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Atmocean schedules wave system testing in Texas
US-based wave energy developer Atmocean will conduct two final rounds of testing of its wave energy system starting later this February in Texas.
Video: RECODE ‘decyphered’ by Tecnalia’s wave energy chief
Pablo Ruiz-Minguela, Head of Wave Energy for Tecnalia, explains the RECODE project which through international collaboration aims to cut ocean energy costs.
Ireland Kick-Starts MaRINET2
University College Cork has announced a EUR 10.5 million in the second phase of EU funding for the transnational MaRINET2 initiative. The project, co-ordinated by MaREI, the Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy, at University College Cork, aims to help the industry accelerate the development of of
MaRINET2 project officially launched in Ireland
The second Marine Renewables Infrastructure Network (MaRINET2) program, set up to accelerate the development of offshore renewable energy technologies, has been launched today in Dublin, Ireland.
Impacts of Eastern Scheldt tidal turbines under examination
The hydrodynamic effects of Tocardo’s tidal turbines on the surrounding environment at the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier in the Netherlands are being investigated by PhD candidate at Delft University of Technology, Merel Verbeek.
CPRA: New Center to Provide Venue for Coastal Research
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) continues to make progress on the Center for River Studies and Mississippi River Physical Model in Baton Rouge. Model panel assembly is kicking off and the digital projection system is being calibrated, CPRA said in its latest announc
EU on track to meet 2020 renewable energy targets
The second report on the state of the Energy Union has shown the EU is on track to reach the 2020 renewable energy target of 20%.
InnoEnergy to boost energy innovation with new investments
InnoEnergy has launched its 2017 investment round to discover, support and launch the next revolutionary technologies in energy innovation.
InnoEnergy Opens 2017 Investment Round
InnoEnergy today launched its 2017 Investment Round to support innovative sustainable energy technology.
Local fishermen vs Bay of Fundy tidal on court, again
The Bay of Fundy Inshore Fishermen’s Association (BFIFA) will appear on Nova Scotia court today for a hearing on the approval of environmental plan which granted the installation of Cape Sharp Tidal turbines in the Bay of Fundy.
Nordex Buys Danish Rotor Blade Mould Maker
Hamburg-based wind turbine supplier Nordex Group is acquiring Danish developer and manufacturer of rotor blade moulds, SSP Technology A/S. SSP Technology is also the holder of numerous patents for the production processes for this component, the Nordex Group said The acquisition includes IP rights,
Flying Coatings and Corrosion Inspector Coming in October 2017
AkzoNobel, DroneOps and Barrier Group have partnered to develop drone technology for remote inspection of offshore wind farms as well as ballast water tanks on ocean going ships.
Flying Coatings and Corrosion Inspector Coming in October 2017
AkzoNobel, DroneOps and Barrier Group have partnered to develop drone technology for remote inspection of offshore wind farms as well as ballast water tanks on ocean going ships.
Highlights of the Month: January 2017
Ex-Statkraft Engineer Develops New Foundation Installation Solution Arild Bolsø, an engineer who worked for Statkraft in Norway and Forewind in the UK, has developed a new technical concept for offshore wind foundation installation. According to Bolsø, the concept would reduce installation time by 3