Survey for Offshore Renewables

Every month we will focus on a specific theme, featuring a selection of articles which have previously been published in Hydro International magazine. By including a mix of older and more recent articles, we will present a complete recap of the subject. Furthermore, we will be bringing you a bi-weekly round-up of ‘Focus Stories’ related to the theme through our newsletter (sign up here). The theme for September 2016 is:

Survey for Renewables

This topic is of increasing interest for hydrographic surveyors as renewable energy is to take a bigger share in the energy mix. We already know of the potential of pre-construction and maintenance survey wind farms – you also can see tidal and wave energy are gaining importance.

Survey for Offshore Renewables

ROVs in Use for Renewables

ROVs in Use for Renewables

The renewable energy sector is a significant user of Saab Seaeye underwater vehicles. Already the world’s largest manufacturer of electric ROVs, Saab Seaeye also has a range...

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Self-installing Wind Turbines

Self-installing Wind Turbines

The Dutch company SPT developed a new foundation concept for offshore wind turbines in order to reduce the costs and environmental impact: a Self Installing Wind Turbine. The conce...

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Seizing Energy from Water

Seizing Energy from Water

At least 10% of the Dutch electricity demand can be met from water, according to the Inspiration Atlas ‘Water as a source of renewable energy’. This is not widely...

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BlueTEC Texel

BlueTEC Texel

Traditional solutions for generating electricity from the tides, where tidal turbines are installed on the seabed, require high-end offshore installation vessels and do not allow f...

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To Benefit from EU Funds

To Benefit from EU Funds

Offshore renewable energy is a sector with huge growth potential which economies all over Europe will benefit greatly from in the coming years. The EU has recognised this potential...

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Surveying for Offshore Wind

Surveying for Offshore Wind

Many giants are drilling for oil and gas: the gold of the sea. Since the beginning of the new millennium, however, a new kind of energy potential of the sea has been discovered: wi...

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