Research & Development
Kongsberg AUV for University Of Gothenburg
The University Of Gothenburg has chosen Kongsberg Maritime’s HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to expand Sweden’s capabilities in the field of marine research using unmanned platforms. The HUGIN, which will be funded by grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and managed by a pr
Vattenfall Reveals Offshore Wind Research Projects
Swedish utility company Vattenfall has announced the first successful projects for its EUR 3 million research programme aimed at examining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of offshore wind farms.
Kongsberg to supply echosounder for Seacams 2 project
Bangor University has selected Kongsberg Maritime to supply it with the upward-looking echosounder that will be used for research into the ecology of marine renewable energy development sites.
Global map of OTEC plants comes to light
Ocean Energy Systems (OES) has published a map that shows the present status and plans for ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) projects worldwide as part of its OTEC working program.
WES releases O&M simulation tool for wave developers
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has rolled out an open-source operations and maintenance (O&M) simulation tool for wave energy developers.
OGA Looks to Spark Interest in UKCS 30th Licencing Round
The Oil and Gas Authority UK (OGA) has announced a suite of measures designed to make data openly available and stimulate interest in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) ahead of the 30th offshore licensing round. The 30th offshore licensing round will focus on the more mature areas of the UKCS – some o
Sabella holds up D10 redeployment
French tidal energy developer Sabella has decided to postpone the redeployment of its D10 tidal turbine off France to conduct more tests.
DNV GL Kicks Off Phase 2 of Subsea Processing JIP
The DNV GL-led joint industry project (JIP) on standardizing subsea processing which aims to reduce cost in a lifetime perspective has progressed to Phase 2. Initially focusing on subsea pumping, the partners in Phase 1 have now concluded the functional description of subsea pumping, while Phase 2 w
Atlantis negotiates long-term lease for Wyre tidal project
Atlantis Resources has entered negotiations with the Duchy of Lancaster as its preferred developer for the buildout of proposed the Wyre tidal barrage project.
Atlantis in Wyre Tidal Project Negotiations
Atlantis is in negotiation with the Duchy of Lancaster as its preferred developer for the proposed Wyre Valley tidal barrage and flood protection project. The project would be chiefly situated on the Duchy estate between Fleetwood and Knott End on the Lancashire coast. Atlantis and the Duchy will no
Top news, June 12 – 18, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from June 12 – 18, 2017.
CCell looks across Atlantic for wave funding
UK-based developer of CCell wave energy converter Zyba has participated in an entrepreneur mission to San Francisco to explore potential investment opportunities.
London envisions school powered by Thames tides
London-based architecture firm Curl la Tourelle Head Architecture has made a concept for the school building that would be completely powered by the tides of the River Thames.
Developers scale down Philippines tidal project
The multi-megawatt tidal energy project planned for San Bernardino Strait in the Philippines has been scaled down to 1.5MW to fit the local consumption.