Events calendar
February – June 2017
Neil Kermode, EMEC Managing Director, will be speaking on the pioneering advancements taking place in marine energy and the potential this new renewable energy resource offers the world at the Edinburgh Sustainable Innovation Conference (ESIC). Hosted by The Buchanan Institute, ESIC will be held on Monday 20th February 2017 at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh.
As the world’s leading marine energy test facility, EMEC has hosted 17 companies with 27 wave and tidal prototypes – more than anywhere else in the world. Some of EMEC’s alumni are now deploying the first arrays of these technologies in Scotland, France and Canada bringing marine energy even closer to becoming a commercial reality. Hot on their heels, many new technologies are making their way to test at EMEC during 2017/18 with the help of some innovative projects aimed at improving survivability and reliability in this burgeoning sector.
The Buchanan Institute presents ESIC 2017
Have we forgotten about sustainability?
Surely the answer is “no, we have not”. Stories of climate change, pollution and fierce stances of environmental protection fill our email accounts, newsfeeds and discussions. Yet, at times, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and somewhat powerless in the current political and social climate. We forget how the repetitive reminders of sustainability crop up in our everyday lives; as we pile our plastic into recycling or pull on our cycling shorts instead of seat belts. These actions, amongst everything else, seem stagnant in a time where radical change and dedication towards socially and environmentally responsible practice is a must.
The Buchanan Institute see it as essential to be part of a sustainability movement that encourages innovative ideas and inspires participation. Therefore, we are excited to be welcoming all sustainability experts, enthusiasts and novices to our event: the Edinburgh Sustainable Innovation Conference (ESIC) on Monday 20th February 2016. Taking place at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, the conference will cover themes such as community energy, circular economy, district heating, consumer choice and the creation of accessible and collaborative policy.
We aim to redraft our misplaced and stagnated ideas of sustainability by showcasing innovative practice from Scotland and beyond. By changing the rhetoric, we aim to stimulate and build upon ideas and practices through collaboration between public, private and educational sectors. A day centered around inspiring lectures and workshops, led by industry professionals and social groups, will turn discussion into performance that we can all play a part in. ESIC is the platform where connections and cross sector engagement will bring sustainability to the forefront of our lives, in policy and practice, to enact real change.
For more information please see:
To get involved or exhibit please contact Ewan Tennant at: bigthink@buchananinst.org
EMEC is exhibiting at Renewable UK’s Wave & Tidal Conference on 23rd February 2017. The event will be held in the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London.
Attending RUK Wave & Tidal
- John Griffith, Non-Executive Director
- Neil Kermode, Managing Director
- Oliver Wragg, Commercial Director
- Eileen Linklater, Client Relationship and Marketing Manager
- Lisa MacKenzie, Marketing and Communications Officer
If you would like to organise a meeting, please email info@emec.org.uk or call +44(0)1856 852060
Exhibition
Our exhibition stand will include displays of some of the projects we are involved in, including:
- Laminaria’s wave energy converter model, being developed as part of the LAMWEC project.
- SME’s rock anchor model
- Whitford’s coating panel
- JBA interactive TV demonstrating their ForeCoast® Marine Mission Planner
- A electrolyser demonstration model
- SEA Drymate cable connector
- EMEC subsea cable section
- InSTREAM MicroPod turbulence model.
Programme
Session B2: Maximising the Power: Grid, Systems and Storage Challenges and Solutions
Neil Kermode: ‘Hydrogen from tidal energy: overcoming grid constraints’
Orkney has an abundance of renewably produced electricity however the current grid is already constrained, restricting the progress of new wind, tidal and wave energy projects. Therefore, innovative projects are being developed to use Orkney’s energy in different ways. EMEC has invested in an electrolyser to convert tidal power to hydrogen. The ‘Surf ‘n’ Turf’ project will build on this to incorporate wind energy as well, using a fuel cell to convert it back to electricity to power local ferries. Another project – BIG HIT – will use renewably generated hydrogen to power a fleet of electric vans and two hydrogen-powered boilers.
