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Periscope attends the ‘9 before 9’ event at the Oil and Gas Technology Centre in Aberdeen

South Norway European Office attended the ‘9 before 9’ event in Aberdeen this week, which showcased both current technology and emerging technology ready for commercialisation later in 2019. The eve…

Tidal arrays, marine power – Periscope visits European Marine Energy Centre

During their network meeting, Periscope partners visited installations hosted by the European Marine Energy Centre and met with technology developers and Orkney’s marine energy suppliers.

Focus on offshore charging and smart inspection and maintenance!

The Periscope partners met in the Orkney Islands this week to continue progress on the upcoming transnational workshops on both offshore charging and smart inspection and maintenance.

Periscope at the European Maritime Days 2019

The Periscope project was invited to participate in the workshop “Acting together in a regional ecosystem” during the recent EMD 2019 in Lisbon. Periscope presented its approach which it uses to stim…

Interreg FORESEA shortlisted for EUSEW award

EU-funded project FORESEA, led by Periscope partner EMEC, has been shortlisted for the ‘Innovation Award’ at the EU Sustainable Energy Citizens’ Awards 2019. 

A winner is chosen via a public vote…

Ocean DEMO opens first call to support ocean energy farm installation

Ocean DEMO opens first call to support ocean energy farm installation 

The first Ocean DEMO call for applications is now open. Successful applicants will receive free access to test their ocean ene…

Cannes Film Festival spotlight on Orkney’s marine energy work

A major documentary on climate change, featuring Orkney’s pioneering marine energy work, is set to be premiered at the Cannes Film Festival next week.

Ice on Fire has been produced by Leonardo …

Test-bed in the North Sea

Outside the port of Scheveningen in the Netherlands, a highly advanced test-bed will be realized. The test-bed will be 10 x 10 sea miles, and placed outside all trade routes. Companies, universities,…

EMEC’s Commercial Development Officer, Catrin Sutherland, has been shortlisted for the ‘Achiever Award’ at the Scottish Renewables Young Professionals Green Energy Awards 2019.

The Young Professionals Green Energy Awards recognises those who have achieved beyond all expectations, those who are pioneering new ideas and have the drive and ambition to change the renewable ener…

3D-Printed Propeller Blade Opens Way to Eco-Friendly Shipping

To make the European maritime industry more competitive globally, innovative materials are needed to improve ships' performance and make them more environment friendly. In recent years, other industr…