Leonardo DiCaprio to shine spotlight on Orkney’s clean energy efforts
A film produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio will shine a spotlight on Orkney’s pioneering marine energy work when it premieres this month.
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Orkney £29m energy storage project could create ‘tens of thousands’ of jobs
The success of a £29 million Orkney energy storage pilot scheme has the potential to generate “tens of thousands” of UK renewables jobs, according to the project developer.
EMEC to assess New York tidal turbine
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) will cast an independent eye on a new tidal turbine based in New York City.
Saipem floating wind turbine to be tested by EMEC
A new floating offshore wind turbine designed by Saipem is to be tested by the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Ireland.
Orkney tidal firm’s success swells staff numbers
An Orkney-based tidal firm has attributed increased staff numbers to a growing reputation as a Highlands and Islands success story.
Spanish tidal converter generates ‘first energy’ off Orkney
A Spanish tidal energy converter has generated "first energy" at a test site in Orkney, according to the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).
Orkney marine energy experts to support creation of China’s first test centre
Orkney's European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has revealed it will support the development of the first wave and tidal test centre in China.
Crown Estate grants EMEC extension at tidal test site
The Crown Estate Scotland has granted the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) a significant extension at its Fall of Warness site.
Emec connects Spanish tidal platform at Orkney site
The European Marine Energy Centre (Emec) has confirmed that it connected a Spanish-made tidal turbine platform at its site in Orkney.
EMEC gains multi-million funding to scale-up testing site
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has announced it will share in a multi-million funding pot to scale-up commercial testing at its Orkney site.
Scotland’s EMEC in project to fast-track marine energy tech
A testing project has been launched to fast-track new marine energy technologies in Scotland and further afield.
Wave firm captures an additional £2m in private funding
An Orkney-based wave energy converter is to receive an additional £2 million in private equity funding.
New Penguin booked for Orkney passage, say Wello
The next generation of the Penguin wave energy converter is due to arrive in Orkney after testing, developer Wello Oy has revealed.
Full steam ahead for Orkney hydrogen ferry thanks to £400k cash injection
A pioneering hydrogen-powered ferry project is full steam ahead thanks to a huge cash injection.
Floating tidal turbine begins journey to Orkney
Magallanes Renovables’ floating tidal turbine has begun its mammoth journey from Vigo, Spain to the Orkney Islands.
EMEC agree deal to consult on Welsh energy test site
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has signed an agreement with Marine Energy Wales to consult on the creation of the Marine Energy Test Area (META) project, underway in Pembrokeshire.
Orkney’s European Marine Energy Centre named in top 200 world projects
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) based in the Orkney Islands has been named among the top 200 most influential world projects.
WATCH: EMEC completes wave converter dry test
The Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) announced successful results for the CorPower wave energy converter (WEC) in Stockholm yesterday.
OPINION: Microsoft data centres – why Orkney?
Amongst the blizzard of publicity around the deployment of the Microsoft data centre in the water at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) a question kept coming up in interviews ‘…. er … why do it in Orkney of all places?’
£9.6m Orkney tidal project to develop integrated energy solution
A new tidal project launched on the Orkney Isles will bring together partners from across Europe to develop an integrated clean energy solution, the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has said.
Treasures of wave and tidal to be explored at Aberdeen event
The National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) has announced that it will host a workshop next week to explore opportunities in wave and tidal energy.
EMEC tidal tripod to be removed and analysed
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has announced a deal with Orkney-based marine operations provider Leask Marine to remove a tripod foundation from the Fall of Warness tidal energy test site.
Spanish tidal firm ink Orkney marine test agreement
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has announced that Spanish tidal developer Magallanes Renovables has entered into an agreement to test the next phase of its tidal prototype.
EMEC and island technology group to collaborate on renewables ‘biofouling’
The International Centre of Island Technology (ICIT) has joined forces with the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) for a research project into water organisms affecting renewables structures.
EMEC offers test centre access to renewable developers
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has opened up the possibility for wind, wave and tidal testing at its four offshore test facilities.