The full programme is available to view here: Renewable UK Wave & Tidal programme
Neil Kermode, EMEC Managing Director, will be attending Scottish Renewables’ Annual Conference 2017 which will be held in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, taking place over two days on 22-23 March 2017.
Speaking at SR Annual Conference
Scotland’s Energy Strategy: How Can it Deliver?
Wednesday 22 March
11:00-12:30
With the Scottish Government’s draft Energy Strategy published in early 2017, this session will discuss the level of ambition set out and whether it can deliver the scale of renewable energy required to meet carbon targets and build a sustainable renewables industry in Scotland.
Chair: Lindsay Roberts, Senior Policy Manager – Sector Strategies & Development, Scottish Renewables
Speakers:
- Chris Stark, Director of Energy and Climate Change, Scottish Government
- Crispin Matson, UK Head of Energy, Ramboll
- Colin Taylor, Engineering Services Director, SP Energy Networks
- Neil Kermode, Managing Director, European Marine Energy Centre
For the full programme, visit: SR Conference 2017 Programme
Additional information:
Press release: Experts vocal over draft Energy Strategy
About SR Annual Conference
2017 will see Scotland’s energy sector continuing its evolution. The next 12 months will herald a new Energy Strategy and stricter carbon reduction targets for Scotland, an industrial strategy and the publishing of a climate change plan at Westminster, and further clarity on the emerging shape of Britain’s likely exit from the EU. We should also see the next allocation round for Contracts for Difference, a reformed Renewable Heat Incentive and ongoing reductions to Feed-in Tariffs. These changes are happening against a backdrop of rapid cost reduction, and significant progress in the development of the technology deployed to generate, store and manage the use of heat and power.
Scottish Renewables’ Annual Conference 2017 will look at what these changes mean for the future development of Scotland’s renewable energy sector.
The event will examine the role our industry can play in delivering government ambitions to tackle climate change while keeping bills down for consumers, maintaining security of supply and to growing the economy. The conference will also ask what more government at every level can do to support and accelerate Scotland’s energy evolution.
Day One
With a new format for 2017, Day One of the conference will feature an afternoon of high-level presentations from national and international speakers on the key factors that will define the next chapter for Scotland’s energy evolution:
- Evolving ambitions
- Evolving challenges
- Evolving technology
- Evolving markets
- Evolving businesses
The day will conclude with a reception and networking buffet dinner in the conference venue.
Day Two
Day Two of the conference will delve deeper into the overarching themes explored on Day One to debate what Scotland’s energy evolution means for the growth of renewable heat, power and transport.
We will hear from key decision makers and senior industry players who are seizing opportunities to drive the low-carbon energy transition, and ask:
- How are governments at all levels planning to meet our ever-changing climate ambitions while making use of more devolved powers at UK, Scottish and local levels?
- What are renewables businesses doing now to adapt to and capitalise on the move to a more flexible, smart, integrated and decentralised energy system?
- And how can our industry secure viable routes to market and develop new business models to ensure the continued growth of renewable heat, power and transport in Scotland?
Speakers from across all areas of the industry will discuss these questions and more to inform the next stage of Scotland’s energy evolution.
Our commercial director, Oliver Wragg and FORESEA project manager, Nicolas Wallet, are attending Seanergy 2017 in Normandy, France, 22-23 March.
If you would like to set up a meeting, please contact us on +44(0)1856 852060 or email info@emec.org.uk.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Oliver Wragg, EMEC Commercial Director and Elaine Buck, EMEC Technical Director, will be attending the Waterpower Week in Washington D.C from 1-3 May 2017.
If you would like to set up a meeting, please contact us on +44(0)1856 852060 or email info@emec.org.uk.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Speaking at Waterpower Week
Session 2D: It’s Happening! The Big Picture of the Marine Energy Market on the Move
Monday 1 May
2:30-3:45pm
Actual project development in the marine energy market has made tremendous progress since the 2016 International Marine Renewable Energy Conference (IMREC). This “state of the market” session provides an overview of who’s developing, what’s being tested, what progress has occurred, what jobs are being created as a result, what’s in the water, and what the future development landscape looks like for marine renewables. You’ll come away from this session armed with an executive summary of what’s really going on in the world when it comes to marine energy projects “in the water” and how important this market sector is to economic development throughout the world.
