Marine classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Scotland-based renewable energy company Orbital Marine Power an International Electrotechnical Commission for Renewable Energy (IECRE) feasibility statement for its O2-X tidal energy converter (TEC). According to LR, the O2-X, an upgrad
Sweden’s Ocean Harvesting Technologies has launched a €200,000 financing round to support further development of its InfinityWEC wave energy converter (WEC) in 2025. The move is part of a larger €700,000 capital requirement for 2025-2027. InfinityWEC is currently being developed under two EU-funded
Wave energy developer Eco Wave Power has appointed Vistra Energy board member Hilary E. Ackermann to its advisory board. According to Eco Wave Power, Ackermann, also a former Chief Risk Officer at Goldman Sachs Bank USA, brings experience in risk management, corporate governance, and clean energy tr
Danish wave energy technology company Exowave is entering an important phase of developing its wave energy technology, as the power take-off (PTO) system is set for wet testing in the coming weeks. “We’re thrilled to share that the PTO assembly is progressing exceptionally well—faster than expected
London-headquartered firm Arup has joined forces with Australian wave energy firm WaveX to accelerate the development of the D-Spar wave-powered generator technology. The collaboration follows the signing of two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to advance wave energy projects and optimize the D-S
The ACHIEVE program’s team is progressing with preparations for the deployment of the CETO wave energy prototype in Spain at the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP), securing drivetrain components and moving forward with fabrication. According to EuropeWave, key milestones include the procurement
The Severn Estuary Commission has confirmed that tidal range energy in the Severn Estuary is a viable option for renewable power generation. However, due to stakeholder concerns, commercial barriers, and legislative challenges, the Commission has ruled out the development of a large barrage at this
Swedish wave energy developer CorPower Ocean has secured funding from Sweden’s national innovation agency, Vinnova, to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its wave energy technology in collaboration with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). According to CorPower Ocean,
Danish wave energy firm Wavepiston has secured a €900,000 investment from two professional investors through The Blue Line, a Dutch joint venture (JV) company. The Blue Line is backed by Connect the Drops, a Dutch investment fund focused on the water sector, and Unknown Group, a venture capital firm
The SHINES project (Showcasing Hydrokinetic energy Innovations for Northwest European Energy Sovereignty) has launched, bringing together 14 partners from France, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany to scale up tidal and river energy deployment. With €10 million in funding, 6
UK-based tidal energy company Proteus Marine Renewables (PMR) has secured a seat on the Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) Board of Directors, with CEO Drew Blaxland representing the company as a new Lead Partner. According to OEE, PMR has been developing its AR series of bottom-mounted tidal turbines for ov
Tidal energy developer Normandie Hydroliennes’ NH1 tidal energy project has been awarded €31.3 million in funding from the European Union’s 2023 Innovation Fund. According to Normandie Hydroliennes, the grant will accelerate the deployment of one of France’s first commercial-scale tidal energy pilo
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has appointed Matthew Finn as its new Managing Director. Finn will lead a reshaped executive team as the facility for demonstrating and testing wave and tidal energy converters advances its clean energy initiatives. EMEC’s leadership revamp also sees Mark Ham
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has been selected to participate in the Global Innovation Accelerator (GIA), a program funded by the Swedish Energy Agency and operated with Business Sweden. According to Minesto, the initiative supports companies with an international market strategy that con
