Partners Developing Underwater Single Photon Imaging System
. Uses include the installation and operation of offshore wind farms, oil and gas rig decommissioning, environmental monitoring and security operations. The demand for ever more detailed seabed information will only increase as the world continues to become more environmentally aware and uses cleaner energy sources.The project has been running for two years and testing of the prototype equipment will start in April 2024
US DOE Launches $14.5M Marine Energy Research Call
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."
Tapping the Gas Bank in the Barents Sea
has a role that is more important than is generally understood. In a country such as ours, where we’re basically self-sufficient in our supply of electricity, many find it difficult to realise the importance of our gas for Brits and Europeans.”The need for gasGas is one of the largest energy sources for generating electricity in Europe, and Norwegian gas covers around one-quarter of Europe’s energy consumption, according to Eurostat. Norwegian gas meets the annual household needs of 800 million people.In April 2023, Gassco and the NPD presented a study which concludes that increasing
VIDEO: Ocean Power Technologies' WAM Vessel Attaches to Buoy for Remote Charging
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 connection
Threat to Whales Complicates US Research into Seaweed for Biofuel
to the naked eye, but eventually backed out over concerns about cost and scalability."Algae still has real promise as a renewable source of fuel, but it has not yet reached a level that we believe is necessary to achieve the commercial and global scale needed to economically replace existing energy sources," Exxon spokesperson Chevalier Gray said.But while microscopic algae is hard to separate from water, larger algae such as sugar kelp is easier to harvest by hand - growing as long as 5 meters (16 feet).In the waterKelp grown around New England is often harvested in spring - around the same
How to Stop Skyscraper-sized Floating Wind Turbines from Drifting Away
Growing demand for cleaner energy sources means offshore wind farms are being built all over the world. More than 5,000 turbines must be installed each year until 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5℃.But in certain regions, like California, it is difficult to build wind turbines directly on the seafloor due to the steep drop-off of the continental shelf.Even in areas with shallow coastal waters, such as the North Sea, congestion from shipping lanes, fishing activities, marine protected areas, tourism and existing energy infrastructure all impede new turbine construction.So it’s hardly surprising
Transocean's Drillship to be Used for Deep-Sea Mineral Exploration
, added.“GSR has an excellent leasehold position, and we are excited to support its team in the effort to meet global demand for the critical minerals necessary for a lower carbon energy economy,” said Transocean’s Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Thigpen. “A mixture of all energy sources will be required to meet future global energy demands. Transocean’s work in deep sea minerals is another way we will continue providing essential offshore energy services.”Critical metals, such as nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese – found in polymetallic nodules –
Subsea Infrastructure Power Looks at Renewables
with U.S. defense organizations as well as oil and gas operators and service companies in Scotland and Hawaii. The company is also working with wind energy developers, an underwater robotics technology developer, and more.It’s all about delivering power. Slorach says there are a number of energy sources – including even degraded power umbilicals – but they are largely variable and or intermittent, so there needs to be a good way to connect them to users that need a constant power supply available.That’s now Verlume’s niche – to be the middleman via energy storage
February 2024
