The Hague-based Wave Energy Collective’s (Weco) Kaizen 2.0 wave energy prototype underwent testing in the North Sea last week, marking an important phase in the company’s ongoing development process. According to the team, preparations for the test were thorough, with favorable weather conditions, a
The EU-funded PLOTEC consortium has completed the installation of its storm-resilient ocean energy platform, Don, off the coast of Gran Canaria, marking a key step in advancing ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology for continuous, clean power generation. Deployed at the Oceanic Platform
UK’s national innovation agency Innovate UK has awarded a £750,000 (approximately €861,630) grant to a Wiltshire-based company to help advance the technology readiness and performance of its ‘sea snake’ wave energy converter (WEC) and pave the way for future sea trials at the Welsh Marine Energy Tes
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has taken part in a high-level delegation visit to South Korea, a country that the company finds highly attractive due to its “extensive tidal and ocean current resources”. Minesto CEO Martin Edlund was part of a Swedish high-level delegation to South Korea aim
French floating solar company HelioRec is looking to strengthen its global footprint by partnering with distributors and commercial representatives for its floating solar systems. According to the company, its patented technology is designed for lakes and nearshore areas, providing a “reliable and c
The Netherlands-based tidal and wave energy developer Symphony Wave Power has completed dry tests of its wave energy unit, marking a milestone in the company’s path toward offshore deployment in 2026. “What started as engineering on paper is now in motion, literally! These dry-tests mark a major mil
France’s wave energy developer Seaturns has launched phase one of full-scale trials for its wave energy conversion system at Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port, marking a key step in the company’s transition from design to real-world implementation. After six months of manufacturing and assembly, the Bordeau
California-based Ocean Motion Technologies (OMT) has conducted a commercial field deployment of its small-scale wave energy technology in Puget Sound, Washington, in collaboration with the Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA) at Everett Community College. According to the company, the September 202
French floating solar developer Ciel & Terre has rolled out its new floating solar technology, Fusio, designed to boost performance, scalability, and operational efficiency in large-scale floating photovoltaic (FPV) projects. Building on 15 years of experience since introducing its Hydrelio system,
The Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative (MRECo), a non-profit corporation dedicated to the sustainable development of ocean renewable energy, has been awarded nearly $1.9 million from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to upgrade and expand its tidal and wave energy test sites, suppor
German-based developer of floating renewable energy platform solutions SINN Power has commissioned what is described as the world’s first vertical floating photovoltaic (PV) system at the Jais gravel pit in the Starnberg district, Bavaria, marking a new milestone in renewable energy deployment on in
The University of Western Australia (UWA) Coastal and Offshore Research Laboratory (CORL) has launched the Ocean Innovation Challenge, offering startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) a chance to access a full week of free testing at its ocean research facilities. According to UWA CORL, the
Wave energy developer CorPower Ocean has stepped up its support for Ocean Energy Europe (OEE), a network of ocean energy professionals, taking on the role of Lead Partner, according to OEE. CEO of CorPower Ocean Patrik Moller will continue to represent the company on the OEE Board of Directors, wher
The third call for Transnational Access (TA) applications under the RISEnergy project is now open, seeking innovative solutions to enhance energy systems and reduce the life-cycle cost of energy technologies, thereby supporting the wider adoption of renewable energy. Researchers from both academia a
