OES Annual Report 2012 - Ocean Energy Systems
OES Annual Report 2012 - Ocean Energy Systems OES Annual Report 2012 - Ocean Energy Systems
67 04 / COUNTRY REPORTS Langlee Wave Power 2012 The technology that Langlee offers is based on the valuable experience of offshore petroleum engineering in Norway. As a result of marine renewable energy research since the inception of the company in 2006, Langlee has developed a wave energy converter that will produce electricity at a lower cost with respect to existing technologies, without compromising the quality, efficiency and with no visual impact. Langlee Wave Power has decided to devote all its efforts in a unique area, and boost afterwards growth to a global market. With this idea in mind, Langlee has established a Spanish subsidiary in Gran Canaria, in the field of the ZEC (Canary Islands Special Zone), with the most attractive tax incentive and best wave power conditions in Europe. The first prototype converter wave power rated at 100 kW could produce around 300 MWh of clean energy per year on the Canaries, corresponding to about 300 households. Langlee Wave Power and Zamakona shipyards have recently signed an agreement for the local production of the metal structure. Zamakona, which is one of the most important shipyards and repair groups in Spain, along with Langlee Wave Power, will work together in a consortium to develop its activities in the framework of the EEA Grants. Langlee is receiving subsidies funding from Innovation Norway. Intentium The Norwegian company Intentium AS has been developing an offshore floating wave energy converter since 2007. With a wider stabilized float, energy from a larger width of the wave front is harvested. The concept emphasizes robust solutions by using a PTO with hydro-power similarities, disconnected from the moorings. In 2012, the concept has gone through extensive ocean basin testing at Aalborg University, through the EU funded initiative MARINET. Results, backed up by previous numerical simulations conducted by SINTEF MARINTEK, show a persistent efficiency through a diversity of wave conditions. Present status indicates a first large-scale prototype in the order of 200kW. Flumill The company Flumill has obtained a licence from NVE for deploying up to 5 MW tidal energy production in Rystraumen in Troms in the northern part of Norway. A grid connection arrangement has been entered into with Troms Kraft. Flumill is planning to build and install a full-scale grid connected demonstration system in Rystraumen in 2013. Enova has granted support of NOK 57,3 million to the project. The demonstration system will have a rated capacity of about 2 MW. Deep River Deep River has developed a tidal, current and river plant. The company plans to install a demonstration system in a Norwegian tidal stream in 2013. Tidal Sails Tidal Sails is developing and constructing energy plants generating electricity from ocean currents and tidal streams. Aluminum sail profiles attached to wires sail with the current at an angle, capturing energy and converting it into clean electricity. Linearly moving sails have great extraction efficiency, thus dramatically reducing the cost of the electricity generation. Tidal Sails technology may be used in different settings and is protected by several patents worldwide. Tidal Sails has a small scale demonstrator operating in a stream outside Haugesund, Norway. This has a nominal capacity of 28 KW, and provides an excellent basis for scaling up systems to the range of several MW. The hydrodynamic forces work exactly the same in any scale. In 2012, the company has delivered an application for a demonstration project of 3MW at Kvalsundet near Hammerfest, in Norway. Yearly production is estimated to be 8 GWh. Ocean Energy Ocean Energy AS has designed a wordwide patented wave energy plant. The technology is based on the Swedish wave company Seabased AB, but Ocean Energy has developed and patented a “Storm Buoy”. The Storm Buoy can be submerged and withstand extreme waves. The solution is developed in cooperation with the leading environments at universities in Norway (NTNU) as well as the “Maritime Cluster” at Ulsteinvik, Sunnmøre in western Norway. The project is supported by Innovation Norway and Ocean Energy plans a demonstration at Runde in 2013.
