Press release: EMEC to explore Franco-Scottish wind/hydrogen collaboration
Following a competitive tender, The Scottish Government has awarded the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) a contract to explore opportunities for floating offshore wind and hydrogen supply chains in Scotland and France. EMEC will partner with French engineering firm INNOSEA and London-based Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) to carry out research to understand the technical status Read More »
Blog: Dive into marine energy at home
Over the years we have sought to interact with younger generations in Orkney to share our experience and learnings in the renewable energy sector, raise awareness of future career opportunities and help develop the future workforce. Our team of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Ambassadors are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and experiences on Read More »
Press release: Mocean Energy edges closer to EMEC deployment
Edinburgh wave energy developer, Mocean Energy, is gearing up to deploy its scale prototype, Blue X wave energy converter at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland. Mocean Energy has signed a berth agreement to test at EMEC’s Scapa Flow test site. The Blue X has been fabricated at Fife fabricators AJS Production Read More »
Press release: Green hydrogen to decarbonise Kirkwall Airport
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is collaborating with Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) to decarbonise heat and power at Kirkwall Airport through green hydrogen technology. Funded by the Scottish Government via Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the innovative project will see a novel hydrogen combustion engine, provided by Doosan Babcock, installed and demonstrated at Read More »
Blog: Turning the tide on marine energy
Our oceans are an abundant source of energy which can support a global energy transition and drive a blue economy. However, a clear and accessible route to market is required, writes Eileen Linklater, External Relationship Manager, EMEC. Barriers to commercialising marine energy One of the major barriers to commercialising marine energy has been the lack Read More »
