Research & Development
US Navy’s wave test site goes deeper
Two deep-water berths for wave energy device testing have been opened at the US Navy’s Wave Energy Test Site (WETS) off Hawaii.
SHEPD Seeks Public Comment on Subsea Cables Replacement
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) is hosting a series of pre-application consultations in Orkney to discuss the replacement of three north isles submarine electricity cables. The cables, which together measure 28 km in length, are approaching the end of their operational life. The a
Diving Equipment Market to Reach $3.2 Bln by 2021
Global diving equipment market is expected to grow from $2.72 billion in 2016 to $3.21 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 4.05%. According to market researcher ReportsnReports, the growth will be driven by the increasing number of underwater projects, exploration of oil rigs, underwater construction, and
Seiche Boosts AutoNaut
AutoNaut has secured investment from the Seiche Group to advance R&D aims, assure long-term growth and develop business across UK and international markets. In September 2015, Seiche agreed its first investment in AutoNaut and this new deal sees them take a majority stake in the company. AutoNaut Lt
Consultations on Galway Bay marine energy test site prolonged
The public consultation period for the Marine Institute’s foreshore lease application to upgrade the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site has been extended until September 9, 2016.
Tidal, wave components reliability study out
The joint project between ORE Catapult, EMEC and ARFC, has released a report to support the wave and tidal sector in engineering design choices around components and materials.
IRENA takes on off-grid renewable solutions
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is organizing the third International Off-grid Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition (IOREC) in an effort to improve electricity access by scaling up off-grid renewables.
Fugro Delivers Metocean Survey for Hess Ghana
Fugro has completed a 33-month period of metocean data acquisition for Hess Ghana Exploration, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Hess Corporation. Measurements were made at three locations in an area offshore western Ghana known as the Deepwater Tano/Cape Three Points block, in water depths of
Consultation on Galway Bay Test Site Extended Again
Ireland’s Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has extended the consultation period on Marine Institute’s foreshore lease application to upgrade the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site. The consultation period, previously scheduled to end on 2 August, will now
Consultation on Galway Bay Test Site Extended Again
Ireland’s Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has extended the consultation period on Marine Institute’s foreshore lease application to upgrade the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site. The consultation period, previously scheduled to end on 2 August, will now
OEE arranges final Horizon 2020 webinar
Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) is organizing the final instalment in its series of webinars dedicated to European Commission’s biggest research and innovation programme Horizon 2020.
WERPO sells IP, building rights to Shahar Energy
Israel-based wave energy developer WERPO has agreed to sell its building, patent, and intellectual property (IP) rights to Shahar Energy in exchange for a share in profits from the yet to be constructed projects.
PLOCAN teams up with Tecnalia for ocean RD&I
Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) and Tecnalia have signed an agreement to collaborate on marine, maritime, oceanic and deep-water scientific research, development and innovation (RD&I) activities.
Infographic: European Offshore Wind Trends and Statistics in 2016
WindEurope has created an infographic which details the latest trends and developments within the offshore wind industry in Europe in the first half of 2016. The infographic is a visual representation of some of the findings WindEurope published recently in a report titled ‘The European offshore win