Research & Development
OPT to go ahead with wave buoy shipment to Japan
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has completed the stage gate review of its PB3 PowerBuoy ahead of shipment to Japan.
Gardline Hears the Kites Calling
Norfolk-based marine service company Gardline Marine Sciences has been supporting Kite Power Solutions (KPS) in characterising the low level wind environment at the KPS test site at West Freugh in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Kite Power Solutions is developing an Airborne Wind Energy system that
Gardline Hears the Kites Calling
Norfolk-based marine service company Gardline Marine Sciences has been supporting Kite Power Solutions (KPS) in characterising the low level wind environment at the KPS test site at West Freugh in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Kite Power Solutions is developing an Airborne Wind Energy system that
Fraunhofer and Partners Develop Light, Recyclable Blades
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT have partnered with industry experts to develop thermoplastic foams and composites that make the offshore wind turbine blades lighter and recyclable. The new materials are expected to help operators expedite and simplify the transpo
Fraunhofer and Partners Develop Light, Recyclable Blades
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT have partnered with industry experts to develop thermoplastic foams and composites that make the offshore wind turbine blades lighter and recyclable. The new materials are expected to help operators expedite and simplify the transpo
University of St Andrews seeks tidal monitoring expertise
Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) at the University of St Andrews is looking for a research assistant to support the work related to monitoring the behaviour of marine mammals in the vicinity of tidal turbines.
IEC TC-114 issues two tidal, wave technical specifications
International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) TC-114, a technical committee that develops and manages standards for the global marine hydrokinetics (MHK) industry, has published two new technical specifications for tidal and wave industries.
Carbon Trust Exports Offshore Wind Know-How to U.S.
The Carbon Trust and the Business Network for Offshore Wind, the US-based offshore wind supply chain organisation, have agreed to collaborate on supporting the development of the offshore wind sector in North America. The organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which details a
ABB and Aibel Forge Offshore Wind Links
ABB and Aibel have formed a strategic partnership to deliver offshore wind integration solutions. ABB will focus on its high voltage direct current (HVDC) technology, while Aibel will take turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) responsibility for the design, construction, installati
Infographic: Wave and tidal energy potential of Chile
Naval Experts, a media hub created by DCNS, has published an infographic on Chile’s renewable energy potential, with a specific focus on the country’s marine renewable energy.
APEM Stays Over East Anglia Zone
ScottishPower Renewables has appointed aerial survey specialists APEM to carry out ultra-high resolution bird and marine mammal surveys of its proposed East Anglia ONE North area. APEM is also continuing baseline surveys of the East Anglia TWO area after ScottishPower Renewables extended its contrac
APEM Stays Over East Anglia Zone
ScottishPower Renewables has appointed aerial survey specialists APEM to carry out ultra-high resolution bird and marine mammal surveys of its proposed East Anglia ONE North area. APEM is also continuing baseline surveys of the East Anglia TWO area after ScottishPower Renewables extended its contrac
¡VAMOS! Reaches Design Freeze Stage
After 18 months the ¡VAMOS! Consortium has reached the “design freeze” stage of the prototypes to be built, Damen Shipyards Group informed. ¡VAMOS!, the Viable Alternative Mining Operating System, is a 42-month research and development project launched to enable the opening and rehabilitation of und
TLP opens £22M manufacturing and assembly plant tender
Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP) has launched a tender for the design and construction of a new £22 million turbine manufacturing and pre-assembly plant in Swansea Bay, UK.