Norwegian floating solar specialist Ocean Sun and South Korean firm EN Technologies have entered a technology license agreement for installation of Ocean Sun floating solar solution behind the Saemangeum Seawall. Specifically, the deal covers a demonstration system with a follow-on option for minimu
After a successful start of the Interreg 2 Seas project, the ENCORE consortium is now planning the kick-off of its regional impact campaign at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) in Amsterdam on 27th October 2020. At the OEEC, ENCORE will reach out to the offshore supply chain sector
Saipem’s Moss Maritime has started model testing on its innovative floating solar park for coastal/offshore environment. The trials at Trondheim-based research organisation SINTEF ocean are part of collaboration with the energy giant Equinor. Italian contractor Saipem and Equinor recently signed a c
Qair International (formerly Quadran) is developing an offshore floating solar power plant in Seychelles. The 5MW plant will be the first project led by an independent power producer (IPP) in Seychelles. The project, initially set to commence in July, will be built on a lagoon on Mahé, the main isla
Marine Energy Alliance has reached another important milestone by awarding services to 23 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its Second Call for Applications. The Marine Energy Alliance aims to progress the technical and commercial maturity level of early-stage (TRL 3 – 4) marine ener
DNV GL has launched a joint industry project with 14 participants to develop the first recommended practice for floating solar power projects. The planned recommended practice will provide a commonly recognised standard based on a list of technical requirements for developing safe, reliable and sust
Offshore solar energy systems are an emerging application in which photovoltaic (PV) systems are installed directly over bodies of water. Floating solar photovoltaic is a subset of that technology in which PV panels are mounted on buoyant substructures. PV panel technology is similar to traditional
Eco Wave Power has reported a wider net loss for the first quarter of 2020 with no revenues and increased costs. The wave energy technology firm booked a loss of SEK 4.4 million (USD 466,000/EUR 419,000), increasing from SEK 1.7 million a year earlier. Operating costs almost doubled to SEK 1 million
The Scottish and Welsh ocean energy test centres EMEC and META have strengthened ties to expand the UK network. Namely, the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney has signed an agreement with Marine Energy Wales to provide further support to the Marine Energy Test Area in Pembrokeshire, Wale
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) scientists have fabricated a solar cell with an efficiency of nearly 50 per cent. The six-junction solar cell now holds the world record for the highest solar conversion efficiency at 47.1 per cent, measured under concentrated illumination. A variat
Saipem has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti to jointly evaluate the launch of innovative and sustainable projects aimed at promoting the energy transition in Italy and abroad. The initiatives, focused on decarbonisation, circular economy and energy efficiency, will
German developer SINN Power will offer solar panel manufacturers the opportunity to demonstrate and test their PV modules on a floating platform in Iraklio, Greece. The goal is to internationalise SINN Power’s ocean hybrid platform as a complete off-grid energy solution. The company has worked on in
Norwegian solar energy company Ocean Sun has secured a US patent covering its solar power plants. United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will officially grant the patent in May this year. The company has also recently secured a DNV GL conformity statement for its floating solar design met
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released two new studies on renewable energy in the Gulf of Mexico. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researchers helped undertake these studies, funded by BOEM’s Environmental Studies Program. Offshore Renewable Energy Technologies in t
