Research & Development
SeeByte and ASV Join Forces
SeeByte and ASV have entered into a commercial partnership where the two companies will collaborate to bring new capabilities and solutions to the field of maritime autonomy. This agreement sees SeeByte and ASV build upon previous collaborative work to develop the next generation of adaptive autonom
Study Shows How Fault Activity Links to Water Entering Earth
Research led by geoscientists at the University of Southampton and with contributions by marine scientists at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is reportedly the first to show a direct link between fault activity and the amount of water entering the solid Earth along faults. The re
Carbon Trust, DECC seek views on new renewables start-up fund
Carbon Trust, in association with DECC, is seeking opinions on the creation of a new fund to support UK-based start-ups and projects in the renewable energy and low-carbon sectors. The Carbon Trust is working with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to assess the need for a low-carbon
Hull College Teaching Siemens Workers about Composites
Hull College Group (HCG) has launched the Hull College Group Composites Training Centre to help Siemens’ wind turbine blade factory workforce master manufacturing skills using composite materials. Around GBP 500,000 has been invested to convert a former construction skills facility on Hull’s Preston
GEOMAR Hosts Delegation from South Korea
The ambassador of South Korea to Germany, Kyung-soo Lee, has visited GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel. For many years, marine research institutions of both countries have been working together very intensively. During his visit the ambassador underlined the importance of innovative ma
EC seeks views on energy innovation strategy
The European Commission (EC) has launched a public consultation on the development of an Integrated Research, Innovation and Competitiveness Strategy aimed at facilitating the EU’s transition to a sustainable, competitive, energy-efficient and low-carbon economy.
Eni’s Clean Sea to Survey Mediterranean and West Africa
Clean Sea, proprietary technology designed by Eni’s research laboratories, will be used for the first time for marine environmental monitoring and offshore asset inspection in the Mediterranean region and West Africa. Clean Sea is the result of one of Eni’s most recent R&D projects, focusing on envi
Elia Seeks Subsea Survey Contractor for Project Off Belgium
Elia, Belgium’s electricity transmission system operator, has issued a tender invitation for providers of seabed survey and seasoil sampling on the East Coast of Belgium for submarine power cables and an offshore platform. Elia plans a high-voltage substation located on an offshore platform in the N
UK evaluates tidal and wave leasing
UK government’s Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is conducting a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of a draft plan to enable future leasing for wave, tidal, and offshore wind devices off England and Wales.
Fraunhofer IKTS Testing EKG Monitor for Offshore Turbine Foundations
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS in Dresden have successfully tested in-house developed sensor rings designed to monitor the condition of wind turbine foundations at offshore wind farms. Working together with staff from Baltic Taucher in Rostock, the
Finland: €80 million for renewables and new energy technology
The Government of Finland has approved the investment aid scheme for renewable energy and new energy technologies as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to achieve national and EU climate goals. The Government plans to allocate a total of €80 million for the investment aid in 2017 and 2018, for in
Oldbaum Services Completes LiDAR Project in Japan
Scotland-based wind data consultancy Oldbaum Services has completed a project to collect data for offshore wind energy projects off Japan by using an onshore scanning LiDAR. Oldbaum Energy carried out the project in partnership with NRG Renewables. The company installed the Leosphere W200S, a long r
Natural Power Invests in Aerial Imaging Surveyor
Natural Power has acquired an aerial imaging surveyor, called the Trimble UX5. Whilst the system has been focussed on large wind and tidal renewable energy projects to date, it is ideally suited to any type of large or small scale project development, the company said. The new resource provides wide
Natural Power spreads survey wings
Natural Power, an independent renewable energy consultancy, has obtained the aerial imaging surveyor system Trimble UX5 suitable for wind and tidal renewable energy projects. Data from the new aerial imaging surveyor will be integrated with traditional ground-based surveys, by providing highly effic