Technology
Goldwind to Roll Out Its 6.7MW Offshore Wind Turbine in Early 2018
Goldwind will install a prototype of its GW154/6.7MW offshore wind turbine in early 2018 and plans the turbine’s commercial deployment to take place during the first quarter of 2018, after it launched the GW6S platform in October.
IRENA, ADFD launch $50M call for renewables
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) have opened the sixth round of funding for renewable energy projects in developing countries.
Bombora makes board changes
Bombora Wave Power has made a number of changes to its Board of Directors including the appointment of a new Chair, Richard Beresford.
Wales awards tidal energy efforts
Wales Green Energy Awards has recognized the achievements of two local tidal energy players during the ceremony held in Cardiff.
Inch Cape Enters Virtual Reality
Inch Cape Offshore Limited (ICOL) has used a 3D model created by SLR to communicate plans for the proposed 784MW Inch Cape offshore wind farm off the coast of Angus, Scotland.
Wello’s Penguin grows 15% stronger
Wello has informed that the new version of its Penguin wave energy converter produces 15% more power than the previous iterations.
Mayor Rotheram resurrects River Mersey tidal plans
Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has rebooted the plans to develop a tidal energy project in the River Mersey.
DHI puts metocean data online
Danish research and consultancy organization DHI has launched an online portal that offers instant access to metocean data and analytics.
Morlais tidal energy project in need of delivery team
Menter Môn, the manager of the Morlais tidal energy project, has embarked on a recruiting spree with six job openings reserved for the team that will help deliver the scheme proposed off Anglesey in North Wales.
Video: ORE Catapult applauds Nova’s tidal innovation
Nova Innovation has been hailed as a tidal energy game changer by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the UK’s flagship innovation center for offshore renewable energy.
WES funds further innovation landscaping studies
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is looking to invest in two short projects that are expected to help shape the organization’s future research and development programs.
DHI Launches MetOcean Data Portal
DHI Group has unveiled a new MetOcean Data Portal which is said to deliver validated metocean data and analytics within minutes.
Joint study inspects misaligned flow effects on tidal turbines
Intertek Energy & Water has released a research paper that investigated the implications of misaligned flow on tidal energy turbines.
QED Naval commissions Subhub tidal platform
QED Naval has completed the commissioning of all onboard ballast and instrumentation systems on the Subhub tidal energy platform.