Press release: AWS wave energy converter arrives in Orkney for EMEC demo
A new wave energy converter, developed by Inverness-based AWS Ocean Energy, has arrived in Orkney ahead of its imminent deployment at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC). The 16 kW Archimedes Waveswing arrived at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall on Tuesday evening, 25 January 2022, before being transported to Copland’s Dock in Stromness where it will be Read More »
Press release: Open call for EMEC Earthshot nominations
The search for the 2022 winners of The Earthshot Prize has begun. The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is proud to be an Official Nominator for The Earthshot Prize. Launched in 2020 by Prince William and Sir David Attenborough, with the first winners announced in October 2021, The Earthshot Prize is the most prestigious global Read More »
Press release: 2 GW West of Orkney Windfarm leasing rights secured
The joint venture between Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) (46.75%), TotalEnergies (38.25%) and RIDG (15%), a Scottish developer in offshore wind, successfully secured rights in the N1 area to develop a 2 GW offshore windfarm project in the ScotWind leasing round. The West of Orkney Windfarm will be located 30 km off the west coast Read More »
Blog: On the value of international collaboration
With a roster of clients and partner organisations stretching from Oregon in the United States to Shandong in China, at EMEC we are no strangers to working internationally. Marine energy and hydrogen technologies offer energy system solutions with applicability globally, as we move to address greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. In the aftermath of Read More »
Vacancy: Project Manager
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. Project Manager £37,974 – £42,193 plus contributory pension We are looking for a Project Manager to manage projects across EMEC’s Read More »
