Research & Development
Tocardo wraps up scaled UFS testing
Tocardo has completed the tests of its scaled Universal Foundation System (UFS) at the MARIN research institute in the Netherlands.
ECN: R&D, Innovation Play Important Role in Cost Reduction
Following the announcement of the Borssele III and IV tender result, Dutch energy research institute ECN said that R&D and innovation play an important role in current trend towards lower cost of offshore wind power. After the price achieved at the previous tender earlier this year, won by DONG Ener
NRW may withhold marine license for Swansea tidal lagoon
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) could deny the marine license for the proposed Swansea Bay tidal lagoon on the basis that it would have an adverse effect on the fish in the area.
France Starts Competitive Dialogue on Dunkirk Offshore Wind
French Ministry of Environment, Energy and the Sea has started the so-called ”competitive dialogue” procedure to select potential developers and define an area best suited for development of offshore wind farms off Dunkirk. Dunkirk is part of France’s third round of tenders for the development of of
Ramsey Sound tidal project idle for months
Tidal Energy Ltd’s DeltaStream device stopped producing electricity due to faulty equipment three months after its installation in the Ramsey Sound, off Wales, UK media report.
IOG Submits Blythe Field Development Plan
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) has submitted the Blythe Field Development Plan (FDP) to the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). The Blythe gas field, which is 100% owned and operated by IOG, is located in the Southern North Sea close to existing infrastructure and other IOG-owned licences. It contains indep
Ireland extends marine R&I strategy consultation
The deadline for comments on a new plan setting out Ireland’s Marine Research & Innovation Strategy for the period 2016 – 2021 has been extended until the end of this year.
Scottish renewable energy expertise in demand across globe
Scottish renewable energy businesses are working on a number of renewable energy projects, including tidal and wave, in more than 40 countries around the world.
Video: Perks of Ectacti-Hull wave energy technology
Quoceant has released a video showcasing its novel wave energy technology that can change its volume on command to absorb more power, or protect itself against the storms.
MPS shows off WaveSub construction
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has unveiled its quarter-scale WaveSub device currently under construction in Pembroke Dock, South Wales.
4Subsea Develops Automated Integrity Testing of Flexible Risers
4Subsea, a Norwegian technology company specialised in production riser systems and subsea well systems, has launched Portable Annulus Tester (PAT), a product that automates integrity testing of flexible risers. According to the company, PAT is an “Engineer-in-a-box” solution that removes the requir
EU and EBRD boost energy cooperation
The European Union (EU) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have agreed to enhance energy cooperation on a number of areas, including renewable energy.
Danish researchers publish free wave energy handbook
Researchers from the Aalborg University in Denmark have produced an open access handbook on ocean wave energy which covers both economical and technical topics related to wave energy utilization.
Scottish Renewables advises on new energy strategy goals
Scottish Renewables has set out the key objectives and policy requirements for the Scottish government as it prepares to publish its Energy Strategy for Scotland in early 2017.