Research & Development
PCF bags further funding for Welsh marine supply chain
Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum (PCF) has received funding from the Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) to support the development of its Welsh marine energy supply chain project.
LiDARs Saving Millions on Costs, Experts Say
Wind measurement experts, gathered at a seminar hosted by Leosphere in June, claimed LiDAR is becoming the clear choice for bankable offshore wind measurements, saving millions on costs.
Subsea Industries Welcomes TAU Research Into Hull Biofouling
A study into the extent to which biofouling on ships’ hulls is contributing to the spread of invasive aquatic species in the Mediterranean Sea – a phenomenon commonly associated with ship ballasting operations – has been welcomed by Belgium-based marine coatings supplier Subsea Industries. According
Horizon 2020 bolsters wave energy developers
Two wave energy projects have been selected for funding in the latest round of the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Phase 2.
MARIN Tests Floating Mega Island Concept
MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) has tested an innovative concept for a floating mega island that could provide future-proof living and working space at sea for developing, generating, storing, and maintaining renewable energy, including offshore wind.
MARIN Tests Floating Mega Island Concept
MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) has tested an innovative concept for a floating mega island that could provide future-proof living and working space at sea for developing, generating, storing, and maintaining renewable energy, including offshore wind.
TFKable hooks JDR
Umbilical and power cable provider for the offshore energy industry JDR Cable Systems is to be acquired by the Polish-based producer of wires and cables TELE-FONIKA Kable (TFKable).
WES hunts for PTO gatekeepers
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is looking to appoint external experts who will provide independent assessments of the projects that will proceed to the next stage of WES’ power take-off (PTO) development program.
Nova to study Bardsey Sound potential for tidal generation
Nova Innovation has received an agreement for lease (AfL) from The Crown Estate to explore the potential of Bardsey Sound for tidal power generation.
Nova Moves Forward with Bardsey Sound Tidal Energy Project
Nova Innovation has teamed up with renewable energy organisation YnNi Llŷn to develop a tidal energy project at Bardsey Sound (Ynys Enlli) off the Llyn Peninsula in north Wales. The Crown Estate has awarded Nova Innovation an Agreement for Lease for the project which enables them to start fully expl
Top news, July 10 – 16, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from July 10 – 16, 2017.
Strumble Head tidal energy project gets funding push
The local community action group for the Pembrokeshire area Transition Bro Gwaun has reportedly secured a little over £93,000 to develop a tidal energy project off Wales.
Dutch plan floating islands powered by waves and tides
Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) has tested the concept for floating mega island which could be powered by tidal and wave energy.
Andritz turbines surpass 100MWh in less than one week
Two Andritz Hydro Hammerfest (AHH) tidal turbines have generated more than 100MWh of clean energy to the UK grid in less than one week after their redeployment at MeyGen site.