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The first phase of a new £28.5 million project to create a Virtual Energy System (VES) in Orkney, Scotland, has been launched to digitally link distributed and intermittent renewable generation to flexible demand. The ReFLEX (Responsive Flexibility) Orkney project will demonstrate a first-of-its-kin
The Standardisation Institute for the Netherlands (NEN) is hosting the plenary meeting of the IEC Technical Committee TC114, developing standards for marine energy convertors, in Delft (NL) this year. From 8 to 12th April, over 60 experts from more than 10 countries convene at NEN. The plenary is ch
Francesco La Camera has taken office as the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Director-General La Camera will lead the Agency during a period of rapid change in the global energy landscape driven by an unprecedented growth in renewable energy and the ever-growing
Marine Energy Wales has released a new report at its annual conference, revealing that £96.2 million has been invested into the Welsh economy. The new ‘State of the Sector’ report outlines findings from a survey carried out by the Welsh industry body, and provides an update on a previous report publ
A new study commissioned by Crown Estate Scotland, and carried out by Everoze has provided a potential way forward for a more localized approach to offshore renewable energy deployment in coastal and island communities across Scotland. The study looked at six scenarios linked to a number of renewabl
Wave energy technology developer Marine Power Systems (MPS) has revealed its plans for expansion into the floating offshore wind sector with two devices that offer a viable solution to wind energy generation in deep water locations. Established over 10 years ago, MPS is in the final stages of develo
A new Norwegian style learning centre has opened in Fort William on Tuesday, to encourage young people in the area into studies and careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). It is the second in a network of Newton Rooms being created in the Highland region and follows the opening
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released up to $26.1 million in funding to drive industry-led technology solutions to advance the marine and hydrokinetics (MHK) industry and increase hydropower’s ability to serve as a flexible grid resource. The Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) will select
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released new data on the growth in renewable energy capacity in 2018 with global additions of 171 gigawatts (GW). The annual increase of 7.9 per cent was bolstered by new additions from solar and wind energy, which accounted for 84 per cent of the gr
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SIMEC Atlantis Energy has raised £5 million in a share placing and subscription to help fund its acquisition of SIMEC Green Highland Renewables (GHR). On Thursday, the company said it would issue around 31,250,000 new ordinary shares at 16 pence per share on the PrimaryBid platform. The placing pric
Edinburgh-based Renewable Risk Advisers (RRA) has been awarded insurance review and brokerage work package by Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum (PCF). RRA will provide strategic advice directly related to insurance risk and solutions available to ensure coverage of the Marine Energy Test Area (META) and i
ETIP Ocean has issued an invitation for technical experts to join a new ‘Technology Working Group’ which aims to update the ‘Strategic Research Agenda’ (SRA) for ocean energy. The new Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda will detail the priority research, development and innovation challenges th
