US DOE Launches $14.5M Marine Energy Research Call
challenges facing marine and ocean renewable energy industries and spur innovation and development.The opportunity will provide funding for foundational research and development (R&D) activities to advance marine energy and offshore wind technologies with the goal of more widely deploying renewable energy sources.The opportunity will fund projects across four topic areas.The first topic area, with up to $5 million available, is reserved for projects that generate publicly available data and test platforms that will help identify cost reductions and performance improvement pathways for the advancement
Halogen Delivers Chlorine Analyzers for Offshore Wind Farms
feedback and control, the manufacturer noted, adding the sensors also have a long service life, making them ideal for offshore applications.Halogen's president, Michael Silveri, said, "We are very proud to be part of this innovative project that will contribute to the transition to renewable energy sources. Our chlorine sensors will help to ensure the optimal performance and longevity of the offshore wind turbines while protecting the marine environment. It is another great example of how our technology can provide solutions for various industries and applications."
VIDEO: Ocean Power Technologies' WAM Vessel Attaches to Buoy for Remote Charging
maritime technology field, by demonstrating the Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel (WAM-V) attaching itself remotely to a buoy and establishing a connection that will enable charging."The successful connection that will enable charging represents a significant leap forward in the integration of renewable energy sources within the maritime industry," OPT said.OPT also released a video showing the vessel attaching itself to OPT's power buoy, also showing the charging progress."Our successful demonstration of a WAM-V remotely attaching itself to a buoy that will enable establishing a charging
BMT's Off-grid Project Enabling Rural Electrification in Canada
tidal energy technology can provide greater energy independence and security of supply for these communities."Autonomous microgrid manager©BMTMartin Moody, BMT’s Principal Electrical Engineering Specialist said: "BMT has developed its microgrid solution considering renewable energy sources to assist with decarbonisation of remote communities and energy generation."It does everything you need to operate a microgrid,” added Moody. “It can operate seamlessly between the different in-feeds – storage, local generation, and the grid connection – according
Subsea 7, FLASC Get BEIS Grant for PowerBundle Offshore Energy Storage System
has already commenced for phase 1.Greg Hands, UK Energy & Climate Change Minister, said: “Driving forward energy storage technologies will be vital in our transition towards cheap, clean and secure renewable energy."It will allow us to extract the full benefit from our home-grown renewable energy sources, drive down costs and end our reliance on volatile and expensive fossil fuels. Through this competition, we are making sure the country’s most innovative scientists and thinkers have our backing to make this ambition a reality.&rdquo
Huge Potential for Tidal Energy, Bureau Veritas
– and a need for there to be additional studies into understanding the impact tidal turbines may have on the marine environment – the ring-fenced £20m in the CfD Scheme is almost on par with that of floating off-shore wind (£24m), suggesting that the focus to alternative renewable energy sources is well and truly shifting."The funding made available as part of the CfD Scheme will support in allowing the marine energy sector the opportunity to focus on research, rapid innovation and the acceleration required to meet net-zero targets. Currently, the cost for tidal power technology
Eco Wave Power Signs MoU with CIMC for Deployment of Wave Energy Tech in China
services to selected projects. The term of the MOU is for two years, and it may be extended by the parties.Liu Dahui, Chief Engineer at CIMC OEI said: “The collaboration between Eco Wave Power and CIMC OEI is in line with our pioneering vision for the implementation of innovative renewable energy sources in the People’s Republic of China. Since 2017, we have been examining the possibility of collaboration with offshore wave energy developers. However, after thorough market research, we have decided to promote collaboration with Eco Wave Power, which we view as a promising new direction
TechnipFMC Wins Subsea Contract for Petrobras’ Búzios 6-9 Fields
ability to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet clients’ needs and leverages our expertise in the pre-salt field.“Sustainability will be at the core of our project delivery. All of the subsea trees will be manufactured at our facilities in Brazil, which are powered entirely from renewable energy sources.“This contract arrives only weeks after achieving our recent milestone of manufacturing and delivering 700 trees in-country – a further testament to our long-term commitment in Brazil, where local content makes up over 97 percent of our workforce.&rdquo
Ocean Energy Europe Names Co-Presidents, Directors
together both technology and project development perspectives, and a wealth of experience in ocean energy," OEE said in a statement."The appointments come at a crucial time for the ocean energy sector, as the push to scale up and industrialize intensifies, and the shift towards 100% renewable energy sources picks up pace. Together with the OEE Board of Directors, the Co-Presidents will steer the sector’s course over the coming years, as ocean energy positions itself as a key part of decarbonizing the world’s energy supply," OEE added.Patrik Möller, CEO of wave energy technology
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