Technology
Horizon 2020 earmarks €2.2B for clean energy
The European Commission plans to spend €2.2 billion on clean energy projects during 2018-2020 period through its EU research and innovation funding program Horizon 2020.
Wello reports wave testing progress
Finnish wave energy developer Wello has informed that its Penguin wave energy device survived several major storm waves of up to 13 meters during the ongoing trials taking place off Scotland.
APT Global Opens New Office in IJmuiden, the Netherlands
The APT Global group today announced the opening of a new office in the Netherlands. The new office, located at Westerduinweg 3 in IJmuiden, is an addition to the production facilities, offices and yards in Dubai, Qatar and India and extends the presence of the group in Europe. “The addition of the
DMEC seeks test sites manager
Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC) has launched a tender for the management of its marine energy test sites in the Netherlands.
APPA Marina president joins OEE board
Francisco García Lorenzo, president of APPA Marina, part of Spanish industry group for renewable energy Asociación de Empresas de Energías Renovables (APPA), has joined the board of Ocean Energy Europe.
SPT Offshore Unveils New Suction Pile Foundation Concept
SPT Offshore has launched a new wind turbine suction pile foundation concept, which combines mono tubulars with suction pile foundations. The company is now detailing the design and working towards a demonstration in the next 12 months.
Seabased cancels Sotenäs wave park expansion. Continues R&D
Seabased is reportedly discontinuing further deployments at its Sotenäs wave energy park off Sweden as it plans to continue with wave energy research in the area.
Top news, October 23 – 29, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from October 23 – 29, 2017. FORESEA picks six offshore renewable energy winners The FORESEA program has approved six offshore renewable energy technology projects for support in its third call for applications. The tech
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (October 23-29, 2017). Steel Cutting Ceremony of TSHD LESSE Royal IHC has held a steel cutting ceremony for the 2,300m³ Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger LESSE. Uig Harbor Scheme Includes Land Reclamation Followin
Bluerise beats OTEC crowdfunding target
Dutch developer Bluerise has opened its crowdfunding campaign for overfunding after reaching the initial target of €250,000 weeks before the end of the campaign. Bluerise launched the crowdfunding campaign on October 19, 2017, with the initial target of €250,000 meant for use for the company’s ocean
Spotlight on Royal HaskoningDHV’s TRICO Approach
Royal HaskoningDHV’s TRICO approach has been selected for a pilot scheme investigating flood management for the 10,000 home Garden Town planned for Wisbech. The pilot project also received the backing of the Dutch government with a 55,000EUR grant from their Partners for Water program which funds in
Dragflow Develops New Hydraulic Dredge Pumps
Dragflow, an Italian manufacturer of heavy duty pumps and complete dredging equipment, has developed new hydraulic pumps models: 400-600HC and 600HH. “When the market is changing fast, continuous innovation is required,” said Ms Doris Zaccaria, Dragflow’s marketing manager. “Research and development
Orga Keeps Hywind Scotland Lit
Orga has provided aviation obstruction lighting solution for Statoil’s 30MW Hywind Scotland Pilot Park, the world’s first commercial floating wind farm.
Orga Keeps Hywind Scotland Lit
Orga has provided aviation obstruction lighting solution for Statoil’s 30MW Hywind Scotland Pilot Park, the world’s first commercial floating wind farm.