Month: May 2025

The £100 Billion Boom: How the Highlands and Islands Are Becoming a Global Hotspot

Scotlands economy is set for a 100 billion transformation through renewable energy and infrastructure projects, potentially creating 34,000 jobs by 2040, with the Highlands and Islands poised to benefit most. The boom spans wind, hydrogen, and marine energy, alongside upgrades to ports and digital infrastructure, but housing and workforce challenges remain key hurdles.

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Atargis Energy’s Wave Converter Hits 1.96 MW—Is Ocean Power Finally Catching Its Big Break?

Atargis Energys Cycloidal Wave Energy Converter (CycWEC) has achieved a breakthrough with a 1:15-scale prototype delivering 150 W, hinting at a full-scale output of 1.96 MWthe highest ever claimed for wave energy. The system uses lift-based hydrofoils and a real-time algorithm to maximize efficiency while avoiding storm damage, potentially revolutionizing wave energy.

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The Future of Fuel: Can We Really Dredge on Liquid Hydrogen?

Dredging vessels account for 20% of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Waterways CO2 emissions, but the worlds first liquid hydrogen-powered dredger, the LEAF-Hopper, aims to turn these polluters into climate pioneers. With operational costs still higher than diesel, the success of this experiment hinges on both technical feasibility and political will.

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