Research & Development
Wavepiston deploys WEC device off Denmark
Denmark-based wave energy developer, Wavepiston, has deployed its prototype wave energy device at DanWEC testing site, off the Danish west coast.
Who leads the world in installed tidal power capacity?
With total installed tidal power capacity of 511MW, South Korea is leading the way globally, according to the information provided by National Energy Board of Canada.
Wave and tidal most popular RE resource, UK bosses say
Institute of Directors (IoD) poll which surveyed nearly 1,000 business leaders found they strongly support the deployment of renewable energy technologies in UK, with wave and tidal receiving highest level of support of 88%.
Report: Booming Offshore Wind to Up Demand in HVDC Market
The global market for HVDC converter stations is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 24% between 2016 and 2020, spurred on by the recent rise in offshore wind installations, according to a report issued by market analysts at Technavio. Power generated from offshore wind power plants needs to be
ACEP completes Tanana River turbine testing
Alaska Center for Energy and Power’s (ACEP) AHERC team has concluded the testing of an in-river turbine at the Tanana River test site in Nenana, Alaska.
Canada launches $25M clean energy program
Government of Canada is seeking proposals for projects under the C$25 million ($19.5 million) Clean Energy Innovation Program whose goal is to bring clean energy technologies closer to commercialization.
US: SBV pilot backs tidal, wave companies
US Department of Energy has selected several marine and hydrokinetic developers to work with national laboratories to accelerate the commercialization of their technologies through the second round of the SBV pilot initiative.
Video: SWEL’s WM9.1 tackles Cypriot waves
Sea Wave Energy Limited (SWEL), a wave energy developer based in Cyprus, has released a video showing the recent open sea testing of its wave energy device.
ORPC Ireland scouts for Mechanical Simulation Engineer
ORPC Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of US-based Ocean Renewable Power Company, is looking for a candidate with expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to work on its MHK turbines design.
nkt cables Connector Hooks Måde Giant to Grid
nkt cables has supplied the 72 kV connector which enables transmission of power from one of the two V164 8MW prototype wind turbines from MHI Vestas Offshore Wind installed in Måde, near Esbjerg, on Denmark’s west coast. The two wind turbines, which are the largest on the market, were put into full
FORESEA releases first call clarification webinar
Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) has released the recording of the recently held webinar whose aim was to clarify the rules and goals of the FORESEA project’s first call for support package applications.
Dutch tidal firm seeks hydraulic cylinder partner
Netherlands-based tidal energy firm, whose name was not disclosed, is looking for partners experienced in hydraulic cylinder technology to further develop its tidal power plants.
Mako Turbines gets on ATC16 semifinal list
Mako Turbines, a tidal energy developer based in New South Wales, Australia, has been shortlisted as semi-finalist for the Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) Business Accelerator.
OrbisEnergy Spotlights Oil & Gas Businesses Diversifying into Offshore Wind
After the launch of a GBP 6 million grant fund in July, OrbisEnergy today emphasised the opportunity for oil and gas businesses to use the fund to diversify into the renewables industry amidst the downturn in their main playing field, through adapting their ideas to offshore wind, wave and tidal pow