ASL Environmental: Tidal Currents Study Underway in Newfoundland and Labrador
involves the observational study of tidal currents to capture the full annual tidal cycle. The second phase deployment was completed in the fall and is scheduled for recovery in the summer of 2025. The processed tidal current datasets from Phases 1 and 2 will provide valuable insights for assessing tidal energy potential, addressing operational challenges, and determining optimal placements for potential future in-water tidal turbines. A community consultation will take place during Phase 2 recovery to review the results.This work supports the development of renewable marine energy infrastructure, contributin
Orbital Marine Gets LR Certification for O2-X Tidal Energy Turbine
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded an International Electrotechnical Commission for Renewable Energy (IECRE) feasibility statement to Orbital Marine Power for its O2-X tidal energy converter.The IECRE is a global renewable energy conformity assessment system and a part of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It provides a globally recognized framework for certifying marine energy technologies, ensuring transparency and credibility for investors, regulators, and industry stakeholders.As an evolution of the company’s existing O2 turbine, currently deployed in the Fall of
EU-Backed Project to Unlock Tidal and River Energy Potential
deployments in France and the Netherlands.Some of the most promising sites across the region will be developed, engaging 100 organizations in the adoption of tidal and river energy systems.One of the partners in the project is Inyanga, which will design, construct and install a grid-connected 600kW tidal energy turbine, based on HydroWing concept, on the Paimpol-Bréhat test site in France, then operate and monitor the device throughout the test period.In addition, Inyanga will install and maintain SeaQurrent’s TidalKite device at Paimpol-Bréhat, managing all offshore operations.The
Japan’s First Megawatt-Scale Tidal Energy Turbine Hits Water
Proteus Marine Renewables has deployed the AR1100 tidal turbine in Japan, which became the country's first ever megawatt-scale grid connected tidal energy system.Installed in the Naru Strait, the turbine will generate 1.1 MW of clean energy, accelerating the decarbonization of the Goto Islands' electricity supply and advancing Japan’s renewable energy transition.Building on the success of the AR500 pilot project in 2021, where a 500 kW device operated in the Naru Strait maintaining a 97% turbine availability, Proteus signed an equipment supply and works contract with Kyuden Mirai Energy
Wales Backs Morlais Tidal Energy Scheme
The Welsh Government has taken an $9.9 million equity stake in the Morlais tidal energy scheme to ensure progress of what is set to become the largest tidal energy project in Europe.Owned and managed by Ynys Môn social enterprise Menter Môn, the Morlais tidal scheme is the first of its kind anywhere in the world and will be operational from 2026.The Anglesey site has the potential to generate enough energy for up to 180,000 typical Welsh households, offering a unique ‘plug and play’ model for developers of tidal energy devices.This will help reduce costs as they scale up
Inyanga Unveils Tidal Energy Tech Design for 20MW Project in Wales
Inyanga Marine Energy Group has presented the design blueprint for its 20 MW HydroWing tidal energy technology, set for deployment at Morlais site in Wales.The tidal energy array will incorporate the Tocardo T3 turbine, rated at 600kW, for the first time, with each of the 20 HydroWing units to be powered by two T3 turbines.A demonstration project will take place at Morlais in 2025, according to the company.Inyanga Marine Energy Group has secured 20 MW of capacity for their project at Morlais through the U.K. Government’s Contracts for Difference scheme Allocation Rounds 5 and 6 (AR5 and AR6)
Spiralis Energy Scoops $1M Investment to Advance Tidal Energy Tech
U.K.-based tidal energy technology developer Spiralis Energy has secured a $1 million investment from Kistos Holdings to build and test the Axial Skelter tidal energy unit.The investment received from Kistos will fund Spiralis Energy’s upcoming survivability testing ahead of a full-scale trial deployment in the waters off Alderney.The first phase of testing will begin in the first quarter of 2025 with functional testing of a subscale Axial Skelter.The functional testing is expected to last four to eight weeks and will provide technical data on how to operate the systems offshore.The second phase
New Industry Alliance Targets Tech Supply for Multi-MW Tidal Energy Projects
that ocean energy will play a crucial role in the required future sustainable energy mix. Globally, the EU and UK are at the forefront of technology development to harvest this huge untapped resource and over the past 15 years, our dedicated ocean energy team has partnered with leading wave and tidal energy device developers to create reliable, intelligent and clean rotating equipment solutions from the early design stages.“We are therefore excited that, in collaboration with Proteus Marine Renewables and GE Vernova, we are now advancing into the industrialisation of tidal energy,” said
HydroWing Inks Deal with PLN for Indonesia’s First Tidal Energy Plant
HydroWing, tidal energy division of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, has signed a binding agreement with PLN’s Subholdings to develop plans for plans for the first tidal current power plant in Indonesia.The 10 MW tidal energy project is planned to be located in East Nusa Tenggara in the Indonesian archipelago.The agreement follows the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in 2022 whereby HydroWing and state-owned national power company PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara) agreed to accelerate tidal energy in Indonesia through site identification, resource assessment and front-end engineering.The site
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