Research & Development
Wavepiston deploys WEC device off Denmark
Denmark-based wave energy developer, Wavepiston, has deployed its prototype wave energy device at DanWEC testing site, off the Danish west coast.
Wave and tidal most popular RE resource, UK bosses say
Institute of Directors (IoD) poll which surveyed nearly 1,000 business leaders found they strongly support the deployment of renewable energy technologies in UK, with wave and tidal receiving highest level of support of 88%.
Report: Booming Offshore Wind to Up Demand in HVDC Market
The global market for HVDC converter stations is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 24% between 2016 and 2020, spurred on by the recent rise in offshore wind installations, according to a report issued by market analysts at Technavio. Power generated from offshore wind power plants needs to be
Video: SWEL’s WM9.1 tackles Cypriot waves
Sea Wave Energy Limited (SWEL), a wave energy developer based in Cyprus, has released a video showing the recent open sea testing of its wave energy device.
ORPC Ireland scouts for Mechanical Simulation Engineer
ORPC Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of US-based Ocean Renewable Power Company, is looking for a candidate with expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to work on its MHK turbines design.
nkt cables Connector Hooks Måde Giant to Grid
nkt cables has supplied the 72 kV connector which enables transmission of power from one of the two V164 8MW prototype wind turbines from MHI Vestas Offshore Wind installed in Måde, near Esbjerg, on Denmark’s west coast. The two wind turbines, which are the largest on the market, were put into full
FORESEA releases first call clarification webinar
Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) has released the recording of the recently held webinar whose aim was to clarify the rules and goals of the FORESEA project’s first call for support package applications.
Dutch tidal firm seeks hydraulic cylinder partner
Netherlands-based tidal energy firm, whose name was not disclosed, is looking for partners experienced in hydraulic cylinder technology to further develop its tidal power plants.
OrbisEnergy Spotlights Oil & Gas Businesses Diversifying into Offshore Wind
After the launch of a GBP 6 million grant fund in July, OrbisEnergy today emphasised the opportunity for oil and gas businesses to use the fund to diversify into the renewables industry amidst the downturn in their main playing field, through adapting their ideas to offshore wind, wave and tidal pow
SEA connects Oceantec WEC at bimep
Cohort subsidiary, SEA, has installed a 13.2kV cable connection to support the Oceantec wave energy converter being tested at Biscay Marine Energy Platform (bimep) off Spain.
SEA Deploys New Connection Tech at Biscay Marine Energy Park
SEA, a Cohort subsidiary, has installed a 13.2kV cable connection for the Oceantec wave energy device located at the Biscay Marine Energy Park (Bimep) test site in Northern Spain. Bimep tests prototype devices for generating wave energy in advance of commercial production to ensure economic and tech
CFL and Barge Master Team Up on Feeder Concept
Dutch companies CFL and Barge Master have joined forces to offer a ”feeder concept” which is said to optimise offshore logistics during wind farm installation phase and could lead to up to 40% reduction in installation time and costs, Bjorn Knopper, Commercial Manager at CFL Offshore told Offshore W
Tratos supplies cables for Scotrenewables’ SR2000
UK-based cable manufacturer, Tratos, has provided a bespoke cable solution to Scotrenewables for its SR2000 tidal testing programme at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
EMB looks for Science Officer
The European Marine Board (EMB) has invited applications for the position of Science Officer to promote and advance marine science on behalf of the EMB membership of institutions from across Europe.