Press release: EMEC advising development of Nagasaki marine energy test centre
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has furthered its ties with Japan having signed a contract to provide advice on the development of a marine energy test facility in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. EMEC will advise on the infrastructure needed to develop a test site, from subsea cables, and grid connection to resource data instrumentation, as Read More »
Blog: Have your say on Orkney’s hydrogen strategy
Orkney Islands Council is inviting feedback on a draft strategy designed to build on the county’s pioneering role in developing hydrogen–based projects. The strategy highlights the benefits offered by hydrogen production – and looks at a range of challenges this could help address. A key challenge is to find ways to unblock the restrictions currently Read More »
Documentary: Les îles du future – Islands of the Future
Christian Heynen of ARTE TV channel visited Orkney in the Autumn of 2014 to witness for himself the ‘blue energy’ revolution taking place on the islands. Whilst he may not of heard of Orkney before he was asked to produce a documentary about the islands, it would seem that the experience has made a lasting Read More »
Guest blog: Ocean energy is ready for take-off
Ocean Energy Europe’s Policy & Operations Director, Jacopo Moccia, introduces the European Commission’s draft Ocean Energy Strategic Roadmap in his guest blog below. A good vibe There was a definite buzz at Ocean Energy Europe’s 2015 conference and exhibition in Dublin in October. Despite the many challenges facing the ocean energy sector, there was Read More »
Press release: EMEC ETV competition winner announced
EMEC awards free Environmental Technology Verification to Dryden Aqua The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has announced Edinburgh based Dryden Aqua as the winner of their Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) competition launched by Scotland’s Energy Minister earlier this year. Dryden Aqua, an R&D intensive marine biological company specialising in sustainable water treatment technologies, will now Read More »
Press release: First phase of Tidal Array Cabling Project hailed a success
The first phase of a major project to investigate cost-effective methods of cable laying for tidal energy arrays has been hailed a success. Funded by Scottish Enterprise, the £2.4m Tidal Array Cabling Solution project was launched in December 2013 to develop and demonstrate effective methods of locating, securing, protecting and retrieving cables for tidal energy Read More »
Blog: France 2 TV report on Orkney’s pioneering energy ahead of COP21
France 2 TV (the French equivalent of BBC 1) visited Orkney last month to showcase the pioneering steps being taken by Orcadians towards a sustainable future. The crew interviewed Neil Kermode at EMEC’s wave test site on a sunny October afternoon and were fascinated by the advancements taking place in marine energy. The programme also Read More »
Blog: EMEC shortlisted for Scottish Renewables Green Energy ‘Export’ award
We’re delighted to have been shortlisted in the Export category for the Scottish Green Energy Awards. As we strive to develop a globally successful marine energy industry, we have sought to share our knowledge and experience though delivering consultancy and building relationships with other countries. We have created an international open water test centre network Read More »
Press release: EMEC to support development of Chinese marine energy test site
Sino-Scots connections strengthened following new EMEC partnership The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) based in Orkney, Scotland, has strengthened its ties with China having signed a Memorandum of Understanding with organisations based in Qingdao to support the development of a marine energy test site in the area. Scottish-based EMEC and the University of Edinburgh, signed Read More »
Press release: Chopper called in for Black Craig radar delivery
There was an unusual sight over the west of Orkney last Friday morning as Orkney Islands Council continued its work to install a new marine traffic system. A 16-foot long radar piece of a new VTS (vessel traffic system) was transferred by helicopter from EMEC’s Billia Croo wave test site to the Black Craig. The Black Read More »
