energy devices.
Expertise Hub VIDEO: FROENIX Helps Ensure Economic OWF Operation
Earlier this year, the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (IWES) released the first wind index for offshore wind farms. The Fraunhofer IWES Offshore Wind Energy Index (FROENIX) helps with estimating the inter-annual power density variation at offshore wind farm sites.