Research & Development
Focal puts a ring on SR2000
Focal Technologies has been awarded a contract to supply Scotrenewables Tidal Power with a 6.6kV electrical slip ring that will be used for SR2000 tidal turbine.
EU approves French state-aid support for tidal farm project
The European Commission (EC) has authorized French plans to support tidal energy farm demonstration project at Raz Blanchard, off Normandy.
QED Naval prepares modularised Subhub
QED Naval, an Edinburgh-based naval architecture consultancy, has completed the manufacturing outputs for its new modularised version of Subhub.
FORESEA Brings Offshore Energy Test Centres Closer to Developers
The EUR 11 million FORESEA programme opened its first call for support package applications on 27 July, offering successful applicants a free access to test ocean energy technologies in real sea conditions at the project’s network of open sea test centres. The FORESEA (Funding Ocean Renewable Energy
FORESEA launches first call for applications
An €11 million EU-backed programme FORESEA (Funding Ocean Renewable Energy through Strategic European Action) has opened its first call for support package applications.
DTOcean to present tidal array design tool in October
Following three years of work, DTOcean will present its design tool solution to end-users on October 12 at a conference seminar in Liverpool, UK.
SeaRoc Tackles Cable Failure Risks
SeaRoc Group has upgraded its marine management and monitoring system, SeaPlanner, to help offshore wind developers and operators mitigate risks associated with subsea cable failures, recently identified as the main culprit for financial losses and project delays. Subsea cable faults contributed to
OpenHydro to harness Japanese tides
OpenHydro, a DCNS company, is part of a consortium which has been selected by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment to supply a tidal turbine system for installation at Naru Strait, off Japan.
DNV GL Approves Tekmar’s Latest TekLink CPS
DNV GL has independently reviewed and approved the latest version of Tekmar Energy’s patented TekLink Cable Protection System (CPS) and Bellmouth Accessories. The approval from DNV-GL encompasses the full range of Tekmar’s patented TekLink CPS and Bellmouths for both ‘J-tube’ and ‘J-tube less’ appli
Horizon 2020 invests €8.5B in research and innovation for 2017
The European Commission has announced an investment of €8.5 billion to be released during 2017 into research and innovation, following an update to the Work Programme of Horizon 2020, the EU’s research and innovation funding programme.
Gallery: Seapower WEC deployed in Foynes Port
Ireland-based wave energy developer Seapower is conducting wet tests on its 1:4 scale wave energy device at the Foynes Port, Ireland.
PFOW marine spatial plan up for award
A plan that will guide development activities in the Pentland Firth and Orkney waters has been shortlisted for an SAQP award.
Minesto applies for Anglesey licence
Minesto has filed a marine licence application for its Deep Green tidal energy scheme off northern Wales.
France Approves Two Pilot Floaters
The French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) has approved two floating wind pilot projects as part of the country’s call for tenders for the development of floating wind launched last year. The two project approved by the ministry are the 24MW project in the Gruissan area, some 15 kil