A strategic vision for investment and innovation in wave energy
Mocean Energy's Cameron McNatt outlines a strategic vision for wave energy in the UK, and the role GB Energy could play.
marine energy
Green hydrogen start-up DRIFT raises £4.6m to build first vessel
A British firm aiming to produce green hydrogen at sea has raised £4.6 million from investors as it aims to build its first vessel next year.
Inverness firm 4C Engineering wins £260k from two wave energy competitions
Inverness firm 4C Engineering has received close to £260,000 from two separate wave energy funding competitions organised by the Scottish and US governments.
Apollo completes sea trials of renewable energy quick connection system in Orkney
Apollo has completed sea trials of an innovative system which allows marine vessels to quickly connect to offshore renewable energy infrastructure.
Tidal sector aims for 80% energy cost reduction through ten key innovations
ORE Catapult report outlines ten technological innovations which could bring about an 80% reduction in tidal stream energy costs.
Updated: UK government confirms £800m wind budget for AR6 auction
Renewable industry leaders called the AR6 budget a "missed opportunity" and said the government's 2030 offshore wind target "looks unachievable".
Marine energy developers appeal for ‘same opportunity’ as other renewables
A COP26 fringe event saw wave and tidal energy firms praise Scottish government support for the sector, but call for greater certainty to enable commercialisation.
Nova Innovation handed £6.4m to fund manufacturing of tidal turbines
Scottish tidal energy firm Nova Innovation has been handed £6.4 million to fund manufacturing and distribution of its subsea turbines.
RenewableUK calls for clean energy tech targets and creation of Just Transition Strategy
A leading trade body is calling on governments across the UK to commit to specific renewables deployment targets ahead of a landmark climate conference later this year.
‘Niche market’ needed to develop marine renewables in Scotland, report claims
A new report published has called on industry and government to work together to develop opportunities for the use of marine renewables in the oil and gas sector.
Scottish marine energy sector must be ‘nurtured’ to be commercial success, Malin Group says
A Scottish engineering firm has called on the UK and Scottish governments to create “crucial” connections to help the country’s marine energy sectors.
Spanish-built tidal turbine arrives off Orkney for testing
Spanish marine energy developer Magallanes Renovables’ said today that its floating tidal turbine has arrived off Orkney for testing.
VIDEO: Renewable energy mega island tested in extreme waves
MARIN, the Dutch Maritime Institute, have this week tested out a mega island floating structure that could revolutionise the renewable energy sector.
Tide is turning for north marine energy developers
Anyone who’s ever stood on one of the beaches of Caithness or Orkney and stared out across the Pentland Firth can’t help but have been impressed by the sheer power of Europe’s most turbulent waters.
Marine power windfall of £76bn up for grabs for supply chain, ONE says
The oil and gas supply chain has a golden opportunity to capitalise on the growing marine power sector, which is forecast to be worth up to £76billion globally by 2050.
Scottish energy minister makes case for marine power
Scotland’s energy minister today urged the UK Government to add wave and tidal power to its industrial strategy.
MeyGen developer expands its offering to “wet renewables” sector
Tidal power firm Atlantis Resources is forming a new internal division to serve the wider water-based renewable energy sector.
Atlantis Resources stoic on Westminster’s removal of ring-fenced marine energy budget
Atlantis Resources said today that the UK Government’s decision to scrap the ring-fenced budget for marine projects in its next “green auction” was disappointing, but not unexpected.
Nicola Sturgeon urges UK to tackle ‘uncertainty’ over marine energy
Nicola Sturgeon has called on the UK Government to end uncertainty around subsidies for marine energy projects.
EMEC and University of Edinburgh sign Chinese marine energy deal
Orkney's European Marine Energy Centre (Emec) and the University of Edinburgh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with organisations based in Qingdao to support the development of a marine energy test site in China.
Indonesians get first-hand view of Orkney’s marine energy expertise
Marine renewable energy experts and senior government staff from Indonesia have visited Orkney to see what lessons they can learn from the industry in Scotland.
Marine-energy mission
A team of government and industry leaders from Japan's eastern seaboard are to come to Scotland to plan for the development of marine energy in the Asian country following an invitation by Finance Secretary John Swinney.
Aquamarine Power agrees funding deal
SCOTTISH wavepower developer Aquamarine Power (AP) said yesterday it had agreed a £3.4million loan with Barclays Corporate in a deal marking an important milestone for investment in the marine energy sector.
Poyry commits to renewables presence
FINNISH engineering consultancy Poyry has joined to growing list of companies with an Aberdeen presence to set up a dedicated team to exploit renewable energy-related opportunities - especially offshore.
Statkraft lining up to grab pole position in tidal power
NORWEGIAN utility Statkraft has decided to plough some £4million into tidal power developer Atlantis Resources.