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Hydra in the Press Harstad - Norway, December 7, 2010
Huge interest in the Morild II tidal power plant and Hydra Tidal
at home and abroad
Press. Hydra Tidal
Both before and after the opening of the tidal power plant Morild II Hydra Tidal, Northern Norway, Harstad and Lofoten is put thouroughly on the media map both at home and abroad.
Since its opening, and the paralell launch of our new website and newsletter we have been covered thoruoghly in key industry media. We received inquiries from all parts of the world, including job applications from India and France. Alerts and statistics from around the world are ticking in, and both industrial and financial players have shown interest, according to Bjorn H. Vang, head of PR and Information at Hydra Tidal.
Here is some of the online coverage:
Aftenposten Harstad Tidende Aftenbladet Ocean Power Lofotposten
Zeroemission.tv Renewable E.F. Norway Post Kystens Energi NRK
La Stampa Diretta News Digital Journal Oilinfo
Plant Opened Harstad - Norway, November 25, 2010
Norwegian Minister of Oil and Energy kicks off
for Morild II tidal power plant and the test period
Oil and Energy Minister Terje Riis-Johansen, flanked by
Hydra Tidals Eivind Nydal (left) and Svein D. Henry (right)
at the opening(Photos : Jon Evang, MPE)
The Norwegian MPE, Mr. Terje Riis-Johansen, officially opens Hydra Tidals floating tidal power plant the Morild II on Tuesday 23 November. The opening ceremony marks the start of the planned two-year trial period for testing and verification of plant Morild II and the technology.
He told some 70 guests that the potential for the project is really large, and that MPE is ready to help when Hydra Tidal will move further developments of Morild II - the world's largest floating tidal power plant - to commercialization.
- This is one of the best days of my life. I've worked for 43 years and the last 37 years as founder and worked in my own businesses, said founder Svein Henriksen. We have developed new knowledge, and have several dozen international patents in place so far. I dare say our concept is top notch in the world and that we will be competitive on the electricity price, with wind power on land. Some thought I was crazy, and it took two months to convince the board that the project should be implemented,- he said. After several thousand hours of thinking I am sure we have the basic form and right anchoring system. The next step is adjustment and optimization of power transfer, "said Henriksen.
New Board Harstad - Norway, December 1, 2010
New Chairman
of the Board
Photo from Lofotkraft.no
Arnt M. Winter (47) has been elected new Chairman of Hydra Tidal. He is the CEO of one of our owners, the Lofotkraft Holding AS, where he has been since 1997. Mr Winter came from 14 years in the Navy, having the Military Academy and Officers Candidate School as a foundation. Arnt has been a board member of Hydra Tidal recent years.
Official Opening Harstad - Norway, November 8, 2010
Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy to open the world's largest floating tidal power plant in Lofoten, Norway
Foto: Terje Johansen
The Norwegian MPE, Mr. Terje Riis-Johansen, officially opens Hydra Tidals floating tidal power plant the Morild II on Tuesday 23 November. The opening ceremony marks the start of the planned two-year trial period for testing and verification of plant Morild II and the technology.
The tidal power plant has an installed effect of 1.5 MW, and the unique turbine blades of laminated wood with a diameter of 23 meters. Indications are that both of these variables qualify the Morild II to being the world's largest floating power plant of its kind. - We know of no comparable floating tidal power plants in the world. There are smaller scale models that have been installed, but Morild II is a full-scale plant. The largest known turbine diameter of other power plants is 18 meters, and the largest installed power known to us is 1 MW. Thus we can imply with a fair amount of certainty that Morild II is the largest tidal power plant of its kind - says the CEO of Hydra Tidal, Eivind Nydal.
After a construction period of about two years, the plant was launched at sea in Harstad this fall, and then towed to Gimsoystraumen in Lofoten, where it is now anchored and connected to the local power grid. The Morild II is expected to supply power to the grid by the end of 2010.
On the guest list for the opening are suppliers, shareholders, directors, employees and contributors to both research and financing for the project.
