Technology
PLAT-O installation works to begin end of July
Marine works related to the deployment of Sustainable Marine Energy’s PLAT-O tidal energy converter at EMEC are scheduled to begin at the end of this month.
Wales to seize marine energy sector opportunities
Wales is positioned to become a major player in the global marine energy sector with a growing number of world leading developers stating their interest in developing projects in Welsh waters.
Tocardo sets eyes on Bay of Fundy
Dutch-based Tocardo Tidal Turbines has teamed up with two Canadian companies, Minas Energy, and International Marine Energy, to test its tidal energy technology in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia.
Lloyd’s Register certifies WaveRoller
Lloyd’s Register has awarded its first Technology Qualification certificate to a developer of ocean energy technology, AW-Energy from Finland, after more than two years of cooperation.
MPS seals WaveSub
Marine Power Systems (MPS), a Swansea-based wave energy developer, has hired Hunger Hydraulic UK to supply hydraulic cylinders and seals for MPS’ WaveSub wave energy device.
UK government urged to set long-term commitment to marine energy
Responding to the increasing uncertainty regarding the government’s commitment to wave and tidal power, Regen SW has joined forces with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Marine Energy Pembrokeshire to publish a new assessment of the UK’s marine energy potential.
WES seeks Senior Innovation Engineer
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is seeking to recruit a Senior Innovation Engineer who will be responsible for the design and development of the WES innovation programme.
Video: Ireland’s ocean energy test sites
Take a look at the video released by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) that features Jim Gannon, CEO of SEAI, introducing the three ocean energy test sites available in Ireland.
Horizon 2020 SME Instrument funds tidal project
Nova Innovation, an Edinburgh-based tidal energy developer, has received funding through the latest round of Horizon 2020 SME Instrument.
Scotland launches £20 million low carbon demo fund
Scottish government, with its partners, has launched £20 million funding support programme to accelerate the delivery of large scale low carbon infrastructure projects in Scotland.
FloTEC project poised to drive tidal costs down
The EU-funded Floating Tidal Energy Commercialization (FloTEC) project is expected to advance Scotrenewables’ 2 MW floating tidal turbine technology, the SR2000, while reducing the levelized cost of energy (LCoE) of floating tidal energy.
TLP rolls out Ecosystems Enhancement Programme
Following ongoing engagement with key stakeholders and organisations, Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP) has launched Ecosystems Enhancement Programme strategy that will run alongside tidal lagoon development programme.
Senvion Joining GE in Race to Buy Adwen?
The Hamburg-based wind turbine maker Senvion is reportedly getting ready to throw in its bid for Adwen, a 50-50 offshore wind joint venture between Gamesa and Areva, Reuters cited people familiar with the matter as saying. Senvion would thus compete against General Electric (GE), who reportedly ente
StormGeo Service Helps Cable Layers Avoid Bad Weather
Bergen-based StormGeo has launched a new weather forecasting service aimed at providing operators, owners and supporting agencies engaged in cable laying operations with tools to assess weather risks related to operations at sea and identify suitable weather windows for all operations. StormGeo’s Ca