Session Leader: Reenst Lesemann, Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Power Technologies
Speakers:
- Elaine Buck, Technical Manager, European Marine Energy Centre
- Claire Gibson, Managing Director, Wave Hub Ltd.
- Sue Barr, External Affairs Manager, OpenHydro Technology Ltd
Session 10D: Around the World in 75 Minutes: What You Need to Know about Doing Business in Specific Geographic Markets
Wednesday 3 May
10:30-11:45am
Asia, Europe, North America. Each of these geographic regions of the world offer great opportunity to develop marine energy projects, yet they each come with business-related barriers and challenges. In this important session, experienced insiders share their most important “must know” business insights from their “on-the-ground” experiences for successfully working and developing projects in each of these regions of the world.
Session Leader: Ann Dallman, Senior R&D Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories
Speakers:
- Christopher Sauer, President and CEO, Ocean Renewable Power Company
- Mark Leybourne, Senior Engineer, ITPEnergised
- Mary Ann Adonizio, Director of Resource Assessment and Project Development, Verdant Power
- Oliver Wragg, Commercial Director, European Marine Energy Centre
About Waterpower Week
Waterpower week in Washington provides three great conferences into one! IMREC, METS and NHA’s Annual Conference have teamed up to give you a 3-day jam packed event to network and discuss about policy change and government affairs. Keep up with all the news in the hydro and marine industry in this all-in-one event. The event highlights perspectives on the role of hydro, explores issues affecting hydro and marine resources, and helps participants develop a future game plan to meet challenges and ensure the future sustainability of the hydro and marine industry. Take part in conference sessions tailored to legislation, procedures and topics to see in the year 2017 when it comes to innovation in marine and hydro. Earn professional development hours to improve your position within your company or to put on your resume for developing your own career. Enjoy high quality plenary sessions that have the top hydro influencers speaking about hot topics in the industry. With over 30 sessions and over 300 speakers jam packed into 3 days, you don’t want to miss this! Enjoy co-located events that are designed to help with niche markets and to ensure that your company exceeds beyond the traditional aspect of hydro. Mingle and discuss with the DOE and other government officials to make sure that your voice is heard on laws regarding the hydro and marine industry. Waterpower Week also showcases table top displayers, to help better fit your product and service needs. See some of the newest products on the market in the both hydro and the wave energy industry, or be a participant yourself and get your ideas and innovations out there in front of the decision makers that matter.
The 2nd Orkney Electric Vehicle Show will be hosted by Robert Llewellyn (of ‘Red Dwarf’, ‘Scrapheap challenge’ and ‘Fully-Charged’ fame) at the Pickky Centre in Kirkwall, Orkney on Saturday 6th May.
There will be test drives from 9am in the car-park by OREF member Eco-cars. From 2pm there will be a chance to see 6 or 7 different models of EVs, find out about how to link them to your domestic renewables, hear what is coming (quietly) down the road by way of new ideas and generally answer any questions you might have about EVs.
The day rounds off at 7pm with a talk by Robert about how EVs are becoming the vehicle of choice around the world and why.
So if you are even thinking about an EV and have questions, or simply want a stimulating evening out then come along. Its £2.50 on the door (free for under 16s) and £2 if booked online, via Ticket Source.
EMEC is going to All-Energy 2017, 10-11 May, in Glasgow.
Attending All-Energy
- Neil Kermode, Managing Director
- Eileen Linklater, Commercial Manager
- Matthew Finn, Senior Business Development Manager
- Lisa MacKenzie, Marketing and Communications Manager
- Catrin Sutherland, Graduate Marketing Officer
- Elaine Buck, Technical Manager
- Caitlin Long, Consents and Project Officer
- Steven Pyke, KTP Associate – Systems Developer
If you would like to organise a meeting, please contact info@emec.org.uk or call +44(0)1856 852060.
