Research & Development
Protean bags R&D tax incentive funding
Protean Energy has received over Au$710,000 through Australian research and development tax incentive refund.
High-profile investors launch $1B clean energy fund
Breakthrough Energy Coalition (BEC) has launched a new $1 billion investment fund that will invest in the next generation energy technologies, including low-cost ocean energy technologies.
Bombora confirms wave cost projections
An independent review of Bombora Wave Power’s wave farm feasibility study confirmed that the potential cost of electricity for its planned wave farm is below Ocean Energy Europe’s wave energy cost projections.
Cape Sharp Tidal’s monitoring up for third-party analysis
The preliminary third-party analysis of the data collected from the monitoring equipment on OpenHydro tidal turbine, installed in the Bay of Fundy, has begun.
France Starts Competitive Dialogue on Dunkirk Offshore Wind
French Ministry of Environment, Energy and the Sea has started the so-called ”competitive dialogue” procedure to select potential developers and define an area best suited for development of offshore wind farms off Dunkirk. Dunkirk is part of France’s third round of tenders for the development of of
OPT shrinks Q2 loss
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has reported a $2 million decrease in net loss in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 compared to the same period a year before.
Ramsey Sound tidal project idle for months
Tidal Energy Ltd’s DeltaStream device stopped producing electricity due to faulty equipment three months after its installation in the Ramsey Sound, off Wales, UK media report.
APEM, Normandeau Associates Conducting World’s Largest Digital Aerial Survey of Offshore Wildlife
Following the announcement by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) that the first two phases of a digital aerial survey of offshore wildlife off the Long Island coast have been completed, APEM and Normandeau Associates released details of the project they are carryi
IOG Submits Blythe Field Development Plan
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) has submitted the Blythe Field Development Plan (FDP) to the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). The Blythe gas field, which is 100% owned and operated by IOG, is located in the Southern North Sea close to existing infrastructure and other IOG-owned licences. It contains indep
Ireland extends marine R&I strategy consultation
The deadline for comments on a new plan setting out Ireland’s Marine Research & Innovation Strategy for the period 2016 – 2021 has been extended until the end of this year.
Scottish renewable energy expertise in demand across globe
Scottish renewable energy businesses are working on a number of renewable energy projects, including tidal and wave, in more than 40 countries around the world.
CanCORE outlines Canadian decarbonizaton path
The Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity (CanCORE) has produced a document outlining its vision for the future of renewable electricity in Canada, and making recommendations to achieve the decarbonized economy.
Video: Perks of Ectacti-Hull wave energy technology
Quoceant has released a video showcasing its novel wave energy technology that can change its volume on command to absorb more power, or protect itself against the storms.
MPS shows off WaveSub construction
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has unveiled its quarter-scale WaveSub device currently under construction in Pembroke Dock, South Wales.