The Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC) and the European Space Agency (ESA) will launch a tender on 14 September, aimed to accelerate marine energy solutions. It will assess technical as well as economic viability of using space technology and data in support of marine energy. The tender will give an
OceanBased Perpetual Energy has become a member of the National Hydropower Association and its Marine Energy Council. The US-based association dedicates exclusively to promoting the growth of clean, renewable hydropower and marine energy. “Throughout the United States and its territories, OceanBased
The Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence (MEECE) at Swansea University is looking for biaxial-machine tenders. Namely, Fatigue loads often drive the load regime experienced by wind, wave and tidal devices. Therefore, there is significant scope for cost reduction through characterisation of
South Tyneside Council has secured almost £500,000 to develop a manufacturing zone for the offshore energy sector. Coming from the UK Government’s Local Growth Fund through the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the funding will be used to support high growth businesses in the advanced m
One of the world’s first and largest sea water floating solar systems is set for completion later this year in Singapore. From 10 September to 31 December, installation of a floating solar farm west of Senoko Fishery Port will take place. The company behind the project is Sunseap Group, Southeast As
There are only two weeks left to apply for the EU-funded Ocean DEMO 3rd call. Successful applicants will receive free access to test their ocean energy products and services in real sea environments at the project’s network of test centres. This call will focus on supporting technology developers wi
Procurement administrator Power Advisory LLC has selected BigMoon Canada Corporation (BigMoon) as the successful applicant to fill the vacant berth at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) in Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy. As part of the agreement, the company will also remove the Cape Sha
Marine-i is launching a series of online events to explore the opportunity for incorporating marine energy into smart grids, especially in isolated communities. This series is a collaboration between Marine-i and the EU-funded ICE (Intelligent Community Energy) Project, which aims to design and impl
The Interreg Atlantic Area funded PORTOS Project has opened 2nd call for renewable energy device testing. Technologists within the Atlantic Area are invited to submit applications outlining their novel marine renewable energy technology. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by an independent
Minesto plans to continue commissioning activities in its tidal energy project in Vestmannasund, Faroe Islands in mid-October. The company has also verified the area for the first proposed array installation of its tidal kite technology in the Faroe Islands. Dr Martin Edlund, CEO of Minesto said tha
The Seattle-based company Oscilla Power has so far raised over $200K from its crowdfunding campaign on MicroVentures. Specifically, through this campaign, Oscilla is looking to raise up to $1 million. Oscilla Power’s flagship product is the Triton wave energy converter. The device consists of a larg
French marine energy developer Sabella will deploy its D10-1000 tidal turbine next week in the Fromveur Passage off Brittany’s shore and connect it to Ushant Island grid. This is a further step in the demonstration of the French turbine, which will allow the continuation of learning and knowledge ac
The fifth and final call for the EU-funded MaRINET2 project has opened, targeting offshore energy technology developers who are looking to test their device or components. The project offers fully-funded access to a network of testing and research infrastructures in Europe. Open until 16 October, th
The UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a consultation on how the government can support marine energy projects, such as floating offshore windfarms, tidal stream and wave energy. The consultation will invite views from developers and other interested parties
