Vacancy: Electrical Technician / Engineer
EMEC is an innovation catalyst pioneering the transition to a clean energy future. EMEC is the world’s leading demonstration facility for testing wave and tidal energy technologies in the sea. Based in Orkney, the centre is also driving innovation on R&D projects looking at renewable integration, offshore wind and islands decarbonisation. Electrical Technician / Engineer Read More »
Can we design just energy transitions? Energy justice, innovation and the Orkney Islands
In this blog series, EMEC associate and researcher Dr. Lara Santos Ayllón shares insights from her PhD exploring energy justice, marine energy, green hydrogen and emerging energy futures in Orkney. Drawing on research supported by EMEC, the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University and the Energy Technology Partnership, Lara examines whether it is possible to design Read More »
EMEC’s Lara Santos shortlisted for Scottish Renewables Young Professionals Green Energy Award
Research exploring how fairness can be designed into the energy transition has earned EMEC associate Dr Lara Santos Ayllon a place in the shortlist for the Academic Award of the Scottish Renewables Young Professionals Green Energy Awards 2026. The annual awards recognise emerging leaders who are making a significant contribution to Scotland’s renewable energy industry Read More »
Tidal stream has crucial role in Scotland’s energy future, says industry body
The new Scottish Government must set out its commitment to Scotland’s world-leading tidal stream sector, says industry body. To help build investor confidence in the sector and remove barriers which are slowing the commercial roll-out of tidal stream projects, Scottish Renewables is calling on ministers to commit to publishing a dedicated policy statement for tidal Read More »
Learning from ISLANDER: shaping realistic energy pathways for islands
At EMEC, shared learning is central to how we support the energy transition. By learning from innovation in real‑world settings, we help reduce the cost, risk and time involved in integrating low‑carbon technologies into energy systems. Understanding the factors that enable technical solutions to work, including the social, geographical and regulatory contexts they sit within, Read More »
EMEC wins Supply Chain Development Award
EMEC has been recognised for its role in strengthening Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain, winning the Supply Chain Development Award at the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards in Aberdeen. Organised by Scottish Renewables, the awards celebrate the organisations driving innovation, collaboration and growth across Scotland’s world-leading clean energy sector. EMEC was honoured alongside seven Read More »
Shaping Scotland’s future through island innovation
Scotland’s islands have long been places of ingenuity, resilience and quiet leadership – qualities we see every day in Orkney. The recent publication of the second National Islands Plan reaffirms just how central island communities are to Scotland’s future – economically, socially and environmentally. In this blog, EMEC’s Corporate Affairs Director, Eileen Linklater, shares her Read More »
IEA-OES publish findings from 10 years of International WaTERS
Commissioned by IEA-OES and prepared by EMEC, the publication highlights how test centres can accelerate ocean energy through collaboration, adaptive regulation and targeted investment A new report published by the IEA-OES (International Energy Agency’s Ocean Energy Systems) Technology Collaboration Programme captures the key findings and lessons learned to date from International WaTERS, a network Read More »
Multimillion pound investment to expand tidal energy R&D infrastructure
Tidal energy testing will be expanded in Orkney – cementing Scotland’s place as a clean energy superpower and unlocking greener power for communities. Three major new research programmes, backed by the UK Government and delivered through UKRI, will drive innovation in healthcare, cleaner energy and advanced manufacturing. Unveiled by Science Minister Lord Vallance, a combined Read More »
Offshore operations at MeyGen’s tidal array
Last month, EMEC were invited to join the MeyGen and Proteus Marine Renewables teams to observe a series of offshore operations in the Pentland Firth. The campaign involved cable works, turbine recovery and re-installation, maintenance and upgrades, providing a valuable opportunity to see a tidal energy array in action and experience firsthand how offshore activities Read More »
