Research & Development
Industry unchains marine renewables mooring approach
A team of nine European companies and organisations has been working on testing and qualifying new synthetic mooring components as a cost-effective solution compared to chain-based mooring systems for marine renewable devices.
JIP Aims to Cut Costs with New Nylon Mooring Lines
A Joint Industry Project (JIP) funded by the Scottish Government and administered by the Carbon Trust, under the Marine Renewables Commercialization Fund (MRCF), has combined the efforts of nine European organisations with the objective of testing and qualifying new synthetic mooring components. Aft
Gardline and G.A.S. Jointly Tackle Taiwanese Offshore Market
Gardline and Global Aqua Survey (G.A.S) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on offshore survey projects in Taiwan. Under the MoU, Gardline will provide specialist consultancy and services to G.A.S. The company plans to introduce into the Taiwanese market ”high-end geotechnical and
OES: Ocean energy sector to create 680,000 jobs by 2050
Ocean Energy Systems (OES) has released a new report presenting global state-of-the-art in ocean energy sector.
EDF EN Seeks Geotechnical Investigators for the Mediterranean Floater
Parc Eolien Offshore De Provence Grand Large, a subsidiary of EDF EN France, has invited tenders for geotechnical investigations and associated services for the 24MW Provence Grand Large floating offshore wind farm in the French part of the Mediterranean Sea.
Marine-i bags £6.8M from ERDF for Cornish marine innovation
Marine-i, a collaborative project set up to boost marine innovation in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, has secured up to £6.8 million through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Fraunhofer IWES Completes StEnSea Tests
The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (IWES) has completed a four-week test of a scaled-down version of the StEnSea (Stored Energy in the Sea) system in the Lake Constance.
Minesto enlists bend restrictors supplier
Minesto has hired Subsea Energy Solutions to provide bend restrictors for its Deep Green tidal plant. UK-based engineering company Subsea Energy Solutions will supply super duplex stainless bend restrictors to Minesto for its Deep Green tidal energy ‘kite’. Minesto had previously hired Subsea Energy
EMEC looks for Non-Exec Director
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is looking to appoint a Non-Executive Director to strengthen its Board for the next phase of development.
SeaPower wave device weathering storms
Sea Power’s wave energy platform has tackled some extreme wave conditions caused by storms while continuing its operation off the west coast of Ireland.
Drones Lift SgurrEnergy’s Turbine Inspection Game
SgurrEnergy, part of Wood Group’s clean energy business, has introduced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to its existing inspection service offering after obtaining the Civil Aviation Authority‘s Permission for Aerial Work.
TU Delft strengthens Japanese ocean energy ties
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) has signed an agreement with Japan to formalize the collaboration on ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), tidal, wave and current energy.
East Anglia ONE Supply Chain Event Draws a Crowd
ScottishPower Renewables, developer of the 714MW East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm, held a supply chain event at the Norfolk Showground which saw hundreds of business from across the region and further afield attend to hear about the opportunities on the project.
Seabased recruiting for various positions
Swedish wave energy developer Seabased is looking for new additions to its team with several job openings.