Technology
CanCORE outlines Canadian decarbonizaton path
The Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity (CanCORE) has produced a document outlining its vision for the future of renewable electricity in Canada, and making recommendations to achieve the decarbonized economy.
Video: Perks of Ectacti-Hull wave energy technology
Quoceant has released a video showcasing its novel wave energy technology that can change its volume on command to absorb more power, or protect itself against the storms.
EC clears Belgian support for offshore renewables
The European Commission (EC) has concluded that Belgian plans to finance electricity generation from offshore renewable energy are in line with EU state aid rules.
MPS shows off WaveSub construction
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has unveiled its quarter-scale WaveSub device currently under construction in Pembroke Dock, South Wales.
EU and EBRD boost energy cooperation
The European Union (EU) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have agreed to enhance energy cooperation on a number of areas, including renewable energy.
Danish researchers publish free wave energy handbook
Researchers from the Aalborg University in Denmark have produced an open access handbook on ocean wave energy which covers both economical and technical topics related to wave energy utilization.
Scottish Renewables advises on new energy strategy goals
Scottish Renewables has set out the key objectives and policy requirements for the Scottish government as it prepares to publish its Energy Strategy for Scotland in early 2017.
OERA opens tidal research call
Canadian Offshore Energy Research Association (OERA) has launched a call for research proposals in the areas of tidal energy, marine geoscience, and seismic and marine sound.
Protean to acquire part of flow battery business
Protean Energy plans to acquire 50% stake in flow battery manufacturing company KORID Energy as part of its strategy to offer hybrid energy solutions in the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
UniSite: Look Back at Business in 2016
UniSite Group, a Chinese company involved in dredging, land reclamation, offshore projects, marine, mechanical engineering and green remediation projects, took an active part in a lot of projects all over the world in 2016. During the first quarter of 2016, UniSite supplied a significant amount of s
LEANWIND Floating Wind Turbine Showcased in Ireland
Performance of LEANWIND’s scaled version of a floating wind turbine has been demonstrated in the wave tank of the Lir National Ocean Test Facility. With more than 50 experts in offshore wind energy from across Europe gathered in Cork at the end of the last month to discuss the findings of the €10 mi
DCNS to Tap Into Floating Wind Market with New Subsidiary
French-based company DCNS plans to establish a marine energy subsidiary that would be dedicated to floating offshore wind, tidal and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology. “DCNS plans to create a subsidiary dedicated to marine energies and is currently focused on concluding investment fr
Enel Green Power grabs H24 wave device
Enel Green Power (EGP) has bought the H24 wave energy device from the Italian tidal and wave energy players 40South Energy, and Elements Works.
DCI Expands Dredging Fleet with New Cutter Suction Dredger
The 1000m³ inland cutter suction dredger, named DCI ID Ganga, joined the Dredging Corporation of India’s dredging fleet yesterday. The dredging vessel was built by the Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, located in Bharuch, Gujarat. The dredging trials of the Ganga were successfully carried out by the Shoft sta