Rutgers launches wind energy research center
Rutgers University is launching a new wind energy research center. Announced Jan. 12, the multidisciplinary collaboration involves three schools and multiple departments, combining the efforts of environmental and marine scientists as well as engineers. According to Rutgers, the center will have two initial, key components: The design of a Net-Zero Wind Energy Test (WET) Center, a warehouse-size […]
Jumbo Offshore awarded mooring pre-installation contract by MODEC for the FPSO Errea Wittu
Jumbo Offshore Installation Contractors B.V. (“Jumbo Offshore”) has been awarded a contract by MODEC Guyana Inc. (“MODEC”) for the pre-installation of the mooring spread of the FPSO Errea Wittu, which will be located offshore Guyana. The FPSO “Errea Wittu”, the name of which means ”abundance”, will have the capacity to store 2 million barrels of […]
Verlume achieves prestigious Fit4Offshore Renewables ‘Granted’ status
Aberdeen-based Verlume, a specialist in clean energy system integration, intelligent energy management and energy storage, has achieved the prestigious ‘Granted’ status from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s ‘Fit For Offshore Renewables’ (F4OR) programme. Designed as a business improvement programme and to build energy sector specific capability, F4OR has been developed with input from the […]
Successful launch of the BOOST offshore floating solar demonstrator at La Palma
The BOOST project consortium announces the successful completion of the BOOST floating solar demonstrator (Bringing Offshore Ocean Sun to the global market). This pioneering initiative, partially funded by the European Union, has achieved a significant milestone by deploying Europe’s largest ocean-based floating solar energy system. The system is located close to the port of Tazacorte […]
Scottish Start-Up Unveils Floating Offshore Wind Installation Solution
Encomara, a Scottish newcomer, has launched a solution for the installation of floating offshore wind turbines. The company’s turbine installation technology, designed to enhance life-cycle efficiency, safety, sustainability, and reliability, is applicable regardless of water depth, according to Encomara. The company’s pioneering Strategic Wind InFrastructure (SWIFT) system is said to integrate new and established technologies […]
SolarDuck secures 15 million euro funding for the further development of offshore floating solar power
SolarDuck is excited to announce that it has secured additional funding for the development and deployment of Offshore Floating Solar power technology. This funding sets the company on a path of continued growth, able to further build on its leading position in the Offshore Floating Solar Energy industry, deliver its first commercial projects and increase […]