Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has issued its third open funding opportunity announcement, OPEN 2015, for up to USD 125 million, it is stated in ARPA-E’s press release. OPEN 2015 will support energy research and development projects from America’s top inno
Minesto is developing a new concept for tidal power plants called Deep Green. Deep Green is based on a new principle for electricity generation from tidal currents. The electricity is produced when the water current creates a hydrodynamic lift force on the wing which pushes the kite forward. In addi
The state of development of blue energies in the Mediterranean Sea, as well as prospects for their further implementation in the future regarding funding, framework and best practice exchanges were discussed on the “Blue Energies in the Mediterranean Sea” seminar. It was concluded that the five Med
Singapore will host the 3rd Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS), the World Ocean Council (WOC) has announced. This is the first time this international, multi-sectoral, business event dedicated to “Corporate Ocean Responsibility” is being held in Asia. It is scheduled for November 9 to 11, 2015. SOS 2015
The Prime Minister confirms the support of the UK Government for the proposed tidal energy site off the Isle of Wight, developed by PTEC, the company’s press release reads. Andrew Turner, MP for the Isle of Wight, asked for David Cameron’s support for Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre, a public/private
A study done in collaboration of researchers suggests that wave energy systems developed in the Pacific Northwest could be integrated into the overall energy grid at lower costs than some other forms of alternative energy, including wind power. The study demonstrates that “wave energy will have fewe
Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) has submitted an application to the Marine Management Organisation and Isle of Wight Council for permission to construct and operate a tidal energy demonstration site, it is stated in PTEC’s press release. If consent is granted, the electricity generated from tid
The study supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) analyses the issues, draws conclusions and makes recommendations about challenges which must be tackled if ocean energy is to develop at scale from around 2030. The Irish tidal resource is concentrated off the north-east coast
Frazer-Nash has won a commission to help support the Marine Farm Accelerator (MFA) programme which is being delivered in collaboration with the Carbon Trust, it is stated in Frazer-Nashes press release. With commercial-scale marine energy farms close to deployment in UK waters, the MFA is working to
The Triton system developed by TidalStream enables turbines to be mounted on semi-submersible spar buoys secured to a seabed anchorage by a rigid swing-arm tether. This gives a platform that can be towed to the site already assembled, then deployed to its operating position by simple water-ballastin
The French Senate has passed several simplification measures regarding marine renewables, including provisions to create a single licensing regime for offshore renewable energy, it is stated in SER’s press release. This provision is an important development for the industry in terms of simplificatio
DTOcean is creating a decision-making and planning tool for the development of large-scale wave and tidal power farms of the future, according to European Commission. With the help of this tool, the array’s operator will be able to calculate the best layout and balance of options for both cost and r
Judith Hartmann has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of GDF SUEZ, effective March 16, 2015, it is stated in company’s press release. Judith Hartmann will join GDF SUEZ at the beginning of February as a special advisor to Gérard Mestrallet, whom she will report after becoming Chief Financial Of
The turbine foundation for the Den Oever pilot project is ready to be transported to the dockside, according to the company. The project is located at Den Oever, Netherlands, in the Afsluitdijk, a 30 km long primary sea defense. It will be delivered entirely by Tocardo. All the engineering, includin
