Research & Development
Video: RiaSoR workshop for marine energy developers
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has released a video of the Reliability in a Sea of Risk (RiaSoR) workshop held in Glasgow earlier this month.
Minesto looks for tether connection supplier
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has opened a tender for a supplier of bottom joint tether connection for its Deep Green tidal kite.
VIDEO: Offshore Blade Installation in Virtual World
Siemens has developed a simulation tool which allows its technicians to practice installing blades on offshore wind turbines prior to heading out on live projects. The company says that practising installing blades in virtual world reduces installation times and costs as the simulation tool eliminat
Carnegie eyes China for partnerships
Carnegie Clean Energy is reportedly looking for potential manufacturing partners in China as the company aims to reduce the cost of wave energy.
Schaeffler UK on point for marine energy device buildout
Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler UK is providing engineering support for the development of the WITT marine energy device that generates electricity from any form of movement.
ORE Catapult Seeks Grid Emulation System Provider
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is seeking a contractor that can design, supply, deliver, install, test and commission a Grid Emulation System including cabling and containment at its test facility in Blyth, Northumberland, UK. The research centre is looking to procure a fully containerised
ORE Catapult targets grid emulation for tidal testing
ORE Catapult is looking to procure a fully containerized grid emulation system that will be used for the testing of wind and marine renewable energy devices.
Innovative Sea Wall Construction Put to the Test
Research institute Deltares is conducting a series of tests on a vertical sea wall, designed by the Australian company Armour Group. For the first time, Deltares will be using its flume facility in Delft, the Netherlands, for a customer outside of the Netherlands. According to Armour Group, their in
ACEP to assess Oceana turbine with new equipment
Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) will use its new ST100 fast signal isolators in the upcoming testing activities on the Oceana Energy’s hydrokinetic turbine.
Carnegie Gets Milestone Payment for CETO 6 Design Completion
Carnegie Clean Energy has received $1.1 million as a grant payment for the completion of the CETO 6 design. Carnegie received the design completion milestone payment from Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The completed CETO 6 design is for the Garden Island Wave Project, located offshore A
WES hunts for Project Engineer
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is recruiting for a Project Engineer who would join its research and innovation team.
Maersk Training to Hold Open Evening in Newcastle
Maersk Training in Newcastle has invited North East residents aged 15 or over to attend an Open Evening event on 18 January and learn more about the company’s range of accredited Career Transition Training Programmes. The Open Evening will be held at Maersk Training Newcastle Ltd, 2 Mercury Court, O
US Department of Energy seeks views on MHK program strategy
US Department of Energy (DoE) is seeking input from stakeholders on a draft marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) program strategy.
Ontario Sticks With Offshore Wind Ban
The government of Canada’s province of Ontario has extended the moratorium on offshore wind projects imposed in 2011, according to local media. The province’s environment ministry said that after recently receiving results of two studies, one on the decommissioning requirements and the other on the