https://drift.energy/newsroom/ A new class of ocean power. Gigawatt-scale energy, made at sea, delivered anywhere. en-GBTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-amp-commenda-capital-partners-establish-exclusive-capital-amp-project-framework-for-50-vessel-programme/ DRIFT Energy has entered into an exclusive strategic framework with Commenda Capital Partners to support the commercial deployment of at least 50 DRIFT vessels. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-amp-commenda-capital-partners-establish-exclusive-capital-amp-project-framework-for-50-vessel-programme/ Partnership https://drift.energy/newsroom/press-release-rina-awards-first-aip-for-energy-harvesting-ship/ RINA has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to DRIFT Energy for its energy-harvesting ship design, paving the way for further development and build of the world’s first net-positive vessel. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/press-release-rina-awards-first-aip-for-energy-harvesting-ship/ Press release https://drift.energy/newsroom/driving-innovation-with-cmdc6-producing-a-low-cost-dynarig-for-commercial-application/ DRIFT Energy has completed a Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 6 (CMDC6) project exploring the commercialisation of advanced sailing rig technology originating from the superyacht sector. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/driving-innovation-with-cmdc6-producing-a-low-cost-dynarig-for-commercial-application/ News https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-awarded-rinas-first-aip-for-an-energy-harvesting-ship-design/ Ben Medland (left), DRIFT Energy CEO, and Patrizio Di Francesco, North Europe Special Projects BD Manager & Principal Engineer, RINA, at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-awarded-rinas-first-aip-for-an-energy-harvesting-ship-design/ News https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-amp-enapter-to-develop-marinised-electrolyser-technology/ DRIFT Energy and Enapter to develop a fully marinised AEM electrolyser designed to produce green hydrogen at sea. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-amp-enapter-to-develop-marinised-electrolyser-technology/ Partnership https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-energy-featured-in-article-from-back-to-blue-an-initiative-of-economist-impact-and-the-nippon-foundation/ The world’s oceans hold some of the most powerful and consistent winds on the planet — yet most of that energy goes completely untapped. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-energy-featured-in-article-from-back-to-blue-an-initiative-of-economist-impact-and-the-nippon-foundation/ News https://drift.energy/newsroom/collaborative-turbine-design-for-mobile-green-energy/ DRIFT Energy has developed high-performance sailing ships that harvest deep sea wind to deliver green hydrogen worldwide. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/collaborative-turbine-design-for-mobile-green-energy/ Partnership https://drift.energy/newsroom/bath-mp-visits-drift-energy/ Bath MP, Wera Hobhouse, recently visited us here at DRIFT Energy to find out more about our new class of mobile, renewable energy and meet the team. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/bath-mp-visits-drift-energy/ People https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-celebrates-success-at-entreconf-awards-2025/ The EntreConf Awards 2025 took place at Aerospace Bristol on 2 October - the biggest annual gathering of entrepreneurs in the region. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-celebrates-success-at-entreconf-awards-2025/ Award https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-announced-as-kpmg-tech-innovator-regional-finals-winner/ Bath/June 2025:DRIFT Energy has won the South West and Wales regional finals of this year’s KPMG Tech Innovator of the Year competition. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-announced-as-kpmg-tech-innovator-regional-finals-winner/ News https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-joins-the-irena-sids-lighthouses-initiative/ DRIFT Energy is delighted to have joined the Small Island Developing States Lighthouses Initiative (SIDS LHI) as a new partner. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-joins-the-irena-sids-lighthouses-initiative/ People https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-named-among-uks-most-ground-breaking-new-businesses/ The UK’s longest running index of disruptive new startups, the Startups 100, has released its 2025 edition and DRIFT Energy has made the list. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-named-among-uks-most-ground-breaking-new-businesses/ Award https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-wins-the-monaco-prize-for-innovation-in-renewable-hydrogen-and-transportation/ DRIFT Energy has won the Monaco Prize for Innovation in Renewable Hydrogen and Transportation. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-wins-the-monaco-prize-for-innovation-in-renewable-hydrogen-and-transportation/ Award https://drift.energy/newsroom/press-release-drift-energy-unveils-innovative-deep-ocean-renewable-energy-technology-at-fii8-conference-new-chairman-appointed/ DRIFT Energy Ltd, a pioneering British company producing net-positive ships that generate clean energy at sea, has announced the appointment of Peter Lacy as its first Chairman. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/press-release-drift-energy-unveils-innovative-deep-ocean-renewable-energy-technology-at-fii8-conference-new-chairman-appointed/ Press release https://drift.energy/newsroom/press-release-drift-plans-first-green-hydrogen-producing-vessel-with-close-of-seed-round/ As featured on Sky News Business on 13 August 2024! Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/press-release-drift-plans-first-green-hydrogen-producing-vessel-with-close-of-seed-round/ Press release https://drift.energy/newsroom/notes-from-a-small-island/ DRIFT takes part in the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/notes-from-a-small-island/ News https://drift.energy/newsroom/innovation-zero-accolade/ The DRIFT Energy team is delighted to be finalists in the inaugural 2024 Innovation Zero Awards - Land and Water category. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/innovation-zero-accolade/ Award https://drift.energy/newsroom/we-are-hiring/ Are you passionate about renewable energy and innovative solutions? Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/we-are-hiring/ News https://drift.energy/newsroom/lezero-innovation-prize-at-cop28/ Dubai/UAE, 9th December 2023: DRIFT Energy Ltd has won the inaugural LeZero Global Innovation Prize of 2023 on day 10 of COP28 UAE - Ocean Day. Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/lezero-innovation-prize-at-cop28/ Award https://drift.energy/newsroom/most-valuable-yacht-mvy-concept-unveiled-at-monaco-yacht-show/ Monaco, 28th September - DRIFT Energy has today premiered a cutting edge pathway to net zero Superyachts through harnessing the energy available from the oceans yacht owners know and love. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/most-valuable-yacht-mvy-concept-unveiled-at-monaco-yacht-show/ News https://drift.energy/newsroom/americas-cup-designer-joins-drifts-as-an-ambassador/ Introducing Daniel Bernasconi: Accomplished Yacht Designer and Technical Director. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/americas-cup-designer-joins-drifts-as-an-ambassador/ People https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-energy-ltd-shortlisted-for-the-2023-great-british-entrepreneur-awards-equity-backed-entrepreneur-of-the-year/ DRIFT Energy Ltd, an East of England-based renewable energy company, is excited to announce that they have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the ‘Equity Backed Entrepreneur of the Year’ category. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-energy-ltd-shortlisted-for-the-2023-great-british-entrepreneur-awards-equity-backed-entrepreneur-of-the-year/ Award https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-energy-ltd-shortlisted-for-the-2023-great-british-entrepreneur-awards/ DRIFT Energy Ltd, an East of England-based renewable energy company, is excited to announce that they have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the ‘Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year’ category. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-energy-ltd-shortlisted-for-the-2023-great-british-entrepreneur-awards/ Award https://drift.energy/newsroom/justin-keeble-joins-drift-energy-ltd-as-member-of-board-of-advisors/ Renowned Sustainability Expert to Guide DRIFT Energy on its goal towards Sustainability. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/justin-keeble-joins-drift-energy-ltd-as-member-of-board-of-advisors/ People https://drift.energy/newsroom/the-international-seakeepers-society-partners-with-drift-energysupporting-a-new-class-of-renewable-energy-and-growing-its-global-discovery-yacht-programme/ The International SeaKeepers Society Partners with DRIFT Energy Supporting a new class of Renewable Energy and growing its Global DISCOVERY Yacht Programme. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/the-international-seakeepers-society-partners-with-drift-energysupporting-a-new-class-of-renewable-energy-and-growing-its-global-discovery-yacht-programme/ Partnership https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-energy-ltd-at-the-east-of-england-startup-awards-finals/ DRIFT Energy, an East-England based renewable energy company, is excited to announce that they have won for the prestigious 2023 StartUp Awards in the ‘Green Startup of the year’ category on the 29th of June. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-energy-ltd-at-the-east-of-england-startup-awards-finals/ Award https://drift.energy/newsroom/experienced-energy-industry-leader-visionary-and-global-energy-expert-joins-drift-as-new-board-of-advisors-member/ Announcing Chris Johnson as a Valuable Addition to the Board of Advisors. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/experienced-energy-industry-leader-visionary-and-global-energy-expert-joins-drift-as-new-board-of-advisors-member/ People https://drift.energy/newsroom/richard-boocock-strengthens-dirfts-board-of-advisors-driving-growth-and-innovation-to-new-heights/ DRIFT Welcomes Accomplished Industry Leader to Board of Advisors. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/richard-boocock-strengthens-dirfts-board-of-advisors-driving-growth-and-innovation-to-new-heights/ People https://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-energy-expands-vessel-programme-with-two-senior-hires/ Expansion follows world first of successfully producing green hydrogen and unveiling the prototypes to the public at SailGP. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/drift-energy-expands-vessel-programme-with-two-senior-hires/ People https://drift.energy/newsroom/worlds-first-green-hydrogen-producing-flying-yacht-unveiled-to-the-public-at-sailgp/ Following DRIFT Energy successfully producing green hydrogen from its hydro foil yacht in sea trials earlier this month, the sailboat and its sister vessel will be on display at SailGP in Plymouth. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/worlds-first-green-hydrogen-producing-flying-yacht-unveiled-to-the-public-at-sailgp/ News https://drift.energy/newsroom/first-green-hydrogen-produced-under-sail/ DRIFT Energy successfully produces green hydrogen from its first purpose-built hydrofoil sailboat on its maiden voyage. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://drift.energy/newsroom/first-green-hydrogen-produced-under-sail/ News