Belgian Firms Unveil Harsh-environment Offshore Floating Solar Tech
SEAVOLT.According to the three firms, SEAVOLT technology (patent pending) can withstand harsh offshore conditions while creating large surfaces that are protected from the waves. "The modular design allows for easy adaptation to different sites and demands. Benefits include local renewable energy production and the possibility to install the panels in offshore wind farms (where local authorities permit multi-use concessions). Another advantage is the addition of large volumes of renewable energy capacity in a relatively short time," the partners said.The partners are currently developing
Eni Installs "World's First" Inertial Sea Wave Energy Converter Offshore Pantelleria
sun and wind, as it is available both during the day and at night. A further advantage of this technology is the considerable reduction of its impact on the landscape, since the device stands only 1 meter above sea water. "Moreover, ISWEC can be integrated perfectly with other offshore renewable energy production systems, such as wind power generators, both because it enhances the value of connection systems and because it can be integrated with other facilities in the same sea area, thereby maximising the conversion of available energy," Eni said.The ISWEC technology is part of Eni&rsquo
Subsea Infrastructure Power Looks at Renewables
its systems.A key part of Halo is the Axonn, which ensures reliable, stable power to multiple payloads, via software, firmware, and hardware. This includes an output management system, for autonomously managing multiple power outputs.In simple terms, it’s the bridge between intermittent renewable energy production and power users that need reliable, stable power, says Slorach, whether that’s low power over long periods, short duration high power use, or fast-charging of subsea vehicles. In-built into the system is wireless communications for applications where an umbilical has failed or for
Norwegian Petroleum Directorate Awards Seabed Mapping Contracts for Offshore Wind
data. We will also collect 2D high-resolution seismic, sub-bottom profiler echo-sounder (SBP), side-scanning sonar (SSS) data, as well as magnetometer data."The NPD was assigned last year to carry out subsurface surveys in the two areas. The two areas have been opened for applications for renewable energy production. Fugro mapped parts of Sørlige Nordsjø II last autumn.When will the seabed surveys take place?Kommandor Iona. Foto: Enviros According to NPD, the 2023 fiscal budget includes targeted funding to complete the subsurface surveys in these two areas. According to the plan
New Cloud Platform for Subsea Survey Data
since the Kiel, Germany headquartered company was founded in 2019, TrueOcean’s smart marine data platform (MDP) arrives at a critical time for the wind energy, subsea survey and offshore contracting sectors, just as work begins on meeting ambitious new post-pandemic targets for increased renewable energy production capacity.Recently, the German government passed the new Wind Energy at Sea Act, a.k.a. the Easter Package, which calls for at least 30GW of energy to be produced offshore by 2030. Similar targets have been set by countries actively engaged in carbon-reduction globally, pointing to significantly
Kongsberg Sets Up Renewables Tech Business
be wholly owned by Kongsberg with CEO Geir Håøy as chairman. Kongsberg Renewables Technologies will focus on solutions for the production of renewable energy offshore. The company will also work on energy management systems and other parts of the value chain that are related to renewable energy production. Geir Håøy, CEO of Kongsberg - Credit: Kongsberg"This will make it possible to scale up and roll out renewable energy in a big way. The company will strengthen Kongsberg's existing investments in offshore wind as well as add new capabilities," Kongsberg
Ørsted, WWF Denmark Deploy 3D-Printed Reefs at Danish Offshore Wind Farm Hoping to Restore Cod Stock
General, WWF Denmark, said: "Marine biodiversity in Denmark is under heavy pressure, and today there are 90 % fewer cod in the Kattegat than in 1990. Action is needed – and urgently. We must give nature and wildlife a hand, while trying to solve our climate crisis by expanding our renewable energy production at the same time. To solve the nature crisis, we must leave nature in better shape than before. That’s why we’re very excited that we, together with Ørsted, can test the new, unique 3D-printed reef structures here in Denmark for the first time.”According to the
Scottish Firm Nova Innovation Gets Funding for Indonesian Tidal Turbine Array Study
and 17,500 islands. According to Nova Innovation, the country's electricity grid is currently dominated by fossil fuels – coal, gas, and oil – which together accounted for 83% of electricity generation in 2020. However the Indonesian Government has committed to increasing renewable energy production by 2030, and the country’s abundant tidal energy resources provide the perfect opportunity to decarbonize its economy, Nova Innovation said.Nova will partner with the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) to conduct on-site technical and socio-economic research supporting the
VIDEO: Floating Solar Plant Starts Operation in Albania
contractor Doko. The collaboration has been excellent, and their competence and knowledge made the installation a pleasure from start to finish.""This is a great milestone in an innovative floating solar project, and it is exciting to see the plant come alive and provide additional renewable energy production in Albania. We are looking forward to the concrete results of this demonstration project to assess the potential for further expansion of this exciting technology," said CEO of Statkraft, Christian Rynning-Tønnesen. Three more floating units are expected to be installed
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