PRESS-RELEASE_Norwegian-MPE-official-opening_Hydra-Tidal-MORILD-II.pdf
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PRESS RELEASES Harstad - Norway, 2010
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Svein Henriksen Zero10 Harstad - Norway, October 18, 2010
Hydro Tidals founder to speak about tidal stream energy at the ZERO10 climate conference
Our own Svein Henriksen, founder and CTO of Hydra Tidal and the mind behind the Morild technology - is on the list of prominent speakers at this years climate convention in November alongside names like Sir Bob Geldof, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, DR. Rajendra Pachauri, and representatives from UNICEF, Worldwatch Institute, ZERO, Hydro and other leading companies and organizations.
Mr Henriksen will give a unique insight on Hydra Tidal, and how tidal stream technology can become part of a future energy mix, and contribute to producing clean, renewable energy.
Gimsoystream Harstad - Norway, October 18, 2010
Watch the long haul to Lofoten from the drivers seat
- Towing the Morild tidal power plant prototype
This unique footage is a mounted selection from some 18.000 pictures taken from the tower of The Morild II tidal power plant during the 24 hour long haul from the dock in Harstad to its current position in the Gimsom stream in Lofoten.
New Man Vang Harstad - Norway, October 1, 2010
New man on PR and strategic communication
Being responsible for public relations and strategic communications at Hydra Tidal, new hire Bjorn Vang (43) plans to put focus on strengthening the company's visibility and relationships in the market, with a good set of communication tools and routines.
"It is vital to keep a close eye on what's happening in the market, so we can position ourselves wisely and make the best decisions at any time. It is impossible with closed eyes and ears. We need a presence, "- he says.
Bjorn has broad experience from management, strategic marketing, communication and sales., backed by Master's and Bachelor's studies in sales management and international marketing. Over the past 10 years he has worked with strategic consulting and hands-on management in advertising, communication and education.
Launch Harstad - Norway, August 16, 2010
A major milestone for MORILD II - Launched at sea after after years on the drawing-board
On thursday night, during the spring flood, the prototype of Hydra Tidal's tidal power plant was launched into water. The launch went smoothly and according to plan.
The prototype, Morild II, is now located at the quay where the last part of the installation will be completed. After the last rounds of testing has finished, Morild II will be towed to Gimsøystraumen in Lofoten where it's planned to be anchored by the beginning of September.
NEW CEO Harstad - Norway, March 20, 2010
Hydra Tidal welcomes new CEO, Eivind Nydal
Newly appointed CEO, Eivind Nydal (47) had his first day at the Hydra Tidal offices on March 1. He has a diverse background, with many years from banking, and from several companies where he has worked extensively with new development and start-up activities.
Previous work roles spanning the areas of financial management, logistics, purchasing and sales and marketing, and management. Besides his professional experience he has also built up broad competence through several positions as director and chairman of various companies. By background he is a graduate mechanical engineer and economist.
Entrepreneur Svein Henriksen goes into the position as Director of R & D, and will continue further development of the Morild technology.
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Footage haul to Lofoten Harstad - Norway, October 22, 2010
The MORILD II power plant is being hauled into position in Lofoten, Norway
This video footage from Norways national brodcaster NRK, shows the final leg of the long haul from the dock in Harstad, across the West Fjord and into position in the Gimsoystraumen, Lofoten - Norway.
Our part owner Lofotkraft, here represented by CEO Arnt Winther, says seeing the plant in real life is a fantastic proof of genuine entrepreneurship paired with long-term investors and stamina. The plant will be connected to the lokal grid by the end of November, and is expected to deliver electricity shortly after that.
Press kit Harstad - Norway, 2010
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Ministry of Petroleum Harstad - Norway, February 9, 2010
Minstry of Petroleum and Energy Visits
Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje-Riis Johansen (left) gives the thumbs-up for Hydra Tidal's renewable energy technology. Photo: Håvard Hegna / OeD
The Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje-Riis Johansen and co came to visit the city of Harstad and Hydra Tidal. He took a peek at what is happening at Hydra Tidal's production facilities, where a full scale prototype of the tidal power plant Morild is currently being built.
- This has big potential and the project is 5 times bigger than I though, said an impressed Minister.
