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Technology

OPRC unveils its ocean energy generator

Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) recently showcased its tidal energy underwater electric generator and its Turbine Generator Unit (TGU) support structure in Bangor.

11 Mar 2010

South West RDA commissions £100,000 study

A project to map offshore renewable energy potential around the coast of South West England has been announced.

11 Mar 2010

Siemens Energy acquires stake in MCT

Engineering firm Siemens has chosen to invest in Bristol, England-based Marine Current Turbines (MCT).

11 Mar 2010

EMEC prepares for marine power development

EMEC has shared that is gearing up for the arrival this year of more devices capable of generating electricity from waves or tidal currents.

11 Mar 2010

Tidal energy study commissioned for Cumbria

UK-based engineering consulting firm Parsons Brinckerhoff has been commissioned to explore options for tidal energy generation across the Duddon Estuary in South Cumbria.

11 Mar 2010

Canada supports expansion of tidal energy research capacity

A project that harnesses the natural assets of Nova Scotia’s Fundy Region to build international profile for the region is now underway.

26 Feb 2010

Acciona heads multidisciplinary pan European consortium

Energy major Acciona is heading a European R&D consortium of 17 companies, universities and technology centres from 12 countries to establish a technological basis to ensure the viable and comp

26 Feb 2010

Alex Salmond meets executives in France

First Minister Alex Salmond recently met with senior executives from France’s energy industries and the country’s Minister for European Affairs.

26 Feb 2010

James Forbes joins Atlantis Resources

Atlantis Resources Corporation has appointed James Forbes as a director on its main Board.

26 Feb 2010

PRESS RELEASE: Seagen passes 1000 operational hours of tidal current energy at Strangford Lough

SeaGen, the world-leading prototype tidal energy turbine designed and deployed by Marine Current Turbines Ltd (MCT) has exceeded 1000 hours of operation in Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough

15 Feb 2010