MeyGen Tidal Energy Tech Sets New Operational Record
SKF, which joined forces with Proteus Marine Renewables to deliver cutting-edge technology for MeyGen, announced the technology achieved a major breakthrough, having operated for over six years without the need for unplanned or disruptive maintenance.The MeyGen project, which is the world’s largest tidal stream array operated by SAE Renewables, is located in Scotland’s Pentland Firth.In operation since 2018, the SKF’ systems have operated continuously for over 6 years at 1.5MW without the need for unplanned or disruptive maintenance, proving the long-term reliability needed to verify
SKF to Deliver PTO System for Australian Wave Energy Developer
SKF has entered into partnership with wave energy technology developer Carnegie Clean Energy to deliver power take-off (PTO) system for its CETO wave energy device.CETO is a fully submerged, point absorber type wave energy technology where a submerged buoy sits a few meters below the surface of the ocean and moves with the ocean’s waves. This motion drives a PTO system that converts it into electricity.As a first step towards a long-term technical partnership on the commercialization of Carnegie’s CETO wave energy technology, SKF and Carnegie are collaborating on the design and delivery of
New Industry Alliance Targets Tech Supply for Multi-MW Tidal Energy Projects
SKF, Proteus Marine Renewables, and GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), setting out the framework for a potential alliance to supply tidal turbine generation systems to developers of tidal arrays for commercial tidal stream projects.An initial focus will be the supply of a minimum 59 MW to Simec Atlantis Energy’s MeyGen at its site in Scotland, the largest tidal stream facility in the world.The agreement illustrates the intent to collaborate on development, delivery, operations and maintenance, utilizing the partners’ expert capabilit
EnFAIT Horizon 2020: Tidal Turbine Costs Cut 40%
and extended turbine service intervals to two and a half years; all of which are remarkable achievements. These are crucial steps for building investor confidence and making tidal energy bankable.” The seven EnFAIT partners from across Europe were Nova Innovation, ORE Catapult, IDETA, RSK, SKF, Wood and The University of Edinburgh. A Nova Innovation tidal turbine on land - the fourth to be deployed in the Shetland Tidal Array (credit: Nova Innovation)
Innovative Tidal Power Project Proceeds in the Scottish Sea
SKF is participating in a tidal power project off the Orkney Islands.Orbital Marine Power, Scottish-based developers of the world’s leading floating tidal turbine technology, has now launched its first commercial 2MW unit, the Orbital O2, which will soon be installed at European Marine Energy Center (EMEC), where it will become the world’s most powerful operational tidal turbine.About 15 meters below the O2’s 72m-long superstructure, are two fully integrated drive trains from SKF on two wing-like legs. Here the two double-bladed rotors turn, each with a diameter of 20 m, the largest
SKF Tech for Tidal Turbines
SKF has developed a power train for the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, capable of generating 2MW, being developed by Scotland-based Orbital Marine Power.SKF has been supplying bearings and components to Orbital since 2011 but has now taken a further holistic step in its technical capacity, by developing the full power train system.The O2 is made up of a 73m-long floating superstructure that will support two 1-MW turbines at each end. With rotor diameters of 20m, it will have a total rotor area of 600m2 – the largest ever on a single tidal turbine to date – and will be capable
SKF Launches Magnetic Bearings Tuning Service
SKF has rolled out a new service called 'certified tuning E300V2', which leverages the capabilities of the E300V2 control cabinet for SKF S2M magnetic bearings. The development is as a spin-off from a previous subsea electronic system developed for the Norwegian Åsgard project and offers the ability to monitor and control magnetic bearings from a remote location. “The new service allows machine tuning to be conducted by an OEM from their own site, with their own technicians and without SKF’s physical presence,” explained Jérémy Lepelley, project manager
Minesto Named One of Sweden’s Hottest Technology Companies
the annual list of the hottest Swedish young technology companies. The list of 33 promising Swedish technology companies, “the 33 list,” is compiled by the two Swedish technology and business magazines Ny Teknik and Affärsvärlden with a view of finding “the next Ericson or SKF.” A thorough research process has narrowed 284 nominees down to the final chosen 33, which were announced at a gala in Stockholm, Sweden. One of the main criteria for entering the list is that the company offers a step change technology for its industry. Minesto does this through unlocking
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