Technology
Carnegie takes part in materials examination for WECs
Carnegie Clean Energy is participating in two Wave Energy Scotland-funded research projects to examine different materials for use in constructing wave energy converters.
Atlantis applauds ETI’s report
Atlantis Resources has welcomed the report published by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) which supported tidal stream generation in the UK.
LNG TSHD Scheldt River Hits the Water
DEME’s 7.950m³ LNG-powered trailing suction hopper dredger, named the Scheldt River, was launched today at Royal IHC’s shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel. This impressive ship is the second dredging vessel in the world that is equipped with dual fuel engines and capable of operating in full LNG mode
Video: Swansea Bay tidal lagoon
The video shows what the proposed tidal lagoon in the Swansea Bay would look like once constructed, emphasizing the wider benefits it could bring to Swansea aside from electricity generation.
FPP targets €10M capital raise for wave and wind hybrid
Floating Power Plant (FPP), a clean technology company headquartered in Denmark, is looking to raise €10 million to drive forward wind and wave hybrid technology projects in UK.
BNEF: Investment in marine energy down 7% in 2016
New investment in clean energy worldwide fell 18% last year to $287.5 billion, with marine energy also being affected by 7% decrease compared to 2015 levels.
Mott MacDonald, DHI Group Sign New Software Contract
Mott MacDonald has signed a new three-year contract with DHI Group for the use of MIKE Powered by DHI software. The new licence and support and maintenance agreement will enhance the consultancy’s work on global port, coastal and offshore developments, enabling it to develop 2D and 3D hydrodynamic a
Innovate UK to Launch New GBP 15 Million Innovation Competition
Innovate UK will launch a new innovation competition that will also allow entries from offshore wind on 16 January. UK businesses can apply for a share of up to GBP 15 million to develop innovative solutions to challenges in infrastructure systems. There are 4 priority areas: ‘smart’ infrastructure
ABB Fixes DolWin2 Cable Ahead of Schedule
The 916MW DolWin2 offshore grid connection has been re-energized much sooner than expected following cable repairs undertaken by ABB, TenneT TSO’s spokesperson confirmed to Offshore WIND. DolWin2 has been back in operation since Saturday, 7 January, the spokesperson said. ABB was initially expected
ABB Fixes DolWin2 Cable Ahead of Schedule
The 916MW DolWin2 offshore grid connection has been re-energized much sooner than expected following cable repairs undertaken by ABB, TenneT TSO’s spokesperson confirmed to Offshore WIND. DolWin2 has been back in operation since Saturday, 7 January, the spokesperson said. ABB was initially expected
TSHD Easydredge Mahaa Jarraafu Hits the Water
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company’s (MTCC) new trailing suction hopper dredger Mahaa Jarraafu was launched today at Nantong Rainbow Marine Technology Boat Yard in China. This vessel is the largest in the Easydredge series of standard twin-screw trailing suction hopper dredgers, designed
Pieces of puzzle coming together for Swansea tidal lagoon
Charles Hendry has found that tidal lagoons can help UK deliver security of electricity supply and its decarbonization commitments, urging the UK government to act swiftly on the ‘pathfinder’ Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project.
Innovate UK to launch £15M innovation call
Innovate UK plans to invest up to £15 million through a funding call to stimulate innovation that creates UK business growth in infrastructure systems, including energy innovation.
Tidal industry welcomes positive tidal lagoons review
Tidal energy industry has welcomed the official review report which supported the development of large scale tidal lagoon projects in the United Kingdom.