Minesto injects first tidal energy into the Faroe Islands’ grid

The marine energy developer has now switched on its 100kW grid-connected tidal kite system in the islands

Tidal energy ‘could provide 24/7 renewable energy to Danish archipelago’

A new study projects electricity demand in Faroe Islands will reach 600GW by 2030, allowing tidal energy to play a bigger role in its power generation

Minesto secures permits for Faroe Islands’ tidal installations

The consents cover two DG100 tidal kite systems which will be installed off the coast of the Faroe Islands

Minesto takes a trip to the remote Faroe Islands for tidal energy PPA

The PPA with utility SEV covers the planned installations of two 100kW ‘subsea kite’ systems and an additional 2MW capacity allocated for future installations

Marine energy developer Minesto secures €2.5m EU funding

It is working with utility company SEV for the development and operation of its Deep Green technology in Vestmannasund

‘Virtual power plant’ for smart grid launched in Faroe Islands

The “world’s first virtual power plant” to be used with a smart grid system has been launched in the Faroe Islands. Called the ‘Power Hub’, it uses an advanced IT system that controls small and medium sized distributed energy resources. It is aimed at increasing the level of sustainable energy in the Faroese electricity grid […]