Ocean-based applications and markets are often located far from

Islands and remote coastal areas face energy challenges different from those of their continental counterparts.

The Periscope Network has undertaken a desktop-based benchmarking study which aims to provide a review of currently available literature in Additive Manufacturing (AM)

SeaTwirl is an ambitious Swedish tech company working to become

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) sector can be considered to have been slow to react and consider how autonomous systems could support offshore operations with the

The Periscope Network conducted market analysis in order to identify clear business and carbon-reduction business cases to support robotics and autonomy over the exist

Ocean Energy Systems (OES), a technology collaboration programme within the International Energy Agency (IEA), has provided an overview of ocean energy activities in 2

The Economist Intelligence Unit has examined the past, present and future of energy innovation within the blue econom

Axis Energy Projects

Techano AS

The European Commission's new strategy on

Over the past decade, the growth and drive to reduce the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) of onshore and offshore wind g

The wind industry has coped well during the covid-19 pandemic, and could play a key role in ensuring a green recovery

The new Ocean Panel-commissioned report, ‘

The

Minesto has developed a unique subsea kite, Deep Green, that generates electricity from low-flow tidal streams and ocean currents.

DNV GL has launched its fourth

The European Commission's study shows that maritime spatial planning is a crucial factor for the development of marit

The study by Roland Berger GmbH, conducted on behalf of the European Commission, shows that the large offshore wind p

The European Parliaments overview over the EUs political frames and initiatives within the Blue Economy.

The operation and maintenance of wind turbines amounts to approximately 25-30% of its total lifecycle costs and is expected to increase as wind farms move further away

The Clean Maritime Plan is the climate roadmap for taking the maritime sector in the UK towards zero emissions.

In NORWEP and BVGAs report, Norway is considered an emerging market in offshore wind, although any major offshore wind projects are unlikely to happen in Norwa

The lifetime operation and maintenance of wind farms amounts to approximately 25-30% of its total costs and is expected to increase as wind farms move further offshore

The renewable energy start-up, Exceedence, offers a techno-financial software system for renewable energy projects.

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The OECD report <

Wind energy is on a steady rise and could be instrumental in reaching the climate-goals set out for 2050. Continued technological development, combined with sound pol

Successful blue growth requires companies to innovate and invest.

The Global Wind Report looks at a number of key challenges required to accelerate the rate of wind energy insta

Wood Mackenzie's Foresight 20/20 offers a full analysis of onshore and

This report summarises construction and financing activity in European offshore wind farms from 1 January to 31 December 2019.

Into the Blue is the seventh r

The annual report “Key Trends and Sta

Based on the pumping principles of the human heart, CorPower W

The report UK Marine Energy 2019 created by the UK Marine Energy Coun

The offshore wind is a growing market

Powering Homes today, Powering Nations Tomorrow i

Marine Energy Wales authored the report “State of the

Wave and Tidal Energy: The

Energy efficiency, reduced carbon print and greater use of renewable energy will be the greatest transition for the maritime industry by 2050.

The European Commission (EU) has published an overview of the ocean energy market.

Ice accumulation on offshore wind turbine blades can result in a loss of up to 50% of annual energy production.[1] Ice build up compromises blade aerodynamics and lead

The aquaculture industry currently produces approximately half of the fish for global consumption, and this is expected to reach two-thirds by 2030.[1,2] Given the tre

Thermal vents on the sea floor provide a source of infinitely renewable power and rare minerals.

With approximately 3000 ships sailing at any one time, the North Sea is one of the busiest shipping areas in the world.[1] Many of the medium-sized vessels require app

The maritime shipping industry currently transports 90% of the goods traded around the world.[1] The industry is responsible for nearly 3% of the world’s CO2 emissions

Offshore wind farms are playing an important role as Europe transitions to renewable energy.

Between 2020 and 2030, it has been forecasted that approximately 4,091 offshore turbines will be installed throughout all of Europe.[1] Counting the modern standard de

Weather is the major cause for maritime accidents, shipping and cargo losses, injuries, and even fatalities.

