Atargis Energys Cycloidal Wave Energy Converter (CycWEC) has achieved a breakthrough with a 1:15-scale prototype delivering 150 W, hinting at a full-scale output of 1.96 MWthe highest ever claimed for wave energy. The system uses lift-based hydrofoils and a real-time algorithm to maximize efficiency while avoiding storm damage, potentially revolutionizing wave energy.
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Saudi Aramco has signed $90 billion in agreements with U.S. firms across LNG, AI, and finance, signaling a major shift beyond oil into tech and lower-carbon energy solutions. The deals highlight Aramco’s strategy to diversify its portfolio while American companies reap the benefits.
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Dredging vessels account for 20% of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Waterways CO2 emissions, but the worlds first liquid hydrogen-powered dredger, the LEAF-Hopper, aims to turn these polluters into climate pioneers. With operational costs still higher than diesel, the success of this experiment hinges on both technical feasibility and political will.
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RWE has installed the first of 72 massive monopile foundations for the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm in the Danish North Sea, each weighing up to 1,500 metric tons and standing 100 meters tall. The project, set to power over one million Danish households by 2027, also emphasizes sustainability with CO2-reduced steel and recyclable rotor blades.
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Scotland is poised for an energy revolution with 251 renewable projects representing a potential 100.35 billion investment, which could create thousands of jobs and reshape the nation’s economy by 2040. The surge in green energy initiatives, from offshore wind to hydrogen hubs, highlights both opportunities and challenges, including the need for public co-investment to address infrastructure and skills gaps.
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