Technology
Bi-radial turbine for wave project enters final assembly stage
The bi-radial turbine to be used for the EU-funded wave energy cost reduction project dubbed OPERA has entered the final assembly stage.
German TSOs Table Network Expansion Plans
German transmission system operators 50Hertz, Amprion, TenneT and TransnetBW have submitted the first drafts of the onshore and offshore network expansion plans (NEP and O-NEP) covering the period up to 2035 to the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA).
UK names research and innovation head
The UK government has appointed Mark Walport to lead UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Blue Abyss goes deep for offshore renewables testing
The planned multi-million pound Blue Abyss research and testing center will support the innovation in the offshore renewable energy sector by providing a 50-meter-deep pool designed for testing purposes.
Video: RECODE ‘decyphered’ by Tecnalia’s wave energy chief
Pablo Ruiz-Minguela, Head of Wave Energy for Tecnalia, explains the RECODE project which through international collaboration aims to cut ocean energy costs.
Ireland Kick-Starts MaRINET2
University College Cork has announced a EUR 10.5 million in the second phase of EU funding for the transnational MaRINET2 initiative. The project, co-ordinated by MaREI, the Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy, at University College Cork, aims to help the industry accelerate the development of of
MaRINET2 project officially launched in Ireland
The second Marine Renewables Infrastructure Network (MaRINET2) program, set up to accelerate the development of offshore renewable energy technologies, has been launched today in Dublin, Ireland.
Impacts of Eastern Scheldt tidal turbines under examination
The hydrodynamic effects of Tocardo’s tidal turbines on the surrounding environment at the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier in the Netherlands are being investigated by PhD candidate at Delft University of Technology, Merel Verbeek.
EU on track to meet 2020 renewable energy targets
The second report on the state of the Energy Union has shown the EU is on track to reach the 2020 renewable energy target of 20%.
InnoEnergy to boost energy innovation with new investments
InnoEnergy has launched its 2017 investment round to discover, support and launch the next revolutionary technologies in energy innovation.
InnoEnergy Opens 2017 Investment Round
InnoEnergy today launched its 2017 Investment Round to support innovative sustainable energy technology.
Nordex Buys Danish Rotor Blade Mould Maker
Hamburg-based wind turbine supplier Nordex Group is acquiring Danish developer and manufacturer of rotor blade moulds, SSP Technology A/S. SSP Technology is also the holder of numerous patents for the production processes for this component, the Nordex Group said The acquisition includes IP rights,
Flying Coatings and Corrosion Inspector Coming in October 2017
AkzoNobel, DroneOps and Barrier Group have partnered to develop drone technology for remote inspection of offshore wind farms as well as ballast water tanks on ocean going ships.
Flying Coatings and Corrosion Inspector Coming in October 2017
AkzoNobel, DroneOps and Barrier Group have partnered to develop drone technology for remote inspection of offshore wind farms as well as ballast water tanks on ocean going ships.