Huge Potential for Tidal Energy, Bureau Veritas
Classification society and testing, inspection and certification services firm Bureau Veritas has welcomed the UK government’s recently announced plans to invest in the tidal energy industry, suggesting that tidal stream electricity has the potential to become "one of the most viable and reliable sources of renewable energy in the world."The Government investment is – for the first time – part of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which invites renewable energy companies from across the UK to bid for a share of £285 million of funding for low carbon technologies
UK Announces 'Biggest' Investment in Tidal Power
Britain’s tidal power. The UK government will invest £20 million per year in Tidal Stream electricity as part of its renewable energy auction scheme. "UK government announces biggest investment in a generation into tidal power, kickstarting a new chapter for the UK’s tidal energy industry this will strengthen energy security by adding to our diverse, renewable electricity supply and create jobs across the UK today’s investment in tidal energy further demonstrates the UK’s commitment to build a strong, home-grown renewable energy sector to reduce our reliance on
Sustainable Marine's 'Ultra-durable' Tidal Turbine Rotors Can Stay in the Field for 20 Years
Goggins, Director of Research & Innovation, at NUI Galway’s School of Engineering, said: “Due to the nature of shorter blades with significantly higher loads, compared to wind blades, a specialist structural testing facility for tidal turbine blades was required to support the tidal energy industry. "We are fortunate to have had great investment from the European Commission, through Horizon 2020, and the Irish Government, through Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), to support us in developing our world-leading tidal turbine
Canada Invests in Its First Floating Tidal Energy Array
and northern communities."We are harnessing the power of our tides to power our homes, our businesses and our communities. This is how we build our clean energy future." Seamus O'Regan, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources"This investment will not only help propel the tidal energy industry forward in Nova Scotia, it also highlights how it can drive innovation that can lead to new jobs. It is a new and innovative approach to generating tidal energy that once again shows that Nova Scotia is the right place to explore the potential of this industry," said Derek Mombourquette
Subsea Monitoring Equipment Put to the Test
Subsea Test Center form part of a marine mammal monitoring station anchored to the sea floor. Utilizing both passive- and active-acoustic tracking techniques, the station will collect data on the underwater movements of marine mammals around operating tidal turbines.Data will be used by the tidal energy industry and regulatory authorities to make informed decisions about marine mammal collision risk for tidal energy developments.Michael Oswald, of the Scottish Oceans Institute at the University of St Andrews, said, “The wide range of test chambers available at the Balmoral Subsea Test Center
France Eyes Role as Tidal Energy Powerhouse
studies of tidal zones in Brittany and Normandy. Rémi Gruet, CEO of Ocean Energy Europe, welcomed the announcement and called for the launch of a tender for tidal energy as soon as possible. “The stage is set for France to become the powerhouse of a global tidal energy industry. It has one of the most powerful tidal resources in the world; it has world-leading tidal technology, and it has an existing offshore supply-chain ready for action. A tender for tidal energy will see the first manufacturing plants come to France, creating a strong domestic industry, with
Bourne Tidal Test Site Receives Preliminary Permit from FERC
Academy does both in and outside of the classroom are very exciting and we look forward to working with the Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative to learn about tidal power prospects for Massachusetts and beyond.” The Bourne Tidal Test Site is intended to facilitate the growth of a tidal energy industry in Massachusetts and is funded by the Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council. Representative David Vieira stressed the potential economic benefits of this new industry and the connections that can be made with local marine technology firms, local fabricators, and the many educational institutions
MTR100: Rockland Scientific Inc.
its 10th anniversary, designs and manufactures high-accuracy instrumentation for oceanographic research, focusing on sensors and methods for turbulence measurements. Ocean turbulence is a key area of interest because it influences climate, greenhouse gas deposition and pollutant dispersal. The tidal energy industry has also identified turbulence as a significant factor in the commercial and technical viability of tidal power generation infrastructure. In 2011, Rockland formed a strategic partnership with JFE Advantech, a major oceanographic instrumentation manufacturer in Japan, covering distribution
Mooring Research Makes Waves with EcoSPRAY Tidal Platform
of Fundy in Nova Scotia. Expertise and experience with the deployment of these systems, the longevity and loading of their moorings, and characterization of the environment are needed to ensure the success of the projects. This test is being used to generate critical validation data for the tidal energy industry, which it can use to move forward with reduced risk.” says Dean Steinke, co-founder and Director of Operations at Dynamic Systems Analysis. The EcoSPRAY is named after the famous Joshua Slocum vessel, the Spray, in which Slocum became the first man to sail single-handedly around
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