Technology
Danish Researchers Turning Wind Energy into Gas
Wind energy can be converted into methane gas and stored in a natural gas grid, eliminating carbon emissions from biogas plants which use this method, a research project carried out by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Lemvig Biogas Plant has shown. Through the MeGA-StoRE project (Methan
Sotenäs wave energy plant powers up Nordic grid
Sotenäs wave energy plant has started delivering power to the Nordic electricity grid following the connection of several buoys to wave energy converters. The connection of the six-meter diameter buoys to the corresponding linear generator wave energy converters on the seabed represents the final st
Installation and Commissioning of Aurum Dredger in Belarus
Aurum Pumpen GmbH, a German manufacturer and distributor of industrial pumps and dredgers, has commissioned its non self-propelled dredger of ADST-300 series in Belarus last month. Aurum’s customer, Berezovskiy Silicate products plant, intended to achieve sand winning at submerged depths previously
MPS named finalist for St David Awards
Swansea-based wave energy developer, Marine Power Systems (MPS), has been selected as finalist for the St David Award for Innovation and Technology. The St David Awards annually recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of people in Wales. The Innovation and Technology category is intende
Damen’s Cutter Suction Dredgers Highly Wanted on the Market
2015 was very successful for Damen’s Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) range with 12 CSDs sold and delivered to clients around the world. Most of the deliveries were stock built vessels, a number of which were being built on speculation when an order was placed for them prior to completion. A feature of
Image of the day: Wello’s Penguin WEC in Falmouth
Following an 8 day tow from Scotland, where it has been on trials since 2013, the Penguin wave energy converter has arrived to Falmouth on January 19, 2016.
Paimpol-Bréhat project: DCNS installs first turbine
DCNS has deployed first tidal turbine off Brittany, France, as part of the Paimpol-Bréhat tidal project.
InnovFin EDP draws ocean energy developers’ attention
InnovFin Energy Demo Projects (EDP) funding scheme has attracted 17 ocean energy projects out of 60 projects in total to apply for an InnovFin loan. InnovFin EDP, a joint venture between the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB), launched in June 2015, is a financial scheme crea
Siemens 7MW Turbine Gets DNV GL’s Final Type Certification
DNV GL has awarded Siemens with final type certification for its new 7MW offshore wind turbine, confirming full IEC-61400-22 compliance ahead of schedule. According to DNV GL, it was crucial for Siemens Wind Power that the newly developed SWT-7.0-154 is IEC Type Certified and reached the market on t
Siemens 7MW Turbine Gets DNV GL’s Final Type Certification
DNV GL has awarded Siemens with final type certification for its new 7MW offshore wind turbine, confirming full IEC-61400-22 compliance ahead of schedule. According to DNV GL, it was crucial for Siemens Wind Power that the newly developed SWT-7.0-154 is IEC Type Certified and reached the market on t
VIDEO: Discovering DeltaStream tidal turbine
Tidal Energy Ltd, a Cardiff-based tidal energy developer, has released a video describing the design and operating principles of its recently deployed DeltaStream tidal turbine. The 400 kW DeltaStream demonstration device was deployed in Ramsey Sound, off Pembrokeshire, in December, 2015. The device
Komatsu Europe Launches D85EXi/PXi-18 Dozer
Komatsu Europe has introduced its new D85EXi/PXi-18 dozer, Komatsu’s latest in a range of machines equipped with intelligent Machine Control technology. Powered by a 197 kW (264 HP), SAA6D125E-7, EU Stage IV emissions-certified engine with a “Heavy-duty” aftertreatment system, the D85EXi/PXi-18 emit
New Liebherr R 9200 Excavator at Bauma 2016
At Bauma 2016, Liebherr will unveil its new entry into the 200 tonne excavator class – the R 9200. The 12.5m³ bucket is the biggest in its class, and offers sustainable performance while delivering peak fuel burn efficiency. The Liebherr R 9200 excavator is equipped with the Liebherr-patented Litron
Penguin seen off Cornwall
Penguin wave energy device, developed by the Finnish wave energy company Wello Oy, has arrived to Falmouth harbour ahead of trials at Wave Hub set to take place later this year.