Research & Development
Video: Tidetec puts bi-directional turbine to the test
Norwegian tidal energy developer Tidetec has completed the preparations for the forthcoming testing of its model scale turbine at the Technical University of Munich.
Atlantis plans £5M raise through upcoming bond offer
Edinburgh-based tidal energy developer Atlantis Resources is preparing to launch a bond offer at the end of June to raise funds for the growth of its business.
DNV GL Launches New JIP as Every Megawatt Counts
DNV GL has announced its latest Joint Industry Project (JIP), aiming to optimise the performance of wind farms by reducing the downtime and lower the costs of energy during the operational project life span of 25 years or more.
ASV to Build Two More USVs for Ocean Infinity
Ocean Infinity has purchased two unmanned surface vehicles (USV) from ASV Global. The additions will be used as auxiliary rapid response vehicles in the seabed exploration system. The USVs are being designed with a selection of sensors allowing for flexibility in differing operations, ASV noted. Oce
Renewables hybrid LOGiC gets EU funding push
The European Union has formally approved €2.5 million for the international project seeking to develop a standardized model for the renewables-based decentralized hybrid energy systems for remote off-grid communities.
Innovate UK opens £15 million call. Wave, tidal can apply
Innovate UK has launched a £15 million call for cutting-edge technology innovation projects from any sector, including tidal and wave energy.
Carnegie to lead global business to UN’s clean energy goal
Carnegie Clean Energy (CCE) has been selected to lead global business in achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal of affordable and clean energy.
HIE appoints new CEO
Scottish business development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed Charlotte Wright as its new Chief Executive Officer.
OGTC Gets Positive Response to Its First ‘Call for Ideas’
The oil and gas industry has said it may be one step closer to transforming well plug and abandonment (P&A) as 45 potential solutions were submitted for its first ‘Call for Ideas’. The OGTC received ideas and concepts that could have a material impact on this transformation, against three specific t
EU Innovation Fund as energy industry experts would want it
The European energy industry experts have expressed their views on how the proposed Innovation Fund could be designed to support the energy innovation investment needs.
HydroQuest first to test at SEENEOH tidal site
French hydrokinetic developer HydroQuest will be the first company to test its tidal technology at the recently launched SEENEOH testing site.
Bureau Veritas Okays DCNS Energies’ Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation
Classification society Bureau Veritas has issued a preliminary design approval for a floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) foundation designed by DCNS Energies.
Wave and tidal devices show minor effects on marine wildlife
The study into the impacts of tidal and wave devices on marine wildlife found little evidence of long-term effects on use of the seas by birds and marine mammals as a result of the operation and installation of such devices at the test sites.
SR2000 almost ready for comeback to EMEC
The SR2000 floating tidal turbine will next week be towed back to Fall of Warness tidal testing site following the completion of repair works.