Technology
Eco Wave Power looks at Cyprus
Israeli wave energy developer, Eco Wave Power (EWP), is exploring options to deploy its wave energy technology off Cyprus.
Deep Green turbine design gets go-ahead
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto and German tidal turbine manufacturer Schottel Hydro have completed the turbine design for Minesto’s Deep Green tidal power plant.
Infographic: French Floater Explained
Engie, EDP Renewables, Caisse des Dépôts and Eiffage last week submitted their proposal for a pilot floating wind farm of up to 36MW in capacity at the Leucate site in the Mediterranean. The proposal includes installation of 3 to 6 wind turbines of a minimum of 6MW each some 15 to 22 kilometres off
Extra Flood Protection for West Somerset
Since its launch in January 2015, the Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) has been busy countywide, with schemes in West Somerset including flood risk management measures around Minehead, Holford, Sampford Brett, Bicknoller, Wootton Courtenay and Washford. SRA plans for 2016/17 include the reinstatement
IRENA: Renewables surge in 2015
Renewable generation capacity has made the highest annual growth rate on record, with increase of 8.3% or 152 GW during 2015, according to new data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Portsmouth’s Coastal Scheme Makes Progress
The next phase of Portsmouth’s coastal defense work will begin today on the eastern side of Portsea Island. Plans include 750 meters of rock to prevent flooding and further erosion of the coastline and work will stretch from Great Salterns Quay, near Tangier Road, to the University of Portsmouth’s L
bauma 2016 Kicks Off
One of the world’s leading trade fairs for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment, bauma 2016 opened its doors to visitors this morning. At this seven-day event, taking place between April 11 and 17, 2016, over 3,400 exhi
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (April 4-10, 2016). Boskalis Completes Acquisition of STRABAG Wasserbau Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has concluded the acquisition of the dredging activities and assets of STRABAG Wasserbau GmbH. D
TES rolls out magnet generator for wave devices
TES Vsetín, a Czech-based manufacturer of electric components, has designed a prototype of low-speed permanent magnet generator for wave energy applications.
Damen CSD500 Ready for Algerian Job
The Damen Field Service crew has just returned from the commissioning of Barracuda cutter suction dredger in Algeria. The customized Damen cutter suction dredger CSD500 has been delivered with a complete dredging package including a booster station and dredge piping enabling immediate start up. The
TROPOS to harness multiple ocean goods
Offshore platform that generates renewable energy and produces sustainable food sources is being developed in Edinburgh as part of the European collaborative TROPOS project.
Indonesia’s OTEC gets French funding boost
Akuo Energy, together with Pertamina and the French Agency for Development (AFD), have signed a grant agreement to foster the development of renewable energies in Indonesia.
Teledyne to Acquire CARIS
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (Teledyne) and CARIS jointly announced today that the CARIS business and its international affiliates have agreed to be acquired by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teledyne. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The closing of the transaction, which is subject
New Cat 323F L Excavator Presented
Caterpillar has just rolled-out the new Cat® 323F L excavator, specially designed with reinforced structures and massive counterweights to take on the most severe applications. The heavy duty booms and sticks feature high strength steel and box section construction with internal baffles for added du