Forskningsraadet Harstad - Norway, December 14, 2009
Hydra Tidal Receives Support from The Research Council of Norway
The Research Council of Norway has granted support for 2 projects that aim to achieve research results in connection with how extreme weather affects a floating power plant such as Morild, and how turbine blades made out of pine wood is best to be developed and utilized. Both projects received support in competition with other applicants to the Research Council's programme RENERGI. The total cost for both projects is stipulated at 2,6 MNOK, of which the Research Council of Norway covers a maximum of 50%.
Project 1 has a bigger scope and aims to test Morild as a whole in order to discover how extreme weather and climate will affect such a power plant. The main goal is to perform research, tests and analysis in connection with Nature's forces that could affect a floating power plant that produces power from low-speed tidal currents, coastal currents and ocean currents.
Project 2 has focus narrowed down to the development of turbine blades made out of glued pine wood.
The main goal is to further develop and verify that turbine blades made out of wood is preferable in Morild's application.
Innovation Norway Harstad - Norway, November 6, 2009
Innovation Norway grants support to Hydra Tidal
Hydra Tidal receives a 7 MNOK Innovation Norway subsidy, and also receives a "risk loan" from Innovation Norway worth 9 MNOK, totaling 16 MNOK. Hence the prototype project which aims to build a full scale prototype and run it for a year, is fully financed.
The Morild power plant is planned for deployment in the Gimsøystraumen tidal current at Lofoten Islands, North Norway by summer 2010. Ordinary electricity deliverance to the electricity grid nearby is planned to start by fall 2010.
- We are unique with this kind of special technology, where we can produce power in surface position even in areas where the water is deep. This means that tidal currents, ocean currents and coastal currents can be utilized, says Hydra Tidal's CEO, Svein Henriksen.
Submerged 1st time Harstad - Norway, November 18, 2010
Foto: Kurt Myklebust
Full-scale tidal power plant submerged for the first time
After meticulous preparations Hydra Tidal completed first dive with the Mirld II tidal power plant last week.
All procedures were followed when the plant dive from the surface down to the position production job this week. - There was a certain excitement in following the immersion of the plant, as this was the first time. The procedure went exactly according to the book, and was a successful operation - says Eivind Nydal, CEO of Hydra Tidal.
Submerging is done by controlled ballastation of tanks in the plant construction
New Industrial Owner Harstad - Norway, April 29, 2011
New owners on board
Press. Hydra Tidal
Late this month it was official that Dyranut AS, a major Norwegian industrial owner, would accquire shares in Hydra Tidal Energy Technology AS (HTET) from local owners Lofotkraft Holding AS, Hålogaland Kraft AS, EFI AS and Hålogaland Kapital AS.
According to founder Svein Henriksen finding an industrial owner has been a long term goal, and at this stage adding financial strength was also necessary. The new shareholder structure enables and supports a desired strategic and technological development for the company.
Innovation Prize Wood Harstad - Norway, May 13, 2011
Candidate for the Schweighofer Prize 2011
for unique wooden turbine blades
Hydra Tidal founder Svein Henriksen and Moelven´s Åge Holmestad are candidates for the renowned Scwheighofer Prize 2011 for the design and production of glulam turbine blades to use on the Morild II tidal power plant.
The prize is refered to as the European Innovation Award for Forestry, Wood Technology and Timber Products - and honors future orientated innovation using wood in new, sustainable ways and in new markets.
The prize winners will be announced at the annual event in Austria on June 16, 2011.
For more information on the Schweighofer prize and Moelven, see their respective home pages.
www.schweighofer-prize.org
www.moelven.com
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Schweighofer 2011 Harstad - Norway, June 17, 2011
Awarded the Schweighofer Prize for turbine blades
Credit: Schweighofer Gruppe /APA-Fotoservice/Preiss
Schweighofer Prize 2011 awarded in Vienna - In the image v.l.n.r. Bo Borgström, Svein Dag Henriksen, Age Holmestad and Gerald Schweighofer
On Thursday evening, Åge Holmestad of Moelven Limtre AS and Svein Dag Henriksen of Hydra Tidal AS received the innovation award Schweighofer Prize 2011 for their work on laminated timber turbine blades for a floating power station project at Gimsøystraumen in Nordland based on ocean and tidal currents. The purpose of the prestigious international Schweighofer Prize is to promote forward looking innovation that uses timber in new and sustainable ways.
Press release and photo available here:
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