Research & Development
WETFEET tests at FloWave
The WETFEET wave energy project team has conducted two sets of tests at the FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility in Edinburgh.
RED Engineering Tests Metflex Tensioner Pads
RED Engineering have helped to confirm the viability of new rubber coated tensioner pads under development for the offshore energy sector. The North East-based firm of engineers completed the work for Metflex Precision Mouldings, which needed to validate the performance characteristics of its new EM
Evopod tidal unit hits Portuguese waters
The MORE team of the Centre for Marine and Environmental Research (CIMA) from the University of Algarve has installed a scaled Evopod tidal energy unit off Portugal.
NEL Develops New Flow Measurement Method for Viscous Oil
NEL, the flow measurement R&D specialist, has developed a new method to improve the accuracy of differential pressure meters for high viscosity oil, which should help the oil & gas industry to reduce financial exposure and tackle the challenges involved in its measurement. Approximately 70 per cent
IEA: Current energy policies insufficient to reach climate goals
Renewable energy technologies must be considerably ramped up in order to meet long-term climate change targets and governments need to support large-scale deployments with the necessary policies, the International Energy Agency (IES) said in its latest report.
UK National Grid concludes initial CfD bids review
The non-qualification review assessment for the second contracts for difference (CfD) bids has been concluded, and an appeal window for renewables projects that failed to qualify for the support has been launched.
Europe Ready to Share Offshore Wind Know-How with USA and Taiwan
Europe remains the undisputed leader in offshore wind, and is ready to offer its expertise and know-how to emerging high-potential markets like the USA and Taiwan, panelists at a conference session discussing global market developments at Offshore Wind Energy 2017 in London said.
Statoil Picks Heavy Offshore Maintenance Challenge Winners
Statoil has chosen Ampelmann, Axtech and Largeway as the winners of the Norwegian energy company’s innovation challenge on heavy maintenance of offshore wind turbines.
Statoil Picks Heavy Offshore Maintenance Challenge Winners
Statoil has chosen Ampelmann, Axtech and Largeway as the winners of the Norwegian energy company’s innovation challenge on heavy maintenance of offshore wind turbines.
IRENA rolls out upgraded Global Atlas for Renewable Energy
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released a new version of its online renewable energy mapping platform called Global Atlas for Renewable Energy.
LM Wind Power Blades Ready for Hitachi Offshore Turbines
LM Wind Power has successfully completed installation and testing of a 66.5 meter wind turbine blade, ordered by Hitachi, Ltd. for offshore application.
Study: Jack-Up Free Turbine Installation and Maintenance Makes SENSE
A new wind turbine installation and maintenance technology being developed by SENSE Offshore Limited could cut the cost of energy from future deepwater sites by around 9% and from nearshore sites by 4%, the Innovate UK Energy Catalyst study shows.
Study: Jack-Up Free Turbine Installation and Maintenance Makes SENSE
A new wind turbine installation and maintenance technology being developed by SENSE Offshore Limited could cut the cost of energy from future deepwater sites by around 9% and from nearshore sites by 4%, the Innovate UK Energy Catalyst study shows.
Aberdeen University puts marine monitoring PhD on offer
Aberdeen University has opened a call for applications for the PhD studentship that will explore the influence of marine renewable energy developments on the behavior of animals at high tidal flow sites.