Events calendar
December 2019 – May 2020
Interreg North-West Europe are holding an event on 4 – 5th December 2019, in Lille, France.
About NWE Making an Impact:
This is Interreg’s first impact event which will focus of the results achieved by the 83 NWE projects funded to date, and how to further support their uptake and impact. Through a wide variety of sessions and formats, the programme will offer unique opportunities to network, exchange and explore new potential collaborations.
Attending:
- Nicolas Wallet, Programme Manager
- Susan Learmonth, Programme Officer
If you would like to organise a meeting, please conatct: info@emec.org.uk | (0)1856 850060.
Exhibiting:
Several Interreg projects led by EMEC will be exhibiting at the event to showcase project achievements and find opportunities to network and find synergies with other similar projects.
FORESEA (Funding Ocean Renewable Energy through Strategic European Action):
FORESEA is an €11m Interreg North West Europe project. Its helps bring offshore renewable energy technologies to the market by providing free access to North-West Europe’s world-leading network of test centres.
Since its launch, FORESEA has increased real-sea testing activity in the ocean energy sector. 19 technologies have successfully deployed at European test centres with FORESEA support, with more to come in the next 12 months.
Ocean DEMO (Demonstration Programme for Ocean Energy Pilot Farms and Supporting Technologies):
Ocean DEMO provides funding to developers of marine renewable technologies to test their products or services in real sea environments. This allows developers to move closer to market by demonstrating their technologies at full commercial scale. The first Ocean DEMO deployment is already ongoing and a there’s a lot more to come next year.
During this event, we will present the project’s plans and future impact on the ocean energy sector and North West Europe regions.
ITEG (Integrating Tidal energy into the European Grid):
ITEG is an €11 million Interreg North-West Europe (NWE) project launched in Orkney in 2018 to develop an all-in-one solution for the generation of clean predictable energy, grid management, and the production of hydrogen from excess capacity.
Register for this free event by the 15 November here.
The annual Scottish Green Energy Awards will be held on the 5th December 2019 in Edinburgh.
Hosted by Scottish Renewables, the Scottish Green Energy Awards recognises the determination, innovation and creativity that has defined the growth of the renewables industry in Scotland.
This year, hydrogen achievements in Orkney are in the spotlight; Jon Clipsham, Hydrogen Manager at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is shortlisted for the ‘Sustainable Development’ award at the 2019 Scottish Green Energy Awards, while the HyDIME (Hydrogen Diesel Injection in a Marine Environment) project is shortlisted for the ‘Outstanding Project’ award. Read more about these finalists here: EMEC shortlisted for Scottish Green Energy Awards
The full list of finalists is availble to view here: 2019 Finalists
Wave Energy Scotland’s 4th Annual Conference will be held on Thursday 5th December 2019, at the EICC Edinburgh.
The WES Annual Conference is a major networking event to help wave energy technology companies share their ideas, with presetnations from existing mature and new projects with the wave energy sector.
Attending Wave Energy Scotland:
- Cristina Lozano, Data Technician
- Donald Leaver, Environment & Consents Officer
- David Darbinyan, Metocean Engineer
If you would like to organise a meeting, please email info@emec.org.uk or call +44 (0)1856 852060
To register for this event and to access the agenda, visit: WES Annual Conference 2019
The first Pan American Marine Energy Conference (PAMEC) will be held in Costa Rica on 26 – 28th January 2020.
Attending PAMEC:
- Rob Flynn, International Development Manager
- Caitlin Long, Environment & Consents Specialist
If you would like to organise a meeting, please contact; info@emec.org.uk | (0)1856 852060.
Not to be missed:
Day 2 | Session II.c | Technology – Tools | Monday 27 Jan | 1315 – 1515
Peter Scheijgrond of the Dutch Marine Energy Centre, will be presenting on the MET-CERTIFIED project in which EMEC are a partner. He will discuss how international standardisation and certification can accelerate commercial uptake.
Day 3 | Session V1.a | Buidling the Social and Policy Support for Marine Renewables | Tuesday 28 Jan | 1115 – 1245
Caitlin Long will be presenting on the EMFF funded SEA Wave project which is addressing the long term environmental concerns associated with wave energy.
Side events:
Workshop 1 | Marine Renewables Research and Test Centres – Sharing Experience and Best Practices | Friday 24 Jan | 1300 – 1930
Rob Flynn and Caitlin Long will be participating in this workshop, sharing their experiences in operating a test centre and how EMEC are collaborating with other countries to kick start marine energy on a global scale.
