The registration deadline for the Wave Energy Prize has been extended for additional two weeks. Wave Energy Prize, a competition launched by US Department of Energy (US DoE), aims to accelerate the development of WEC devices that capture energy from ocean waves. The original deadline for the team re
Eel Energy, French tidal energy technology company, has announced that it received EUR 500,000 from Bpifrance and the Nord-Pas de Calais region. In the meantime, historical shareholders of the company subscribed to a convertible bond of € 500k. This financing will allow the company to finalize its 1
EEL Energy has received financial help from its partners Bpifrance and Nord-Pas de Calais region for the development of its tidal energy technology. The funding in the amount of €500.000 will allow the company to finalize its 1:6 scale prototype tidal energy converter designed for sea trials. In add
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is holding an information webinar next week to provide details on its latest project call for novel wave energy converters. The aim of the webinar is to enable potential applicants clarifications of any points on the programme stages. The webinar will be held on June 18, 2
Northwest Energy Innovations (NWEI), a Portland-based wave energy player, has developed Azura wave energy device that uses a float that can rotate 360° or oscillate back and forth harnessing the energy from the waves to produce electricity. Azura is a multi-mode, point absorber wave energy converter
Atmocean, a US wave energy developer which is set to demonstrate its technology in Peru, reported that it will wait for better weather conditions to deploy the wave energy device off Ilo, a coastal city in the southern part of the country. The company attempted to deploy the device on Wednesday, but
The Solutions Project has made an infographic estimating how the energy mix of UK, Canada, and USA would look like if it consisted of 100 percent of renewable sources by 2050. Aside from estimating the percentage of different renewable sources that would add up to 100 percent of clean electricity ge
Formerly known as the Industrial and Power Association, the organisation has re-branded to the Scottish Energy Association in an effort to become the go-to membership organisation for the energy industry in Scotland. Scottish Energy Association (SEA) will focus on making sure that consumers are full
HR Wallingford has been appointed by China Harbour Engineering Company to support the development of Swansea Bay tidal lagoon. China Harbour Engineering Company, the company that was recently selected by Tidal Lagoon Power, the developer behind Swansea tidal lagoon, as a preferred bidder for £300 ml
A new study co-led by a University of Rhode Island biologist has yielded the first long-term satellite tracking of the tiger sharks, revealing previously unknown migration patterns that are more similar to birds, turtles and marine mammals than other fish. According to URI shark researcher Brad Weth
Alstom, a French-based technology developer, has released a video showcasing its Oceade tidal platform. Oceade tidal platform allows customers to select various turbines to fit their sites’ specific requirements. Alstom has developed Oceade 18 – 1.4 MW tidal turbine, with an improved design based on
Scotland’s wave energy test centers are collaborating to support technology companies aiming to develop the next generation of wave energy converters. The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), and the FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility will work together to offer real world technical input and t
Duchy of Lancaster has granted exclusivity rights to Natural Energy Wyre to build a tidal barrage across the river Wyre, Lancashire, UK. Natural Energy Wyre, the developer behind Wyre Tidal Barrage, can now proceed with the funding and planning application stage for the Wyre Tidal Barrage project. T
Neil Douglas, managing director of Viper Subsea, the Portishead-based subsea engineering company that provides consultancy and develops products for the oil and gas sector, has stressed the importance of investment in research and development (R&D) from businesses in the West of England region. The
