Technology
UK issues cost of energy review
The UK government has published an independent energy costs review that puts forward proposals on how to reduce costs in the power system in the long-term while ensuring the UK meets its climate change targets. The review, conducted by Professor Dieter Helm, follows the plan set out in July by the U
Tidal Harness up for IET innovation awards
Tidal Harness has made it to the finals of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) 2017 Innovation Awards with its tidal energy technology. Southampton-based tidal energy developer Tidal Harness has been shortlisted for the Power, Sustainability and Start-Up awards in recognition of redu
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. FORESEA’s user selection board awarded a ‘Recommendation for Support’ to demonstration projects that will be realized at SEM-REV, Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC), and
Dutch tidal kite nears lift off with VIA 2017 support
Dutch tidal energy developer SeaQurrent has received support from the VIA 2017 program to advance its TidalKite device to next technology readiness (TRL) level. With the VIA 2017 support, SeaQurrent plans to advance its tidal technology to TRL 5. The purpose of this phase is to demonstrate and valid
Gruet: Ocean energy continues march to industrialization
Ocean energy industry players have assembled today in Nantes in France at the Ocean Energy Europe 2017 Conference & Exhibition to assess its progress towards commercialization. Despite political uncertainties, the sector has demonstrated its resilience over the past 12 months by generating record-br
Welsh marine body welcomes Minesto’s tidal cost projections
Marine Energy Wales has welcomed Minesto’s updated cost of energy analysis deeming it as a positive step forward for tidal energy industry as it showed significant improvements compared to previous estimates.
MORE assists Oceanflow’s tidal decommissioning
University of Algarve’s Marine Offshore Renewable Energy (MORE) team has supported Oceanflow Energy in the decommissioning operation conducted at Sanda Sound tidal energy site.
EEL Energy bolsters team for full-scale device delivery
French tidal energy developer EEL Energy has appointed Christophe Sartiaux as Project Manager for the delivery of full-scale tidal energy device prototype.
Jan De Nul VIDEO: Restoring Trondheim Port Basin
Jan De Nul Group has just released this very interesting video about the Trondheim Port Basin Rehabilitation Project, conducted by Envisan – the environmental subsidiary of JDN. With this contract Trondheim wants to restore the port basin to its desired depth and aims at stopping the further spread
Top news, October 16 – 22, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from October 16 – 22, 2017.
Minesto obtains communication system for Deep Green
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has completed the procurement of an onshore and offshore communication system for its Deep Green tidal energy project.
ORE Catapult tenders for eGrid power analyser
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is looking to procure a Power Analyser System to be used for the eGrid project at its Blyth testing facility.
Naval Group names VP for international development
French naval specialist Naval Group has appointed Alain Guillou as its Executive Vice President (VP) for international development.
FORESEA seeks industry input to boost ocean energy test sites
The FORESEA consortium has opened an industry consultation to align its investment pathway with the needs of ocean energy technology developers.