Research & Development
Top news, April 17 – 23, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from April 17 – 23, 2017.
Gallery: Nautricity’s CoRMaT hits Scottish waters
Glasgow-based tidal energy developer Nautricity has installed its 500kW CoRMaT tidal turbine at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
Tidal and wave firms shortlisted for 2017 British RE Awards
Two UK-based tidal and wave energy developers have made it to the finals of the 2017 British Renewable Energy Awards, organized by the Renewable Energy Association (REA).
Norway approves construction of 350kW tidal power plant
Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) has granted a license to Norwegian Ocean Power for the construction and operation of a 350kW tidal demonstration plant.
Atkins Accepts SNC-Lavalin’s Takeover Offer
UK-based design, engineering and project management consultancy WS Atkins and Canada’s SNC-Lavalin Group have reached agreement on the terms and conditions of a recommended all cash acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Atkins by SNC-Lavalin (GB) Holdings Limited.
Macquarie eyes a stake in Swansea Bay tidal lagoon scheme
Macquarie Group is reportedly looking to take an equity stake in the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project following the acquisition of the UK Green Investment Bank.
Minesto gives wings to Doosan Babcock
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has hired an engineering company Doosan Babcock to test a wing section of its Deep Green tidal technology.
Seafish backs Swansea tidal lagoon aquaculture plans
New report from industry body Seafish has confirmed that the proposed Swansea Bay tidal lagoon scheme could be used to farm a range of marine species.
Video: QED Naval’s Subhub tidal platform development
The video shows the capabilities and design tools used in the development of QED Naval’s Subhub tidal foundation structure.
Irish tidal research project steps closer to market
Researcher from NUI Galway, Brian Ward, has been awarded funding to speed up the commercialization of his tidal energy research project.
Seafish Proves Swansea Tidal Lagoon Aquaculture Potential
Seafish has in its new report confirmed the potential for aquaculture in the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon (TLSB), which could be used to farm a range of marine species. The report found that the sheltered lagoon has strong potential for aquaculture, including farming mussels, oysters, scallops,
GBP 13 Million Available Through Energy Catalyst Competition
On 24 April, the Innovate UK Energy Catalyst competition will open, making available up to GBP 13 million for highly innovative, market-focused energy solutions in any technology or sector or international market.
UK makes £13M offer to clean energy innovators
Innovate UK will next week launch a £13 million funding competition for innovation projects that address the global need for clean, affordable and secure energy.
Wind Powered Oil Recovery Enters Next Stage of Development
The DNV GL-led joint industry project, WIN WIN (WINd powered Water INjection), has completed its first phase and reportedly determined that wind power could be used to power offshore water injection. The project is currently moving into its second phase, which includes refining and testing the elect