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
PGE Energia Odnawialna S.A. has invited tenders for an environmental research with impact report that will assist in obtaining an environmental decision for an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. The research project concerns the proposed offshore wind farm with connecting marine and land infrastr
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
Marine Planning Consultants (MPC) has been awarded a contract by Oil and Gas UK and the Oil Spill Response Forum to examine the specific requirements for monitoring during a major oil spill event on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS). The project will also assess capability within industry
Oceaneering has introduced its most recent innovation, a deepwater Phased Array ultrasonic inspection capability for subsea applications down to 3000m (10,000 feet). According to Oceaneering, the new system is already validated for use by a number of operators following trials carried out in Houston
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
China’s HZ Windpower has received an approval from Ministry of Science and Technology of Chongqing Municipal for its marine power study. According to the company, the study has covered the key technology and model test of marine current power generation. It includes the working principal of marine c
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
NASA’s Oceans Melting Greenland (OMG) field campaign is gathering data that will help scientists both to understand how the oceans are joining with the atmosphere in melting the vast ice sheet and to predict the extent and timing of the resulting sea level rise. This summer, a refitted fishing boat
A recent study performed by the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is helping Norway-based Statoil prepare for the installation of what has the potential to be the world’s first multi-turbine floating offshore array. Statoil deployed the first s
The Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) yesterday began a comprehensive geotechnical investigation of the soils under Lake Erie, where six Mono Bucket foundations will be installed for the Icebreaker offshore wind project. LEEDCo will test the soil and collect samples at each of the si
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
