A new type of sensor could soon be installed on the blades of subsea tidal turbines to monitor the interaction between marine life and renewable energy installations. A collaborative project involving the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and CENSIS will aim to improve the monitoring of activ
The Fundy Advanced Sensor Technology (FAST) platforms are recoverable instrument platforms designed to monitor and characterize the FORCE site. There are two types of platforms – FAST-1, and FAST-2. The FAST-2 platform (pictured) weighs 4,5 tons and is 4 m long. It is designed for more frequent depl
A Caribbean centre for renewable energy and energy efficiency will be based in Barbados, the country’s Energy Minister Darcy Boyce announced. During the meeting with Italy’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean, Paolo Serpi, Boyce told the Italian diplomat that the centre, which is expected to be inaugura
WERPO, an Israeli wave energy player, has designed a wave energy system that harnesses the energy of the waves to produce electricity while being only 10% submerged in the water. WERPO’s technology, initially developed under SDE Ltd, is based on the utilization of sea waves to yield hydraulic pressu
Marine Energy Pembrokeshire (MEP) has an opening for the position of Marine Energy Administrator. Marine Energy Pembrokeshire is a partnership between technology developers, supply chain companies, public sector and academia working collaboratively to establish Pembrokeshire and Wales as a centre of
Tidal Energy Today Staff has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from August 24 – 30, 2015. Makai connects OTEC plant to US grid Makai Ocean Enegineering has completed the ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) power plant and connected it to the Hawaiian electricity grid. Maka
The profile of Wales as a potential location for marine energy projects has increased dramatically over the past 12 months, demonstrated clearly by the growing number of developers from across the globe who are showing an active interest in developing projects in Welsh waters. Attracted initially by
Minesto, a Swedish-based tidal energy company, has developed a new concept for tidal power generation called Deep Green that uses the magnified power of the ocean to generate electricity even in areas of low tidal velocity. Minesto’s technology consists of a wing, that resembles the kite, and the el
Renewable energy support schemes, such us feed-in tariffs (FiT), quota obligations, capital grants, and subsidies, will continue to be instrumental in promoting Europe’s renewable energy industry growth by 2020, it is stated in GlobalData’s most recent report. The report ‘Europe Renewable Energy Pol
PolyGen, a UK-based wave energy developer, has recently installed a full-scale Volta wave energy device at FaBTest, off Falmouth. According to PolyGen, it is the the first wave energy converter to be built almost entirely from high-density polyethylene. The full-scale device floats on the surface of
QED Naval, the developer behind Subhub tidal foundations platform, has moved their head office to satisfy the company’s growing requirements. The company stated their new location on Castle Street, Edinburgh, provides improved access for their customers and clients. The new accommodation comprises a
HZ Windpower, a Chinese-based technology manufacturer, has completed the preliminary research on marine current generation technology. According to the company, the study on the key technology and model test of marine current power generation performed by HZ Windpower has been approved by the Minist
NEMOS, a German-based wave energy company, has developed an innovative system to generate electricity from ocean waves that can be coupled with offshore wind farms to reduce the overall costs of these emerging sectors. NEMOS has recently installed a 1:5 scaled version of their wave energy device at
WERPO, an Israeli wave energy developer, has entered into an agreement with Help Mankind for a twofold joint venture. According to WERPO, the first venture comprises the implementation of a manufacturing plant for the production of the equipment used by WERPO in its patented wave energy generation t
