Post by account_disabled on Feb 25, 2024 2:07:13 GMT -5
Sweden-based Eco Wave Power (EWP) has reached an agreement with OREN Ordu Enerji for the possible construction of a wave energy power plant of up to megawatts in Ordu, Turkey. The estimated $ million power plant would be Turkey's first grid-connected wave power plant and upon completion, would be the largest wave energy power plant in the world.
Under the terms of the agreement, Ordu Enerji will transfer nine potentially suitable breakwaters to Eco Wave Power for a period of years from the activation of the corresponding pilot or power plant, while Eco Wave Power will be in charge of the construction and commissioning in operation of the power plant and sell the electricity generated by the plant in accordance with an approved production quota to be determined for the site.
The MW power plant is planned to be built in several stages, starting with a pilot station of up to MW at the port of Ordu and continuing with the construction, operation and maintenance of the remai C Level Executive List ning plant capacity of up to MW. Ordu Enerji has the right of first refusal to partially invest in different stages of the project.
“With the goal of building a self-sufficient grid, Ordu sees Eco Wave Power as an important asset to fully realize our % clean energy potential,” said Mustafa Kemal Macit, President and CEO of Ordu Enerji. “The entire municipality of Ordu is excited to make the most of the potential of the sea and use its unlimited source of energy to power our electrical grid. This project demonstrates that Ordu Enerji is committed to investing in innovative clean energy technologies.”
The Eco Wave Power and Ordu Enerji deal reflects a renewed effort to bridge Turkish and Israeli relations, epitomized by a recent phone call between Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who agreed to establish “ a new era of relationships.” ” between the two countries, discussing ways to significantly strengthen economic and diplomatic ties.
“This is an important partnership that we hope will further strengthen Turkey-Israel ties,” said Ayşe Mehlika Yıldız Ersen, Third Secretary of the Turkish Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Under the terms of the agreement, Ordu Enerji will transfer nine potentially suitable breakwaters to Eco Wave Power for a period of years from the activation of the corresponding pilot or power plant, while Eco Wave Power will be in charge of the construction and commissioning in operation of the power plant and sell the electricity generated by the plant in accordance with an approved production quota to be determined for the site.
The MW power plant is planned to be built in several stages, starting with a pilot station of up to MW at the port of Ordu and continuing with the construction, operation and maintenance of the remai C Level Executive List ning plant capacity of up to MW. Ordu Enerji has the right of first refusal to partially invest in different stages of the project.
“With the goal of building a self-sufficient grid, Ordu sees Eco Wave Power as an important asset to fully realize our % clean energy potential,” said Mustafa Kemal Macit, President and CEO of Ordu Enerji. “The entire municipality of Ordu is excited to make the most of the potential of the sea and use its unlimited source of energy to power our electrical grid. This project demonstrates that Ordu Enerji is committed to investing in innovative clean energy technologies.”
The Eco Wave Power and Ordu Enerji deal reflects a renewed effort to bridge Turkish and Israeli relations, epitomized by a recent phone call between Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who agreed to establish “ a new era of relationships.” ” between the two countries, discussing ways to significantly strengthen economic and diplomatic ties.
“This is an important partnership that we hope will further strengthen Turkey-Israel ties,” said Ayşe Mehlika Yıldız Ersen, Third Secretary of the Turkish Embassy in Tel Aviv.