Technology
FPP targets €10M capital raise for wave and wind hybrid
Floating Power Plant (FPP), a clean technology company headquartered in Denmark, is looking to raise €10 million to drive forward wind and wave hybrid technology projects in UK.
BNEF: Investment in marine energy down 7% in 2016
New investment in clean energy worldwide fell 18% last year to $287.5 billion, with marine energy also being affected by 7% decrease compared to 2015 levels.
China releases plan to boost marine renewables
State Oceanic Administration of China, the country’s maritime authority, has published a five-year plan to accelerate the development and use of ocean renewable energy.
Japan’s NEDO Working on Cutting Floating Wind Price
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) is set to begin the development of a new floating offshore wind turbine system, with an aim to lower the cost of energy by JPY 20/kWh (approx. EUR 0.16/kWh) after 2030. During the project, NEDO will conduct multiple activit
Mott MacDonald, DHI Group Sign New Software Contract
Mott MacDonald has signed a new three-year contract with DHI Group for the use of MIKE Powered by DHI software. The new licence and support and maintenance agreement will enhance the consultancy’s work on global port, coastal and offshore developments, enabling it to develop 2D and 3D hydrodynamic a
Innovate UK to Launch New GBP 15 Million Innovation Competition
Innovate UK will launch a new innovation competition that will also allow entries from offshore wind on 16 January. UK businesses can apply for a share of up to GBP 15 million to develop innovative solutions to challenges in infrastructure systems. There are 4 priority areas: ‘smart’ infrastructure
ABB Fixes DolWin2 Cable Ahead of Schedule
The 916MW DolWin2 offshore grid connection has been re-energized much sooner than expected following cable repairs undertaken by ABB, TenneT TSO’s spokesperson confirmed to Offshore WIND. DolWin2 has been back in operation since Saturday, 7 January, the spokesperson said. ABB was initially expected
ABB Fixes DolWin2 Cable Ahead of Schedule
The 916MW DolWin2 offshore grid connection has been re-energized much sooner than expected following cable repairs undertaken by ABB, TenneT TSO’s spokesperson confirmed to Offshore WIND. DolWin2 has been back in operation since Saturday, 7 January, the spokesperson said. ABB was initially expected
TSHD Easydredge Mahaa Jarraafu Hits the Water
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company’s (MTCC) new trailing suction hopper dredger Mahaa Jarraafu was launched today at Nantong Rainbow Marine Technology Boat Yard in China. This vessel is the largest in the Easydredge series of standard twin-screw trailing suction hopper dredgers, designed
Pieces of puzzle coming together for Swansea tidal lagoon
Charles Hendry has found that tidal lagoons can help UK deliver security of electricity supply and its decarbonization commitments, urging the UK government to act swiftly on the ‘pathfinder’ Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project.
Innovate UK to launch £15M innovation call
Innovate UK plans to invest up to £15 million through a funding call to stimulate innovation that creates UK business growth in infrastructure systems, including energy innovation.
Tidal industry welcomes positive tidal lagoons review
Tidal energy industry has welcomed the official review report which supported the development of large scale tidal lagoon projects in the United Kingdom.
China craves EMEC’s tidal and wave knowledge
EMEC’s and other UK tidal and wave energy industry experts have visited China to support the creation of marine renewable energy test center in the eastern part of the country.
Hendry deems tidal lagoon ‘affordable’
The proposed Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project will be supported in a review report of tidal lagoon energy to be published later today.