Research & Development
Angola targets hydrokinetic power generation
The Ministry of Energy and Water of the Republic of Angola has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Middle East-headquartered industrial group, Privinvest, to introduce hydrokinetic power generation to the country over the next decade.
Wave energy PhD available at Swansea University
Swansea University is offering a mechanical engineering PhD scholarship on the optimisation of interacting floating bodies with application to wave energy devices, more specifically, Marine Power Systems’ WaveSub wave energy converter.
AW-Energy scoops €10M through InnovFin EDP scheme
Finnish wave energy developer, AW-Energy, has received a €10 million loan for the construction of the full-scale WaveRoller wave energy device.
UK: Islands push for tidal, wave strike price confirmation
High-level talks have been held with the UK government aimed at ensuring long term benefits for Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles from renewable energy.
EMEC seeks Systems Developer
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is looking for System Developer to support the development of ocean energy assessment processes.
EEL Energy bags €3M for tidal membrane device
EEL Energy, a French-based tidal energy developer, has raised approximately €3 million to finance the development of its tidal energy device based on undulating membrane technology.
NOC to Host Another Marine Autonomy Showcase
The UK’s National Oceanography Centre is to host a new Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase in November this year. The week-long programme of workshops, talks, demonstrations and networking builds on the success of our 2015 Marine Autonomy Showcase, and the launch of the Marine Robotics Innovatio
Geps Techno plans international take-off
The Saint Nazaire-based startup Geps Techno has recently adopted new financial sources with a fund raising campaign and Bpifrance grants to accelerate its international expansion.
Minesto launches support platform, wing tenders
Minesto has opened tenders for the provision of deep water support system, manufacturing of wing, wing section, and test rig for wing testing for tidal power plant.
UK Teams in MATE ROV Competition Top 20
The teams, from Mintlaw Academy and Robert Gordon’s College, competed in the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Centre’s 2016 ROV international final in the United States, finishing in the top 20 teams. They secured their places in the international final after taking the top spots in the S
Amplus Energy Buys Andrews Survey from Harkand Administrators
Amplus Energy has acquired survey company, Andrews Survey, from the administrators of the Harkand Group, which went into administration at the beginning of May. Andrews Survey provides survey and positioning services to the offshore oil and gas and renewables markets, and has continued operating nor
Minesto seeks sonars for Deep Green plant
Swedish-based tidal energy developer, Minesto, is looking for marine mammal detection sonar system (MMDS) to be used for its Deep Green tidal power plant.
Elia Seeks Modular Offshore Grid Platform Designers and Subsea Cable Providers
Belgian transmission system operator Elia has issued two separate calls for bids, one for a detailed design of an offshore platform, and the other for an EPC contract for submarine cables that will link the company’s Modular Offshore Grid to the mainland infrastructure. The OSY platform will be situ
Minesto invites tenders for L&R system
Swedish-based tidal energy developer, Minesto, has opened a tender for the concept development, design and fabrication of the launch and recovery (L&R) system for its Deep Green tidal kite.