Global OTEC: Deployment of New Onshore Power Module
innovator Global OTEC has announced its next step in revolutionizing tropical energy access: the deployment of its first energy-generating onshore pilot, the OTEC Power Module®—a compact, modular power plant that turns the ocean's natural temperature gradient into continuous, clean electricity. Unlike previous Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) projects that were primarily research-based, this pilot will demonstrate real-world scalability and readiness for mass production across more than 100 tropical and subtropical regions where the technology can thrive. The demonstration
Wales Backs Morlais Tidal Energy Scheme
and will be operational from 2026.The Anglesey site has the potential to generate enough energy for up to 180,000 typical Welsh households, offering a unique ‘plug and play’ model for developers of tidal energy devices.This will help reduce costs as they scale up operations to generate clean electricity.The Welsh Government investment will help fund the Cydnerth phase of the project, which will see the grid connection strengthened at Parc Cybi in Holyhead.The Morlais tidal energy scheme has the potential to generate up to 240MW of low carbon clean electricity.“We want to make Wales a
UK Firm Finds Local Research Partner to Drive Adoption of OTEC in Brazil
ocean’s thermal gradient to generate electricity.Warm surface seawater is used to vaporize a working fluid, driving a turbine to produce energy, while cold deep-sea water condenses the fluid, creating a continuous cycle.As the ocean surface remains warm year-round, OTEC can provide continuous clean electricity, positioning it as a great sustainable energy option for countries located in the tropical area of the ocean. “This partnership represents an opportunity for cooperation between an innovative company and the university. It will allow for the exchange of knowledge and ideas regarding
Inyanga Takes Over Sabella’s D10 Tidal Energy Turbine
turbine has undergone various efficiency improvements and the technology has been validated as well as proven to have no negative impact on the local marine environment.Laid on the seabed at a depth of 55 meters, the machine is 17 meters high and 10 meters in diameter and can deliver up to 250kW of clean electricity to Ushant island grid.It has been operating continuously since its last deployment, managed by Inyanga, in early 2022.“All permitting for the D10 turbine has now been renewed. We really appreciate the great support our company received from the Brittany Region and the French Administration
Underwater Power Grids Could Revolutionize How the US East Coast Gets Its Electricity
Offshore winds have the potential to supply coastlines with massive, consistent flows of clean electricity. One study estimates wind farms just offshore could meet 11 times the projected global electricity demand in 2040.In the U.S., the East Coast is an ideal location to capture this power, but there’s a problem: getting electricity from ocean wind farms to the cities and towns that need it.While everyone wants reliable electricity in their homes and businesses, few support the construction of the transmission lines necessary to get it there. This has always been a problem, both in the U.S.
Prysmian Commissions Inter-Array Cable System at French Offshore Wind Farm
Prysmian Group has commissioned the inter-array cable system for the Fécamp offshore wind farm, located in the English Channel, offshore France.The Fécamp offshore wind farm is composed of 71 wind turbines with a total capacity of nearly 500MW.It will be able to generate clean electricity equivalent to the power needs of over 770,000 people.Prysmian had secured this project in 2020 with a contract awarded by EDF Renewables and its partners.Asso.subsea was contracted by Prysmian Group to execute the seabed preparation, installation and protection works for the cables. The company
How Do Floating Wind Turbines Work?
; one off central California’s Morro Bay and the other near the Oregon state line. The water off California gets deep quickly, so any wind farm that is even a few miles from shore will require floating turbines.Once built, wind farms in those five areas could provide about 4.6 gigawatts of clean electricity, enough to power 1.5 million homes, according to government estimates. The winning companies suggested they could produce even more power.But getting actual wind turbines on the water will take time. The winners of the lease auction will undergo a Justice Department anti-trust review and then
UK: ORE Catapult, NZTC Team Up to Help Power Oil & Gas Platforms with Floating Wind
floating offshore wind developments, specifically those linked to the current Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing round delivered by Crown Estate Scotland."The WINTOG program will look at some of the key questions associated with building floating offshore wind farms to provide clean electricity to power oil and gas installations. It will also investigate the opportunity for these integrated energy projects to support the broader development of floating offshore wind projects and technologies," ORE Catapult said in a statement.Crown Estate Scotland Opens Process to Cut UK North
DOE Seeks Input on Mooring & Anchoring Systems for Floating Wind
projects that will lower costs for wind energy projects on land and offshore to benefit communities across the country. Wind energy accounted for more than 9% of total domestic electricity generation in 2021 and will play a significant role in achieving President Biden’s goals to reach 100% clean electricity by 2035 and a net-zero-emissions economy by 2050, DOE said."Floating offshore wind energy will be a key contributor to federal and state offshore wind deployment targets and to supplying clean energy to coastal cities. DOE’s Floating Offshore Wind Shot seeks to harness untapped renewable
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