Technology
Video: Waves4Power turns on wave device
Swedish wave energy developer Waves4Power has released a video showing its WaveEL wave energy system being turned on and feeding power to the Norwegian grid.
MHI Vestas Launches 9.5 MW Offshore Wind Turbine
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has launched the V164-9.5 MW wind turbine to re-affirm the company’s drive to lower the cost of energy for offshore wind.
Esvagt Ups O&M Game with Shoreline’s Simulation Programme
Denmark’s Esvagt has implemented the MAINTSYS O&M simulation programme from Shoreline in an effort to optimise operations of existing offshore wind farms and offer more precise calculations for new projects.
LOC forms renewables unit
Marine and engineering consultancy LOC Group has created LOC Renewables to streamline its services to the offshore renewable energy sector.
Trelleborg Unveils NjordGuard Cable Protection System
Trelleborg’s offshore operation will launch its recently qualified cable protection system, NjordGuard, at the Offshore Wind Energy 2017 exhibition in London.
JDR Wins WindFloat Atlantic Cable Order
Hartlepool-based subsea cable supplier JDR has been selected by WindPlus as the preferred cable supplier for the 25MW Windfloat Atlantic floating wind farm
Liebherr Opts for Sandfirden Technics
Liebherr and Sandfirden Technics, the Dutch gen-set supplier, have entered into partnership for the development of hybrid ship propulsion systems. Within the framework of this cooperation, the Dutch company will assume the role of the primary point of contact for customers, and provide a complete on
Japanese firm demonstrates floating wave prototype
Wave Energy Technologies has concluded the demonstration trials on its scaled floating wave energy prototype off Kobe city in Japan.
OTE Corp revamps to OTCQB Venture Market
Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (OTE Corp) has received an approval to upgrade its common stock from the Pink Open Market to the OTCQB Venture Market.
Hatenboer-Water Installs Fresh Water System on German Offshore Platform
Dutch water technology company Hatenboer-Water has completed delivery of a customised fresh water system for a recently installed unmanned offshore platform on one of the wind farms in the German North Sea.
FKCC appoints ocean expert to advise on new engineering program
Florida Keys Community College (FKCC) has appointed Tony Jones to its advisory committee for the new engineering technology program for alternative energy technicians.
Orkney Marine Energy Firms Establish Singapore Partnership
Orkney marine energy consultancies, Orcades Marine Management Consultants Ltd (OMMC), and Aquatera have formed Singapore based partnership with local company OceanPixel to provide marine operations planning, management and verification services.
WaveEL wave device powers Norwegian grid
Waves4Power’s wave energy system has started delivering electricity to the Norwegian grid.
Top news, May 29 – June 4, 2017
Tidal Energy Today has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from May 29 – June 4, 2017.