Research & Development
Tidal Sails gears up for final TackReach testing
Norway-based tidal energy developer, Tidal Sails, is preparing to conduct the final testing of its scale prototype TackReach tidal energy device.
Study: Wind and Solar Cheaper and Cleaner than Biomass
Wind and solar power are likely to be less expensive than burning trees in order to replace coal in the United Kingdom, according to a new study released today by the U.S.-based Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Conducted by London-based Vivid Economics, the study says these truly clean, ren
TowerPower Is ‘Onshoring’ Offshore Wind Turbine Inspections
The EU-funded TowerPower project is developing a system which will allow maintenance and inspection teams to continuously monitor the structural condition of offshore wind turbines on land via real-time wireless links. The project, which is entering its final year, is currently integrating this pion
Bardot Group to construct OTEC plant in Maldives
Bardot Group, a French company specialised in subsea engineering and equipment manufacturing for offshore energy, has signed a contract to install an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) system in an eco-resort in the Maldives.
OEEC welcomes DMEC Marine Energy Pavilion
In the transition to a clean energy future and healthy environment, it is essential to develop and mobilize all forms of renewable energy in a competitive and sustainable manner. Such advancements can also be found during OEEC with the Marine Energy Event, OTEC symposium, and now the DMEC Marine Ene
University of Malta to Survey Area of Planned Subsea Tunnel
Transport Malta has signed up University of Malta to conduct geological and geophysical investigations in conjunction with the subsea tunnel between Malta and Gozo. The scientific investigations will include both desktop and field studies, passive seismic measurements, bathymetric mapping, and a sei
Bardot to Set Up OTEC Technology in Maldives
Bardot Group, a French SME specialised in subsea engineering and equipment manufacturing for offshore energy, has signed a contract for the first commercial OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion) system to be installed in an eco-resort in Maldives. The contract, which includes engineering, procureme
Exploration of wave energy potential in Alaska underway
The waters surrounding Yakutat in Alaska are being analyzed as a potential location for wave energy power generation.
Ampyx Power Taking PowerPlanes Offshore
The Hague-based Ampyx Power has appointed Bernard van Hemert as project manager responsible for the research of the offshore application of PowerPlanes, autonomous tethered aircraft that generate wind power at sea, and for the realisation of the commercial prototype AP4. Van Hemert will lead the off
Ampyx Power Taking PowerPlanes Offshore
The Hague-based Ampyx Power has appointed Bernard van Hemert as project manager responsible for the research of the offshore application of PowerPlanes, autonomous tethered aircraft that generate wind power at sea, and for the realisation of the commercial prototype AP4. Van Hemert will lead the off
WWT tidal vessel starts operating off British Columbia
A floating tidal energy plant built by Water Wall Turbine (WWT) has started harnessing the tides off British Columbia, Canada.
BOEM launches California offshore RE task force
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the State of California have formed the California Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force to advance offshore wind and wave energy development opportunities in the state.
California Renewable Energy Task Force Gets to Work
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the State of California held the inaugural meeting of the California Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force in Sacramento on 13 October. The inaugural meeting established a common set of themes and objectives the task force will use to gui
TE SubCom Launches Ocean Spectrum Bandwidth Manager Software
TE SubCom has released Ocean Spectrum bandwidth manager software, which should in conjunction with TE SubCom’s Ocean Gateway products, enable cable operators to select their preferred submarine line terminating equipment (SLTE) line card supplier and create an interoperable and complementary dry and