Marine-i is launching a series of online events to explore the opportunity for incorporating marine energy into smart grids, especially in isolated communities. This series is a collaboration between Marine-i and the EU-funded ICE (Intelligent Community Energy) Project, which aims to design and impl
The Interreg Atlantic Area funded PORTOS Project has opened 2nd call for renewable energy device testing. Technologists within the Atlantic Area are invited to submit applications outlining their novel marine renewable energy technology. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by an independent
Minesto plans to continue commissioning activities in its tidal energy project in Vestmannasund, Faroe Islands in mid-October. The company has also verified the area for the first proposed array installation of its tidal kite technology in the Faroe Islands. Dr Martin Edlund, CEO of Minesto said tha
The Seattle-based company Oscilla Power has so far raised over $200K from its crowdfunding campaign on MicroVentures. Specifically, through this campaign, Oscilla is looking to raise up to $1 million. Oscilla Power’s flagship product is the Triton wave energy converter. The device consists of a larg
French marine energy developer Sabella will deploy its D10-1000 tidal turbine next week in the Fromveur Passage off Brittany’s shore and connect it to Ushant Island grid. This is a further step in the demonstration of the French turbine, which will allow the continuation of learning and knowledge ac
The fifth and final call for the EU-funded MaRINET2 project has opened, targeting offshore energy technology developers who are looking to test their device or components. The project offers fully-funded access to a network of testing and research infrastructures in Europe. Open until 16 October, th
The UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a consultation on how the government can support marine energy projects, such as floating offshore windfarms, tidal stream and wave energy. The consultation will invite views from developers and other interested parties
Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative (MRECo) and Coastal Ocean Vision, president, Dr. Scott Gallager will install the next generation continuous particle imaging classification system CPICS on the Bourne Tidal Test Site structure. Weather permitting, the installation should take place on Tuesday, 1
Sabella has secured its place in a pilot demonstration project, the SELKIE cross-border project, aiming to boost the marine energy industry in Wales and Ireland, following a tender call for participation. Sabella is a tidal technology designer and developer based in Brittany, northern France. The co
Swansea-based Marine Power Systems (MPS) has reached a £1.5m crowdfunding target in just two weeks after launching and then moved into overfunding, now at over £2m. The company also obtained support from WEFO with £12.8m of EU funding which has been supporting them with this phase since being awarde
CorPower Ocean has appointed Miguel Silva as head of its Portuguese operation. The news comes after CorPower revealed plans for a new EUR 16 million R&D, Manufacturing and Service Centre in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, becoming a core focus for the firm’s HiWave-5 Project with a showcase pilot wave f
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has opened new office in Houston, Texas to support Gulf of Mexico and broader U.S. and South American opportunities. The new OPT office will serve as the base for the company’s regional sales and business development activities, headed by OPT’s VP Global Business Devel
Ocean Power Technologies’ (OPT) PB3 PowerBuoy ,operating in the Adriatic Sea, has surpassed 600 days of continuous operation for Eni’s Phase 1 resident autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) project. “The PB3 PowerBuoy continues to validate its durability as a proven marine power asset,” said George H.
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has been designated with Renewable Energy Testing Laboratory (RETL) status, the highest international designation for marine energy test laboratories. RETL designation is awarded by the International Electrotechnical Commission – Renewable Energy System (IECR
