Research & Development
DCNS Energies Enters MRE Market
French energy specialist DCNS and a fund managed by Bpifrance have formed DCNS Energies, a turnkey constructor of marine renewable energy (MRE) plants for the French and export markets. DCNS Energies, majority owned by DCNS and 36% by the SPI fund (“Société de Projets Industriels” / Industrial Proje
DCNS launches marine renewables subsidiary
French naval and defense specialist DCNS and Bpifrance have established a new company dedicated to marine renewable energies called DCNS Energies.
Renewables are worth it for Ecosse Subsea Systems
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) said it had benefited as an ‘early adopter’ moving from traditional focus in oil and gas to the renewables and interconnector markets with the expected turnover to double in the current financial year.
Vattenfall Tables Thanet Extension Plans
Vattenfall has started developing a proposal for an extension to the existing and operational Thanet offshore wind farm located approximately 12 kilometres from the shore at Margate in Kent, UK. The extension would comprise addition of up to 34 turbines on the edges of the existing 300MW wind farm w
Videos from OTEC Symposium now available online
OTEC Foundation has released the video recordings of the presentations delivered during a two-day OTEC Symposium held in Amsterdam late in October 2016.
IHCantabria inspects Bimep’s anchors
Technicians from IHCantabria, Demoliciones Submarinas, and UnderOceans have jointly inspected the anchorage systems of the buoys installed at the marine energy test site Bimep.
ECN Releases Offshore Wind Access Report, Introduces O&M Access Tool
Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has released Offshore Wind Access 2017 report, which provides an overview of the existing and under-development access systems for offshore wind operation and maintenance (O&M). Besides the conventional method of access to the boat landing through crew
ECN Releases Offshore Wind Access Report, Introduces O&M Access Tool
Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has released Offshore Wind Access 2017 report, which provides an overview of the existing and under-development access systems for offshore wind operation and maintenance (O&M). Besides the conventional method of access to the boat landing through crew
DCNS to retrieve Paimpol-Bréhat array for repairs
DCNS plans to remove both tidal turbines deployed off France to replace the faulty part which has blocked the system, French media report.
Experts tackle effectiveness of global ocean energy policies
Ocean Energy Systems (OES) has released a report summarized from a workshop held last year that provides analysis of current ocean energy policies in its member countries with recommendations to make them more effective.
Minesto spreads its wings
Minesto has completed the procurement of what is presumably the most distinctive part of its Deep Green tidal energy system – the wing.
Ocean energy markets analyzed in new report
Global Industry Analysts has released a report that provides analysis of the global market for ocean energy with the main focus on wave energy technologies.
Spain plans renewables tender for early 2017
The Government of Spain has revealed plans to open a 3GW tender for renewable energy projects in the first quarter of 2017.
Minesto Orders Deep Green Components
Minesto has placed an order with Green Marine out of Southampton, UK for the wing of its first commercial-scale Deep Green demonstrator. In the manufacturing process of Minesto’s wing, the British outfit will be assisted by Gurit, supplier of composite materials and engineering services. The ordered