Research & Development
Portugal Okays 25MW WindFloat Atlantic
The Council of Ministers in Portugal has approved the development of the 25MW WindFloat Atlantic (WFA) floating wind farm project in Viana do Castelo. With the approval from the government, the project can enter the offshore construction phase and will receive a license to connect to the national gr
Portugal Okays 25MW WindFloat Atlantic
The Council of Ministers in Portugal has approved the development of the 25MW WindFloat Atlantic (WFA) floating wind farm project in Viana do Castelo. With the approval from the government, the project can enter the offshore construction phase and will receive a license to connect to the national gr
Exeter University ocean scientist scoops international award
Dalian University of Technology (DUT) in China has appointed Professor of Ocean Technology at the University of Exeter, Lars Johanning, a ‘Hai-Tian’ Sea-Sky Scholar in recognition of his research into ocean energy and technology.
Final Bids in for EOWDC Research Programme
Sixteen shortlisted candidates for a EUR 3 million scientific research programme to understand the environmental impacts of offshore wind at Vattenfall’s European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) in Aberdeen, Scotland, have submitted their final bids. The shortlisted projects span topics from
The Carbon Trust Launches Survey on Subsea Inspection Methods
The Carbon Trust has invited responses to a survey on underwater inspection methods to support identified emerging technologies in both oil and gas and renewables as part of its Offshore Wind Accelerator Programme. The Carbon Trust has identified that offshore wind is increasingly reliant on a numbe
European ocean energy industry outlines research priorities
The European Technology and Innovation Platform for Ocean Energy (TP Ocean) has defined the research priorities for Europe’s ocean energy industry in the latest report released today.
Welsh Lib Dems slam SBTL omission from Autumn Statement
Following the release of the Autumn Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have deemed the lack of action on Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon as a ‘kick in the gut’.
MRC explores global marine renewables opportunities
Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) will host a webinar where Canadian marine renewable energy companies will get a chance to hear what Global Affairs Canada (GAC), and Export Development Canada (EDC), can do to help them expand to international markets.
Hydrasun Builds Specialist Subsea Intervention Line
Aberdeen-based Hydrasun has developed a load bearing flexible hose solution for subsea applications. A 2-inch lightweight flexible service intervention line, called the ‘Interventor’ was designed to both deploy the subsea chemical dispersant manifold to depth, and to deliver the dispersants from the
Wavepower recruiting for various positions
Somerset-based private investor in wave energy industry, Wavepower, is looking for professionals with the engineering and finance background who would help the company achieve its goal of advancing the wave energy sector.
DHI Scientist Introduces New Water Surface Simulation Method
DHI scientist Johan Roenby from the Department of Ports and Offshore Technology has invented a new water surface simulation algorithm, dubbed isoAdvector, which is applicable to a wide range of engineering areas and will help make simulation process cheaper, more flexible and more accurate, accordin
DHI rolls out new wave simulation tool
DHI scientist has developed a new simulation method for free surface flows, applicable to a wide range of engineering areas, including wave energy converter design.
Minesto eyes South American tides
Swedish tidal energy developer, Minesto, has joined a Swedish Green Tech trade mission on a visit to Argentina to explore market opportunities for Deep Green application in South America.
MAKO Turbines adds tidal expert
MAKO Tidal Turbines, an Australian tidal energy developer based in New South Wales, has appointed Richard Morris as a consultant in the role of Global Strategy Director.