Swedish marine energy developer has invited tenders to apply for the delivery of servo drives for the development of a 100kW marine energy converter in form of a subsea kite tethered to the sea floor. As explained in the earlier articles, Minesto’s Deep Green technology generates electricity from lo
Xodus has joined industry representative body Scottish Renewables as a new member. The Aberdeen-based engineering and advisory services provider has recently expanded its renewables capabilities with the addition of a dedicated advisory unit. The advisory team will support lenders, developers and th
The 5th annual Marine Energy Event is organized in cooperation with the Dutch Energy from Water Association (EWA) and Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC). This session will delve into how Europe is positioned to lead the energy transition while also showcasing how marine energy solutions could be succ
The Swedish Energy Agency has awarded Minesto a SEK 12.5 million ($1.3 million) grant to the development of the company’s marine power plant DG100. “Climate change and the transition to renewable energy is a global challenge in which Swedish technology like ours can play a significant role. It is th
Scottish Renewables, in association with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Wave Energy Scotland, is setting up a Marine Conference, Exhibition & Dinner in Inverness on September 9 & 10. Scotland’s wave and tidal industries continue to push the boundaries of technology and project development, wit
In an effort to help Ocean State scientists, researchers, and engineers develop new, ocean-based technology, US Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with several colleagues on legislation to increase domestic production of low-carbon, renewable energy from the natural power in ocean waves, tides,
energy3, Canada’s energy conference, has invited researchers to submit abstracts for both oral presentations and poster presentations outlining their research & development associated with energy related themes, including marine energy. The event, scheduled for October this year, is being developed
Eleven million people were employed in renewable energy worldwide in 2018 according to the latest analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This compares with 10.3 million in 2017. As more and more countries manufacture, trade and install renewable energy technologies, the lates
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Aberdeen-based subsea energy storage and energy generation specialist EC-OG has launched a crowdfunding campaign to kick-start the energy transition and support growth plans. EC-OG, the creators of the Subsea Power Hub technology, is seeking support from the public to bring the business’ scale-up pl
The US Department of Energy (DOE) officially opened the first stage of the Waves to Water Prize, which seeks to accelerate the development of wave energy powered desalination systems and launch novel technologies to address critical water security challenges. The prize is divided into four stages, a
Registration for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2019 will be open in a few days. Offshore Energy is unique in bringing together the various offshore industries: oil and gas, offshore wind and marine energy and as such gives the energy transition a home. The energy transition is also reflect
A national consortium has been awarded additional funding to strengthen UK’s position in offshore renewable energy (ORE) innovation and research. The Supergen ORE Hub was created in July 2018 to bring together a network of academic, industrial and policy stakeholders to champion and maintain the UK’
Global Maritime has recently secured the design and engineering of mooring and riser components for Wavepiston wave energy converter (WEC) that is planned to be tested at the PLOCAN test site in the Canary Islands. The Wavepiston project, Competitive Wave Energy to Islands, has received funding from
