Technology
Forthwind Cleared to Install Two-Bladed Turbine Duo off Scotland
Forthwind Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of 2-B Energy, has been granted a license by the Scottish Ministers to construct and operate the 18MW Forthwind Offshore Wind Demonstration Project in the Firth of Forth at Methil, Scotland. The marine license covers marine renewables construction, operation
ODOE opens $2M renewable energy call. Tidal and wave can apply
Oregon has called its renewable energy developers to apply for a share of $2 million in available grants for renewable energy projects, including tidal, wave and OTEC.
More challenges on the horizon for UK tidal lagoons
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) of UK reportedly intends to object to the plans for the construction of additional tidal lagoons in the UK until the potential environmental impacts are properly assessed on the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon – if given a go-ahead.
Atlantis Energy Eyes Floating Wind, Subsea Interconnectors
Tidal energy specialist Atlantis Resources is establishing a new internal division which will focus on opportunities to develop, among others, subsea interconnectors and floating wind projects for those looking to invest in renewable and grid related projects. The new division is part of the company
Atlantis diversifies into other offshore renewables
Atlantis Resources is establishing a new unit with expanded offering which now includes non-tidal stream projects such as tidal lagoon, tidal barrage and offshore wind projects.
Legislators urge Oregon to provide $4.6M for wave test center
Oregon legislators are asking the state to provide $4.6 million for the construction of the PMEC wave energy test center.
Enel issues €1.25B green bond
Italian energy giant Enel has launched green bond totaling €1.25 billion as the company transitions towards clean energy future.
Damen DOP250 Dredge Pump for Waterway Constructions
Waterway Constructions, a Sydney based maritime contractor, has taken delivery of a Damen DOP250 submersible dredge pump. The DOP250 is a wear-resistant, submersible dredge pump, capable of moving 1,250 cubic meters of material per hour through a 250mm pipe. In 2014, Damen delivered a Crane Barge 32
WES awards £3 million for wave energy projects
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has allocated £3 million to ten projects as part of the funding call focused on structural materials and manufacturing processes for wave energy technology.
Ocean Networks Canada scores $46M federal funding
University of Victoria’s Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) has secured a five-year $46.6 million investment from the Canadian government.
IRENA gathers leaders to set global renewable energy agenda
Government officials and leaders from international organizations are gathering this week for the Seventh Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Hendry review likely to support Swansea tidal lagoon
The review which assessed tidal lagoon energy in UK is likely to be in favor of the proposed Swansea Bay tidal lagoon scheme, UK media report.
GE drops Oceade tidal turbine. Sinks NEPTHYD project
General Electric (GE) has reportedly decided to not pursue further development of the Oceade tidal turbine, which resulted in Engie shelving the tidal array demo project planned for Raz Blanchard, off France.
Minesto hires LARS suppliers
Minesto has awarded a contract to Welsh companies Holyhead Towing and Turbine Transfers for the supply of the launch and recovery (LARS) system for its Deep Green tidal plant.