Blog: The benefits of global collaboration
We’re often asked why we are supporting the development of wave and tidal test centres across the globe when they could be viewed as our competitors. With EMEC’s workshop for international open-water test centres just a week away, our Managing Director, Neil Kermode, addresses this frequently-asked-question in his latest blog: Neil Kermode, Managing Director, EMEC Read More »
Blog: EMEC speaking at ICOE, Canada (4-6 Nov 2014)
We’re exhibiting and speaking at the International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) in Halifax, Canada, next week. Attending the conference: Neil Kermode, Managing Director Oliver Wragg, Commercial Director Eileen Linklater, Client Relationship & Marketing Manager Lisa MacKenzie, Marketing & Communications Officer If you’d like to set up a meeting please contact info@emec.org.uk. Exhibition: EMEC is Read More »
Blog: Innovation challenges for wave & tidal energy
The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult) has identified specific technology innovation challenges for the wave and tidal energy industry, the resolution of which will help drive down the cost of offshore renewable energy, and have a positive impact on the UK economy. Identified via discussions with industry and academia, the challenges are focused around Read More »
Blog: Review of standards for marine renewables
Standards and guidelines are fundamental to the development of the marine renewable sector. In 2009, we released a suite of 12 marine renewables standards and guidelines covering assessment of energy resources, performance of devices, guidelines for certification, grid connection, tank testing, and project development. More than 4,000 copies of these documents have been distributed worldwide, Read More »
Blog: Wave and tidal energy worth £217m to Scots economy – so far
Scottish Renewables have launched their annual Marine Milestones report, which shows that Scotland’s flourishing wave and tidal energy sector has invested more than £217m in the country to date, with £31.8m spent in the last 12 months alone. Marine energy has been forecast to be worth £50 billion by 2050. Key updates in the Marine Read More »
Blog: EMEC gearing up for Ocean Energy Europe Conference in Paris
EMEC is exhibiting at Ocean Energy Europe’s annual conference in Paris next week, 1st-2nd October 2014. Attending the conference: Oliver Wragg, Commercial Director Elaine Buck, Technical Business Development Manager Eileen Linklater, Client Relationship & Marketing Manager Lisa MacKenzie, Marketing & Communications Officer If you’d like to set up a meeting please contact info@emec.org.uk. Exhibition: EMEC Read More »
Blog: EMEC’s new Technical Business Development Manager
Elaine Buck has recently been seconded into the EMEC team from the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult), taking on the new role of Technical Business Development Manager. Her main responsibility is to support EMEC in the development of projects for wave and tidal energy, and other sustainable and enabling technologies. She also acts as the Read More »
Blog: Introducing our Asset Maintenance Technician
We’d like to introduce you to our new Asset Maintenance Technician, Paul Shearer. His main role at EMEC is to maintain the company’s marine and electrical assets to a high standard. Paul joins the EMEC team following four years of working as an Electrician for a local electrical contractor where he worked on a variety Read More »
Blog: EMEC at SR Marine Conference (23-24 Sept 2014)
EMEC will be attending Scottish Renewables Marine Conference & Exhibition in Inverness on 23rd and 24th September 2014. Attending the event: Neil Kermode, Managing Director Oliver Wragg, Commercial Director Eileen Linklater, Client Relationship & Marketing Manager Max Carcas, External Liaison If you’d like to set up a meeting please contact info@emec.org.uk. Programme: Day 1: Oliver Read More »
Blog: Benefits of real sea testing – Nautricity’s experience
Accessible, flexible open water sites EMEC’s clients benefit from a range of ready-made and cost-minimising test and demonstration facilities in major wave and tidal resources. Significant infrastructure investments have been made to make it as easy as possible for technology developers to learn by doing, with full confidentiality of performance data. In addition to EMEC’s Read More »
