Blog: 2021 review
2021 has been a ‘big year’. COP26 brought the attention of the world back to the increasingly desperate need to decarbonise our economy. The spotlight was therefore very much on Orkney and EMEC’s work, customers and partners in a big way. This gave us an excellent opportunity to show all that we are involved in, Read More »
Press release: Neil Kermode awarded Lennard-Senior Prize
Neil Kermode, Managing Director at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has won the Lennard-Senior Memorial Prize for the second time. The Lennard-Senior Memorial Prize has been awarded annually since 2011 in memory of two of the original members of The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT)’s Marine Renewable Energies Committee (MREC) – Don Lennard and Read More »
Press release: Isle of Wight tidal power project gains consent
Planning permission has been granted for the onshore elements of a ground-breaking tidal energy generation project: Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre. The Isle of Wight Council unanimously approved the construction of a substation within the Southern Water Services compound to the west of Ventnor. This approval is a huge boost to the UK’s renewable energy sector. Read More »
Vacancy: Orkney Renewables Marketing Officer
EMEC is the world’s leading test facility for wave and tidal energy converters. We are committed to supporting the transition to net zero and are also pioneering developments in green hydrogen and island energy systems. Orkney Renewables Marketing Officer £18,849 – £20,943 plus contributory pension We are recruiting for an Orkney Renewables Marketing Officer to Read More »
Press release: EMEC named Champion of Renewables
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has scooped the Champion of Renewables award at the 2021 Scottish Green Energy Awards in Edinburgh. The Scottish Green Energy Awards celebrates the achievements of individuals and organisations in Scotland’s renewable energy industry. The Champion of Renewables award recognises individuals, teams and organisations that play an important role in Read More »
