Québec-based hydrokinetic technology developer Idénergie has signed a contract with Parks Canada for the installation of 10 in-river turbines in Canadian provinces of Alberta, and British Columbia. According to Écotech Québec, Idénergie is expected to install 10 in-river turbines in the Canadian Roc
India and Belgium have signed a memorandum of understanding for energy cooperation between the two countries. The objective of this memorandum of understanding (MoU) is to establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new
A survey conducted by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) and ComRes shows that the UK public offers substantial backing to renewable energy subsidies and programmes that reduce energy waste. The ECIU/ComRes survey shows that nearly three-quarters (73%) support subsidies for solar power,
The Atlantic Wavepower Partnership (AWP) has withdrawn from the Wave Energy Prize competition. AWP, a partnership formed between Renewable Ocean Energy and AWS Ocean Energy, has been selected by the Wave Energy Prize administration as one of the 20 qualified teams out of 92 official registered teams
OpenHydro is currently preparing for the realization of two tidal energy projects in Canada and France before the end of 2015. Irish-based company is working with Emera, through its joint venture Cape Sharp Tidal, to deploy and grid connect two 2 MW tidal turbines in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, C
A new review has found that turbidity and sedimentation, two of the most widely recognized threats to coral reefs, can have an effect on coral reproduction before, during and after spawning. Elevated turbidity regularly occurs in shallow, tropical marine environments driven primarily by wind-driven
Tidal energy developments will provide significant opportunities for the fishing sector in North Wales according a recent Marine Services Supply Chain Study. The study was commissioned by Menter Môn, the third party manager for the Anglesey Tidal Demonstration Zone in order to identify local supply
DONG to Build World’s Biggest Offshore Wind Farm DONG Energy decided to construct the 660MW Walney Extension offshore wind farm, located in the Irish Sea, approximately 19 km off the west coast of Britain. Van Oord: Dredging Companies Venturing into Offshore Wind (Interview) During the Offshore Ener
The Sea Potential team has been working closely with Fred Stern and the team at Iowa University in preparation for the 1:50 scale tank testing of its DUO WEC planned for December, 2015. The hull structures for the scaled model are complete and preparations for the integration of the PTO, sensors and
China and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will co-host the first International Forum on Energy Transitions expected to gather energy leaders from government, business and the scientific community in Suzhou City, China. According to IRENA, the three-day event will provide a platform
CorPower, a developer of a wave energy converter inspired by the pumping principles of the human heart, has completed a €6.5M funding round, thus securing a critical investment for the next stage of the company’s development and allowing for the third round of testing of its wave energy technology,
Australian wave energy developer, Carnegie Wave, has started capital raising via a share purchase plan (SPP) to raise up to Au$5 million for its Garden Island CETO 6 and renewable microgrid projects. The SPP will allow all eligible Carnegie shareholders to purchase between Au$3,000 and Au$15,000 wor
The results of two DNV GL led joint industry projects (JIPs) and a JIP pre-study commissioned by Statoil are now captured in a new Recommended Practice on offshore fibre ropes. DNVGL-RP-E305 provides new industry guidance for achieving cost reductions of overall mooring operations, by addressing the
Norwegian-based tidal energy developer, Tidal Sails, has received all the necessary permits to develop a 4 MW tidal energy power plant in Kvalsund Strait, near Hammerfest, Northern Norway. According to Are Børgesen, Chairman and Founder of Tidal Sails, the project proposal is up for European Commiss
