Research & Development
Bureau Veritas Issues Guidelines for De-Risking Floating Wind Projects
International classification society Bureau Veritas has published a set of guidelines to reduce and manage risk as ocean engineering requirements develop in the growing marine renewable energy sector. The guidelines, NI 631 “Certification Scheme for Marine Renewable Energy Technologies”, cover float
Bureau Veritas Issues Guidelines for De-Risking Floating Wind Projects
International classification society Bureau Veritas has published a set of guidelines to reduce and manage risk as ocean engineering requirements develop in the growing marine renewable energy sector. The guidelines, NI 631 “Certification Scheme for Marine Renewable Energy Technologies”, cover float
NRW looks for Marine Industries Advisor
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is recruiting for a Marine Industries Advisor who would provide expert guidance on the management of the maritime environment, particularly in relation to marine industries.
MarTERA launches €30M marine R&I call
MarTERA consortium, consisting of 16 collaborating countries, has opened a joint call for transnational research and innovation projects in maritime and marine technologies, including renewable energy generation.
CL-Windcon Project Aims to Cut LCoE by 10%
The European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme is funding CL-Windcon (Closed Loop Wind Farm Control) project with EUR 4.9 million. CL-Windcon aims to lead to a reduction of the levelised cost of energy by 10% achieved through an increase in energy production, a reduction of O&M
CL-Windcon Project Aims to Cut LCoE by 10%
The European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme is funding CL-Windcon (Closed Loop Wind Farm Control) project with EUR 4.9 million. CL-Windcon aims to lead to a reduction of the levelised cost of energy by 10% achieved through an increase in energy production, a reduction of O&M
Kongsberg to supply sonars for Minesto’s tidal kite
Minesto has hired Kongsberg Maritime to supply marine mammal detection sonar system (MMDS) to be used for its Deep Green tidal power plant.
OCEANIC inspects MRE coatings
WavEC’s environmental team has performed a midterm survey of the coatings being developed for marine renewable energy technologies under the OCEANIC project.
France backs EEL Energy with multi-million grant
EEL Energy has received €3.7 million from the French government for the development of its new generation tidal energy device.
Top News of the Week, 12 – 18 December 2016
Oil & Gas Giant to Build Dutch Borssele III & IV Offshore Wind Farms The Dutch government announced that a consortium of Shell, Van Oord, Eneco and Mitsubishi / DGE won the second Borssele tender. Following the announcement, the consortium revealed that the preferred supplier for the wind turbines i
SEM-REV gears up for 2017 trials
Two ocean energy research and development projects will be tested off France at the marine renewables test site SEM-REV as part of the EU-backed FORESEA program.
Aibel Scoops Snorre A FEED Study
Aibel has been awarded FEED study for modifications on Snorre A in connection with Snorre Expansion. The contract also has an option for the actual implementation phase. The Snorre field is to be developed further with a subsea solution to increase recovery. The production is to be hooked up to Snor
GKinetic seeks test site partners for tidal demo
GKinetic Energy is looking for potential tidal test sites and collaborative partners for its tidal energy demonstration projects starting in 2017.
Atmocean raising funds ahead of ocean deployment
Atmocean is raising funds through an equity offer to finance the final wave tank testing of its wave energy system ahead of deployment off Ilo, Peru.