Technology
US Energy Department backs ocean energy R&D projects
The Department of Energy of the United States (US DOE) has selected three ocean renewable energy projects to receive up to $150,000 each in research and development grants.
WaveRoller weathers through PTO trials
AW-Energy has informed that the power take-off (PTO) unit of its WaveRoller wave energy device endured one year’s worth of stormy weather during accelerated lifetime testing at its PTO test facility.
ORPC wraps up power take-off testing at UMaine
US-based hydrokinetic developer Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) has concluded the full-scale testing of a specialized bearing system and associated driveline components at the University of Maine.
Oscilla Power bags $1 million for wave energy device
The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded funding to Oscilla Power to further advance its wave energy technology.
Tocardo earns Ofgem creds
Dutch tidal energy developer Tocardo Tidal Power has obtained accreditation under the renewables obligation scheme for its 1.4MW EMEC deployment.
European renewables industry calls for 35% RE target by 2030
The European renewable energy industry has urged the European policy makers to increase the binding renewable energy (RE) target to avoid deployment slowdown in the next decade.
DNV GL and Goldwind Form Offshore Wind Connection
DNV GL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Goldwind International to develop a new portfolio asset management platform to support Goldwind’s international offshore and onshore wind market operations.
Tidal feasibility study underway off Martha’s Vineyard
Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative (MRECo) has started the feasibility study into the development of tidal power in Muskeget Channel off Massachusetts.
Scotland approves 30MW West Islay tidal farm
The Scottish government has granted the planning consent for a tidal energy farm to be located off the south-west coast of Islay.
OTE appoints OTEC sustainability advisor
Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (OTE) has appointed Thomas Kostigen to its advisory board in the role of Senior Sustainability Advisor.
PHOTO: Christening of Cutter Suction Dredger Robert M. White
Royal IHC has just released this very interesting photo from the christening of bespoke cutter suction dredger (CSD) Robert M. White. The photo was taken in Mississippi, where the CSD will shortly start on its first project, IHC said. Constructed at Halimar Shipyard LLC in Morgan City, Louisiana, fo
Cape Cod tidal test site still awaits installation permit
Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative (MRECo) is still waiting to receive the final permit to begin with the installation of the fully built tidal test structure in the Cape Cod Canal in Massachusetts.
DTU Developing Underwater Offshore Wind Robot
The Technical University of Denmark DTU has inaugurated a laboratory where researchers will complete a modular underwater robot for use on offshore wind farms.
Swansea tidal lagoon design up for planning awards
The design of the proposed Swansea Bay tidal lagoon has been shortlisted in two separate categories for this year’s Planning Awards set to take place in London.