Exhibition
This year is gearing up to be one of the most exciting exhibitions we’ve ever had.
We are showcasing the vast array of marine renewables activities taking place in Orkney right now. Our exhibition stand (ORK 19 in the Orkney Pavilion of the Highlands and Islands area) will include an array of wave and tidal energy models, highlight the numerous European-funded research and innovation projects that EMEC are involved with, and feature videos of marine energy activities in Orkney.
More technologies tested than anywhere else: EMEC’s current wave and tidal energy clients span eight European countries, all testing their innovative technologies here in Scotland, and all represented on our stand at All-Energy 2017.
Scotland: EC-OG – tidal (focused for use in the offshore oil and gas sector)
Scotland: Nautricity – tidal
Scotland: Sustainable Marine Energy – tidal (featuring German company SCHOTTEL HYDRO turbines).
Belgium: Laminaria – wave
Finland: Wello – wave
Ireland: OpenHydro – tidal
Netherlands: Tocardo – tidal
Spain: Magallanes – tidal
Sweden: CorPower – wave
Come along to have a chat to find out more about the progress being made in developing these pioneering machines.
FORESEA – free access to Europe’s leading test sites: We’ll be promoting the FORESEA (Funding Ocean Renewable Energy through Strategic European Action) programme funded by Interreg North-West Europe. Pop past to find out how the programme could help you get free access to our real-sea test sites in Orkney.
EU funded research and innovation: Come and speak to us and our clients about the Horizon 2020 projects that we’re involved in (FloTEC, WaveBoost, Ocean_2G, InToTidal, and CEFOW), and OCEANERA-NET funded LAMWEC.
Witness hydrogen generation: We’ll also be showcasing the pioneering Surf ‘n’ Turf project which will convert tidal and wind energy into hydrogen. A model will be on display so you can witness hydrogen generation with your own eyes!
EMEC speed updates
We’re bringing together some of the leading players in ocean energy for a fast-paced speed update session discussing some of the R&D challenges facing the industry, as well as progress reports from the developers testing at EMEC.
This is session will take place from 1230 in the Wave & Tidal Seminar Theatre within the exhibition area (to the back of EMEC’s exhibition stand – ORK 19). There’s limited seating so best to come along early to claim your spot.
12:30 | At home with EMEC: tackling key R&D challenges
Featuring:
- 21st century energy systems: pioneering hydrogen storage
Neil Kermode, Managing Director, EMEC - Building confidence through performance data
Beth Dickens, Senior, Consultant Engineer, Quoceant - Reducing risks through standards and certification
Peter Scheijgrond, Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC) - Increasing reliability through design analysis
Alasdair Macleod, Mechanical Engineer, ORE Catapult - Mission planning for offshore operations
Ben Hudson, Research Engineer, JBA Consulting - Tackling corrosion with high-performance coatings
Gareth Berry, Energy Manager, Whitford - Capturing lessons learnt and knowledge sharing
Eileen Linklater, Commercial Manager, EMEC - Smart sensing for subsea cables
Henry Bookey, Senior Researcher, Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics
13:20 | At home with EMEC developers: speed updated from EMEC’s test sites
- Scotrenewables: FloTEC
Andrew Scott, CEO, Scotrenewables - CorPower: WaveBoost
Patrik Möller, CEO, CorPower - Laminaria: LAMWEC
Steven Nauwelaerts, CEO, Laminaria - Tocardo: InToTidal
Sjoerd Keijser, Chief Commercial Director, Tocardo - Magallanes: Ocean 2G
Pablo Mansilla, Project Manager, Magallanes - Wello: CEFOW
Lisa MacKenzie, Marketing and Communications Manager, EMEC - OpenHydro
Sue Barr, External Affairs Manager, OpenHydro - Nautricity
Ian Freeland, Project Manager, Nautricity - Sustainable Marine Energy
Jason Hayman, Managing Director, SME - EC-OG: Subsea Power Hub
Bodhi Sarkar, Senior Engineer, EC-OG
Don’t miss…
In addition to our exciting speed update programme, there’s a plethora of fascinating talks lined up in the All-Energy programme sure to tickle your fancy. Our top picks include:
Wave & Tidal Seminar Theatre
Day 1: 10 May 2017
10:30 | Can you prove (and improve) your innovation claims?
