Wave Energy

Seabased to Develop 10 MW Wave Power Park in Barbados for Green Hydrogen R&D

June 19, 2024

Dublin based company, Seabased, has entered into an MoU with the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) to develop a wave power park in Barbados. Initially starting with a 2 MW pilot and expanding to at least 10 MW, this project supports Barbados’ efforts in advancing green hydrogen research and development. Source: Renewables Now

Wavepiston will co-develop a wave energy project with YS Energies Marines Developpement to provide clean energy to local communities in Martinique

March 17, 2023

Danish ocean energy organization, Wavepiston partners with YS Energies Marines Developpement (YSEMD) to develop a wave energy project in Martinique, which aims to provide clean energy to local communities. Source: Renews.Biz

Wave and Tide Energy Production Increase Tenfold

March 20, 2020

Global wave and tidal energy production increased from less than 5GWh to 45GWh in just a decade, according to a report issued by Ocean Energy Systems. Several technologies have been deployed for open-sea testing, as international support for marine renewables continues to climb. Reducing emissions and increasing electricity production are helping drive the trend. Source […]

Elizabeth Warren Announces ‘Blue New Deal’

December 11, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has released a Blue New Deal—indicating a growing US focus on issues related to the Blue Economy. The comprehensive plan focuses on ocean conservation, marine renewable energy and related industries. Included in the proposal are support for offshore clean energy, community benefit agreements, and new standards for sustainable ocean farming. […]

Study of feasibility for tidal energy technology in the Eastern Caribbean announced

February 28, 2019

Minesto has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Antigua and Barbuda to start a study of feasibility for a potential tidal energy project. The Swedish marine energy technology developer Minesto uses ocean currents and tidal streams to produce electricity.  The study facilitated by the United Nations Office for Project Services Antigua and […]