Ocean Sun and Inseanergy have settled patent dispute
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Utdrag:
The parties have now reached a settlement agreement, following which the parties have entered into a licence agreement on commercial terms. The agreement concerns the patent in dispute as well as other related patents and patent applications, and is not limited to Norway, but covers all jurisdictions where the patents are in force or applied for. Inseanergy thus acknowledges Ocean Sun’s patent rights, while the agreement also ensures Inseanergy full freedom to operate.
Sånn skal det gjøres! 
Helt nydelig
Bra for begge parter.
Ny q rapport i dag. Lite info.
SPIC i Kina har bestemt å avslutte testingen med små flytere og gå for en variant som ligner mer på Banja. Det betyr nok at de teknisk er fornøyd men prøver å bedre økonomien.
Alle andre prosjekter går fremover inkludert Hellas. Positivt. Mye interesse for løsningen.
Forrige Q dukket det opp nye prosjekter som ikke var meldt tidligere. I Spania blant annet. Hvis det fortsetter å dukke opp prosjekter her og der blir det spennende når det løsner. Ingen børsmeldinger på nye avtaler.
“During 2023, we will construct the 250 kWp
offshore demonstrator system under the
BOOST project in La Palma, Spain. We will
also carry out the installation of a second 250
kWp single ring demonstration system on an
inland lake in Spain. The system is sold on a
turnkey basis to one of the world’s largest
independent power producers. It is therefore
an important showcase for future utility
installations. Materials for both projects are on
order and we expect to complete the
installations during Q4 2023.”
Det som er helt utrolig er hvordan markedet kunne undervurdere totalt hvor lang tid det tar å bygge opp denne businessen. Masse testing, men signerte kontrakter tar tydeligvis lang tid. Masse byråkrati bla
Markedet sendte kursen rett opp til 60. Fearnley gikk ut med 175 som blå himmel scenario!
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Ocean Sun AS: Successful launch of the BOOST offshore floating solar demonstrator at La Palma
[La Palma, 14.12.2023] The BOOST project consortium announces the successful completion of the BOOST floating solar demonstrator (Bringing Offshore Ocean Sun to the global market). This pioneering initiative, partially funded by the European Union, has achieved a significant milestone by deploying Europe’s largest ocean-based floating solar energy system. The system is located close to the port of Tazacorte at La Palma (La Isla Bonita) and aligns with the EU’s commitment to remove barriers in implementing renewable energies, in accordance with its Solar Energy Strategy and the incentives for self-consumption installations.
The BOOST consortium, coordinated by Ocean Sun and comprising key partners such as Innosea, PLOCAN, The Institute of Technology of the Canary Islands (ITC) and Fred Olsen Renewables, celebrates the successful development and implementation of the demonstrator with an official opening. Guests from both local authorities at La Palma as well as Nieves Lady Barreto, Vice President of the Government of the Canary Islands will attend the opening.
Successful development and implementation
The demonstrator utilizes Ocean Sun’s patented floating solar photovoltaics (FPV) technology and marks the final milestone in a comprehensive three-year-long R&D project focused on demonstrating and validating a solution for seawater floating PV. During the project Ocean Sun’s technology has been analysed by independent engineering firm Innosea and tested at the SINTEF Ocean basin laboratory. Furthermore, the project has obtained a site-specific design verification from DNV according to the Ocean Sun’s design premise, confirming the designs suitability for deployment.
Installation in Tazacorte and institutional collaboration
The final installation carried out in the port of Tazacorte, was made possible through collaboration with ACUIPALMA and the support of institutions such as Puertos Canarios and the Cabildo de La Palma. BOOST represents a pivotal step in La Palma’s transition to sustainable energy, promoting innovation and sustainability. Additionally, it contributes to positioning the port of Tazacorte as a center of innovation in port decarbonization in the Canary Islands.
“This latest system deployed in the southernmost part of Europe serves as a powerful demonstrator for the exploitation of the limitless solar resources at sea. Successful operation of the special membrane solution in these waters will pave the way for abundant supply of affordable renewable energy.” says Dr. Børge Bjørneklett, CEO and Founder of Ocean Sun
The CEO of PLOCAN, Dr. José Joaquín Hernández Brito, said: “The BOOST project in the Canary Islands symbolizes a significant advance towards the sustainable use of our marine and maritime resources, demonstrating how innovation and collaboration can offer effective solutions to global challenges such as climate change and energy transformation”.
About Ocean Sun:
By combining the Norwegian maritime expertise and knowledge within photovoltaics, Ocean Sun has developed an innovation that offers a bold solution to our global energy needs. The patented technology is based on solar modules mounted on hydro-elastic membranes and offers cost and performance benefits not seen in any other floating PV system today. With offices in Oslo, Singapore and Shanghai, Ocean Sun aims to become the world’s leading technology provider of floating solar.
Jeg har nå solgt meg helt ut og skal forsøke å begrunne det etterhvert.
Jeg tror havariet på BOOST anlegget og sjefens påfølgende avgang er et stort rødt flagg. At forklaringen på hva som har skjedd spriker er alt annet enn tillitsvekkende.
Jeg jobber med elektro. Det at manglende jordelektrode under installasjon kan gjøre anlegget farlig høres bekymringsverdig ut av seg selv. Det finnes imidlertid måter å ordne det på uten fjerning av paneler men som går mer på å kortslutte spenningsførende deler samt å ha jordfeilovervåkning for isolerte nett.
