Author: Anela Dokso

Inna Braverman, the founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power has been featured on the Fast Company’s 11th annual list of the Most Creative People in Business. Fast Company’ annual list of the Most Creative People in Business, honors an influential and diverse group of leaders from a vast range of global industries including tech, design, entertainment, healthcare, media, government, nonprofit, sports, food, and more. Inna Braverman earned the recognition this year for driving the creation of Eco Wave Power at the age of 24, and for the development of the EWP wave energy generation technology, which is enhancing the…

SSE Renewables’ proposed 30.5MW Lenalea onshore wind project in Co. Donegal, a 50/50 joint venture project with Coillte Renewable Energy, has received the green light for development after it provisionally won a contract for low carbon power in Ireland’s first competitive auction for onshore wind. The provisional results of the first round of Ireland’s new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS-1) are subject to Irish Government approval with the final results due in September. Lenalea is one of 19 onshore wind projects in Ireland which have won contracts for an average of 15 years of new renewable energy generation under RESS-1.  The development, which will comprise seven turbines with a maximum tip height of 135 meters, is expected to enter construction in 2021 ahead of…

Tekmar Group has shared its suite of solutions for floating wind. Floating wind is widely recognized as the next big wave in the renewable energy revolution with a market outlook of 16.7 GW by 2030, a figure which is set to increase as larger-scale developments come online. The fast-maturing technology can be deployed almost anywhere in water depths greater than 60 meters, which conveniently is where the world’s best wind resource is found. Tekmar has developed a suite of technologies and services that will de-risk, protect and ultimately reduce the cost of floating wind developments during planning, installation, and in-situ…

Enel Green Power Spain has connected a 51 MW wind farm to the electricity grid in the town of Motilla del Palancar, in the Cuenca province. The investment associated with this project amounts to €51 million and it will reach an annual production of 144 GWh, avoiding the emissions of approximately 95,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. The development of this wind farm, made up of 17 wind turbines with a unit power of 3MW, has abided by Enel Green Power’s “Sustainable Construction Site” model, which includes the installation of photovoltaic solar panels on each site to cover part of…

Sustainable Marine Energy (SME) will provide three PLAT-I floating tidal energy systems, with a rated power output of 420kW each, to project entity Spicer Marine Energy who has signed a Design Build and Operate (DBO) agreement with reconcept GmbH for the first phase of the Pempa’q in-stream tidal energy project. Spicer Marine Energy will deliver and operate the project over its 15 year lifetime, on behalf of reconcept’s RE13 Meeresenergie investment fund. “With the signing of the DBO contract we have reached a significant milestone. It provides the basis for further successful reconcept investment offers in the field of marine…

The University of Maine will collaborate with New England Aqua Ventus (NEAV), a joint venture between Diamond Offshore Wind, a subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Corporation, and RWE Renewables, to develop UMaine’s floating offshore wind technology demonstration project off the coast of Maine. As the developer, NEAV will own and manage all aspects of permitting, construction and assembly, deployment and ongoing operations for the project. UMaine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center will continue with design and engineering, research and development and post-construction monitoring. The project will consist of a single semi-submersible concrete floating platform that will support a commercial 10-12 megawatt…

Scorpio Bulkers has signed a Letter of Intent to construct a wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) with options for additional vessels. “Scorpio Bulkers is embarking on a new and exciting journey. The world urgently needs to reduce emissions and offshore wind will make a pivotal contribution.  We appreciate the encouragement and assistance of multiple partners – including suppliers, customers, and shipbuilders – as we take a significant first step in transitioning the Company towards a sustainable future.  This strategic direction now aligns with our future customers, investors, finance providers and the growing momentum in global public policy.  At the same time,…

Ørsted has selected Reygar’s BareFLEET remote monitoring and reporting platform to track and analyse the performance of its chartered fleet of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) operating across wind farms in Europe. Ørsted has 9.9 GW offshore wind capacity installed and under construction. Ørsted has commissioned Reygar’s BareFLEET system to log vessel motion, fuel consumption, and PAX movements. The system will provide an accurate record of events – including transit, push on, transfer, and crane lifts. The system will collate data from existing onboard sensors across the firm’s varied fleet, supplementing this with motion sensor measurements, observations added manually by the…

McGowan Government is launching a feasibility study into producing wind turbine components locally in Western Australia. As part of the WA Recovery Plan, the McGowan Government will drive more local manufacturing opportunities, to become more self-sufficient and create a pipeline of Western Australian jobs. This is the first time a State Government has explored the local supply chain for wind farms. This initiative builds on the latest $92.4 million package to boost local manufacturing in WA to create a pipeline of local jobs. The feasibility study will look at supply opportunities for wind farms, market trends, local industry participation opportunities…

The Vomela Companies has installed a solar array at its new corporate headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Roughly 3,400 panels have been installed, producing up to 1.3 megawatts of DC energy. That’s enough energy to power 200 typical MN metro homes and will provide for roughly a third of total annual energy usage for the facility. The Vomela Companies worked with a local company, Impact Power Solutions, to get the project completed. “What started out as a niche product has entered the mainstream, mainly due to drastic technology and price improvements over the last decade. “For new construction projects it’s best…