The choice of drivetrain technology is a critical decision for optimising performance and cost-efficiency of tidal devices. Should tidal turbines use a direct drivetrain, bypassing the gearbox for simplicity and reliability, or opt for an indirect drivetrain with a gearbox to optimise speed and torque? Find that out in this debate!
Chair: Julian Röder, Chief Engineer, CWD
As the ocean energy sector moves towards larger arrays, using individual export cables from every device to shore is no longer cost-effective. Subhubs will be needed to optimise power export. But what is the best solution for your subhub: on the surface or submerged? In this debate, current array developers argue for their preferred option.
Chair: Fiona Buckley, Senior Expert and Senior Project Manager, ENGIE Laborelec
The wave energy world is expanding rapidly, more and more innovative prototypes are being developed and tested, while some developers are planning to deploy the first wave farms in the world. Join us to meet the wave developers that are building the industry, and learn more about their technology and the challenges they faced at various stages of their development.
Chair: Tim Hurst, Managing Director, Wave Energy Scotland
From powering remote communities to decarbonising offshore activities, ocean energy offers novel opportunities and alternative business models. It can help islands replace fossil fuels with renewable energy and increase access to power with off-grid applications. These can become a springboard towards the main market. Explore the newest developments with leading players in the field.
Chair: Ewa Spiesz, Senior Energy Sustainability Advisor, DMEC
The last 2 years have seen significant technological progress at the same time as unprecedented levels of public funding allocated to OE projects. This has sparked interest from private investors, power utilities and oil&gas majors. The partially funded pipeline stands at 167 MW for now, with more to come.
This session will attempt to understand the consequences of this progress: is this the start of industrialisation or are we waiting for more signals? Can those projects reach financial close? What does it mean for the sector if they do or don’t? What is the impact of national elections on this development – UK, US, EU Commission?
Chair: Rémi Gruet, CEO, Ocean Energy Europe
European regions are long time supporters of ocean energy development, and in turn the industrialisation of the sector creates new local jobs and markets. In this session, regional actors will present what they’re doing for ocean energy and discuss what ocean energy can do for them.
Chair: Elaine Hanton, Director Of Energy and Low Carbon, Highlands and Islands Enterprise
A “made in Europe” ocean energy supply chain is a strategic imperative. Discover how the sector is creating market opportunities for the engineering and maritime industries while boosting Europe’s competitiveness.
Chair: Claire Mack, CEO, Scottish Renewables
Tidal is moving to the next generation of farms. Developers will present the progress of their latest array projects and technological improvements.
Chair: Matthijs Soede, Senior Policy Officer, DG RTD, European Commission
One of our programme mainstays, the Flagship session showcases year after year what projects have hit the water. Check our 2024’s edition!
Chair: Valentin Dupont, Senior Policy Officer, Ocean Energy Europe
Our annual tidal energy showcase will once again shine a light on the latest developments in tidal stream technology. Developers will present their newest projects, and share the advances they have made when it comes to device design, materials and cost reduction.
Chair: Marlène Kiersnowski, Director of Development, Énergie de la Lune