Québec-based hydrokinetic technology developer Idénergie has signed a contract with Parks Canada for the installation of 10 in-river turbines in Canadian provinces of Alberta, and British Columbia. According to Écotech Québec, Idénergie is expected to install 10 in-river turbines in the Canadian Roc
India and Belgium have signed a memorandum of understanding for energy cooperation between the two countries. The objective of this memorandum of understanding (MoU) is to establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new
A survey conducted by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) and ComRes shows that the UK public offers substantial backing to renewable energy subsidies and programmes that reduce energy waste. The ECIU/ComRes survey shows that nearly three-quarters (73%) support subsidies for solar power,
The Atlantic Wavepower Partnership (AWP) has withdrawn from the Wave Energy Prize competition. AWP, a partnership formed between Renewable Ocean Energy and AWS Ocean Energy, has been selected by the Wave Energy Prize administration as one of the 20 qualified teams out of 92 official registered teams
Finnish wave energy developer, AW Energy, has been shortlisted for the 2015 Red Herring Global Award. The Red Herring Top 100 award highlights the top private companies from Asia, Europe and the Americas. The winners will be announced on November 19, 2015, at Red Herring Global in Los Angeles. AW En
Wim Biesemans has joined the Belgian dredging, environmental and marine engineering group DEME as CEO of DEME Concessions. According to DEME, Biesemans will oversee all concession activities related to infrastructure, renewable energy, including offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, and marine resou
OpenHydro is currently preparing for the realization of two tidal energy projects in Canada and France before the end of 2015. Irish-based company is working with Emera, through its joint venture Cape Sharp Tidal, to deploy and grid connect two 2 MW tidal turbines in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, C
Brian Motherway will leave his CEO post in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to take up a new role in IEA. According to SEAI, Motherway will formally resign from the CEO post on December 2, 2015, to take up a new role as Head of the Energy Efficiency Division with the International
Hydro Group has secured a contract with Atlantis Resources to supply connection systems for the MeyGen tidal array project. Atlantis Resources, the developer behind MeyGen tidal project, has selected Hydro Group to supply the complete export connection system for one of the tidal turbines. The agree
Tidal energy developments will provide significant opportunities for the fishing sector in North Wales according a recent Marine Services Supply Chain Study. The study was commissioned by Menter Môn, the third party manager for the Anglesey Tidal Demonstration Zone in order to identify local supply
The Sea Potential team has been working closely with Fred Stern and the team at Iowa University in preparation for the 1:50 scale tank testing of its DUO WEC planned for December, 2015. The hull structures for the scaled model are complete and preparations for the integration of the PTO, sensors and
China and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will co-host the first International Forum on Energy Transitions expected to gather energy leaders from government, business and the scientific community in Suzhou City, China. According to IRENA, the three-day event will provide a platform
RenewableUK is launching a new accord today, November 3, 2015, which allows its member companies to demonstrate their commitment to supporting the health and safety standards in wind, wave and tidal energy. According to RenewableUK, signing up to the accord means that companies are committing themse
The Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) has announced the addition of Dan Pearson as a Director and head of the firm’s private equity and financial services practice. In his new role, Pearson will advise developers, technology companies, private equity and financial services firms, and other corporati
