- In March 2024, Orbital Marine Power, a Scottish renewable energy company, was selected as the technology partner for the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) site in Washington State's Rosario Strait. This follows a 2021 announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy, which awarded USD 6 million to support two marine energy projects aimed at advancing tidal energy research and development
- In October 2023, researchers at IIT Madras in India patented a combined wind and tidal power generation system. The system, designed for coastal areas, focuses on scalability and affordability, with plans to create a cost-effective prototype using 3D printing and other technologies
- In September 2023, the U.K. witnessed strong support for its latest renewables auction, where 53MW of tidal energy projects secured contracts. This was seen as a significant boost to the tidal energy sector, affirming confidence in its development
- In June 2021, Mocean Energy began testing its Blue X wave energy prototype at the European Marine Energy Center (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland. The machine was moved to the Scapa Flow test site for its initial sea trials
- In April 2021, Orbital Marine Power launched its Orbital O2 tidal turbine from the Port of Dundee, Scotland. The world's most powerful tidal turbine was connected to the European Marine Center in Orkney, where it began its operations
