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 »
Next phase of UK deepwater wind test site development begins
18‑month project will move national deepwater wind test site from concept to delivery, addressing a critical gap in the UK offshore wind sector. The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has commenced an 18‑month project to advance its proposed deepwater and floating wind test facility – DeepWind. Backed by 50% match funding through The Crown Estate’s Read More »
UK consortium leads study into floating charging hubs for electric boats
A consortium led by Urban Foresight has been awarded funding from Innovate UK to lead CoastalCoRRE, a pioneering study exploring modular, floating e-boat charging hubs. The hubs are intended to overcome the physical, electrical and environmental constraints of remote coastal locations, where access to reliable charging remains a key barrier to the adoption of electric Read More »
2025 – innovation in action at EMEC
2025 has been a year of transformation and renewed ambition at EMEC. In March, I was honoured to step into the role of Managing Director after nearly two decades with the organisation. In my time at EMEC I have had the pleasure of working with most of the wave and tidal developers in the sector Read More »
