Research & Development
WavEC to collaborate with ASDF for marine renewables
WavEC Offshore Renewables has signed a memorandum of understanding with Americas Sustainable Development Foundation (ASDF) to collaborate on the development of marine renewable energy projects.
Eolfi Enters Taiwanese Floating Wind Market
Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with France’s Eolfi for the development of floating offshore wind power in Taiwan. The LOI was signed in Paris on 4 November by the Vice Minister of MOEA Wang Mei-Hua and Alain Delsupexhe, CEO of Eolfi, during the Vice
Eolfi Enters Taiwanese Floating Wind Market
Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with France’s Eolfi for the development of floating offshore wind power in Taiwan. The LOI was signed in Paris on 4 November by the Vice Minister of MOEA Wang Mei-Hua and Alain Delsupexhe, CEO of Eolfi, during the Vice
Barbados checks OTEC potential
Barbados’ Minister for Energy Darcy Boyce has announced that a prefeasibility study to assess the commercial potential of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) will be carried out in Barbados next year.
Report: Subsea Could Stabilize in Long-Term
A new report by energy research and consulting service, Douglas-Westwood (DW), said that due to the current reality of a ‘lower for longer’ oil price, many oil majors have opted to focus on subsea well tiebacks, as sanctioning floating production systems (FPS) for offshore projects has become financ
HydroQuest to deploy tidal demo off Brittany
French hydrokinetic technology developer, HydroQuest, will together with Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie (CMN) install 1MW hydrokinetic tidal turbine off Brittany, France.
Wave-tricity is hiring
UK-based wave energy developer, Wave-tricity, is looking to expand its team with two new job openings for Electrical Engineer, and Finance Director.
Dutch Want In On US Offshore Wind Action
The Holland Home of Wind Energy plans a new visit to Massachusetts in order to secure their part in the development of this US state’s offshore wind potential after their most recent visit reportedly demonstrated that ”offshore wind is about to take off in the US, and Dutch companies could play a ro
Report: Offshore Wind Foundations Market Set For Double-Digit Growth
Offshore wind foundations segment is expected to witness revenue growth at a CAGR of 14.9% from 2016 to 2024, making it the fastest growing segment for wind energy foundations over the forecast period on account of increasing offshore installations coupled with technological innovations, according t
New alliance to tackle tidal finance
Renewable Risk Advisers (RRA) has formed an alliance with Ocean Energy Advisors to develop products to support project finance for tidal stream, and other emerging technologies.
AU: Wave power a viable source of renewable energy, study says
Wave power along the southeast coast of Australia is a viable source of renewable energy, according to a study conducted by Griffith University.
FORCE makes new appointments
Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE) has welcomed a new board director, and a new board chair to its team.
Nova Innovation bags multi-million EU grant
Nova Innovation, an Edinburgh-based tidal energy developer, has secured €2.25 million through the European Commission under the second phase of Horizon 2020’s SME Instrument program.
Planys Technologies Introduces Its New ROV
IIT Madras alumni and faculty-founded designer and manufacturer of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and provider of underwater robotic inspection and survey services, Planys Technologies, has launched its second ROV. Named Beluga, the ROV has, reportedly, more than double the thrust capacity compar