EMEC completes concept design on 100 MW floating wind test site

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), based in Orkney, has concluded concept design for a new 100 MW floating offshore wind test and demonstration site.

New wave energy converter arrives in Orkney

A new wave energy converter developed by AWS Ocean Energy has arrived in Orkney for deployment at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).

‘Most powerful’ tidal turbine generating electricity at EMEC

The world’s most powerful tidal turbine – Orbital O2 – has commenced grid connected power generation at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.  Orbital Marine Power’s 2MW O2 – a floating turbine anchored in the Fall of Warness – is connected via a subsea cable to the local onshore electricity network. About 15m […] The post ‘Most powerful’ tidal turbine generating electricity at EMEC appeared first on The Engineer.

Powerful tidal turbine comes on stream

What is believed to be the world’s most powerful tidal turbine has started exporting electricity.

Franco-Scottish report sets out energy research priorities

A new report outlines a series of recommendations to facilitate research collaborations between Scottish and French organisations working in floating wind and hydrogen.