Marine Energy Council announces Lead Partners
The Marine Energy Council (MEC) has announced 13 companies which have joined as Lead Partners to support its aim to make the UK the world leader in tidal stream and wave energy. The MEC, established in 2018, has been instrumental in improving the investment landscape for marine energy in the UK. This includes securing three Read More »
EMEC general election manifesto asks
With a general election confirmed for 4 July 2024, EMEC sets out its key manifesto asks to cement green growth opportunities across ocean energy and floating offshore wind in the UK. Established in 2003, EMEC is a not-for-profit innovation catalyst pioneering the transition to a clean energy future, offering test and demonstration sites to reduce Read More »
UK Government supports EMEC growth plans
£3 million grant funding will help unlock EMEC growth opportunities to help deliver UK net zero ambitions The UK Government has announced a new £4.6 million support package for the UK’s islands, £3 million of which will be awarded to the Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) over two years. Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove Read More »
Orkney energy innovation showcased in Science Museum’s new gallery
The Science Museum in London has opened a major new gallery exploring the rapid energy transition and decarbonisation needed globally to limit climate change. The gallery highlights technologies and projects from the UK and abroad – from tidal energy and hydrogen power in Orkney to terracotta air-cooling façades in India and solar farms in Morocco. Read More »
EMEC managing director takes home Outstanding Contribution Award
EMEC’s managing director, Neil Kermode OBE, has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Subsea Expo Awards 2024. Organised by Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the annual Subsea Expo Awards celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals working across the oil and gas, decommissioning, offshore energy, defence, aquaculture and marine science sectors. This year’s Outstanding Read More »
Two clean maritime projects awarded funding
£33 million of Government funding has been awarded to develop green technologies for ports and ships – accelerating the UK’s race to decarbonise the sector while supporting jobs in coastal communities across the country, helping grow the economy in the long term. The £33 million has been awarded to 33 projects across all twelve regions Read More »
Rural Energy Hubs to consider non-technical barriers to decarbonisation
A joint decarbonisation project between Orkney and Shetland has been awarded £4.9 million in funding by Innovate UK. The Rural Energy Hubs project is one of seven projects selected from across the UK for Innovate UK’s £25 million Net Zero Living programme. The Net Zero Living programme will run from 1 February 2024 to 31 Read More »
Ocean DEMO celebrates success as project draws to a close
The success of the EU-funded Ocean DEMO project has been celebrated in a new video and website which highlight the achievements of technology developers and innovators and the progress being made in the ocean energy industry. Discover the stories of Ocean DEMO technology developers here. European technologies are currently leading the world in ocean energy, Read More »
White paper details needs case for UK National Floating Wind Test Centre
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and Renewable Risk Advisors (RRA) have published a white paper setting out the needs case for a National Floating Wind Test Centre in the UK. The white paper states the need for a dedicated ‘National Floating Wind Test Centre’ to fully prove floating technologies in metocean conditions that are Read More »
£1 million offshore wind programme launches innovation call
A £1 million research and innovation (R&I) programme is searching for novel solutions to help deliver offshore wind faster, cheaper and at lower risk. The first in a series of innovation calls has opened for applications, with up to £300,000 available to projects. The Offshore Wind R&I Programme, delivered by the European Marine Energy Centre Read More »
