Research & Development
Scotrenewables kicks off mooring works for SR2000
Scotrenewables Tidal Power (SRTP) has started the mooring works for its SR2000 tidal turbine ahead of deployment at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) site in Orkney.
First turbine foundation for MeyGen touches ground
The first turbine foundation for MeyGen Phase 1A project has been deployed in the Pentland Firth, off Caithness.
MARIN launches free tank testing offer
Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) is providing two weeks of free technology testing at its Concept Basin for five projects.
Black & Veatch UK recruits for wave Mechanical Engineer
Black & Veatch UK’s Water Division is looking to expand its marine energy team with the addition of a new Mechanical Engineer.
Video: Marine WITT testing at Southampton University
Witt Energy, a Plymouth-based developer behind the technology that converts motional energy into electricity, has released the video of its 200-Watt Marine WITT prototype testing.
EMEC hires new Systems Developer
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has added Steven Pyke as a new Systems Developer to its team.
Taiwan Seeks Seismometers for Offshore Wind Farm
The government of Taiwan is looking for suppliers of seismometer monitoring equipment as part of an unnamed offshore wind project. The local company is looking for three to four seismometers to be used on an unidentified offshore wind farm, according to the UK’s Exporting Is Great programme. Seismom
EOLINK Tests +10MW Floating Wind Concept, Expects 25% LCOE Reduction
EOLINK is performing tank testing of a 1:50 scale model of its floating wind turbine, which would allow for the utilization of +10MW wind turbines and reduction of levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of 25%. So far, the tests validated that the floating wind turbine is able to withstand very harsh seast
EOLINK Tests +10MW Floating Wind Concept, Expects 25% LCOE Reduction
EOLINK is performing tank testing of a 1:50 scale model of its floating wind turbine, which would allow for the utilization of +10MW wind turbines and reduction of levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of 25%. So far, the tests validated that the floating wind turbine is able to withstand very harsh seast
Turbulence monitoring set to begin in Orkney
A trans-Atlantic research project is preparing for the deployment of tidal turbulence measurement devices at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
Schlumberger-Helix Alliance Starts ROAM Development
The Subsea Services Alliance, a contractual collaboration between Helix Energy Solutions Group and Schlumberger, has launched the development of the first Riserless Open-water Abandonment Module (ROAM). The 18¾-in. large bore system will enhance well abandonment capacity from a well intervention ves
RRS Discovery Showcased in Liverpool
The RRS Discovery arrived in Liverpool yesterday as part of British environmental science being showcased by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) alongside the National Oceanography Centre (NOC). The 100-metre-long research vessel will be moored on Liverpool Waterfront from 4 to 7 October
Vattenfall Sets Norfolk Vanguard Public Consultation Dates
Swedish energy company Vattenfall will start the first phase of public consultation on the proposed 1.8GW Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind farm with a series of Public Information Days across Norfolk in the second half of October 2016. The first event in the series will be held at Aylsham on 18 Octobe
Video: OTEC with DCNS
DCNS has released a video on ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) showcasing the working principles of its NEMO floating OTEC power plant.