Events calendar
October – December 2018
PERISCOPE Partner, EMEC, will attend the Ocean Energy Europe event, in Edinburgh. The annual Ocean Energy Europe Conference & Exhibition is the meeting point for the whole ocean energy sector. Over 400 professionals from all parts of the industry and from 20+ countries come to meet the right people in the busy exhibition hall and get an update on the sector’s latest news in the conference.
EMEC will be promoting the PERISCOPE project to key stakeholders and innovators in the ocean energy sector. Their stand will be the catalyst for capturing and ranking innovative ideas in the offshore renewable and marine energy sector.
Further details to follow.
Conducting fieldwork in tidal stream sites workshop
The MONITOR project in partnership with the SEACAMS project have orgnaised a workshop on Conducting fieldwork in tidal stream sites. Both MONITOR and EMEC will deliver keynote presentations as part of the workshop.
Several regions around the UK coast have been identified as having a significant tidal stream resource for commercial exploitation. Data collection in these highly energetic areas are inherently difficult to work in, with high tidal flows – sometimes combined with high wave exposure – demanding the necessity for specialist vessels, equipment and detailed local knowledge being basic requirements. This workshop is centred on the challenges and best practices of working at high energy sites, and is aimed at a broad range of stakeholders, including technicians, marine renewable energy technology developers, scientific equipment companies, scientists and academics alike.
If you would like to book a place to attend the workshop or would like to find out more, please go to https://www.masts.ac.uk/annual-science-meeting/2018-workshops/ or download the agenda from fieldwork-masts_workshop_2ndnov2018.
EMEC is attending the Marine Autonomy & Technology Showcase (MATS) 2018, taking place at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton on 13 -15 November.
ATTENDING THE EVENT:
- David Darbinyan, Metocean Engineer
If you would like to set up a meeting, please contact: info@emec.org.uk | +44 (0) 1856 852060.
To find out more about the conference and to view the conference programme click here: MATS 2018
NeSSIE Webinar – Competition Stage 2 - Open to companies who are interested in submitting the Expression of Interest (EoI) in providing solutions to the NeSSIE demo cases.
Tuesday 13th of November, 2018 | 14:30-16:00 GMT
Participants will have a chance to have insights from the 3 Project Developers (ATLANTIS, EMEC, SSE) on the specific technical challenges to fight corrosion issues, put forward in their projects.
To find out more and register (by 12th Nov), click here
Chile is a unique natural laboratory to study the insertion and development of marine renewable energy. The extensive coastline of more than 6000 km and the presence of extreme events like earthquakes, tsunamis and storm surges bring large opportunities and challenges.
The Workshop provides a wide and interdisciplinary perspective on the current development of marine energy.
Attendants will have the opportunity to share results and experiences, and discuss strategies to accelerate the development of marine renewable energy in a local and global context.
The workshop themes include: energy resources and technology; interaction with the marine ecosystem; and social and economical aspects.
ATTENDING WAVE & TIDAL 2018:
- Rob Flynn, EMEC’s International Development Manager
If you would like to set up a meeting, please contact: info@emec.org.uk | +44 (0) 1856 852060.
For more information and to access the full programme, visit: Wave & Tidal 2018
This event is available exclusively to members of Destination Orkney, Orkney Renewable Energy Forum, Orkney Crafts Association and Orkney Food & Drink.
Presented by Orkney Renewable Energy Forum and EMEC, in collaboration with Creative Orkney and Orkney Food & Drink, the aim of the workshop is to engage with Orkney’s tourism, creative, and food & drink sectors to consider how Orkney’s world-leading role in renewable energy can:
- support local businesses to make energy savings
- integrate sustainability into marketing
- arm businesses with key stats and anecdotes, integrating renewables into the Orkney Plc story for which we are all ambassadors
Refreshments will be provided.
Register by 3pm Friday 22nd November
This event is free to attend but advance booking is required. Register here.
Programme
Time | Topic | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | Welcome | • Gareth Davies, OREF Chair |
| 12:05 | Orkney renewables: setting the scene • History: Renewables in Orkney • Leading the world: Marine energy and the hydrogen economy • Key stats and databases (Microwind, EV, solar) | • Gareth Davies, Aquatera • Neil Kermode, EMEC |
| 12:30 | Renewables in action: renewables integration into other sectors: • Distilleries and renewables • Orkney Isles Preserves & wind energy • Using renewables as a marketing tool in the self-catering sector • Jewellery and hydrogen | • Stephen Kemp (Orkney Gin) • Stuart Brown (Deerness Distillery) • Glynis Leslie (Orkney Isles Preserves) • Steve Sankey (The Peedie House) • Martin Fleet (Sheila Fleet Jewellery) |
| 13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:20 | How can renewables help your business? • EVs • Batteries • Hydrogen | • Jeremy Patterson (OREF), • Mark Hamilton (Solo Energy) • Neil Kermode (EMEC). |
| 13:45 | Funding opportunities | • Stuart Allison (Orkney Islands Council) |
| 13:50 | Orkney Plc: integrating Orkney’s world-leading renewables status Discussing ideas to make the most of Orkney’s world leading status. | Breakout session |
| 14:20 | Next steps: • Summary of discussion points and actions points • Next event: March 2018 | |
| 14:30 | Close |
About Orkney Tourism Week 2018
Ushering in a new era for Orkney Tourism
Orkney’s first ever Tourism Week aims to inform and inspire both local tourism businesses and the wider community, and represents an ongoing drive to ensure that Orkney achieves its full tourism potential while also carefully managing the destination.
