Belgian Energy Island in North Sea Starts Taking Shape (Video)
interior will be filled with sand to build high-voltage infrastructure that will connect new offshore wind farms.TM Edison is carrying out the work on behalf of grid operator Elia Transmission Belgium (Elia). In the coming decades, the energy island will become an essential part of Belgium’s electricity supply.The transport and installation of the caissons at sea is a technically complex operation that began on April 21, 2025. Each caisson weighs approximately 22,000 tons and measures 58 meters in length, 28 meters in width, and between 23 and 32 meters in height, depending on the presence of a storm
Nexans to Deliver Subsea Cables for Second Malta-Sicily Interconnector
energy sources, and support the country’s 2030 climate and energy targets."We are proud to contribute to Malta’s energy infrastructure. Delivering this second interconnector strengthens the energy link between Malta and Sicily, ensuring long-term stability for the country’s electricity supply.“Building on our longstanding partnership with Interconnect Malta, this project also plays a key role in supporting the country’s transition toward a climate-neutral economy and enabling further investment in renewable energy,” said Pascal Radue, EVP Power Transmission Business
Japan’s First Megawatt-Scale Tidal Energy Turbine Hits Water
Marine Renewables has deployed the AR1100 tidal turbine in Japan, which became the country's first ever megawatt-scale grid connected tidal energy system.Installed in the Naru Strait, the turbine will generate 1.1 MW of clean energy, accelerating the decarbonization of the Goto Islands' electricity supply and advancing Japan’s renewable energy transition.Building on the success of the AR500 pilot project in 2021, where a 500 kW device operated in the Naru Strait maintaining a 97% turbine availability, Proteus signed an equipment supply and works contract with Kyuden Mirai Energy (KME)
The Top 10 Offshore Wind Energy Trends to Watch in 2023
, hydrogen-based fuels such as methanol, ammonia, or other hydrogen carriers? How to convert the energy carriers - multi-fuel internal combustion engines or fuel cells? What about battery-based hybrid vessels or even fully electric for SOVs and CTVs? How to secure “green” fuel or electricity supply? So many questions with no firm consensus. The answer will be an individual choice based on availability of energy carriers.How to secure “green” fuel or electricity supply? So many questions with no firm consensus. The answer will be an individual choice based on availability of
Iberdrola to Install its First-ever Floating Solar Plant in Brazil
island, and with the support of the Energy Efficiency Programme regulated by the Brazilian National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel).With an output of 630 kilowatts (kW), the floating plant will generate around 1,240 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity per year, enough to cover, with zero-kilometer electricity supply, more than 50% of Compesa's energy consumption on the island. The installation will have around 940 panels that will prevent the emission into the atmosphere of more than 1,660 tonnes of CO2 per year. The construction of this project, which is expected to begin before the end of the
Wave Energy Developer Plots Strong Growth Plan in '22, IPO in '23
technology eliminates the need for submarine cables, as the power generation unit is installed on land, adding to the economy of the system.The technology is especially well suited for remote coastal communities which do not have access to the central power grid and depend on diesel generators for electricity supply. To date, the company has received significant national and international finance support, including $2 million from SK Innovation in 2019. This was supported by a further $3 million from South Korea’s state lender Korea Development Bank (KDB) in 2021, which enabled INGINE to successfully
Scottish Firm Nova Innovation Gets Funding for Indonesian Tidal Turbine Array Study
Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) to conduct on-site technical and socio-economic research supporting the business case for the tidal array.Bambang Pramujati, Vice Rector of the ITS, said: "The eastern region of Indonesia has the characteristics of an archipelago and abundant natural energy sources. The electricity supply system in this region has to deal with a variety of geographical factors, uneven population distribution and an uneven distribution of energy needs."Collaborative research between ITS and Nova Innovation will deliver a feasibility study for a tidal energy array in the Larantuka strait
UK Announces 'Biggest' Investment in Tidal Power
Stream electricity as part of its renewable energy auction scheme. "UK government announces biggest investment in a generation into tidal power, kickstarting a new chapter for the UK’s tidal energy industry this will strengthen energy security by adding to our diverse, renewable electricity supply and create jobs across the UK today’s investment in tidal energy further demonstrates the UK’s commitment to build a strong, home-grown renewable energy sector to reduce our reliance on volatile fossil fuels," the Government said.Today’s announcement will unlock the potential
Sustainable Marine's Tidal Turbine Drivetrain Passes Accelerated Lifetime Tests in Germany
were used to apply simultaneous testing involving multiple load components. Further, a 125 kW motor was used to substitute the torque generated by the rotor.Following 2467 hours on the test rig, 152MWh of electrical energy was fed back by the drivetrain, equating to around one year’s electricity supply for 50 German homes. Post testing the drivetrain was decommissioned and subjected to a thorough inspection, Sustainable Marine said.“The test program was divided into two main sequences,” said Dennis Bosse, Managing Director at the Center for Wind Power Drives. “The first
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