68 MEXICO Sergio M. Alcocer 1 , Gerardo Hiriart 2 and Rosalba Cruz 1 1 Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico 2 Energias Alternas Estudios y Proyectos SA de CV INTRODUCTION In recent years, Mexico has implemented major changes in the energy sector, favouring renewable energies. These changes resulted from the integration of a new legal framework towards energy transition and the production and use of cleaner energy. The country has significant potential for ocean energy due to the large coastline, primarily in the Upper Gulf of California: however, in Mexico fossil fuels are still the most important sources for power generation. Several documents denote that the use of clean technologies should increase and targeted reaching a production of 35% of power generation from clean energy, as in the case of the National Energy Strategy, the Electricity Sector Outlook and the Renewable Energy Outlook. Moreover, there are several programmes that encourage the use of renewable energies, through funding for research projects that promote the development, use and application of clean technologies, an example is the Fund for Energy Sustainability, the Fund for Energy Transition and the Sustainable Use of Energy and the different funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of international type. Mexico does not have a specific policy for ocean energy generation, but there are various mechanisms for the regulation of energy that determine the type of renewable sources that are suitable for power generation, such as ocean energy. The Law on the Use of Renewable Energy and Energy Transition Financing refers to the use of ocean energy in its different ways to generate energy. For its part, the National Water Act refers to the use of national waters for various uses including power generation. Currently and although Mexico has no pilot or commercial ocean energy generation projects, some studies and pilot projects are being conducted by the Federal Commission of Energy (CFE), the National University of Mexico (UNAM) and other institutions to demonstrate the feasibility for harnessing ocean energy, as in the Upper Gulf of California where is estimated a potential production of 23,000 GWh/year and 26GW installed. Finally, the formation of a group of specialists from different academic institutions, government agencies and private companies focused on ocean energy is in the process, for exploitation, uses and applications. OCEAN ENERGY POLICY The renewable energy policy in Mexico (including ocean energy), is based on the Law of Public Electricity Service (LSPEE), which together with the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), indicate the rules for generating, conduct, transform, distribute and supply energy. There are other laws relevant to the determination of the energy policy, such as the Law on the Use of Renewable Energy and Energy Transition Financing (LAERFTE) which defines renewable energy sources, applicable for processing permission with the CRE and the Federal Administrative Procedure Act (FAPA) provides special rules of procedure with some general provisions, such as time limits, sanctions, and verification visits appeal. For the process of implementation of energy policy, and in particular the ocean energy, are considered the Secretary of Energy (SENER), the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), the Navy Secretariat (SEMARNAT), the Secretary of communications and Transport (SCT) and the Ministry of Environment (SEMARTAT), among others. ANNUAL REPORT 2012
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MEXICO<br />
Sergio M. Alcocer 1 , Gerardo Hiriart 2 and Rosalba Cruz 1<br />
1<br />
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico<br />
2<br />
Energias Alternas Estudios y Proyectos SA de CV<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
In recent years, Mexico has implemented major changes in the energy sector, favouring renewable energies.<br />
These changes resulted from the integration of a new legal framework towards energy transition and the<br />
production and use of cleaner energy.<br />
The country has significant potential for ocean energy due to the large coastline, primarily in the Upper Gulf<br />
of California: however, in Mexico fossil fuels are still the most important sources for power generation.<br />
Several documents denote that the use of clean technologies should increase and targeted reaching a<br />
production of 35% of power generation from clean energy, as in the case of the National <strong>Energy</strong> Strategy,<br />
the Electricity Sector Outlook and the Renewable <strong>Energy</strong> Outlook.<br />
Moreover, there are several programmes that encourage the use of renewable energies, through funding<br />
for research projects that promote the development, use and application of clean technologies, an example<br />
is the Fund for <strong>Energy</strong> Sustainability, the Fund for <strong>Energy</strong> Transition and the Sustainable Use of <strong>Energy</strong> and<br />
the different funds for <strong>Energy</strong> Efficiency and Renewable <strong>Energy</strong> of international type.<br />
Mexico does not have a specific policy for ocean energy generation, but there are various mechanisms<br />
for the regulation of energy that determine the type of renewable sources that are suitable for power<br />
generation, such as ocean energy. The Law on the Use of Renewable <strong>Energy</strong> and <strong>Energy</strong> Transition Financing<br />
refers to the use of ocean energy in its different ways to generate energy. For its part, the National Water<br />
Act refers to the use of national waters for various uses including power generation.<br />
Currently and although Mexico has no pilot or commercial ocean energy generation projects, some studies<br />
and pilot projects are being conducted by the Federal Commission of <strong>Energy</strong> (CFE), the National University<br />
of Mexico (UNAM) and other institutions to demonstrate the feasibility for harnessing ocean energy, as<br />
in the Upper Gulf of California where is estimated a potential production of 23,000 GWh/year and 26GW<br />
installed.<br />
Finally, the formation of a group of specialists from different academic institutions, government agencies<br />
and private companies focused on ocean energy is in the process, for exploitation, uses and applications.<br />
OCEAN ENERGY POLICY<br />
The renewable energy policy in Mexico (including ocean energy), is based on the Law of Public Electricity<br />
Service (LSPEE), which together with the <strong>Energy</strong> Regulatory Commission (CRE), indicate the rules for<br />
generating, conduct, transform, distribute and supply energy.<br />
There are other laws relevant to the determination of the energy policy, such as the Law on the Use of<br />
Renewable <strong>Energy</strong> and <strong>Energy</strong> Transition Financing (LAERFTE) which defines renewable energy sources,<br />
applicable for processing permission with the CRE and the Federal Administrative Procedure Act (FAPA)<br />
provides special rules of procedure with some general provisions, such as time limits, sanctions, and<br />
verification visits appeal.<br />
For the process of implementation of energy policy, and in particular the ocean energy, are considered the<br />
Secretary of <strong>Energy</strong> (SENER), the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), the Navy Secretariat (SEMARNAT), the<br />
Secretary of communications and Transport (SCT) and the Ministry of Environment (SEMARTAT), among others.<br />
ANNUAL<br />
REPORT <strong>2012</strong>