Eileen Linklater, Commercial Manager, EMEC
14:50 | FORESEA (Funding Ocean Renewable Energy through Strategic European Action)
Matthew Finn, Senior Business Development Manager, EMEC
Main Conference Sessions
Day 1: 10 May 2017
11:00 | The tidal power LCOE race – who will win, why and by when?
Featuring EMEC clients Scotrenewables, OpenHydro, and Tocardo.
14:00 | Marine energy supply chain opportunity
Featuring EMEC client Laminaria.
16:00 | Marine Renewable Energy Investment Challenge
The winner of the Investment Challenge will benefit from up to £10,000-worth of invaluable advice from lawyers, stockbrokers, investment bankers, accountants communications experts and marketeers.
Day 2: 11 May 2017
13:00 | Marine energy in focus
Chaired by EMEC Non-Executive Director, John Griffiths, and featuring Elaine Buck, EMEC Technical Manager, who will be discussing the RiaSoR (Reliability in a sea of risk).
15:00 | Returning to tidal power
Featuring Sjoerd Keijser of Tocardo who’ll be discussing the Horizon 2020 funded InToTidal project.
The full conference programme is available to view here: All-Energy 2017 Conference Programme
EMEC’s Consents and Project Officer, Caitlin Long, has been shortlisted for the ‘Academic Award’ at the Scottish Renewables Young Professionals Green Energy Awards 2017. She’ll be attending the Awards Ceremony on Thursday 25 May at the Glasgow Science Centre. For more details on her nomination, visit: EMEC’s Caitlin Long shortlisted for Young Professional Award
Caitlin Long (Credit Colin Keldie)
Cheering Caitlin on at the awards is Lisa MacKenzie, EMEC’s Marketing and Communications Manager, who, after winning the ‘Communicator Award’ in 2016, was asked to judge the category and present the ‘Communicator Award’ at this years event. Watch her reveal the finalists for the category below.
Best of luck to all the finalists - looking forward to seeing you all at the awards ceremony.
Eileen Linklater, EMEC’s Commercial Manager will be attending the EU Green Jobs Summit in Brussels, 30-31st May 2017. The event is being held as part of the European Commission’s EU Green Week.
Session 2.1: Blue jobs in the ocean energy sector
Day 2 – Wednesday 31st May
1200-1330
Klimt Room
If managed well, oceans can offer great potential for the maritime economy, both for traditional and emerging activities. Today, in the EU, the economy represents roughly 5.4 million jobs and generates a gross added value of almost €500 billion a year. Ocean energy is the next generation of renewable energy that could contribute to the transition to the low-carbon economy of the future and the fight against climate change. Europe is taking the lead globally with over half of wave and tidal energy companies coming from the EU. We have a good chance to maintain leadership in a global market expected to be worth hundreds of billions of euros in the next decades. Making ocean energy a success will mean big business and more high-skilled jobs. It is estimated that approximately 27,000 jobs could be created in the sector by 2035 under favourable conditions.
This session will discuss how jobs in the ocean energy sector can promote the sustainable development of the blue economy and ensure global opportunities for the EU.
Speakers:
- Bernhard Friess, Director of Maritime Policy and Blue Economy , Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs & Fisheries
- Jacopo Moccia, Policy & Operations Director, Ocean Energy Europe
- Dr. Tuula Mäki, R&D Manager, AW-Energy
- Eileen Linklater, Commercial Manager, The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd
Moderator:
- Anya Sitaram, Moderators Europe
The full programme can be accessed, here: Programme for EU Green Jobs Summit
EMEC’s commercial director, Oliver Wragg, is attending Offshore Wind Energy 2017, 6-8th June in London.
If you’d like to arrange a meeting with Oliver at this event to discuss any real sea testing requirements, please contact oliver.wragg@emec.org.uk or call +44(0)7775 440 113.
