Million-Dollar Project With Smart System Using Tidal Turbines May Reduce Energy Costs by Up to 17.7%

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Published on 28/10/2023 at 15:55

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A New Era in Energy Sustainability Is Approaching! The Element Project, Funded with Investments of € 5 Million, Revolutionizes the Renewable Energy Sector with the Use of Tidal Turbines

Renewable energies are constantly evolving, and the recent ELEMENT Project – Effective Life Span Extension in the Marine Environment for Tidal Energy – is an impressive example of this innovation. This project, involving eleven partners, led by Nova Innovation and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE Catapult), focused on developing an intelligent control system for tidal turbines. This advancement has the potential to reduce tidal energy costs by more than 17.7%.

The ELEMENT Project, funded by the Horizon 2020 program and with a budget of € 5 million, had the main goal of enhancing the control system in tidal turbines. Since tidal energy has enormous potential, maximizing efficiency and reducing costs is a priority.

The ELEMENT Project Progressed in Three Key Operational Phases

Phase 1: Onshore Testing

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Cost Reduction and Lifespan Extension

One of the most notable achievements of the ELEMENT Project was a 17.7% cost reduction. This feat was achieved through various means, including yield gains, damage reduction, and the extension of the lifespan of tidal turbines. The intelligent control system played a crucial role in this process, allowing for more efficient turbine operation.

Simon Cheeseman, leader of the wave and tidal energy sector at ORE Catapult, emphasizes that the results of the ELEMENT Project offer glimpses of the advantages of intelligent control systems in tidal turbines. This not only maximizes the amount of tidal energy captured but also reduces costs, making tidal energy more accessible and sustainable.

The Future of Tidal Energy

Moreover, the successful operation of the new control system on the RE50 turbine in France opens new opportunities for green energy generation from rivers. This could have a positive impact in regions where rivers are a significant source of energy.

The ELEMENT Project demonstrates that innovation in the tidal energy sector is advancing rapidly. With increased efficiency and reduced costs, tidal energy has the potential to play an even more significant role in the sustainable energy matrix of the future.

The ability to monitor and improve the performance of turbines in real-time, especially in offshore environments, paves the way for promising tidal energy. With the success of the ELEMENT Project, we can envision a brighter future for this renewable energy source.

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Million-Dollar Project With Smart System Using Tidal Turbines May Reduce Energy Costs by Up to 17.7%

A New Era in Energy Sustainability Is Approaching! The Element Project, Funded with Investments of € 5 Million, Revolutionizes the Renewable Energy Sector with the Use of Tidal Turbines

The ELEMENT Project Progressed in Three Key Operational Phases

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