Research & Development
FSP Secures Development Project Funding
Bergen-based Fjell Subsea Products (FSP) has received 5.2 million Norwegian Kroner in public funding. The project is also sponsored by Shell and is part of a 30 million Norwegian Kroner development project. The grant pertains to ‘Qualification of a Unified and Modularized Flying Lead System’. The pr
Bardot Group, Doris to jointly develop OTEC solutions
French companies Bardot Group and Doris have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop their activities in the industry of marine thermic energies.
Tidal power to take part in Canada’s clean energy transition
Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) has welcomed the delivery of power generated by tides to Nova Scotia’s grid, stating that tidal energy will play a role in Canada’s transition from fossil fuels to a low-carbon future.
Scientists Tracking Marine Mammals in and around Maryland Offshore Wind Zones
A group of researchers from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) and Cornell University are investigating how the proposed offshore wind farms off Ocean City, Maryland, could affect the travels of marine mammals in the area. Every three months, a crew of scientists and
Alaska: Yakutat wave resource enough to power the community
The report prepared by Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) found that the Yakutat area in Alaska possesses wave resource which is more than enough to satisfy its relatively modest electrical demand.
MHI Vestas to Hold Jobs Fair on Isle of Wight
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind plans to hold a Jobs Fair in Newport this weekend to promote 70 new job openings at the company’s blade factory on the Isle of Wight. MHI Vestas will hold the Jobs Fair at West Medina Mills, Stag Lane, Newport on Saturday, 26 November, from 10 am to 3 pm local time. [&hellip
Marine renewables link Wales and Canada
Marine Energy Wales has signed an agreement with Marine Renewables Canada to share knowledge and support the development of marine energy.
Alpiq Joins Siemens Cuxhaven Factory Construction Crew
Swiss electricity and energy services provider Alpiq has won a contract to provide building technology for Siemens’ new offshore wind turbine production facility in Cuxhaven, Germany. The Heitkamp GmbH and Ballast Nedam construction consortium has awarded Alpiq with the CHF 44 million (EUR 41 millio
Top tidal players win awards at ITES 2016
Five tidal energy players have been awarded for their efforts in advancing the tidal energy sector at the International Tidal Energy Summit (ITES) 2016 last night.
Subsea Industries Strengthens Presence in UK
Subsea Industries has strengthened its presence in the UK’s maritime and renewable energy sectors with the appointment of coatings specialist Mark Woods as its UK-based technical representative. Mark will head up newly opened Chelmsford-based Subsea Industries UK, with responsibility for sales growt
Cape Sharp Tidal exports first power to Nova Scotia grid
Cape Sharp Tidal has connected North America’s most powerful tidal turbine, an OpenHydro 2MW, to Nova Scotia’s power grid.
Schottel tidal turbine powers remote Indonesian industrial site
Green Forest Product & Tech (GFPT), and its exclusive supplier PT Bintuni Utama Murni Wood Industries (PT BUMWI), have together with the group of international specialists installed SIT 250 tidal turbine at PT BUMWI’s wood chip factory located in West Papua, Indonesia.
Eni and GE Form Renewables Pact
Italian oil & gas major Eni has signed an agreement with General Electric (GE) to develop renewable energy projects and hybrid solutions with a focus on energy efficiency.
EMEC strengthens Japanese ties
European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has welcomed the delegation from the Kyushu Economic Federation in Orkney, highlighting the marine renewable energy opportunities available in Japan.