Global wave and tidal stream energy production has risen tenfold over the last decade, according to a report issued today by a leading ocean energy organisation. Ocean Energy Systems (OES) annual report shows cumulative energy produced from wave and tidal…
SELKIE is a cross-border project which is bringing together leading researchers and businesses to improve the performance of marine energy devices and technologies. University College Cork are leading the project in partnership with Marine Energy Wales, Menter Môn, Swansea University,…
As questions are asked about the impact of turbine blades on marine wildlife, scientists have developed a sophisticated fish collision model for the burgeoning tidal power industry. The model, developed by HR Wallingford, predicts collision rates more accurately than ever…
Tidal energy developer Magallanes Renovables, have been successfully testing their second generation, 2MW tidal platform ‘ATIR’ at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), since 2018, as part of the Ocean_2G project. The aim of the project was to test, validate…
In anticipation of the European Commission’s forthcoming industrial strategy, which will lay out the foundation of a climate-neutral society, 10 leading European renewable energy associations joined forces to stress the strategic importance of their sectors in delivering the European Green…
Marine energy developer Minesto has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Faroese electric utility company SEV, advancing the parties’ collaboration to integrate tidal energy in the Faroe Island’s electricity mix. The PPA comprises both the planned installations of…
MeyGen’s 2019 performance represents the longest period of uninterrupted generation from a multi-megawatt tidal turbine array ever achieved. Operational Highlights MeyGen has now exported 24.7GWh of predictable renewable electricity to the national grid In 2019 alone, MeyGen exported over 13.8GWh…
Copernicus Marine Service announced a new December 2019 catalogue that includes a wide range of updates including the release of a global wave reanalysis product with data back to 1993. This is one of the most awaited products, especially from…
World leading tidal energy company Nova Innovation has landed its biggest project to date, expanding its operation in North America. Nova has received a permit to develop a 1.5MW tidal array in Petit Passage, in the Bay of Fundy area…
The European renewable industries welcome the decision by President Elect of the Commission von der Leyen to enshrine the objective of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 into EU law. Our industries already represent a major part of the European industrial…
