Technology
Report: Plug-and-Play Offshore Transformer Modules Cut Costs
The Siemens-led research partnership in Denmark has demonstrated that there are significant benefits to gain from introducing a simpler plug-and-play connection for offshore wind turbines, Offshoreenergy.dk reports. To improve offshore wind energy competitiveness, Siemens Wind Power, Øglænd System a
Bakker Sliedrecht teams up with Water2Energy for tidal tech
Electrical system integrator Bakker Sliedrecht has signed a technical development partnership with Water2Energy for the delivery of its vertical axis water turbine technology.
Fraunhofer IWES Releases First Offshore Wind Index for German Bight
Fraunhofer IWES has released an Offshore Wind Energy Index, the first wind index for offshore wind farms, or more specifically, for wind farms in the German Bight in the North Sea.
Fraunhofer IWES Releases First Offshore Wind Index for German Bight
Fraunhofer IWES has released an Offshore Wind Energy Index, the first wind index for offshore wind farms, or more specifically, for wind farms in the German Bight in the North Sea.
Top news, May 1 – 7, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from May 1 – 7, 2017.
EMEC’s upgraded monitoring pod takes on tidal turbulence
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has redeployed its monitoring pod fitted with innovative turbulence instruments to help measure the impact of turbulence on tidal energy devices.
Enel poised to harness wave energy potential
Enel Green Power (EGP) is making advancements in the wave energy sector with several projects going forward to their next stages.
DTU Develops New Wind Turbine Monitoring Method
Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have developed a simple method for monitoring wind turbines using the symmetry created by the wind turbine when the blades rotate.
DTU Develops New Wind Turbine Monitoring Method
Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have developed a simple method for monitoring wind turbines using the symmetry created by the wind turbine when the blades rotate.
Adwen’s Prototype 8MW Turbine Dwarfs Bremerhaven Skyline
Adwen’s prototype 8MW wind turbine generator, currently under construction in Bremerhaven, Germany is now mechanically complete, the company told Offshore WIND.
Video: TP Ocean’s take on ocean energy insurance
TP Ocean has released the recording of the recently held webinar that analyzed the current situation and solutions for mainstreaming warranties, guaranties and insurance in ocean energy.
SEAI gets green light to build wave test site substation
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has been granted permission to construct a 20kV substation that will connect the AMETS test site to the Irish grid.
VIDEO: Tackling Turbidity with Royal IHC Plumigator Overflow
Royal IHC has just released this very interesting video named ‘Tackling turbidity and reducing maintenance costs with Royal IHC’s Plumigator® overflow’. “Our continuous focus on innovation has resulted in an upgraded version of the telescopic overflow. The patented Plumigator® overflow tackles issue
UK public stands strong behind tidal and wave energy use
The new government statistics has shown that 79% of UK public supports the use of tidal and wave energy technologies for electricity generation.