Workshop | Boosting Innovation through Standards and Certification | Tuesday 28 Jan | 1500 – 1800
MET-CERTIFIED project are hosting a workshop in IEC standardisation and certification of marine energy converters to raise awareness of the role of certification to build investor confidence in the marine renewable sector.
To find out more, click here: Boosting innovation through standards and certification
To view the full conference programme, click here: PAMEC Programme
HyVolution is the hydrogen event for energy, industry and mobility in France. With over 100 exhibitors and brands expected from across the spectrum of hydrogen markets, HyVolution asserts itself as the go-to gathering for hydrogen professionals in France and all across Europe
Speaking at HyVolution 2020:
•Oliver Wragg, Commercial Director
Day 1 | February 4th | 17:00 – 17:30
Hydrogen in the UK : opportunities and British expertise & whisky tasting
- Dr David Hodgson, Sector Specialist Hydrogen, Department for International Trade
- Oliver Wragg, Commercial Director, European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)
- Amanda Lyne, Chair of the UK HFCA (Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association)
If you would like to organise a meeting, please email info@emec.org.uk or call +44(0)1856 852060.
For more information on HyVolution and to register: click here
EMEC is hosting a Renewables & Sustainability session in association with Orkney Renewable Energy Forum and Aquatera as part of the Orkney Business Festival taking place from the 10 – 12 March 2020.
Orkney leads the world in wave and tidal energy demonstration, the development of a hydrogen economy, and energy systems integration.
Find out more about the Orkney energy revolution in this session which will look at:
• Orkney’s renewables legacy and its integration into Orkney Plc.
• The pioneering ReFLEX project and how you or your business can get involved
• Overview of hydrogen progress and future opportunities
• Case studies from local businesses benefitting from renewables and sustainability
EMEC attendance:
Richard Ainsworth, EMEC’s Hydrogen Projects Specialist will give an overview of the activity on hydrogen projects
Book you place on the Eventbrite page.
The 50th Oceanology International 2020 Conference Exhibition will be held in London, Excel on 17 – 19 March 2020. Oceanology International has firmly established itself as the world leading ocean technology marine science exhibition and conference, bringing together the latest technologies and thought leaders worldwide.
Attracting visitors from a variety of industries, including oil & gas, marine renewables and maritime defence, Oceanology International gives the opportunity for buyers and suppliers to do business in one location. Oceanology International offers structured networking opportunities to help suppliers establish relationships and secure business on a global scale.
Attending OI2020:
- David Darbinyan, Metocean Engineer
If you would like to organise a meeting, please email info@emec.org.uk or call +44(0)1856 852060.
For more information on Oceanology International and to register: click here
This webinar on ‘Crowdfunding and Marine Energy’ is organised by the Interreg North West Europe Marine Energy Alliance (MEA) project.
Speakers will include:
- Ray Alcorn, Exceedance
- Kirsty Ranger, IdeaSquares
- Daphne Linzell, Dutch Marine Energy Centre
Learn about Exceedence’s successful crowdfunding journey and learn all about the ins & outs and do’s & don’ts of crowdfunding from crowdfunding experts, IdeaSquares. Find out about the opportunities within crowdfunding and when it is right for your business within marine energy.
Numbers are limited, so please book your space here: MEA Webinar
MEA is a partnership of leading organisations with a track-record in marine energy development. MEA unites regional expertise and capabilities to progress the technical and commercial maturity level of early-stage (TRL 3 – 4) marine energy technology companies. Supported by €3.6 million of ERDF funding (Interreg North West Europe) MEA partners are offering a suite of integrated services to SMEs across Europe.
MEA partners are now preparing a series of webinars on various topics with the potential of accelerating the development of Marine Energy solutions.
The annual Marine Energy Wales conference is the largest conference in the UK dedicated to marine energy and is now in its 11th year.
Join over 200 professionals in this showcase of Welsh industry and find out more about current projects and future plans.
Due to popular demand this conference will take place over 2 days for the very first time, maximising networking time and introducing floating offshore wind to the programme.
Attending Marine Energy Wales Annual Conference:
- Rob Flynn, International Development Manager
If you would like to organise a meeting, please email info@emec.org.uk or call +44(0)1856 852060.
For more information on the Marine Energy Wales Annual Conference and to register: click here
EMEC will be attending All-Energy on the 13th & 14th May 2020, at the SEC, Glasgow.
More details on our involvement to follow in due course.