EnFAIT Horizon 2020: Tidal Turbine Costs Cut 40%
new 100kW direct-drive turbines and a subsea hub alongside the three existing turbines in the Shetland Tidal Array. For the first time, wake effects between turbines in a real world environment were analysed to identify the optimum spacing between turbines in an array, and the effect this has on energy generation. The data collected has helped to calibrate computer modelling that will be invaluable for future tidal energy projects.Simon Forrest, CEO of Nova Innovation, added: “EnFAIT has been an incredibly successful project. We have reduced costs by 40%, doubled the size of the world’s
Oceans of Energy and DNV Collaborate to Unlock the Power of Offshore Solar in the North Sea
to five times more energy generated per km2 sea space per year and can be integrated on the offshore wind farm electrical infrastructure. Together with DNV we are applying best practices to have future large-scale projects certified, which will enable the investments associated with scaling our new energy generation sector” commented Allard van Hoeken, CEO of Oceans of Energy.“This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to be a trusted voice in transitioning industries and governments to a deeply decarbonized, sustainable energy system,” added Prajeev Rasiah, executive vice president
Fugro to Map Seabed Off Curaçao for Future Offshore Wind Farms
of Curaçao to support their vision to lead in the production and export of green energy. Their ambition aligns strongly with our mission to contribute to a safe and liveable world”, said Fugro CEO Mark Heine. The long-term investment is partly financed by the Sustainable Energy Generation and Climate Transition Incentive fund from the Government of the Netherlands
How to Stop Skyscraper-sized Floating Wind Turbines from Drifting Away
above the sea surface – the same height as the London skyscraper known as The Gherkin.This represents a huge technical challenge. Located in deep waters, these large floating structures must withstand the relentless push and pull of the ocean while maintaining stability to ensure ongoing energy generation.So, how do these colossal structures remain in place?The floating wind turbineThe mast of a floating wind turbine is connected to a platform, which is designed to provide stability. Several different types of floating platform exist, each with the dimensions of a football pitch.Beneath the
Prysmian Still Prudent on Full-year Forecast after Q1 Core Earnings Beat
play a strategic role in the energy transition and electrification processes," Battista said. In particular he cited submarine cable systems for large interconnections and offshore wind farms, cables for protective grid hardening and applications for wind and solar renewable energy generation.Prysmian said its project business, which supplies cabling for land and submarine power interconnections and offshore wind farms, had an order backlog - including the recent Biscay Gulf Interconnection deal - worth 9.1 billion euros at the end of March, an all-time high.The company
OPT Deploys Its Next-gen Wave Energy Converter Buoy
will be more cost-effective for customers.One of the key advancements of the MOSWEC is its fully sealed design, eliminating all externally moving parts, which further increases reliability and lowers maintenance costs. Furthermore, the MOSWEC prototype allows for the integration of wind and solar energy generation, providing increased and diversified energy output compared to the PB3. “We are thrilled to announce the deployment of our operational size MOSWEC prototype, which represents a significant advancement in wave energy conversion technology,” said Philipp Stratmann, President
Nexans' Cables for US' First Grid-connected Wave Energy Test Facility
up to 5 MW of electricity.RT Casey LLC has selected Nexansto to provide the four medium voltage AC (MVAC) cables that bring the energy from the berths to shore. The cable lengths total 80 km or roughly 20 km per cable. This project serves as a pilot to test an alternative form of energy generation that is renewable and minimally invasive to the environment. The project is expected to be built and energized by 2024
Subsea Infrastructure Power Looks at Renewables
2017, comprising three of its own vertical axis tidal/ocean current turbines, connected to direct drive DC power generators and in turn batteries to store power.Energy agnosticToday, as focus on transitioning to renewable energy has ramped up, Verlume’s sights are much broader. It’s now energy generation agnostic, says Paul Slorach, the firm’s chief technology officer, who has been working with Verlume founder Richard Knox since the firm started, meaning it’s happy to work with any renewable energy technology, and it’s also looking a much wider range of power users.Providing
BMT's Off-grid Project Enabling Rural Electrification in Canada
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 to the parameters specified by us, in our capacity as the operator, to suit
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