Press Release: SSEN shares seabed data with EMEC to support renewables in Orkney
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has shared new seabed data with the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) having completed seabed surveys on the western edge of the Orkney mainland.The new surveys were carried out as part of SSEN’s proposal to provide a transmission connection to the main GB transmission system. The collaboration opportunity came Read More »
Press release: Improving the reliability of wave and tidal energy converters
The second phase of an international collaborative research project designed to improve the reliability of wave and tidal energy converters (WEC/TEC) is now underway. By reducing associated risks and enhancing reliability, the project aims to encourage increased investment in the marine energy industry by both the public and private sector. Building on the success of Read More »
Press release: FORESEA call four – progress update
Three renewable energy developers awarded recommendations for support so far. The EU-funded FORESEA programme has awarded a “Recommendation for Support” to three offshore renewable energy projects under call 4, following an interim review. This award will allow developers to prove their technologies in real sea conditions. Call 4 closes on 29th June 2018. FORESEA is Read More »
Press Release: Contract awarded for Orkney research and innovation campus
A £5.39 million construction contract has been awarded for the development of a new Research and Innovation Campus in Orkney. The campus is a joint venture by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Orkney Islands Council, who have appointed Kirkwall based R Clouston Limited as the main contractor. Work will include refurbishing, updating and Read More »
Press release: ICIT and EMEC collaborate on marine energy biofouling
The International Centre of Island Technology (ICIT) and the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) have joined forces in a year long project to research practical strategies to minimise the impacts of biofouling for the marine renewable energy (MRE) industry. Biofouling, the settlement and growth of organisms on submerged structures, is a major issue for the Read More »
Press Release: Final LAMWEC tank tests complete prior to EMEC deployment
Laminaria’s wave energy converter (WEC) has completed tank testing at the Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) laboratory at Plymouth University. Building on initial tank tests in 2016, the latest testing programme has been supported by MaRINET2 which supports marine energy developers in accessing a range of testing facilities. A 1/30 scale model of Laminaria’s Read More »
Press release: CorPower deploy C3 wave energy converter at EMEC
CorPower Ocean has successfully installed their half-scale C3 wave energy converter (WEC) at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland. The C3 point absorber was installed at EMEC’s Scapa Flow scale test site in collaboration with local marine contractor Green Marine (UK) Ltd. The device was towed to site and the surface operated Read More »
Press Release: Scotrenewables powers through winter storms
Performance statistics released by Orkney based Scotrenewables Tidal Power confirm its SR2000 tidal current turbine delivered impressive generation throughout heavy North Atlantic storms which battered the Orkney Islands in late autumn and early winter. During this period, the surface floating SR2000 endured wave heights in excess of 7m. The turbine also managed to maintain continuous Read More »
Press release: MaRINET2 to fund offshore renewables testing through 2nd call for applications
MaRINET2 to fund offshore renewables testing through 2nd call for applications The EU-funded MaRINET2 project has launched its second call for applications today. Successful applicants will receive free access to a world-leading network of testing and research infrastructures. The call is open to offshore energy technology developers, including wind, wave and tidal energy at system Read More »
Press release: EMEC opens up free access opportunity through MaRINET2
The second call for MaRINET2 applications opens next Monday, 15th January 2018. As a partner in the MaRINET2 initiative, the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is encouraging wind, wave and tidal energy developers, supply chain companies and research organisations to apply for access to the centre’s test facilities. Projects can be focused on testing marine Read More »
