Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a marine renewable energy technology that generates electricity using the solar energy absorbed by the oceans. The surface water of the ocean is heated by the sun more quickly than the deep ocean water – creating naturally available temperature gradient, or
This annual event organized by RenewableUK brings together investors, project and technology developers including decision makers from government and business with responsibilities across the UK, Europe and international markets. The event is taking place on February 25 and 26, 2015, at Edinburgh In
Pelamis Wave Power’s debts, prior to its falling into administration, amount to more than GBP 15 mln in total. Pelamis’ debt to Scottish Enterprise was GBP 8 mln at the time the company went into administration. The total debt amount increases to GBP 12.8 mln when interest charges and fees are calcu
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and ship classification society, ClassNK, have signed an MoU to collaborate on several research and development projects. Memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Andrew Tan, MPA Chief Executive, and Yasushi Nakamura, ClassNK Executive Vice P
Tidal energy generated at EMEC test sites will be used to produce hydrogen that will be stored and used later for a variety of different schemes and ideas. Proposals to produce hydrogen from marine renewables projects have been put forward by EMEC. The center is worried that grid restraints in Orkne
Tocardo’s array of three T1 tidal turbines being prepared for the installation in the morning of January 23, 2015. The array was deployed at the sluice gate of Afsluitdijk, Den Oever on the same day. The turbines can be uni or bi directional, and their capacity is 42 – 98 kW. The official opening is
Wave for Energy, a Turin-based wave energy developer, has designed and built ISWEC wave energy converter that uses a gyroscopic system which exploits wave’s slopes to produce energy. ISWEC device is designed as a sealed hull, that acts as home to all technological parts of the device. The system wor
The official document has been signed authorizing the extension of the port of Cherbourg into the main roadstead as part of the marine renewables energy (MRE) project. This represents a successful conclusion to the efforts made by French state, PNA (Ports of Normandy Authority) and the Cherbourg Urb
Sabella has signed an MoU with PLP and MEINDO to supply renewable electricity to remote areas of Indonesia. The aim of this agreement is to develop ocean current energy in Indonesia for remote areas of the country. The turbines to be deployed in Indonesia will be of 100 kW to 2.500 kW in capacity. S
Wiki-Cleantech is an online knowledge platform that includes scientific and technology information on renewables such as wave and tidal, wind, solar and other renewable energies. Wiki-Cleantech was created to facilitate easier knowledge exchange between industry engineers and their industry peers ,
Akuo Energy and Pertamina have signed an MoU for developing renewable energy projects, including OTEC plant, at various sites in Indonesia. The renewable projects will concern electricity generation from wind, solar photovoltaic (PV) and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC). The Memorandum of Unde
Steve Klein, Snohomish County Public Utility District CEO/General Manager, has announced his retirement, effective May 1, 2015. Steve Klein has led Snohomish PUD for nine years, where he played a central role in the research and development of multiple renewable energy sources, including wind, solar
DNV GL’s Energy Academy is offering training courses for professionals in the wave and tidal energy sector, scheduled for May 5 and 8, 2015. Wave Energy Conversion course is scheduled for May 5. An overview of the fundamental principles behind the main technological solutions to convert ocean wave e
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has appointed James Bennett as BOEM’s new Chief for the Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP) — the program responsible for overseeing offshore renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf. Bennett has 35 years of experience in Federal
