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Energy system of the future to be demonstrated in Orkney

03 April 2019

The first phase of a new £28.5 million project to create a Virtual Energy System (VES) in Orkney, Scotland, has been launched to digitally link distributed and intermittent renewable generation to fl…

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EMEC to assess Verdant Power’s performance in New York City

02 April 2019

Periscope partner, EMEC, will provide an independent performance assessment of Verdant Power’s 5th Generation (Gen5) tidal turbine system to be deployed for commercial demonstration in New York City’…

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First autonomous manoeuvring vessel trials held on North Sea

28 March 2019

A unique series of autonomous operations trials were held on the North Sea 19-20 March, about five nautical miles off the coast of Den Helder (NL). SeaZip 3 was outfitted with collision avoidance te…

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PERISCOPE attends EEN and Inn2POWER Offshore Wind Symposium

28 March 2019

With international participation from the German Cluster WAB, the Danish cluster Offshore Energy, the Belgian cluster POM and others, a two-day gathering was organised 14-15 March 2019 in The Netherl…

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When will enclosed space inspection by drones become an accepted practice in maritime and offshore operations?

28 March 2019

Every year people die inspecting enclosed spaces. These spaces can contain depleted oxygen levels, toxic gases, and/or material otherwise unsafe for humans. Using drones for this work will enhance …

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How likely are offshore charging stations to be in operation in the North Sea by 2025?

28 March 2019

How likely are offshore charging stations to be in operation in the North Sea by 2025?

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Network meeting in Orkney

28 March 2019

Periscope partners will combine their scheduled network meeting with an opportunity to bring companies together at the European Marine Energy Centre in the Orkney Islands.

Although details are …

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Study trip to Lindholmen Science Park, Sweden

28 March 2019

Periscope partners and interested member companies will undertake a study trip to in Gothenburg at the end of April. Immediately after the scheduled network meeting, Perisc…

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Network meeting in Gothenburg

28 March 2019

The next scheduled network meeting for the Periscope project is in Gothenburg in April. Partners will spend the first day advancing the activities in each work package, not least the two identified …

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Latest issue of the Periscope newsletter available!

28 March 2019

The latest issue of the blue growth innovation newsletter is available at:

The newsletter covers innovation in em…

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