Press release: EMEC invites Social Innovation Challenge proposals
Do you have an innovative climate change or carbon reduction solution which could help overcome the challenges faced by rural communities in Scotland? The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is looking for local Orkney partners who are interested in applying for the Social Innovation Challenge, a funding programme to support innovative social enterprise solutions to Read More »
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 »
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 »
Press release: Funding boost for sustainable aviation testing in Orkney
Funding confirmed for phase 2 of SATE project The Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE), based at Kirkwall Airport in the Orkney Islands, has been given a funding boost to support the Highlands and Islands of Scotland in becoming a sustainable aviation region. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded the second phase of the SATE Read More »





