Research & Development
Current2Current hires Technical Advisor
UK-based tidal energy developer Current2Current has appointed Ben Walls as its new Technical Advisor.
NOC Marine Robotics Innovation Centre Welcomes Steatite
Steatite, developer of power solutions for extreme environments, has formally become a partner with the Marine Robotics Innovation Centre. Steatite’s move into the Innovation Centre is a sign of the company’s potential to secure their position in the market of innovative power solutions for deep-sea
UK Offshore Wind Industry Not Resting On Laurels, Eyes Further Cost Cuts
Offshore wind is the lowest cost means of decarbonising the UK’s energy sector and the industry ticks every box in the government’s new Industrial Strategy, ScottishPower Renewables’ Jonathan Cole said during Scottish Renewables’ Offshore Wind Conference in Glasgow. This week marked something of a t
Victrex and Magma Strengthen Subsea Pipes Partnership
Victrex and Magma are continuing to build their strategic partnership targeted at the oil and gas industry. Following the joint development of Magma carbon composite m-pipe utilizing VICTREX PEEK, Victrex recently invested in a minority interest in Magma to further facilitate the adoption of its m-p
Emera seeks Development Manager for tidal projects
Canadian energy and services company Emera is looking to hire a Tidal Project Development Manager responsible for the management of tidal energy projects.
Wind Turbine Makers Unveil Production Standardization Manual
The APQP4Wind project has marked the official go-live of the new APQP4Wind manual, website, and coming training courses to deploy new common standards for quality assurance in the production of wind turbines. The manual, the website and the training concept were presented on January 25 at the APQP4W
EMEC wins marine and hydro energy award
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has won the ‘Marine and Hydro Energy’ award at the Rushlight Awards 2016-17.
Statoil Picks Oceaneering to Develop Battery-Powered E-ROV System
Oceaneering has been awarded a technology development contract by Statoil. The contract provides for the development, manufacturing, testing, and mobilization of a self-contained, battery-powered work class remotely operated vehicle (E-ROV) system deployed on the seabed. The system will interface wi
Norwegian Ocean Power trials tidal prototype
Norwegian Ocean Power has wrapped up the trials on its Pulsus horizontal-axis spiral-design tidal turbine.
Video: Penguin getting ready for plunge at EMEC
Finnish wave energy developer Wello is preparing for the deployment of its Penguin wave energy converter at EMEC set to take place in early 2017.
WFS and PSL Join Forces to Improve Subsea Safety
Scottish technology companies WFS Technologies and PhotoSynergy Ltd (PSL) launched a wireless ribbon lighting system, which is said to have been designed to revolutionise diver safety and efficiency in remote subsea locations. Namely, the so-called Seatooth LIGHTPATH is a combination of two technolo
Wind Farm Radio System Lands SCORE Grant
WaveCom, a new radio communications system to serve the East of England’s growing offshore wind farm construction industry, has won a GBP 50,000 grant as part of the Supply Chain Innovation for Offshore Renewable Energy (SCORE) programme. This custom-built two-way radio network to provide coverage a
European Offshore Wind Projects Attract Record EUR 18.2 Billion in 2016
European offshore wind projects attracted a record EUR 18.2 billion of investments in 2016, according to WindEurope. Eleven projects reached Final Investment Decision (FID) in 2016. This represents 4,948MW of new capacity across five countries, half of it in the UK. Giles Dickson, Chief Executive Of
European Offshore Wind Projects Attract Record EUR 18.2 Billion in 2016
European offshore wind projects attracted a record EUR 18.2 billion of investments in 2016, according to WindEurope. Eleven projects reached Final Investment Decision (FID) in 2016. This represents 4,948MW of new capacity across five countries, half of it in the UK. Giles Dickson, Chief Executive Of