Technology
Ingeteam Introduces New O&M Optimisation Tool
Ingeteam has developed a new computer tool that will allow calculation of optimal O&M strategies. According to the company, the tool, developed under the POSEIDOM project, will reduce uncertainty related to costs during the operation of offshore wind farms.
Future of ocean energy to be discussed in Dublin
The Marine Renewables Industry Association (MRIA) will hold a forum on the progress and future of ocean energy early in February in Dublin, Ireland.
Video: Second FORESEA call webinar
The €11 million FORESEA program hosted a webinar regarding its second call for support package applications for ocean energy developers.
Nova Innovation to complete Shetland tidal array by April
Edinburgh-based tidal energy developer Nova Innovation plans to add the final tidal turbine to the Shetland tidal array by April 2017.
Oil & gas diversification to boost tidal, wave commercialization
Scottish Enterprise has released a new guide aimed at Scotland’s diversifying oil and gas supply chain which states they it can play an important role in the commercialization of wave and tidal stream energy.
Presenting WES funded wave energy materials R&D projects
Wave Energy Scotland has released a detailed description of projects that have benefited from its latest funding call focused on innovative materials and processes for wave energy devices.
Atlas Copco Agrees to Acquire Erkat
Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire Erkat Spezialmaschinen und Service GmbH, a Germany based manufacturer of drum cutter attachments for excavators. “Drum cutters are an ideal complementary product for Atlas Copco as a solution provider in rock excavation, tunnel and foundation profiling and demolitio
AXYS Puts New Polish Project on Offshore Wind Map
AXYS Technologies informed today that its WatchKeeper buoy has been deployed some 60km off the Northern coast of Poland in the Baltic Sea, as part of a new offshore wind project.
AXYS Puts New Polish Project on Offshore Wind Map
AXYS Technologies informed today that its WatchKeeper buoy has been deployed some 60km off the Northern coast of Poland in the Baltic Sea, as part of a new offshore wind project.
MMRRC buys ROV for renewable energy projects
Mobile & Marine Robotics Research Centre (MMRRC) has purchased a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) from Forum Energy Technologies which will be used for renewable energy projects in Ireland.
UK: Prime Minister May supports clean energy in Brexit speech
The Prime Minister of the UK, Theresa May, has in her Brexit speech expressed the continued support for innovation and clean energy.
SINN Power seeks wave engineers
German wave energy developer SINN Power is looking to expand its team to accelerate the development of its wave energy technology.
HR Wallingford VIDEO: Designing Aberdeen Harbor Expansion
In a wave basin, in its physical modelling laboratories in Oxfordshire, HR Wallingford’s engineers have built a scaled model of the proposed new Aberdeen Harbor. HR Wallingford has been involved in the project from its initial concept stages in 2010, and will be working with Aberdeen Harbor Board ri
IEA: French nuclear cuts to underpin renewables development
International Energy Agency (IEA) has found that French government’s plans to significantly cut the share of nuclear power generation, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions, would require significant investments in energy efficiency and new low-carbon generation.