Technology
Video: WES novel wave energy converters stage one testing
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has released a video showing the scale testing of wave energy devices as part of its stage one technology development process.
New Waterking 220 NG-5 for Hungarian Customer
Waterking BV, a Dutch company involved in the production of amphibious excavators, recently delivered a new WK 220 NG-5 to a Hungarian customer. “The machine is equipped with a DAMEN dredge pump and directly driven by a custom made power-pack,” said Waterking in its release. “Our mechanic and operat
Finima Innovations looks for wave R&D support
Finima Innovations is looking to appoint research and development engineers to support its wave energy development activities.
ORE Catapult takes students to engineering test
Students from Northumberland Church of England Academy (NCEA) have completed an engineering project with Blyth-based Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult as part of a week-long work experience program.
Universities to work on eco-friendly tidal lagoon designs
A new €4 million Ecostructure project has been launched to investigate how coastal defenses and renewable energy schemes in Ireland and Wales can be improved by more eco-friendly designs.
Top news, March 20 – 26, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from March 20 – 26, 2017.
Top News of the Week, 20 – 26 March 2017
Denmark Makes Room for Testing 330m Tall Wind Turbines Danish Government has approved the expansion of the national wind turbine test centres in Østerild and Høvsøre. Four new sites will be added, facilitating testing of turbines of up to 330 metres. BNEF: 237MW of Floating Offshore Wind by 2020 The
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (March 20-26, 2017). Jawaharlal Nehru Port Dredging Plans on the Table Press Information Bureau (PIB) of Government of India said that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved fresh estimate
ORPC makes effort to keep Maine tidal project afloat
Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) has applied to Maine regulators for the amendment of a contract with Emera Maine in an effort to save the 20-year power purchase agreement.
MaRINET2 fixes first call date
The second EU-funded Marine Renewables Infrastructure Network (MaRINET2) project plans to launch the first call for applications next month.
TP Ocean probes stage-gate metrics for ocean energy funding
TP Ocean is organizing a webinar that will examine the ways in which stage-gate procedures can be usefully applied in ocean energy sector funding.
OEE, Atlantis hail French tidal tender plans
Ocean Energy Europe (OEE), and Atlantis Resources, have welcomed the French government’s plans to launch a tender for tidal energy projects later this year.
Florida’s SNMREC scores $360K for ocean power research
Florida Atlantic University’s Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center (SNMREC) has received $360,000 grant for undergraduate research into power generation from ocean currents.
Statoil Throws Down Offshore Wind Turbine O&M Innovation Challenge
Statoil is seeking proposals for equipment and procedures to facilitate efficient heavy maintenance operations on floating and far offshore wind turbines without the use of jack-up vessels or large floating crane vessels.