The International Tidal Energy Summit is taking place on 27th November 2018, at the Novotel London West, Hammersmith.
EMEC’s John Griffiths is moderating a round table session on the potential for standardising aspects of supply chain activities with the intent of trying to reduce costs for the tidal energy sector.
If you would like to organise a meeting, please email info@emec.org.uk or call +44(0)1856 852060.
ABOUT ITES 2018:
With the removal of the CfD ringfence around revenue assigned for tidal energy prospects, the tidal industry is undeniably entering a period of disruption. However, with disruption comes opportunity and profitable commercial-scale projects are still a reality. ITES 2018 brings together industry stakeholders for the collective drive for cost-effectiveness and remain a crucial player in an industry with much potential.
The International Tidal Energy Summit 2018 will bring together both visionaries and leaders who will deliver interactive discussions, roundtables, and workshops aimed at informing business strategies of all stakeholder companies.
For more information and to access the full programme, visit: ITES 2018
The 7th Annual Assembly hosted by The SuperGen UK Centre for Marine Energy Research (UKCMER) will be held on the 5th December 2018 at the EICC, Edinburgh. This Assembly is just one of the numerous marine and renewable energy events taking place in Edinburgh that week, including the Annual Conference of Wave Energy Scotland and the Scottish Green Energy Awards.
ATTENDING SUPERGEN UK:
- Elaine Buck, Technical Manager
- David Darbinyan, Metocean Engineer
If you would like to organise a meeting, please email info@emec.org.uk or call +44(0)1856 852060.
WHY ATTEND SUPERGEN UK:
- Get inspired hearing from our motivational speaker Matthijs Soede from the European Commission about strengthening the link between industry and academic research.
- Witness the launch of the University of Edinburgh Open- Source tools in wave and tidal device and system modelling.
- Learn of the outcomes of the recently completed Grand Challenge Projects and progress of recent awards.
- Hear of the progress in the Centre and learn of the ongoing work within these research themes: Arrays and Resources; Survivability and Reliability; and Alternative Approaches.
- Obtain information about the progress of joint projects supported by the UKCMER and WES.
- Receive an update regarding the formation of the new combined SuperGen Hub in Offshore Renewable Energy.
- Be updated on activities within the FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility.
- Hear about Wave Energy Scotland projects and future initiatives.
- Meet academic and research staff from EPSRC-funded universities and meet many industry collaborators.
For more information, visit: SuperGen UK 2018
EMEC are proud sponsors of the Wave Energy Club’s “The Valley of Death” pubinar being held at The Golf Tavern, Edinburgh on the 5th December 2018.
What is the Wave Energy Club? The Wave Energy Club (WEC) is an organisation that brings together those interested in ocean wave energy in an informal, accessible, and social setting. The purpose of the club is to share ideas and build networks in the field of wave energy. They believe that creating a social club is the best way to develop relationships and trust needed for sharing ideas.
Not to be missed:
Talk 1 | ” The Bear Grylls Approach to the Valley of Death” | Andrew Smith, Deja Blue Consulting
Andrew is the Former Head of the £103m Renewable Energy Investment Fund by Scottish Investment Bank – investing debt and equity in a range of marine, low carbon and community owned renewable energy projects – and former Head of Investment for DP Energy – a renewable energy and sustainable development specialist operating in sites across the world – and is now running his own consultancy – Deja Blue Consulting – helping shape projects & businesses and raising finance for them and their projects and an Associate of Greenbackers Investment Capital specialising in raising finance for low-carbon, cleantech and climate change businesses.
Talk 2 | ” Wave energy funding – navigating from concept to bankable product” | Patrik Möller, CorPower Ocean
Patrik is the CEO of CorPower Ocean, a leading wave energy developer bringing a step-change improvement on the efficiency of harvesting wave energy. He has led CorPower since 2012, building the team from the start to current 25 people, taken the technology through three stages of structured verification. Patrik is a passionate entrepreneur with experience of building several technology start-ups from first idea to multi-national operations. He has a MSc in chemical engineering from Lund Institute of Technology and UC Berkeley, California.
Interested in attending?
The Wave Energy Club is open to anyone interested in wave energy, and are welcoming anyone interested in learning more about the industry or who would like to get involved.
Wave Energy Scotland’s 3rd Annual Conference will be held on Thursday 6th December 2018, at the EICC Edinburgh.
The WES Annual Conference is a major networking event to help wave energy technology companies share their ideas. The event is free to attend, however registration is required & spaces are limited, so please book now via the link below.
Attending Wave Energy Scotland:
- Matthew Finn, Senior Business Development Manager
If you would like to organise a meeting, please email info@emec.org.uk or call +44(0)1856 852060.
To register for this event and access the programme, visit: Wave Energy Scotland Annual Conference Programme
