Orkney wave energy project gets £16m in joint EU and UK funding
A 1 MW wave energy demonstration project in Orkney has secured €19.6 million (£16.5m) for a two year grid connected trial.
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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.
Ten North East energy supply chain firms share in £1.5 million ETZ funding
ETZ Ltd has awarded £1.47 million in grants to ten North East Scotland firms as part of the Challenge Fund focused on driving the energy transition and creating jobs.
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.
Orkney MP calls for increase to tidal energy CfD funding
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has called on the UK government to increase funding for tidal stream energy in the upcoming CfD allocation round.
ZOEX wave energy “break-through” tested at Port of Aberdeen
A wave device promising affordable and reliable energy for customers from fish farmers to offshore wind installations has been demonstrated at the Port of Aberdeen.
Labour says Scotland’s wave energy potential being ‘squandered’ by Holyrood and Westminster
The Scottish Labour party claims Scotland's wave and tidal energy potential is being "squandered" by governments in Holyrood and Westminster.
Renewable energy sector targets more support from next UK government
UK wave and tidal energy sector calls for more targeted support from whichever party gets the keys to 10 Downing Street.
Wave and tidal energy’s ‘chicken and egg’ investment conundrum
Wave and tidal energy firms say they are stuck in a "chicken and egg" investment conundrum, with a lack of project certainty hampering financing options.
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".
UK marine energy sector hopes to continue making waves in AR6
Wave and tidal developers push for more strategic support to capture the full industrial potential of marine energy.
Renewables for Subsea Power project taking shape in Orkney
An initiative aiming to demonstrate the ability of green energy to power subsea oil and gas infrastructure is taking shape in the north of Scotland.
Watch: Success for Waveswing prototype during sea trials in Orkney
An Inverness-based wave energy firm is toasting “highly encouraging results” from a recent phase of sea trials.
Mocean, Verlume and Baker Hughes announce subsea wave energy link-up
Scottish firms Mocean Energy and Verlume have announced an agreement with oilfield services giant Baker Hughes on subsea wave power.
Innovative wave energy array to be trialled off Orkney
A trailblazing multi-megawatt wave energy array is to be trialled in the North Sea, off the coast of Orkney.
Marriage plans for wave energy and offshore wind in Scotland
Wave energy leaders in Scotland see offshore wind developers as potential infrastructure partners in their drive to harvest vital renewable power from the country's waters.
Mocean Energy secures cash to accelerate development of Blue Star wave machine
Scottish wave power firm Mocean Energy has secured major new investment to accelerate the commercial rollout of its flagship technology.
Wave energy expert joins Net Zero Technology Centre industry panel
A leading expert in wave energy has joined the industry panel of the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC).
Wave energy – floating wind hybrid could aid oil and gas decarbonisation
A combination of wave energy and floating wind could soon be used to power oil and gas assets as part of an ambitious project.
Images: Pioneering wave energy machine returns to Orkney after successful tests
Scottish firm Mocean Energy’s wave energy machine has returned to dock after a successful five-month test period at sea.
Wave energy firm Mocean adds Aberdeen base as demand grows to decarbonise oil and gas assets
Wave energy firm Mocean Energy has opened a new Aberdeen office to meet growing interest from oil and gas producers keen to decarbonise North Sea assets.
Mocean’s Blue X wave device takes plunge in Orkney ahead of sea trials
Scottish firm Mocean Energy’s Blue X wave energy device has taken the plunge in Orkney ahead of sea trials this summer.
Mocean Energy hoping to offer renewables solution to subsea problems
Integrating renewables with oil and gas operations will be fundamental to cutting emissions and maintaining the North Sea’s social licence to continue producing hydrocarbons.
Potential for use of wave energy in subsea operations to be explored in Aberdeen
Renewable energy could soon be used to run subsea oil and gas equipment as part of efforts to slash operational emissions.