Research & Development
496MW French Offshore Wind Farm Gets New Layout
A 496MW wind farm project proposed to be built off the French Vendée islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier has exited the risk addressing and consultation phase which resulted in a new layout plan for the wind farm. Following a series of consultations and public debates, it was decided to extend the space
496MW French Offshore Wind Farm Gets New Layout
A 496MW wind farm project proposed to be built off the French Vendée islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier has exited the risk addressing and consultation phase which resulted in a new layout plan for the wind farm. Following a series of consultations and public debates, it was decided to extend the space
Carnegie forges ahead with CETO 6 development
Australian wave energy developer, Carnegie Wave Energy, has concluded the wave tank testing programme of its CETO 6 technology design at the University of Plymouth’s COAST facility.
PRIMaRE Conference fosters marine industry-academia links
The University of Bath hosted the 3rd PRIMaRE Conference which discussed challenges facing the marine renewable energy industry at the regional, national and international level.
TLP seeks Delivery Director for Swansea tidal lagoon
Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP) is looking for a Delivery Director to lead the project delivery team for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project.
ORE Catapult Cloning Levenmouth Turbine
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is creating a digital ‘Clone of the Levenmouth Turbine’ (CLOWT) which will use sensor instrumentation to determine how large megawatt turbines behave and identify cost reduction opportunities through design optimisation. The GBP 450,000 project, with GBP
Tidetec steps closer to real sea testing
Tidetec, a Norway-based hydropower developer, is conducting final preparations of its turbine turning mechanism prototype ahead of real sea testing in Svelvik, Norway.
Wales needs investment to fully exploit SBTL opportunities
With sufficient investment in the manufacturing and construction labour skills, Wales could be well positioned to fully exploit the economic opportunities of the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon (SBTL) project, according to the latest Government-commissioned studies.
UK Wind Shines as Renewables Beat Coal in 2015
Around 12.5% of electricity generated in the UK in 2015 came from wind, according to the latest annual energy statistics issued today by the UK government. The contribution of offshore wind grew by 30% in 2015, while onshore wind grew by 23%. Total wind generation in 2015 increased by 26% compared t
Reflex Marine rolls out new personnel transfer carrier
Reflex Marine, a UK-based provider of safe marine access solutions to offshore industry, has launched a new personnel carrier WAVE-4.
Damen Presents Decommissioning Vessels Concept
Damen Shipyards Group has announced its latest concept design, the Damen Decommissioning Series. The vessel will specialize in three core areas of the oil and gas decommissioning sector: topside decommissioning, offshore platform removal, and subsea cleaning and removal. The design is based on in-ho
Mojo guides Sabella’s tidal turbine to shore
Mojo Maritime was contracted by Sabella to assist the company with the retrieval of its D10 tidal turbine off Ushant island, France.
JDR Unveils New High-Voltage Inter-Array Cable
JDR, the UK based supplier of subsea power cables and umbilicals to the offshore energy industry, has showcased its new high-voltage inter-array cable and accessories at its latest customer technology day held at Hartlepool College of Further Education. The company says that its new 66 (72.5) kV cab
Industry Backs Subsea Engineers at University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen is offering three new scholarships to students studying towards its masters in subsea engineering, thanks to contributions from two energy multinationals and a leading industry body. The scholarships, which are available to UK and EU students, are being funded through cont