Eco Wave Power, a Nasdaq-listed wave energy company, has signed an agreement with I-Ke International Ocean Energy, a subsidiary of Lian Tat, for the first sale of its wave energy unit in Taiwan, which is expected to open the doors to the Asian market for the Middle East-headquartered player. I-Ke wi
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $3.6 million in funding to a project that aims to determine the best way to harvest wave energy for coastal communities at Beaver Island, Michigan, and Nags Head, North Carolina, in the U.S. The University of Michigan-led project aims to provide rene
UK-based tidal energy company Proteus Marine Renewables (PMR) has had its cost reduction projections validated with the European Investment Bank (EIB), confirming that the levelized cost of energy (LCoE) reduction forecasts for its AR3000 tidal energy system are achievable. The independent report,
A consortium of ten universities, led by the University of Plymouth, is warning that urgent action is required for the UK to meet its 2050 Net Zero target, with significant acceleration needed in tidal, wave, and offshore wind energy growth. The latest report, ORE Outlook 2040, from the Supergen Of
Liverpool City Region Mayor has unveiled that the first public consultation for the Mersey Tidal Power project started just days after the formal planning process was initiated. This six-week consultation allows the public and local organizations to review and comment on the project’s early proposal
The Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has unveiled a report, led by the University of Western Australia, outlining seven key recommendations to drive the advancement of Australia’s wave energy industry. According to Blue Economy CRC, wave energy could boost Australia’s AUD 118 billion (
U.S.-based Tiburon Subsea, a subsea data collection and delivery provider, has joined fellow U.S. marine energy company C-Power’s partner engagement and co-development (PEC) program to handle subsea data collection for the upcoming SeaRAY ocean energy system demonstration. The two companies will col
A team of scientists from the Marine Biological Association, the University of Plymouth, and the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Shetland have analyzed how Orbital Marine Power’s O2 turbine interacts with Orkney’s powerful currents, providing insights into the optimal placement of tida
Swedish renewable energy firm Novige, which stands behind the hybrid wave, wind, and solar converter NoviOcean, is on the lookout for funding to scale its operations and integrate the technology into offshore wind farms. After securing the SEK 1 million (around $99,210) Startup4Climate award for the
UK-based tidal energy developer Inyanga Marine Energy Group has completed hydrodynamic testing of the passive pitch unit for the patented and scalable HydroWing solution, designed for cost-effective tidal stream energy generation. HydroWing secured the largest tidal energy project in the UK as part
UK-headquartered Tocardo, a producer of tidal and free-flow water turbines, has relocated its European operations from Den Oever to Vlissingen, Province Zeeland, Netherlands. The move places the company closer to key partners in the Offshore For Sure (O4S) project, such as Water2Energy, World Class
The U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE), Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), has issued a $112.5 million funding call to spur the demonstration of wave energy technologies through open water testing and system validation. The WPTO is set to allocate funding over the next five years to support w
With revenue recognition on the horizon, Ocean Power Technologies (OPT), a U.S.-based marine energy firm, has completed preparations to ship the AI-capable Merrows PowerBouy (PB) to a customer in the Middle East. With the shipment of the PB, OPT will advance to the next phase of revenue recognition
LUSH Cosmetics, a UK-based cosmetics-sustainability leader, has partnered with Bournemouth University to co-fund a three-year PhD studentship aimed at exploring the development of a new tidal energy station in Poole Harbor, UK. If successful, the development of a 150 kWh tidal energy station in Pool
