FLOWRA and EMEC to collaborate
The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Limited have signed today, 16th September 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding to explore technology development cooperation in the field of floating offshore wind. FLOWRA and EMEC will explore the possibilities of collaboration in establishing and managing an Read More »
Drifting with the tides: Capturing the sound of tidal power
This summer, EMEC carried out a series of drifting acoustic surveys to measure the underwater soundscape around Orbital Marine Power’s O2 tidal turbine. The O2 has been operating at EMEC’s Fall of Warness tidal energy site since 2021. The surveys were conducted as part of the FORWARD2030 project, supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Read More »
“Powered by People”: A New Exhibition Celebrating Orkney’s Renewable Energy Story
Powered by People, a new exhibition at Stromness Museum, showcases Orkney’s rich and evolving renewable energy heritage. The exhibition explores the county’s pioneering role in clean energy innovation, while also highlighting the human stories behind this. Recognising a growing need for accessible information about Orkney’s renewable energy journey, both past and present, Powered by People Read More »
UK launches Marine Energy Taskforce
The Marine Energy Taskforce (MET) launched this week, tasked with developing a roadmap to realise the UK’s marine energy potential. The Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP was joined by members of the MET Core Group, including The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland who confirmed funding for this critical 12-month project. The UK has over Read More »
Orkney Household Energy Survey highlights growing energy costs and interest in renewables
The latest Orkney Household Energy Survey has been published revealing the stark impact of rising energy costs on Orkney households, alongside a growing interest in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Around 10% of Orkney households have responded to a household energy survey (1,183 responses) undertaken by Aquatera Ltd in 2024 as part of the Rural Energy Read More »
Electric Orkney project hydrofoil vessel arrives in Orkney
Arrival of Artemis EF-12 Workboat XL is important next-step in Electric Orkney project, with the vessel set to start trials. Artemis Technologies, a global leader in high-performance maritime innovation, alongside Orkney Ferries and the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), are pleased to announce the arrival in Orkney of the fully electric hydrofoil vessel – the Read More »
CorPower Ocean to develop UK’s largest wave energy array at EMEC
5 MW project to be deployed at EMEC’s Billia Croo site. The wave energy developer, CorPower Ocean, has signed a berth agreement to build a 5 MW wave energy project at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland. Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, made the announcement in her keynote address at the Read More »
New report charts path to unlocking Scotland’s tidal energy potential
Tidal stream energy sector calls for collaborative action to resolve consenting challenges and accelerate clean energy growth A new report published today, Managing the Consenting Risk of Harbour Seal Collision in the Scottish Tidal Energy Industry, sets out key recommendations to underpin robust consenting to enable the growth of tidal stream energy in Scotland while Read More »
EMEC unveils new leadership team led by Matthew Finn
EMEC unveils new leadership team led by Matthew Finn EMEC, the world’s leading ocean energy test and demonstration centre, has revealed its new executive leadership team as the company embarks on its next phase to pioneer a clean energy future. EMEC’s leadership team: Matthew Finn, Managing Director Donna Ritch, Finance Director Mark Hamilton, Operations and Read More »
Offshore wind innovation call searching for weather forecasting and turbine access solutions
A new offshore wind innovation call is seeking the latest ideas in weather forecasting and improved designs for service operation vessels – with up to £300,000 available to successful applicants. The call is the second in a series of innovation calls offered by the £1 million Offshore Wind Research and Innovation (R&I) Programme, run by Read More »
