COAST, University of Victoria Join to Launch the BC Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub
development of marine renewable energy alone is insufficient to comprehensively decarbonize Canada’s ocean industries.The systems and supply chain surrounding ocean sector activities must also evolve from storage capacity to energy distribution; maritime decarbonization must complement renewable energy development. To facilitate engagement with the most apt technologies, the Hub will issue Innovation Challenges in partnership with key regional stakeholders. Companies will respond to these calls for innovation and propose their technology as a potential solution. The first of these challenges will
Restoring Marine Habitats and Port Decarbonization
.Greaves, D., Attrill, M., Chadwick, A., Conley, D., Eccleston, A., Hosegood, P., Pan, S., Reeve, D., Williams, J., Wolfram, J., Xu, J., Zou, Q., Smith, G., Godley, B., Hor, C., Johanning, L., Millar, D., Zobaa, A., Belmont, M., & Harrington, N. (2009). Marine renewable energy development – research, design, install. Maritime Engineering, 162, 187-196.26.Lamy, J., & Azevedo, I. (2018). Do tidal stream energy projects offer more value than offshore wind farms? A case study in the United Kingdom. Energy Policy, 113, 28-40.27.Slorach, P., Crossland, I., Silva, A
The Potential of Restoring Marine Habitats
.Greaves, D., Attrill, M., Chadwick, A., Conley, D., Eccleston, A., Hosegood, P., Pan, S., Reeve, D., Williams, J., Wolfram, J., Xu, J., Zou, Q., Smith, G., Godley, B., Hor, C., Johanning, L., Millar, D., Zobaa, A., Belmont, M., & Harrington, N. (2009). Marine renewable energy development – research, design, install. Maritime Engineering, 162, 187-196.26.Lamy, J., & Azevedo, I. (2018). Do tidal stream energy projects offer more value than offshore wind farms? A case study in the United Kingdom. Energy Policy, 113, 28-40.27.Slorach, P., Crossland, I., Silva, A
Saildrone Unveils New Acoustic Capabilities to Protect Marine Mammals
timely information, Saildrone enables developers and operators to make informed decisions that prioritize the protection of marine life. As the offshore wind industry grows, Saildrone’s innovative solutions will play a crucial role in ensuring a sustainable and responsible approach to renewable energy development. This approach could serve as a model for other offshore industries, highlighting the importance of responsible and environmentally conscious practices
Seafloor Data Firm Bedrock Raises $25.5 M to Accelerate Offshore Wind Energy Development
to surveys today.""Today’s offshore wind energy sector faces substantial challenges due to the lack of detailed, rapidly available, up-to-date seafloor data. This lack of data upfront in turn hinders project planning, increases construction and site risks, and slows the pace of renewable energy development. Conventional oceanographic surveys are not only expensive, running into tens of millions of dollars, but also time-consuming, with final data potentially taking up to 12 months to materialize," Bedrock says.Bedrock says its "efficiency reduces the need for massive survey ships
US DoE Funds Marine Energy Projects
energy Harvesting to power LiDAR buoys. This project will involve the development of a wave energy converter that can power existing LiDAR buoys, which have substantial power requirements and are used to understand site-specific physical and environmental responses to marine and other types of renewable energy development.Under the theme, Low-Cost, User-Friendly Monitoring Tools for Marine Hydrokinetic Sites, are the following projects: Hydronalix, Arizona, is working on “SEARCHER", a Sea Remote Controlled Hydrographic Explorer and Recorder. This project will focus on refining and demonstrating
Japan Group Buys Stake in Taiwan Offshore Wind
;s Yunneng Wind Power for an undisclosed sum, said a joint press release. By December 2021, Yunneng plans to construct a 640MW wind farm offshore of Yunlin County and sell power to Taiwan Power Company over a 20-year period, using a feed-in tariff scheme under Taiwan’s Renewable Energy Development Act.The project supports Taiwan’s plan to introduce a total of 5.5GW of offshore wind power capacity by 2025 along the west coast of the region, which has been designated as the development area.JXTG intends to acquire expertise in the offshore wind power business, which has great
BOEM's Jim Bennett Weighs in on US Offshore Renewables
Jim Bennett, Chief for the Office of Renewable Energy Programs, BOEM Two years ago James F. “Jim” Bennett was named Chief for the Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP) at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the program responsible for overseeing offshore renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Bennett has a long career of experience in dealing with OCS issues as they relate to energy, with experience in oil and gas and now renewables. He recently spent some time with Marine Technology Reporter to discuss the current and future role of offshore
Brexit: What’s in Store for the Subsea Sector?
a UK-based power source, so a rising cost of imports would have limited impact on annual power generation costs.” On the marine energy side, the loss of EU funding is a particular concern. The EU provides valuable European Regional Development Fund monies for low carbon and renewable energy development, which parts of the UK have used to support the development of early stage wave and tidal energy generation technology, including substantial investment in Wales. This money is seeking to help these technologies reach a stage at which they can compete commercially with other energy technologies
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