Technology
EC clears Belgian support for offshore renewables
The European Commission (EC) has concluded that Belgian plans to finance electricity generation from offshore renewable energy are in line with EU state aid rules.
MPS shows off WaveSub construction
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has unveiled its quarter-scale WaveSub device currently under construction in Pembroke Dock, South Wales.
EU and EBRD boost energy cooperation
The European Union (EU) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have agreed to enhance energy cooperation on a number of areas, including renewable energy.
Danish researchers publish free wave energy handbook
Researchers from the Aalborg University in Denmark have produced an open access handbook on ocean wave energy which covers both economical and technical topics related to wave energy utilization.
Scottish Renewables advises on new energy strategy goals
Scottish Renewables has set out the key objectives and policy requirements for the Scottish government as it prepares to publish its Energy Strategy for Scotland in early 2017.
UniSite: Look Back at Business in 2016
UniSite Group, a Chinese company involved in dredging, land reclamation, offshore projects, marine, mechanical engineering and green remediation projects, took an active part in a lot of projects all over the world in 2016. During the first quarter of 2016, UniSite supplied a significant amount of s
LEANWIND Floating Wind Turbine Showcased in Ireland
Performance of LEANWIND’s scaled version of a floating wind turbine has been demonstrated in the wave tank of the Lir National Ocean Test Facility. With more than 50 experts in offshore wind energy from across Europe gathered in Cork at the end of the last month to discuss the findings of the €10 mi
DCNS to Tap Into Floating Wind Market with New Subsidiary
French-based company DCNS plans to establish a marine energy subsidiary that would be dedicated to floating offshore wind, tidal and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology. “DCNS plans to create a subsidiary dedicated to marine energies and is currently focused on concluding investment fr
Enel Green Power grabs H24 wave device
Enel Green Power (EGP) has bought the H24 wave energy device from the Italian tidal and wave energy players 40South Energy, and Elements Works.
Hendry submits tidal lagoons review
The head of an independent review of tidal lagoons in the UK, Charles Hendry, has submitted its final report to the UK government.
HDD Dredge Pump DP400 for Egyptian Job
Holland Dredge Design (HDD), member of the BIG Group of companies, has just finished the first production of the HDD Dredge Pump DP400. The DP400 dredge pump unit is already sold by HDD and will be assembled in a dredging vessel. The dredger is currently working in Egypt and is being used for the ri
MOVE project moves to sea
Sea trials have begun on two pilot vessels which will provide data for the Innovate UK funded project that aims to optimize the performance of vessels.
Innovate UK Launches GBP 15 Million Funding Competition
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to GBP 15 million to deliver transformational innovations with potential for impact on the UK economy, after Innovate UK launched the funding competition yesterday, 5 December. The aim of the competition is to help businesses develop new products, processes
First MeyGen turbine goes full throttle
Atlantis Resources has informed that the first turbine installed as part of the MeyGen project Phase 1A is now operating at full speed.