Technology
IEC guides early-stage wave operations closer to sea
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a technical specification paper with guidelines and advice for best practice for early-stage development of wave energy converters.
EC Officials Visit Dutch Maritime Technology Sector
A delegation of the European Commission (EC) from DG RTD and DG GROW yesterday visited the Dutch Maritime Technology sector. The sector demonstrated the importance of Research, Development & Innovation for its global competitiveness and underlined the importance of the financial support from the EU
Photo(s) of the day: Tension tethers ocean currents
More details about the development of the FTMC Turbine – being delivered through UK-Spanish partnership to harness the ocean currents and tides found further offshore.
Business feedback sought for Cornish marine ‘Towards 2030’ strategy
An industry position paper outlining what needs to be done to make Cornwall a world-leader in marine offshore renewables and marine technology has been released and offered for local business feedback.
ScottishPower Renewables and Aveillant on Offshore Wind Radar Watch
ScottishPower Renewables has partnered with Cambridge-based Aveillant, part of the Thales Group, to test a new radar system that aims to safeguard the UK’s offshore wind industry.
ScottishPower Renewables and Aveillant on Offshore Wind Radar Watch
ScottishPower Renewables has partnered with Cambridge-based Aveillant, part of the Thales Group, to test a new radar system that aims to safeguard the UK’s offshore wind industry.
Wave energy materials get ‘concrete’ government support
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has awarded contracts with a total value of £1.4 million to three innovation projects designed to support further investigation of promising structural materials and manufacturing concepts to be used in the construction of wave energy devices.
Deutsche Bucht Accepts Mono Bucket Challenge
The Deutsche Bucht Mono Bucket pilot demonstrator project has reached financial close, Northland Deutsche Bucht GmbH said.
CEDA: Work Starts on Energy Efficiency Paper
Energy plays a role throughout the lifecycle of dredging projects, and decisions made early in the project initiation phase can have huge impacts on later energy consumption. Also, legislation, relating to emissions and sustainability, is becoming more strict, Central Dredging Association (CEDA) sai
Nordic marine set for Brussels showcase
Marine energy developers from the Nordic countries will showcase the advancements achieved in the sector through ocean deployments at an event set to take place in two months’ time.
BAM VIDEO: Levvel-bloc at Afsluitdijk
The first project for XblocPlus was recently awarded, and as part of this contract, XblocPlus will be used as reinforcement of the 32 km long Afsluitdijk. The Levvel consortium, including BAM, Van Oord and Rebel, will use the new XblocPlus under the name ‘Levvel-bloc’ for this Afsluitdijk project. P
UK marine energy test centers join forces for Welsh newbie
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and Wave Hub have signed an agreement with Marine Energy Wales to provide strategic advice for the development of marine energy test center in Pembrokeshire.
DesignPro lifts veil off hydrokinetic device
Irish company DesignPro Renewables has unveiled its new and improved turbine design for its 25kW hydrokinetic device that will deployed at SEENEOH test site this September.
New framework adopted for south English sea control
The UK government has adopted a new framework for managing marine activities around the south coast of England, between Kent and Devon – an area which includes PTEC and Portland Bill tidal plans.