For meg høres det ut som om det er noe ruskende galt med konseptet “solceller på membran” som nå er uløst. Det kan være behov for galvaniske skiller, isolasjonsovervåkning, frakoblings og kortslutningsmuligheter per modul som nok er fordyrende for anlegget som helhet.
Jeg kan utbrodere mer ved en senere anledning men det virker som om selskapet har hatt problemer med elektrobiten av anlegget.
Spekulering fra min side. Kanskje SPIC har spekulert i samme retning.
Har ikke hørt noe om dette. Hvor har du det fra?
Edit: Glem det. Leste Q1-presentasjonen nå.
Min elektrotekniske bekymring gjelder uavhengig av om anlegget er jordet eller ikke:
Når solen skinner på solcellepanelene vil det oppstå en spenningsforskjell mellom dem. Spenningsforskjellen mellom paneler som tilhører ulike sløyfer (men ligger nær hverandre) kan bli opp til 1500 V_dc. Dette er langt over det som er farlig for mennesker men for å bøte på det tror jeg at man har hvilt på prinsippet om dobbeltisolert utførelse.
Det er noen utfordringer med dette:
- Det har tydeligvis ikke fungert (ref BOOST)
- Det er heller ikke en akseptert løsning på baderom (der må man ha jordet skjerm rundt varmekabel, jordet netting over eller noe som kalles en SELV eller PELV krets). I prinsippet kan solceller på membran og varmekabel på baderom likestilles teknisk dersom man skal gå oppå det (og kan snuble selv om man har gummistøvler).
- Dersom prinsippet for elektrisk beskyttelse ikke fungerer er det livsfarlig å oppholde seg på disse membranene ihvertfall mens det er sol. Da kan man evt. jobbe om natten (med den risikoen og ulempen det medfører).
Det kan i realiteten være slik at den eneste måten å oppnå ønsket sikkerhet er å utvikle isolerende modulomformere/mikroinvertere per modul som gjør PV-modulen til en del av en SELV eller PELV krets. Dette vil være ekstremt fordyrende om man ikke har skala på det.
Om OSUN kan pressemelde at en navngitt tredjepart har vært med på granskningen etter BOOST havariet og stemplet de elektriske prinsippene som adekvate så kan de ihvertfall gjenvinne min investortillit.
Har du snakket med selskapet om dette? Kan jo være de har noen gode eller dårlige svar som hadde vært interessante
Nei her gikk jeg bare ut av investeringen inntil videre. Jeg har ikke tid til å jobbe gratis og her har avkastningen tilogmed vært negativ.
Jeg jobber en del med denne typen problemstillinger og har vært med på DD-prosesser av selskaper innen elektroteknologi.
Det jeg har skrevet over her er basert på en del kvalifiserte antakelser. Det er ikke alltid jeg har rett når jeg ikke har nok underlag tilgjengelig.
Euronext og børspauser altså
Pga en knøttliten transaksjon på 3.01 ble det over 1 times børspause
Og nå på 3.60 ble det jaggu meg pause igjen
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Ocean Sun completes construction of Floating Solar Demonstrator for ACCIONA Energía in Spain
Ocean Sun has successfully completed the construction of a 250 kWp floating solar demonstrator for ACCIONA Energía, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, in Spain.
The project is located in the Sierra Brava reservoir in the region of Zorita (Spain) and will be part of ACCIONA Energía’s testbed for floating solar. At site, ACCIONA Energía will test the solution in a real environment and acquire the necessary knowledge in construction, operation and maintenance, and environmental monitoring to scale up to commercial application. As such, this project has been an excellent platform to deepen our relationship to a top tier customer.
“We are thrilled to learn more about Ocean Sun’s proprietary membrane-based system by having it as part of our testbed. The technology is radically different from the other solutions we are testing, and we look forward to acquiring firsthand experience of the system to evaluate future commercial projects,” said Javier Abajo, Project Manager at ACCIONA Energía.
The system features a single ring design and is as such a demonstration of Ocean Sun’s most cost competitive product, suitable for more benign waters. The project is delivered on a turn-key basis, with Ocean Sun supplying material and being responsible for the installation of the floater.
“We are very proud and excited about this project with ACCIONA Energía. They are a world leading renewables company and a pioneer within floating solar and as such an excellent customer for Ocean Sun going forward. Furthermore, I’m very pleased with the team at Ocean Sun, successfully delivering an impressive single-ring floater on a turnkey basis for the very first time,” said Kristian Tørvold, CEO at Ocean Sun.
About ACCIONA Energía:
ACCIONA Energía is the largest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. It has 13.5GW of renewable energy and presence in 25 countries. With 30 years of experience, ACCIONA Energía offers a complete portfolio of tailor-made energy solutions for its corporate and institutional clients to meet their decarbonization goals. ACCIONA Energía is committed to the highest environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) standards. ACCIONA S.A., a leading global company in the provision of regenerative solutions for a decarbonized economy, is the reference shareholder of ACCIONA Energía.
About Ocean Sun:
By combining the Norwegian maritime expertise and knowledge within photovoltaics, Ocean Sun has developed an innovation that offers a bold solution to our global energy needs. The patented technology is based on solar modules mounted on hydro-elastic membranes and offers cost and performance benefits not seen in any other floating PV system today. With offices in Oslo, Singapore and Shanghai, Ocean Sun is embarking on its vision to become the world’s leading technology provider of floating solar.