Bombora Wave Power, a Perth-based wave energy developer, has deployed a scaled prototype of their wave energy device off Melville, Australia. The device has been deployed at Swan River, alongside Como Jetty, Western Australia. The mid-scale field trial presents a step forward from the laboratory tes
Minesto, a Swedish-based tidal energy developer, has made new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and new Chief Operating Officer (COO) appointments. Fredrik Ahlström will be taking on the role of CFO, and will be tasked with leading the company’s financial planning and capitalization during the developme
Carnegie Wave Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Seychelles to investigate wave and microgrid opportunities in the country. The agreement focuses on identifying the opportunities and development pathways for commercial wave energy plants on the Seychelles, as
This year WavEC Offshore Energy Center will hold its annual seminar in partnership with the French Embassy and the French Institute of Portugal. The focus of the 2015 seminar is put on the following: vision of Portugal and France about marine renewable energies and cooperation opportunities between
Atlas Professionals, a specialist recruitment and HR service company for the energy and marine industries, has completed the acquisition of Subserv Pro (SSP), and ORCA Offshore (ORCA). The acquisition is expected to add further scope and options for both of Atlas’ clients and personnel. Based in Ban
HydroQuest, a French-based hydrokinetic turbines developer, has accompanied the French president Francois Hollande on a three-day tour in Africa whose aim was to accelerate the development of economic collaboration between African countries and France. During the African tour, the French representat
The ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) could contribute to the 2,080 MW share of all renewable energy in Malaysia in the next five years. According to Bernama, Malaysian national news agency, Nadzri Yahaya, Deputy Secretary General for Energy, said OTEC will contribute less than 1% to the total
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT), a New Jersey-based wave energy developer, will be presenting at the 17th Annual Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference in New York City. OPT announced that the presentation will be held by George Kirby, President and CEO of OPT, on September 9, 2015. A live aud
The League of European Research Universities (LERU) has called for the respect of European Commission’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme budget, following the announced budget cuts. The organisation made the statement as the Council prepares to formally adopt its position on the 2016 E
The report released by GlobalData presents an in-depth analysis of the renewable energy policies across the major countries in Asia-Pacific region. ‘Asia-Pacific Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2015’ offers comprehensive information on major policies governing renewable energy market in the region.
Natural Power, a renewable energy consultancy, has hired Leanne Ramage as Head of Projects in the technical department, and appointed Selena Farris as a Senior Technical Manager. Both roles will be based at the company’s Ochil House office in Stirling, Scotland, and will support the company’s Direct
The 2015 Rhode Island Clean Energy Jobs Report states that Rhode Island’s clean energy economy currently supports nearly 10,000 jobs and suggests that the state is expected to add approximately 1,600 new clean energy jobs over the next year. The report found that 40 percent of the clean energy firms
The climate and meteorology group at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), EOLO group, has developed a technique to forecast the amount of energy waves will bring several hours in advance. The EOLO group has developed various models for predicting the amount of wave energy for the Bay of B
Bibby HydroMap has completed survey operations on the €30 million Deep Green tidal energy project off Holyhead, for consultant Xodus Group on behalf of developer Minesto. According to Bibby HydroMap, the objective of the survey was to provide a detailed understanding of the seabed levels, characteri
