The DCNS research teams have moved to the recently opened marine renewables and shipbuilding innovation centre Technocampus Ocean located in Bouguenais, on the outskirts of Nantes, France. According to DCNS, the move represents a step forward in its efforts to make innovation a driving force for its
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from October 12 – 18, 2015. EC boosts MeyGen with €17 M The European Commission has approved the grant transfer of €17 million from the Kyle Rhea project to Atlantis’ MeyGen tidal energy project. The funding will accele
The European Commission has approved the grant transfer of €17 million from the Kyle Rhea project to Atlantis’ MeyGen tidal energy project. According to Atlantis, the funding will accelerate the development of MeyGen Phase 1B, also known as project Stroma, which is expected to reach financial close
Alexander Daniels (AD) Global, a UK-based recruiting company, has joined Ocean Energy Europe. AD Global’s marine renewable division is now a member of Ocean Energy Europe, which represents more than 100 organisations in their dealings with EU institutions and member states. AD Global specialises in
Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC), a US-based hydrokinetic technology developer, has established a subsidiary in Canada. ORPC’s wholly-owned subsidiary Énergies Marines Renouvelables Québécoises (EMARQ) will be based in Montreal, Quebec, with Marcel Boridy named as EMARQ’s General Manager. Boridy
Carnegie Wave, an Australian wave energy developer, has completed the conceptual design phase of its CETO 6 project. According to Carnegie, this CETO 6 design delivers a number of advantages over previous CETO generations including an approximate four times increase in rated capacity to 1 MW, the re
AW Energy’s wave energy device, WaveRoller, has received the second endorsement from Lloyd’s Register Energy. WaveRoller’s concept design was evaluated in accordance with Lloyd’s ‘Qualification of New Technology’ and ‘Qualification Management’ standards. Lloyd’s Register Energy (LRE) stated that the
Nearly 100 experts from across North West Europe have converged on the Port of Dover at the conclusion of a three-year study into tidal energy generation. The delegates gathered in Dover, UK, for a two day Pro-Tide conference that scrutinised the results of tests and analyses carried out in Dover, t
With 658 exhibitors, 23,000 m² floor space and visitors representing 86 nationalities, Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2015 (OEEC) was not only a big success, the event also grew compared to last year, which is a remarkable achievement in this turbulent and challenging year for the offshore
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has named Joan Barminski as the Regional Director of the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region. Barminski, who starts her position immediately, will be responsible for managing the development of energy and mineral resources on the U.S. Outer Continent
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy has received tax rebate in the amount of $8.8 million (Au$12 million). The funds were received from Research and Development Tax Incentive, from the Australian Tax Office. During the year ended June 30, 2015, and prior years, Carnegie incurred eligible R&D
The Committee of the Regions (CoR) has called for a greater public and private support for ocean energy to boost the economic growth and secure jobs in the EU’s regions. CoR argues that the greater commitment would boost energy security and enable the European Union to retain its competitive advanta
OpenHydro, an Irish-based tidal energy developer, has invited the delegates of the Ocean Energy Europe 2015 to visit its technical centre. OpenHydro’s technical facility is located in Greenore, Louth County, Ireland. The 2,500 m² centre was opened in 2007, adjacent to Greenore Port, providing conven
AXYS Technologies, a Canadian environmental monitoring company, has launched the sales drive of its TRIAXYS wave buoy on the European market. The company will sell its product through its European offices in Belgium and France. The TRIAXYS wave buoy uses a third generation solid state sensor technol
