Italy-based Wave for Energy plans to deploy its ISWEC wave energy device off Sicily in the second week of July. The company originally planned to deploy the device in March off the island of Pantelleria, Sicily, but the deployment was delayed due to unsuitable weather conditions. Tidal Energy Today
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission have launched the Energy Demo Projects (EDP) facility to provide risk financing and boost the competitiveness of innovative energy technology companies in Europe. The new facility will support cutting-edge energy technology projects that
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency will host “Shallow Survey 2015” and a number of associated events in Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom, from 14-18 September 2015. The theme of the conference “High Resolution Surveys in Shallow Water” will be explored using
Easydredge Sea Trials (VIDEO) The newly built Easydredge 2700, competitively priced standard trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD), has passed its sea trials with flying colors. EXCLUSIVE: Jan De Nul Dredgers in Suez The New Suez Canal project is well on schedule, with the opening ceremony set to
Dredging companies are eager to reduce fuel costs to lower their operational costs, while industry regulations on exhaust gas emissions are becoming increasingly strict. In the latest edition of IHC Insight, Erik van der Blom and Leonard den Boer of IHC Holland’s R&D department explain why it’s impo
GEV Wind Power will unveil a a full-sized model of its innovative turbine blade habitat at the Renewable UK Global Offshore Wind exhibition (24-25th June 2015). Located at stand 102, the Habitat model will be mounted to the outside of a Power Climber blade access platform and visitors will be able t
ELA Container Offshore GmbH has delivered two Offshore Office Containers to the Netherlands based Martens en Van Oord. The containers will be placed on pontoons and barges working off the coast in dredging projects. “We decided to buy high quality used A60 ELA containers with DNV 2.7-1 / EN 12079-1
Sabella is currently performing preparations prior to the planned installation of its 1 MW D10 tidal turbine on June 25, in the Fromveur Passage, off Ushant Island, France. According to Sabella, the cargo ship that will be used for the installation of the turbine, provided by the German-based Combi
Tidal Energy Ltd has postponed the deployment of DeltaStream tidal turbine due to lack of finance. Tidal Energy Ltd, the developer behind DeltaStream tidal energy device, has delayed the deployment of the device due to the extra costs that have arisen since the initial deployment plan that was suppo
Robert McCall (coastal morphology expert), Pieter van Geer (coastal engineering expert) of Deltares, Gerd Masselink and Timothy Poate of the University of Plymouth will be awarded the Halcrow Prize for their scientific publication about the XBEACH gravel model. The new numerical XBEACH gravel model
The renewables associations are calling for EU policy makers to ensure secure and sustainable energy future in line with the EU’s long-term climate commitments. The European Council’s guidance from last year for 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency falls far short of the EU’s pote
To determine the impact of bow thrusters and ship propellers on water beds and embankments, Deltares is currently conducting scale model tests that will generate major savings on protection measures. High flow velocities caused by ship thrusters can result in large pits in water beds that may, in ex
Eco Wave Power, an Israeli wave energy developer, has been shortlisted for the Erasmus Energy Awards that will be held as part of EU Sustainable Energy Week 2015, in the Netherlands. The Erasmus Energy Business Award nominations were judged based on the novelty of the project’s approach and proposal
Tocardo Tidal Turbines will install five tidal turbines in the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier, the company announced today. This will be both the largest tidal energy project in the Netherlands as well as the world’s largest commercial tidal installation of five turbines in an array. The Easter
