Technology
Top news, May 15 – 21, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from May 15 – 21, 2017.
MeyGen reports on lessons learned during initial phase
The developers of the MeyGen tidal array project have summarized the lessons learned during the project’s Phase 1A in a report for the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Vattenfall and C2Wind Team Up on Offshore Wind Projects
Swedish energy company Vattenfall and Danish consultancy C2Wind have signed a two-year framework agreement covering design inputs for Vattenfall’s offshore wind projects.
C-Gen Neptune gearing up to ride the waves
The C-Gen Neptune generator for wave energy applications is making progress towards demonstration in real ocean environment, after the project received £2.5 million from Wave Energy Scotland.
MacArtney Winches Hornsea Project One Contract
MacArtney has won a contract to deliver electrical cable winches which will pull array cables and export cables from the seabed onto the substation decks of DONG Energy’s 1.2GW Hornsea Project One wind farm off the Yorkshire coast.
Video: US national labs share wave modeling know-how
The WEC-Sim development team has released the recordings of the recently held wave energy modeling webinar, and announced another one for the next week.
Offshore Wind Industry Gets Underwater Drone
A Norwegian technology company, Blueye Robotics, has developed an underwater drone that allows offshore wind companies to perform inspection of underwater structures and power cables without the need for divers or remotely operated vehicles.
Offshore Wind Industry Gets Underwater Drone
A Norwegian technology company, Blueye Robotics, has developed an underwater drone that allows offshore wind companies to perform inspection of underwater structures and power cables without the need for divers or remotely operated vehicles.
BFIFA voices concerns over Cape Sharp Tidal turbine move plans
The Bay of Fundy Inshore Fishermen’s Association (BFIFA) has expressed concerns over Cape Sharp Tidal’s proposal to temporarily relocate its tidal turbine for testing in a different area of the Bay of Fundy.
EU launches initiative to bring clean energy to its islands
The European Commission, together with 14 EU countries, has signed a political declaration to launch the new ‘Clean Energy for EU Islands’ initiative.
Western Isles academics wrap up wave assessment tech trials
Researchers from the Lews Castle College have completed a year-long trial of a modified radar system which could provide more accurate wave and current data for tidal and wave energy developers.
Wavepiston redeploys wave system off Denmark
Danish wave energy developer Wavepiston has redeployed its prototype wave energy system off the west coast of Denmark.
Lockheed hunts for tidal turbines chief engineer
The developer of advanced technology systems Lockheed Martin is seeking a Chief Engineer for marine and tidal energy systems.
Kennedy Point Marina Plan Gets OK
Kennedy Point Boatharbor Limited has been given the go-ahead to build a new 186-berth floating marina at Kennedy Point in Putiki Bay, Waiheke Island. An independent panel of five commissioners delegated by Auckland Council granted the project resource consent today after a week-long hearing in early