Research & Development
SEA connects Oceantec WEC at bimep
Cohort subsidiary, SEA, has installed a 13.2kV cable connection to support the Oceantec wave energy converter being tested at Biscay Marine Energy Platform (bimep) off Spain.
Video: FAST monitoring with FORCE
Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE) has released a video of the recently concluded FAST-1 monitoring platform trials in the Minas Passage, Nova Scotia.
BOEM to Gauge Interest in Floating Wind Project off California
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is issuing a Request for Interest in a lease area offshore Morro Bay, California, requested by Trident Winds, LLC for its proposed 765MW floating wind energy project. In consultation with the State of California, BOEM has determined Trident Winds LLC
US DoE sets aside $40M for open-water wave test site
The US Department of Energy (DoE) has made available $40 million for one project that will design, permit, and construct an open-water, grid-connected, fully energetic national wave testing facility within US waters.
SEA Deploys New Connection Tech at Biscay Marine Energy Park
SEA, a Cohort subsidiary, has installed a 13.2kV cable connection for the Oceantec wave energy device located at the Biscay Marine Energy Park (Bimep) test site in Northern Spain. Bimep tests prototype devices for generating wave energy in advance of commercial production to ensure economic and tech
CFL and Barge Master Team Up on Feeder Concept
Dutch companies CFL and Barge Master have joined forces to offer a ”feeder concept” which is said to optimise offshore logistics during wind farm installation phase and could lead to up to 40% reduction in installation time and costs, Bjorn Knopper, Commercial Manager at CFL Offshore told Offshore W
Tratos supplies cables for Scotrenewables’ SR2000
UK-based cable manufacturer, Tratos, has provided a bespoke cable solution to Scotrenewables for its SR2000 tidal testing programme at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
Video: M3 Wave tests wave energy device in MASK Basin
M3 Wave team has conducted the final testing of their wave energy device at MASK Basin in Carderock as part of the Wave Energy Prize challenge.
Chinese 3.4MW tidal device starts generating power
The 3.4MW tidal energy device, developed by China, has started generating limited amounts of power, Chinese media report.
EMB looks for Science Officer
The European Marine Board (EMB) has invited applications for the position of Science Officer to promote and advance marine science on behalf of the EMB membership of institutions from across Europe.
TSOs Report on Nordic Power System by 2025
The Nordic transmission system operators (TSOs), Svenska kraftnät, Statnett, Fingrid and Energinet.dk, have launched a report on challenges and opportunities affecting the Nordic power system in the period leading up to 2025. The main drivers of the changes are climate policy, which stimulates the d
Cape Sharp Tidal turbine travels to Saint John for repair
The faulty part identified on OpenHydro’s 2MW tidal turbine will be replaced in Saint John, located on the north shore of the Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick.
Fair Head Tidal to show off latest tidal plans
DP Energy will host two open days to gather opinions and share information with local communities regarding the proposed tidal energy project off Fair Head, Northern Ireland.
Blade Erosion Repair Can Up Annual Energy Production by 2%
An uplift in annual energy production (AEP) of between 1.5 and 2% is possible following the repair of moderate blade erosion, according to the first measurement campaign undertaken on an offshore wind farm under Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s blade leading edge programme (BLEEP). The mea