Research & Development
EC presents clean energy package
The European Commission has unveiled a package of measures designed to keep the European Union competitive as the clean energy transition is changing the global energy markets.
IEA Forecasts Large Growth of Wind and Solar Energy by 2040
As a result of major transformations in the global energy system that will take place over the next decades, renewables and natural gas are the big winners in the race to meet energy demand growth until 2040, according to the latest edition of the World Energy Outlook, published by International Ene
MRIA welcomes two new members
Tidal energy developer, DP Energy, and wave energy investor, Wavepower, have joined the Marine Renewables Industry Association (MRIA) in Ireland.
Carnegie seeks professionals for UK wave project
Australian wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy is looking to expand its team with professionals who would help the company deliver its CETO 6 wave energy project at Wave Hub, Cornwall.
Dutch tidal firm on the lookout for partnerships
Dutch research and development company that specializes in tidal energy is searching for a manufacturer of synchronous generator technology to help further the development of its tidal power plants.
Centrica Submits Oda Field Development Plan
Partners in the Oda field, previously named Butch, located in the North Sea licence PL 405, have submitted its Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) to the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. The Oda field was discovered in 2011, in the Norwegian North Sea, in shallow water approximately
Chalmers University sets up wave modeling seminar
Chalmers University of Technology will next month host a seminar on wave propagation and wave-body interaction in Gothenburg, Sweden.
ONS: UK Offshore Wind Generated GBP 5.7 Billion Turnover in 2014
The offshore wind sector accounted for 6.8% of the total turnover from the low carbon and renewable energy (LCRE) economy in the UK in 2014, equating to GBP 5.7 billion including both direct and indirect activity, according to the latest data from the country’s Office for National Statistics (ONS).
EC picks experts to advise on future of European innovation
The European Commission (EC) has selected the 12 members of the new high level group that will formulate a vision for future EU research and innovation and advise on maximizing the impact of EU investments in this area.
NOC Presents New Robotic Microsub
The robotic microsub capable of being deployed from a robotic surface vehicle was unveiled at the Marine Autonomous and Technology Annual Showcase at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC). The new design, led by Planet Ocean and co-developed by NOC, ASV and the University of Southampton, is around
Sabella bags €8 million
French tidal energy developer, Sabella, has secured €8 million through its latest fund raising campaign.
ORE Catapult Sensing Potential in SMEs
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult will run a competition for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to gain access to its 7MW Levenmouth offshore wind demonstration turbine to prove and commercialise new sensing technologies. In a programme co-funded with the Scottish Government, ORE C
Green Marine to dismantle Andritz turbine
Green Marine UK has won a contract to fully decommission Andritz Hammerfest Hydro 1MW tidal turbine located at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
JFD Upgrades NHC’s Hyperbaric Reception Facility
JFD has expanded its National Hyperbaric Centre’s (NHC) fixed hyperbaric reception facility (HRF) from an 18-man to a 24-man system. In response to larger diving support vessels coming into operation in the North Sea, the expansion will ensure NHC will be able to support and facilitate the arrival o