Consultation: Magallanes Decommissioning Programme
Magallanes Renovables first deployed their 2 MW ATIR platform at EMEC’s Fall of Warness tidal test site in February 2019, as part of the Horizon 2020 Ocean_2G project. Through a structured programme of testing, the tidal energy device first exported electricity to the UK national grid in March 2019. Magallanes have since secured further support Read More »
Press release: EMEC appoints Matthew Finn as Commercial Director
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has appointed Matthew Finn as Commercial Director. Matthew will focus on driving forward the long-term growth of the organisation leading on EMEC’s commercial activities, bringing his unique experience and knowledge of the sector to the role. Matthew has worked in the ocean energy sector for the last 14 years, Read More »
Guest blog: Orbital Marine focused on the future
Written by Dave Flanagan for Orkney.com as part of the Promoting Orkney project (part financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community Orkney LEADER 2014-2020). Construction work on an innovative tidal energy device destined for Orkney waters is continuing, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “On the other side of COVID-19 there’ll Read More »
Press release: EMEC and META strengthen UK test site collaboration
The Scottish and Welsh ocean energy test centres have strengthened ties to expand the UK’s test centre network. The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), based in Orkney, Scotland, has signed an agreement with Marine Energy Wales to provide further support to the Marine Energy Test Area (META) in Pembrokeshire, Wales. This builds on an initial Read More »
