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CorPower Ocean to develop UK’s largest wave energy project at EMEC
CorPower Ocean has signed a berth agreement to develop a 5MW wave energy project at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland. The project, announced by Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes during the All-Energy Conference in Glasgow, is scheduled for deployment in 2029. The project will consist of 14 wave energy
converters (WECs) installed at EMEC’s grid- connected Billia Croo test site. Once operational, it will be the largest wave energy array in the UK, with devices expected to operate for up to 15 years. The WECs feature a 9m diameter spherical composite hull, which drives the power take- off mechanism in response to ocean waves. The system incorporates CorPower Ocean’s WaveSpring technology, designed to amplify motion and power generation, and includes a storm protection feature that locks down the devices during extreme weather for safe maintenance access. This will be CorPower Ocean’s second project at EMEC. The company previously tested its C3 device at EMEC’s Scapa Flow site in 2018 through the Wave Energy Scotland programme. Since then, it has tested the C4 device off the coast of Portugal, where it endured waves over 18m high and delivered power to the Portuguese grid. The company also demonstrated its supply chain, installation, and maintenance capabilities. Before the full-scale deployment, CorPower Ocean plans to install three additional WECs as a smaller-scale wave farm. Hulls and other subsystems for the array are expected to be manufactured in Orkney, with local vessels used for transportation, aiming to lower emissions and support the local economy. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: “With its abundant natural resources and unrivalled experience in marine renewables, Scotland is in a prime position for the development and deployment of tidal stream and wave energy to further add to Scotland’s renewable energy mix. I am delighted to announce that CorPower Ocean has entered into an agreement to develop the UK’s largest wave farm at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney. This new project will create skilled jobs in Orkney, support a developing supply chain while reinforcing Scotland’s global leadership in marine renewables.” Anders Jansson, Head of Business Development at CorPower, commented: “We are thrilled to be back at EMEC to build the first commercial wave farm. EMEC and Orkney offers significant know-how and an established supply chain, reducing risk and cost for the project. The UK’s renewable auctions will be key in providing a route to market for the Billia Croo project. The
Marine Energy Council (MEC) is calling for the Government to contract its first wave energy project in this year’s auction, either via a £5m wave energy ringfence or setting a clear capacity ambition supported by an alternative mechanism.” Matthew Finn, Managing Director at EMEC, added: “We’re pleased to welcome CorPower Ocean back to EMEC, having first hosted them at our Scapa Flow test site in 2018. It’s fantastic to see the structured development they’ve pursued – progressing from smaller-scale testing in Orkney to a larger demonstration in Portugal, and now preparing for an array back here at EMEC. Structured innovation is crucial for derisking and improving cost-efficiency when proving technologies at sea. Developing what could become the UK’s largest wave energy array is a major step forward – not only for CorPower Ocean, but for the wave energy sector as a whole. There’s a vast wave energy resource across the globe – estimated at nearly ten times Europe’s annual electricity demand. Progressing towards wave energy array demonstrations is vital to realising its significant potential to strengthen energy security, create a more robust energy mix and create economic value in coastal regions.”
Bhutan
Bhutan signs MoU with Adani Group for 5GW hydropower projects The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) of Bhutan and India’s Adani Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop 5GW of hydropower capacity in Bhutan. The MoU was signed in Thimphu by DGPC Managing Director Dasho Chhewang Rinzin and Naresh Telgu, Chief Operating Officer (PSP & Hydro) of Adani Green Hydro Ltd. The signing took place in the presence of Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Minister for Energy and Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering, and other senior officials. The agreement follows ongoing cooperation on the Wangchhu Hydropower Project, in which DGPC holds a 51% stake and Adani holds 49%. The new initiative will include additional hydropower and pumped storage projects, to be identified and developed in phases after the preparation of Detailed Project Reports. “This partnership reflects our deep commitment to developing clean energy infrastructure that enhances regional energy security,” said Naresh Telgu. “Together with DGPC, we are enabling Bhutan to harness its hydropower potential and export reliable green energy to India. This is a powerful example of cross-border collaboration in pursuit of shared sustainable development goals.” “This strategic partnership with Adani will further strengthen our very strong engagement with the Government of India in harnessing Bhutan’s abundant hydropower resources which is considered as the cornerstone of the exemplary and friendly relations between our two countries,” said Dasho Chhewang Rinzin. “We look forward to taking this partnership
forward with Adani and learning from their huge successes across the globe.” DGPC is Bhutan’s main hydropower developer
and plays a central role in the country’s renewable energy strategy. The Adani Group, a major player in India’s infrastructure and energy sectors, will contribute project development, financing, and market access expertise. The collaboration supports Bhutan’s 2040 Renewable Energy Roadmap, which aims to add 20,000MW of generation capacity, including solar and geothermal sources. The roadmap encourages foreign investment and partnerships to scale up clean energy infrastructure. As part of the agreement, Adani will help
ensure power offtake and integration with India’s commercial power markets, positioning Bhutan as a reliable regional energy partner. DGPC and Adani also initialled the
Shareholders’ Agreement for the Wangchhu Project, marking further progress in their joint efforts to expand Bhutan’s hydropower sector.
Latin America HYDROGRID expands in Latin America with 1.2GW of hydropower assets
HYDROGRID has added 1.2GW of hydropower assets to its portfolio in Latin America over the past six months. The expansion includes new deployments of its digital operations platform, HYDROGRID Insight, in Mexico, Peru, and Brazil. The company said it is working directly with local operations teams to implement advanced water management strategies, including spillage minimization and predictive production planning. These features are part of HYDROGRID Insight and are intended to improve energy output and reduce resource loss. HYDROGRID Insight integrates inflow
forecasting, real-time dispatch optimization, and automated compliance with environmental and regulatory constraints. The platform is designed to work with both small-scale plants and larger portfolios. In current Latin American deployments,
operators have reported more efficient use of water, better production accuracy, and increased transparency. The system supports both short- and long-term dispatch planning and aims to reduce spillage while optimizing maintenance schedules.
“Latin America is a key hydropower region, with
a growing need for solutions that can bring greater efficiency and resilience to water-dependent energy systems,” said Janice Goodenough, CEO. “With HYDROGRID Insight, operators gain a comprehensive digital toolset to manage daily operations, meet environmental and regulatory targets, and improve revenue outcomes.” The company said its Latin American growth is part of a wider international strategy, with ongoing support for clients in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Deployment of HYDROGRID Insight is being carried out both remotely and through on-site visits.
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