Press release: Ocean DEMO hits the ground running with opening of 2nd call
The EU-funded Ocean DEMO project launched its 2nd call today (30 September 2019) at Ocean Energy Europe Conference & Exhibition 2019 in Dublin. The project has also awarded recommendations for support to twelve offshore renewable energy projects under its 1st call which closed in July 2019. The high number of successful applicants shows the growing Read More »
Press release: HyFlyer zero-emission aircraft flight tests set for Orkney
£5.3 million of government funding has been awarded to the HyFlyer project to demonstrate hydrogen fuel cell powertrain technology for aviation, culminating in the demonstration of a zero-emission flight out of Orkney. The HyFlyer project aims to decarbonise medium range small passenger aircraft by demonstrating powertrain technology, replacing conventional piston engines in propeller aircraft. The Read More »
Press release: EMEC launch TAP2G – the inaugural Trans-Atlantic Power to Gas Workshop
The first ever Trans-Atlantic Power to Gas (TAP2G) Workshop is due to be held during Aberdeen’s Hydrogen Festival on 3 – 4 October 2019. TAP2G aims to bring together industry experts from across Europe and the USA to highlight areas of opportunity for transatlantic collaboration. The event will be co-hosted by the EMEC Hydrogen and Read More »
Press Release: Robotic system to tackle subsea biofouling will be tested in Orkney
The second phase of an Innovate UK project has been launched to develop an automated fouling management system for the marine energy industry. The 24-month RoBFMS (Robots to Inspect, Maintain and Repair in Extreme and Challenging Environments) project will develop an automated robotic system to monitor, identify and clean biofouling from subsea structures, building on Read More »
Press Release: EMEC and Enel Green Power sign MoU on marine energy
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and Enel Green Power SpA (EGP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim to encourage knowledge sharing in marine energy technology development and performance assessment, and to drive forward collaborations in marine energy demonstration projects. The two parties shared the goals and scope of their cooperation Read More »
Press Release: Orbital Marine Power awarded £3.4m from Scottish Goverment
Scottish floating tidal developer, Orbital Marine Power has been awarded £3.4 million from the Scottish Government’s £10 million Saltire Tidal Energy Challenge Fund. Orbital Marine Power is the first recipient of the £10m Saltire Tidal Energy Challenge Fund, which supports the development of tidal energy in Scotland by driving innovation and cost reduction. The funding Read More »
