Research & Development
Vattenfall Starts Norfolk Boreas Permitting Process
Vattenfall has started a three-year permitting process for the 1.8 GW offshore wind farm, Norfolk Boreas, the sister project to the 1.8GW Norfolk Vanguard.
Vattenfall Starts Norfolk Boreas Permitting Process
Vattenfall has started a three-year permitting process for the 1.8 GW offshore wind farm, Norfolk Boreas, the sister project to the 1.8GW Norfolk Vanguard.
Report: Vessel Contractors Line Up for Subsea Market Recovery
The announcement on the 28th February of EMAS Chiyoda’s bankruptcy is the latest in a long line of vessel contractors to fall victim to the downturn since January 2015. Multiple companies such as Cal Dive, Ceona, Cecon, Harkand and Swiber have entered into administration, taking a significant number
TP Ocean identifies ocean energy challenges
TP Ocean has published a report identifying challenges that need to be overcome to accelerate the commercialization of the ocean energy sector.
Vattenfall: Norfolk Sister Wind Farms Will Share Onshore Cable Corridor
Swedish energy firm Vattenfall has revealed a narrower search area for cables needed to carry power underground from the Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farms. Earlier this year Vattenfall revealed a 700-metre search area for a 60-kilometre underground cable corridor north of Norwi
Penguin hits EMEC waters
Wello’s Penguin wave energy device has been installed over the weekend at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
Minesto scores over $8 million for Deep Green
Minesto has closed the subscription for its TO1 warrant program having secured approximately SEK 75 million ($8.35 million) in proceeds.
MeyGen gets Ofgem creds
The first phase of the MeyGen tidal project has been granted full accreditation by UK’s regulator for gas and electricity Ofgem.
MHI Vestas Doubling Manpower in Denmark to Meet Demand for 8MW Turbine
Turbine manufacturer MHI Vestas Offshore Wind is seeking over 400 production employees and engineers for its Danish production facilities in Nakskov and Lindø to help meet the increasing demand for the V164-8.0 MW turbine platform.
Minesto seeks engineers
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto is looking to expand its team by filling out two newly opened engineering positions within the company.
One in six renewable energy jobs under threat in Scotland
Industry survey by Scottish Renewables has found that businesses working in the Scottish renewable energy sector are anticipating a sixth of their workforce will be lost within the next 12 months.
SEENEOH tidal test site fully connected
All three testing berths have been connected to the grid at the SEENEOH tidal test center on the Garonne river in Bordeaux, France.
SR2000 to restart EMEC trials next week
Scotrenewables Tidal Power plans to redeploy its SR2000 tidal turbine at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) next week.
Wave Hub checking Pembrokeshire Demo Zone feasibility
Wave Hub has launched a tender for a feasibility study for the wave energy site off the South Pembrokeshire coastline, Wales.