Research & Development
OWC Get TCS Export Cable Consultancy Deal
Offshore Wind Consultants Limited (OWC) has been selected by Transmission Capital Services Limited (TCS) to provide technical consultancy services on contingency planning and other services relating to the OFTO assets managed by TCS. TCS manages six OFTOs, namely TC Barrow OFTO Limited, TC Gunfleet
OCEANIC Project goes out to sea
The open sea testing activities for the OCEANIC Project have begun at the bimep test site, off Armintza, Spain.
NRW seeks views on Swansea tidal lagoon scheme
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is looking for public views on further information submitted by the company behind the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon regarding the potential effects the project could have on the fish.
Dutch Kornwerderzand tidal project scoops €5.6M grant
The Kornwerderzand tidal energy project, part of the overhaul project of the Afsluitdijk dam, has received a €5.6 million grant for the installation of 18 tidal energy turbines at the sluice gates on the dam.
Centre for Innovation to drive renewables in North Tyneside
A specialist business centre created by North Tyneside Council has been opened in Wallsend, north east of England, with the aim to transform the area into a hub for the renewable energy and marine sectors.
Oceantec WEC set for September deployment
The deployment of Oceantec wave energy converter, designed by Oceantec Energías Marinas, as part of the EU-funded OPERA project is planned for September at bimep, off Basque Country.
Highlights of the Month: July 2016
DONG Energy Winner of Dutch Borssele I & II Tender DONG Energy will build Dutch offshore wind farms Borssele I and II. Borssele 1&2 World’s Cheapest Offshore Wind Farm The cost of building and operating the 700MW Borssele 1 and 2 offshore wind farm is expected to be EUR 2.7 billion cheaper than prev
KCI Designs Offshore Power Socket for Elia
KCI The Engineers has completed a basic design of a so-called Offshore Switch Yard (OSY), a concept commissioned by Belgian transmission system operator Elia to create a central offshore socket which would bring power from several offshore wind farms to shore. One major long-term objective of the of
PLOCAN joins hands with SPEGC to boost marine sector
Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) has signed a collaboration agreement with the Society of Economic Promotion of Gran Canaria (SPEGC) to boost the blue economy and marine sector in Gran Canaria island.
NSRI Creates Roadmap to Overcome Subsea Storage Challenges
The National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) is on a mission to develop technology that will make subsea storage more viable, helping to increase the recovery of hydrocarbons and prolong the life of the North Sea. The industry-led, technology organisation has issued a report on the outcomes of its
Top News of the Week, 25 – 31 July
Van Oord to Buy Bilfinger’s Offshore Wind Unit Van Oord has reached an agreement on the acquisition of the offshore wind activities of Bilfinger Marine & Offshore Systems GmbH, a German company active in the engineering, construction and installation of foundations for offshore wind farms. France Ap
Interview: Government support essential to industrialize tidal
In the light of the recently announced tidal energy project in Japan, as well as other major tidal energy projects set for delivery this year in France and Canada, Tidal Energy Today spoke with Mr. Brendan Corr, CCO of the company at the forefront of tidal energy industry – OpenHydro.
Video: WES releases WEC materials call webinar
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has released a video of the recently held webinar dedicated to its latest competitive funding call.
Five things you need to know about the OTEC Symposium
We’re bringing you five things you need to know about the OTEC Symposium.