MeyGen beats new tidal power record, Simec progresses plans for ocean-powered data centre
A Scottish project has passed a new milestone for generating “predictable” renewable energy from a tidal array.
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Simec Atlantis on crest of wave as Cornelius widens vision
The removal of UK Government subsidy in 2017 left the burgeoning Scottish tidal energy sector in crisis.
Plans for ‘world’s first’ ocean-powered data centre in Scotland
Plans have been unveiled to build the world’s first ocean-powered data centre in the north of Scotland.
Architects with renewables track record expanding in Highlands
An Inverness firm of architects is expanding across the Highlands.
AREG: Turning the tide
Last month, the Scottish Government revived a £10 million prize fund to boost commercial prospects for tidal energy in Scotland.
Meygen tidal turbine notches up new world record
The Pentland Firth-based Meygen tidal turbine notched up a new world record last night.
Simec Atlantis picks supplier for MeyGen connection system
UK-based firm Engineering Technology Applications (ETA) will supply a subsea tidal turbine connection system for the extension of a major tidal array in the Pentland Firth.
Simec Atlantic ‘successfully’ launch two Meygen tidal turbines
A marine energy firm based in Scotland's Pentland Firth has announced the launch of two modified tidal turbines.
Simec Atlantis wins big in tidal energy grant funding
A Pentland Firth-based tidal energy project has announced a large-scale grant funding win.
New turbines to raise MeyGen output by 40%, Simec Atlantis says
Simec Atlantis Energy will beef up the MeyGen tidal array in the Pentland Firth with at least two more of its 2 megawatt turbines.
Faulty MeyGen turbines returned to action
Simec Atlantis Energy said today that two faulty turbines on its MeyGen project had returned to action.
SIMEC Atlantis unveils world’s largest single-rotor tidal turbine
SIMEC Atlantis (SAE) has unveiled designs for the world’s largest single-rotor tidal turbine, which is planned for deployment in Scotland.
Scottish tidal sector at ‘real risk’ despite successes, warns renewables chief
A renewables boss has said the tide may be turning for marine energy in Scotland, but warned the sector is at “real risk” due to the removal of government support.
Update: Faults found on tidal turbines in the Pentland Firth
The world’s largest tidal energy plant has suffered damage to its turbines just months after construction ended.
Simec Atlantis to overcome MeyGen turbine glitches with little fuss, analyst says
Turbine glitches are unlikely to have a "material impact" on a ground-breaking tidal power project off the north coast of Scotland, an analyst said today.
Repairs needed on pair of faulty MeyGen turbines
Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) said today that two turbines from its MeyGen tidal project would need to be removed for repairs.
Simec Atlantis hails most important year despite widening losses
Bosses at Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) said 2017 was the most important year in the renewable energy firm’s history despite posting an £11 million loss.
Atlantis Resources to deliver on faith
Tim Cornelius heads up one of the companies paving new energy paths in tidal.
Atlantis’ MeyGen project among Green Energy award winners
Cutting-edge energy generation technology and some of the people who help Scotland make a global renewable-energy impact were celebrated at the 2017 Scottish Green Energy Awards in Edinburgh last night.
MeyGen warns of “travesty” of uneven UK renewable playing field
The boss of the world's biggest tidal energy project today warned of the potential "travesty" facing the UK if did not even the renewables stakes.
MeyGen project produces enough power for 700,000 homes
Scottish marine power firm Atlantis Resources has revealed that the first phase of its MeyGen project has reached a new milestone.
Atlantis hires new chief finance officer
Scottish marine power firm Atlantis Resources has appointed a new chief finance officer.
Marine power firm Atlantis raises £5m though bond offer
Marine power firm Atlantis Resources said today that it had raised £5million through a bond offer, which has now closed.
Atlantis resumes output from MeyGen after pause
Marine power firm Atlantis Resources said today that it had reinstalled two of the turbines used in the first phase of its groundbreaking MeyGen project in the Pentland Firth.