Major new Oregon facility could transform US wave energy prospects
Several reports in recent weeks have demonstrated major appetite for marine renewables on the US West Coast, as the energy transition continues to intensify. A CNBC report focusing on the Oregon-based PacWave initiative helped spread word to the masses about wave energy’s potential contribution to the future green energy mix. The open-ocean wave energy test site will have two separate facilities: PacWave North, for small-scale and prototype technologies, and the larger PacWave South. The latter is currently under development after attracting grants from both […]
Read MoreCorPower to appear at Ocean Energy Europe ‘Target 2025’ Conference
Join CorPower and Ocean Energy Europe Co-President Patrik Moller on June 22 at the OEE ‘Target 2025 Conference – Empowering Europe to deliver on its ocean energy ambitions’. CorPower will appear at 10.00 CET discussing future progression to wave energy pilot farms. The EU Strategy on Offshore Renewable Energy has set a clear objective for ocean energy deployment: 100 MW by 2025. […]
Read MorePioneering UMACK mooring and anchoring project partners with University of Dundee
A novel marine mooring and anchoring project aiming to improve the operation efficiency of ocean energy devices is recruiting expert support from the University of Dundee. The UMACK (Universal Mooring, Anchor & Connectivity Kit) Project has teamed up with the University’s Geotechnical Engineering Group to aid the development of a new ‘vibro-installed’ anchor system for […]
Read MoreCorPower joins world-class consortium in €5m VALID Project
CorPower is delighted to be part of a world-class consortium delivering the €5m Horizon2020 VALID Project. Our joint mission is to develop a new hybrid platform to test the reliability and survivability of wave energy converters, influenced by proven methods from the automotive industry. The extensive 3-year project, which began in Dec 2020 and will complete in late 2023, combines virtual and physical environments in efforts to reduce product […]
Read MoreCorPower named in ‘Techarenan’ top 50 future Nordic firms
CorPower has today been named a top 50 leading future firm in the Techarenan Challenge 2021. Companies from all over the Nordic region applied for the competition with finalists active in a range of industries including cleantech, mobility, e-health, edtech, spacetech, foodtech, and more. The entrepreneurship competition, now in its 8th year, is aimed at startups and growth phase […]
Read MoreCorPower expands into new premises in Southern Stockholm
In support of our flagship HiWave-5 demonstration project, CorPower has expanded into new premises in Southern Stockholm. Our new 3000m2 site will play a fundamental role enabling complete assembly and dry-testing of our first full-scale commercial Wave Energy Converter, due for ocean deployment in Portugal later this year. In order to make this dream a […]
Read MoreCorPower awarded ‘Most Innovative Wave Technology’ in 2021 Business Vision Awards
CorPower has been awarded ‘Most Innovative Wave Technology’ in the 2021 Business Vision Awards. Click here to read the announcement in the latest digital edition. The Business Vision (BV) Awards Programme seeks out candidates with outstanding corporate achievements with winners having to convince the judging panel they have the vision to maintain and build on their success.
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