The Crown Estate and Natural Resources Wales have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) demonstrating their commitment to work together to ensure the natural resources of Wales are sustainably managed in the long term. The memorandum sets out a framework in which the two organisations c
Accumulated Ocean Energy (AOE) and T’Sou-ke Economic Development Limited Partnership (TED LP), a T’Sou-ke Nation-owned partnership, have formed an agreement to develop renewable energies, with the first project focused on energy generation from the waves. The newly formed partnership is called T’Sou
Marine Energy Research Innovation and Knowledge Accelerator (MERIKA) aims to create a reference research and innovation hub on the theme of marine energy, with international support and recognition, it is stated in CORDIS’ press release. EU-funded MERIKA project revolves around establishing the UHI
Annapolis tidal power station is the first of its kind in North America, operated by Nova Scotia Power, and has been producing electricity since 1984. The capacity of this tidal power station amounts to 20 MW with a daily output of roughly 80-100 megawatt hours, depending on the tides. The station’s
Havkraft, a Norwegian based wave energy developer, has concluded the first testing phase of their wave energy converter (H-WEC) that was deployed off the coast of Norway in December, the company announced. The converter is working just as expected, and producing energy better than predicted, accordi
The data and information on renewable energy is now accessible via centralized online knowledge platform REsource, which was launched by IRENA. The platform enables easy access to country-specific data, and gives options to create customized charts and graphs which can be compared between countries
HIE has obtained Pelamis’ assets on behalf of Wave Energy Scotland (WES), a new body established to support Scotland’s wave energy sector, it is stated in the HIE’s press release. Aside from a range of physical assets previously owned by Pelamis, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has agreed wit
ORPC power systems are designed around their proprietary Turbine Generator Unit, or TGU. TGU works on the same principle as a wind turbine, with rotating foils that power a central permanent magnet generator. There are three different ORPC’s TGU power systems: RivGen®, TidGen® and OCGen® – each desi
Goverments of Scotland and UK have reached an agreement for funding proposal that would enable grid access for marine technologies on Orkney Island, it is stated in the Scottish Government’s press release. At the Scottish Island Renewables Delivery Forum, the UK and Scottish Governments reaffirmed t
Government of Nova Scotia has announced its plans to pause and evaluate the COMFIT program to ensure it continues to contribute to the province’s future energy needs, it is stated in the Government’s press relase. The announcement came after the Government approved additional seven community feed-in
EMEC will host a session at the Atlantic Stakeholder Conference in Porto, Portugal, where information regarding the development of new wave and tidal technologies will be shared and discussed. The session will identify key issues of common interest across marine energy test sites, and share insights
Anders Jansson, Minesto’s founder and CEO, has given insights on Minesto’s Deep Green technology gained through trials performed in Strangford Lough, in an article published on Minesto’s official website where he also announced plans for a tidal power plant in Wales. Deep Green technology produces e
The assembly process for Sabella’s D10 tidal turbine has begun in the port of Brest, Sabella announced. The base for the tidal turbine which will be installed in Fromveur Passage has arrived to the port of Brest. The base is 20 metres by 20 metres in size, and it will carry a turbine of 10 […
A meeting regarding tidal lagoons will be held by environmental group Gwyrddio Penarth Greening (GPG) in Penarth, south-west from Cardiff, the group has announced. Tidal Lagoon Power will hold a presentation regarding their plans for a tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay, and the potential of tidal lagoons