Owners and operators of wind parks are challenged with keeping turbine blades in optimum condition.[1] A combination of accumulated debris, dust deposits, and blade ro

Ambitions for zero emission maritime operations by 2030 require new power sources.

80% of the global wind resources are located offshore in deep waters (60+ meters) where traditional seabed-fixed installations are not suitable.[1] These areas will be

The total capacity of the offshore wind sector in Europe grew by 18% in 2018 alone.[1] The prospect of larger turbines and deeper waters present a challenge to the cur

In Europe, 65 offshore wind parks will need to be re-powered, upgraded, or decommissioned, in the next 20 years.[1] The first decommissioning project began in 2016, an

In the next 7 years, 150 oil and gas platforms are expected to be decommissioned in the North Sea.[1,2] Annual global spending on decommissioning is set to increase fr

Today's 22,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) container vessels will be small compared to the 50,000 TEU vessels forecasted 50 years from now.[1] Modifying existing

Subsea infrastructure and the demand for its maintenance is growing.

Aerial drones are increasing in applicability, and are already used for structural inspections of offshore platforms and wind farms.[1,2,3] Their integration and modul

Europe has over 4,000 offshore wind turbines in operation, supplying a total of 15.8 GW.

At higher altitudes, the wind blows stronger and more consistently. Whereas windmills have yet to exceed 200m in height, wind kites are reaching 800m in the air.

The High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (HLP) commissioned the HLP Expert Group to convene an international team of scientists and experts to evaluate the

Norway is one of the leading ocean economies in the world today. The Norwegian Government regards the maritime industry as a priority sector.

The European Commission has recently published its second

The European Environment Agency (EEA) report Rene

The Blue Industries play a key role in the Danish economy and business community, with more than 3.8% of the Danish population being directly or indirectly employed wi

The Netherlands has been able to build a strong maritime position in the world, thanks in part to its strategic location at the mouth of the Meuse, Rhine and Scheldt.

Sweden has one of the longest coastlines in Europe and a strong tradition of maritime activities.

Adopting technology from other industries shows clear benefits for the Offshore Wind industry

This publication, Building Industries at Sea: ‘Blue Growth’ and the New Maritime Economy, l

2018 was a big year for Orbital Marine Power.

The maritime economy makes a substantial contribution to the Scottish and UK economies.

The 2018 Annual Report on the EU Blue Economy describes the scope and progress of the bl

Mocean Energy is a Scottish SME whose ambitio

Over the next three decades, the world’s energy system will become substantially cleaner

Europe is spearheading the world's ocean energy technology, and has today a

While the ocean energy sector is still at an early stage of developmen

If you have an innovative business idea, an interesting company with a lot of potential, or a great project within the field of Blue Growth, let us know!

Workshop report 

The Dutch Trade and Investment Fund (DTIF) offers loans, guarantees and export financing for Dutch companies that want to expand their businesses internationally. DTIF

With the WBSO, companies can lower the wage costs for research and development (R&D) and other R&D costs and expenditures, such as prototypes or research equip

This report covers the World Energy Council’s ninth annual survey of key challenges and opportunities faced by energy leaders in managing a robust energy transition.

The offshore wind industry has moved from being a niche technology to becoming a regular supplier of renewable energy.

This report, Foresight Future of the Sea, summarises evidence on social, technological, e

This report, Offshore Wind in Europe

World Energy Council’s report on World Energy Perspectives 2016 focuses the growing importance of renewables and especially Variable Renewable Energy Sources (VRES) al

The study aims to identify the potential for Blue Growth in each of the EU Member States (MS) of the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) and at sea basin level.

By 2040, the global demand for energy will increase by more than 50 percent compared to 2010, despite continuously increasing energy efficiency.

The starting point for the Blue Growth project is the grounded belief that seas, coa

This

The Study on regulatory matters concerning the development of the North Sea offshore energy potential identified existing regulatory framework barriers, undertook a ma