Technology
Turbine speed control could bolster Mutriku wave plant output
Researchers from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) have found that wave power plant located off the coast of Spanish town of Mutriku could improve its efficiency.
IADC: The December Edition of Terra et Aqua Available
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has published the latest edition of their Terra et Aqua magazine. The new Terra et Aqua shines a spotlight on the dredging industry’s proactive mentality, according to IADC. “The December issue delves into the subject through articles on the
French marine body seeks tidal farms specialist
French national institute dedicated to marine renewable energy research France Energies Marines (FEM) is looking to hire a research engineer specialized in marine renewable energies.
Spanish wave firm bags Horizon 2020 funding
Bilbao-based developer Arrecife Energy Systems has received a financial boost through EU’s Horizon 2020 funding program to further advance its wave energy technology.
Wello nets 10MW wave energy order for Bali
Gapura Energi Utama (GEU), an Indonesian infrastructure construction company, has placed an order to Finnish wave energy company Wello to supply it with a 10MW wave energy park equipped with Penguin devices.
Sydney City Marine Hosts Damen Seminar
Damen Services Brisbane, the Queensland service hub for the international Damen Shipyards Group, has taken its seminar on the road. Earlier this month, Sydney City Marine hosted a 1 day technical seminar on vessel automation systems. Damen Services Brisbane has mobilized the complete automation simu
Video: Subsea power hybrid’s route from paper to sea
The story of the Subsea Power Hub development has been shared with us by the team behind the device in a video released by East Coast Oil and Gas Engineering (EC-OG).
Catapult guides energy innovators through progress hurdles
The Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) has launched a new Innovator Toolkit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to guide them through the energy sector transformation.
Germany Confirms Two Additional Offshore Wind Farm Links
The German Federal Network Agency has added two more offshore wind farm connection systems to the revised Offshore Grid Development Plan (O-NEP) 2030.
GE job cuts in UK linked to Swansea lagoon decision lag
More than a thousand jobs set to be lost over GE Power business restructuring in the UK have been linked to the continued delay of the UK government to make a decision on the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon scheme.
Ecosse’s turn to renewables results in turnover boost
Ecosse Subsea, the parent company of subsea technology specialist Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS), has more than doubled its turnover to almost £28 million, according to the company’s latest financial results.
Experts identify alternate markets for marine renewables
US Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office hosted a forum of experts who discussed and evaluated high-potential alternate markets for the emerging marine energy technologies.
Scotland on track for renewables record
Scotland is on course for a record year of renewable electricity generation, with 19% greater output in the first three quarters of 2017 than in the same period last year.
EMEC looks back at tidal & wave testing endeavors
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has summarized tidal and wave energy activities undertaken at the Orkney-based testing center throughout the year behind us.