Press release: EMEC awarded funding for additional hydrogen trailers
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has been awarded £454,000 to secure two hydrogen tube trailers that will contribute towards improved hydrogen supply in Orkney. Funding has been made available to help ensure a resilient supply of renewable hydrogen from Eday to the mainland, and improve future connectivity between emerging regional hydrogen hubs in Read More »
Vacancy : Marine Bio-Acoustician
EMEC is the world’s leading test facility for wave and tidal energy converters. We are committed to supporting the transition to net zero and are also pioneering developments in green hydrogen and island energy systems. Marine Bio-Acoustician £31,518 – £39,459 plus contributory pension (Placement on this scale will be dependent on qualification and experience) We Read More »
Vacancy: Project Director (ICNZ)
EMEC is an innovation catalyst pioneering the transition to a low carbon future. As the world’s leading ocean energy test facility, we have hosted more wave and tidal energy converters than at any other site. We are also partnering in a growing number of innovative energy systems, hydrogen, floating wind and clean transport demonstration projects Read More »
Press release: Marine Power Systems to demo wave energy array at EMEC
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has signed up to demonstrate a multi-megawatt wave energy array at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland. The Swansea-based marine energy developer will bring its first commercial scale array demonstration to two berths at EMEC’s Billia Croo wave test site, off the west coast of Orkney, in 2025-2026. Read More »
Press release: EMEC and West of Orkney Windfarm kick off major offshore wind R&I programme
Research and innovation (R&I) programme to explore ways to overcome technical challenges, embed economic benefits in the north of Scotland and deliver offshore wind faster, cheaper and at lower risk. The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), based in Orkney, has signed a ground-breaking agreement with the West of Orkney Windfarm to kick-start a major research Read More »