Research & Development
VIDEO: H24 wave energy converter deployment
40South Energy and Elements Works have deployed their H24 wave energy converter off Tuscany, Italy on November 12, 2015. The 50 kW H24 machine was deployed as part of Marina di Pisa project off Tuscany, Italy. It consists of a guiding part located on the sea floor, or on a support structure, and of
Ireland and France Bolster Renewable Energy Ties
Ireland and France have signed an agreement in Paris at the International Energy Agency (IEA) biannual Ministerial Meeting to strengthen their ties and grow cooperation in the field of renewable energy. The agreement follows a successful development of the Ireland France roadmap including the establ
Ireland and France Bolster Renewable Energy Ties
Ireland and France have signed an agreement in Paris at the International Energy Agency (IEA) biannual Ministerial Meeting to strengthen their ties and grow cooperation in the field of renewable energy. The agreement follows a successful development of the Ireland France roadmap including the establ
France and Ireland to collaborate on marine energy
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the French Agency for Environment and Energy Management (ADEME) signed an interagency agreement for cooperation in the areas of renewable energy, and marine energy in particular, smart grids and energy efficiency. Two bilateral agreements signed
DNV GL in Largest Underwater CO2 Release Study
The largest ever controlled release of carbon dioxide from an underwater pipeline is to be conducted at DNV GL’s full-scale Spadeadam Testing and Research Centre as part of an international Joint Industry Project (JIP) called Sub-C-O2. Scheduled to start in early 2016, the planned release will mark
Meteorology for Wind Energy Launched at EWEA 2015
Dr Lars Landberg, a meteorologist at DNV GL, has launched a book titled ”Meteorology for Wind Energy: An Introduction” at this year’s European Wind Energy conference in Paris, aimed at helping non-meteorologists understand the critical concepts that underpin wind energy technology and project succes
Meteorology for Wind Energy Launched at EWEA 2015
Dr Lars Landberg, a meteorologist at DNV GL, has launched a book titled ”Meteorology for Wind Energy: An Introduction” at this year’s European Wind Energy conference in Paris, aimed at helping non-meteorologists understand the critical concepts that underpin wind energy technology and project succes
West Ireland job action plan includes ocean energy
Irish government’s West Action Plan for jobs has included a series of actions to develop the marine research and ocean energy industries in the region. The West Plan covers counties Mayo, Roscommon and Galway, and if successful, it is estimated to create of 25,000 jobs in Western Ireland. The Plan s
Amber Rudd: “We Will Not Support Offshore Wind at Any Cost”
The UK Government will secure funding for three offshore wind auctions by 2020 under the condition that the industry further cuts down the costs. This was announced by the UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd, who revealed a new direction for UK energy policy today, setting out her poli
ORE Catapult, Frazer-Nash roll out tidal risk tool
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and Frazer-Nash Consultancy have created an open source tool designed to asses and reduce tidal energy project risks. The tool, with associated guidance documents, helps to identify key uncertainties in wave and tidal energy, according to Frazer-Nash. They pr
DONG to Pump GBP 6 Billion into Humber Area by 2019
Denmark-based offshore wind power developer DONG Energy plans to invest GBP 6 billion in the Humber region over the period of 2013 – 2019, according to a new report released during the UK’s first Offshore Wind Week. The report titled Impact of DONG Energy Investments in the Humber Area shows that ov
Aquatera, Jee conclude tidal array cable laying project
Aquatera has completed the first phase of tidal array cabling project that involved the installation and retrieval of Jee’s ‘U-tube’ cabling protection structure. The Aquatera’s role involved lifting, moving, positioning and recovering the 50 m long Jee’s cable protection system. The cabling solutio
Aquatera, Jee Finish 1st Phase of Tidal Cable Laying Project
Stromness-based energy and environmental consultancy Aquatera Ltd and Jee Ltd have carried out the deployment and recovery of Jee’s U-tube cabling protection structure in Orkney, thus completing the first phase of a project to investigate cost-effective methods of cable laying for tidal energy array
Aquatera, Jee Finish 1st Phase of Tidal Cable Laying Project
Stromness-based energy and environmental consultancy Aquatera Ltd and Jee Ltd have carried out the deployment and recovery of Jee’s U-tube cabling protection structure in Orkney, thus completing the first phase of a project to investigate cost-effective methods of cable laying for tidal energy array