Press release: HyFlyer progress – ZeroAvia Conducts UK’s First Commercial-Scale Electric Flight
ZeroAvia, developers of zero-emission powertrain solutions and HyFlyer project lead, conducted the first ever electric-powered flight on Monday [22 June 2020] of a commercial-scale aircraft carried out in the UK. The test flight is a significant project milestone, supporting the UK’s net zero and green aviation ambitions, and for ZeroAvia on the journey to demonstrating long-distance zero emission flights in large Read More »
Press release: International experts report on passive acoustic monitoring in high tidal flows
The Pathway Program has published a new report incorporating international expertise on passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) in high tidal flow environments. The report was compiled following an online workshop in April 2020 which brought together over 40 PAM experts from Canada, Denmark, UK and USA. The Pathway Program is a multi-year collaborative initiative between the Read More »
Press release: Marine Energy Alliance welcomes 23 new SMEs
The Interreg North West Europe Marine Energy Alliance (MEA) project has reached another important milestone by awarding services to 23 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its second call for applications. MEA aims to progress the technical and commercial maturity level of early-stage (TRL 3 – 4) marine energy technology companies with the overall goal Read More »
Press release: Ricardo and EMEC team up to support Isle of Wight hydrogen production
Ricardo and the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) are supporting the delivery of a new solar powered hydrogen production facility which is being developed as part of feasibility funding from the Rural Community Energy Fund. Wight Community Energy will test the viability of developing renewable energy solutions to support the local community and reduce environmental Read More »
Press release: POM West Flanders enlists EMEC to bring blue economy test platform to market
POM West Flanders, the regional development agency for West Flanders, Belgium, has sought council from the renowned European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) to aid the development of the ‘Blue Accelerator’ test platform into an international hub for blue growth. Established in 2019, Blue Accelerator is a maritime innovation and development platform, located approximately 500 meters Read More »
Press release: EMEC among 90+ companies supporting EU Clean Hydrogen Alliance
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), alongside 90+ other Hydrogen Europe members, has signed a letter in support of the EU Commission’s Clean Hydrogen Alliance. The Alliance will promote hydrogen as an enabler of the post-COVID economy and a zero-emission society, aiming to scale-up production and deployment of hydrogen by 2030. 93 CEOs of Hydrogen Read More »
Press release: Ocean DEMO third call to focus on progression towards multi device installations
The EU-funded Ocean DEMO project opened its 3rd call today (2 June 2020). Successful applicants will receive free access to test their ocean energy products and services in real sea environments at the project’s network of test centres. This new call will focus on supporting technology developers with high readiness level for deployment in late Read More »