Future is Here: Smart Drones Take on Wave Energy Plant Upkeep (Video)
; said Inna Braverman, founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power.According to BladeRanger, which has supplied automated cleaning solutions to large-scale solar operators including Nofar Energy, the wave energy sector offers a new application for its technology.“Our mission has always been to automate renewable energy maintenance for maximum efficiency and sustainability. This collaboration allows us to extend our proven technology to wave energy and ensure these systems stay in top shape with minimal manual intervention,” added Hagai Climor, chairman of BladeRanger.Following the test, the companies
SHI’s 15MW Floating Wind Platform Gets Lloyd’s Register’s Blessing
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its new floating offshore wind turbine design, the SnapWind Float. SnapWind Float has been developed to deliver floating wind solutions that can unlock deeper water sites and higher-capacity renewable energy sites worldwide.In addition, the SnapWind Float design is said to be optimized for the development of floating offshore wind farms in regions where skilled workforce, heavy lifting equipment and sufficient workspace are limited.SHI’s engineering team completed the concept and basic design
Eco Wave Power Launches First-Ever US Wave Energy Plant
Eco Wave Power launched its first U.S. wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles, developed in collaboration with AltaSea and Shell Marine Renewable Energy (MRE).This project marks the first onshore wave energy installation in the U.S., showcasing Eco Wave Power's patented technology and setting the stage for large-scale wave energy deployment along America's coastlines.The demonstration site features floaters, which capture the motion of ocean waves to generate renewable electricity - proving the technology's potential to deliver reliable and clean power.While still in demonstration
NKT to Deliver Cables for Bornholm Energy Island Interconnection
route and 16.8 km onshore route.Offshore installation is planned to be carried out by the new vessel, NKT Eleonora, currently under construction. Once operational in 2027, the vessel will be one of the most advanced and fuel-efficient cable layers in the industry.Bornholm Energy Island is a landmark renewable energy project located in the Baltic Sea, designed to receive up to 3.8 GW of offshore wind power from planned offshore wind farms.The energy will be transmitted to Germany and Denmark via two HVDC offshore interconnector systems.With this award from Energinet, NKT will connect the energy island to
Zunibal Acquires Hydroacoustic Company Echoview
training, consulting, and client servicesThe current Echoview team will remain at the helm of the business, now supported by Zunibal to strengthen development and international projection. Joint opportunities include advanced real-time monitoring of aquaculture facilities, marine life monitoring for renewable energy installations, and precise, continuous tracking of the impacts of climate change on marine species
Western Australia Can’t Wait [for a Decommissioning Hub]
; Existing laws are strengthened and enforced to ensure a full and timely decommissioning• The safety of workers and the environment is prioritized• Investment in ports, recycling facilities and local workforces is increased to support decommissioning and emerging offshore wind and other renewable energy industries.There’s plenty of potential work for new facilities that might otherwise be outsourced overseas.An estimated 110 Sydney Harbour Bridges worth of steel currently sits in the oceans around Australia with nearly 90% off the Western Australian coast. This includes 1,008 wells, 57
Robosys Automation Aims to Streamline Offshore Wind Environmental Data Collection
advanced marine robotics, advanced autonomous systems, and other digital ocean technologies, a move expected to help the industry meet the UK’s target of 60GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.The project consortium includes ACUAOcean, MSEIS, Plymouth Marine Laboratories, and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult.Funding for Project ORACLES was secured through the UK Research and Innovation Innovate UK Launchpad program, in line with the UK Government’s Levelling Up plan.The project’s 14-month research phase will advance the use of clean maritime solutions, including ACUA’s
Green Marine UK Acquires Roving Eye’s Contracts, Equipment & Vessel
Green Marine (UK) Ltd, a provider of integrated marine services to the renewable energy and offshore sectors, has announced the successful acquisition of ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles), Survey Equipment, Vessel, Personnel & Contract Agreements from Orkney-based Roving Eye Enterprises Ltd.This strategic expansion enhances Green Marine’s operational versatility and reinforces its position as a go‑to contractor in the Aquaculture, Marine Energy, Offshore Cable and Marine Construction sectors providing subsea surveys and inspections in UK and European waters.It builds on a long-standing
FID Made on Australia’s Marinus Link
Shareholders of Marinus Link (MLPL) have made a Final Investment Decision to proceed with Stage 1 of Marinus Link, a proposed undersea and underground electricity and data interconnector that will enable the flow of more low-cost renewable energy between North West Tasmania with Victoria.The project includes high voltage direct current (HVDC) cables, fibre optic cables, a communications station, and converter stations at each end.The project’s cables span 345 kilometers. This includes 255 kilometers of undersea cables across Bass Strait and 90 kilometers of underground cables in Gippsland
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