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Vestmannasund project update

July 30, 2020
Press releases
Minesto has completed the installation of subsea and onshore infrastructure in the company’s tidal energy project in Vestmannasund, Faroe Islands. Minesto also successfully installed the first DG100 tidal energy converter, but during the initial commissioning phase a mechanical failure occurred in...Read more »
After the concluded installation of the subsea export cable, which connects the kite system powerplant to the onshore control station, the Vestmannasund site infrastructure is now operational and the offshore site connected to the Faroese electricity grid. The DG100 kite system has been recovered... Read more »

Minesto's CEO subscribes for shares through PO4 warrants

July 10, 2020
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Minesto's CEO Dr Martin Edlund has subscribed for 120,000 shares in Minesto AB through the exercise of warrants of series PO4. Minesto will thus receive just over SEK 3 million in proceeds.Read more »
At the same time, Martin Edlund has sold 119,000 shares, among other things to finance the exercise of the PO4 warrants. After the transactions, Martin Edlund's shareholding in Minesto AB amounts to a total of 141,000 shares. PO4 is one of three warrant programs aimed at Minesto employees that were... Read more »

Minesto News Update 10 July 2020

July 10, 2020
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· Minesto presents at the EU Sustainable Energy Week · Jonas Millqvist elected new chairman of Minesto · Pictures and video from the Vestmannasund installation activities · Minesto’s first DG100 kite system named “Havfrúgvin”Read more »
Minesto presents at the EU Sustainable Energy Week Minesto’s CEO Dr Martin Edlund presented at the EU Sustainable Energy Week at a webinar hosted by the International Renewable Energy Agency and Ocean Energy Europe on 19 June. The webinar, titled “New horizons: Europe driving ocean energy... Read more »

Minesto to complete Vestmannasund installation during upcoming tidal windows

July 03, 2020
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Onshore and offshore installation work has been conducted throughout the week in Minesto’s tidal energy project in Vestmannasund, Faroe Islands, involving Minesto, SEV and supplier personnel. The subsea cable installation that connects to the electric grid was not completed as planned due to a...Read more »
The technical issue with the subsea cable is not related to Minesto’s DG100 tidal kite powerplant as such but will add to the installation time plan going forward. Minesto aims to complete the infrastructure installation during upcoming periods of favourable tidal conditions. “No matter how eager... Read more »

CEO speech to Minesto's Annual General Meeting 2020 (in Swedish)

June 29, 2020
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CEO Dr Martin Edlund's speech to the Annual General Meeting of Minesto AB on June 29, 2020 in Gothenburg. Against the background of the spread of the coronavirus, Minesto took precautionary measures before the AGM 2020 with the aim of holding a short and effective meeting. CEO Dr Martin Edlund... Read more »

Minesto closes in on Vestmannasund kite launch

June 29, 2020
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Minesto and its partner, electric utility SEV, are progressing their joint tidal energy demonstration project in Vestmannasund, Faroe Islands. With Minesto staff and hardware at the site, the installation work is at full speed to connect Minesto’s DG100 kite system to the Faroe Islands electricity... Read more »

Minesto News Update 12 June 2020

June 12, 2020
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· Minesto invited as speaker at EU Sustainable Energy Week · Pareto Securities initiates coverage on Minesto · Photos: Minesto’s first offshore installation phase of the Vestmannasund project · Minesto shortlisted as finalist in the renowned E-Prize awardsRead more »
Minesto invited as speaker at EU Sustainable Energy Week Minesto’s CEO Dr Martin Edlund has been invited as speaker during the EU Sustainable Energy Week, a month-long series of activities arranged by the European Commission with the purpose to build a secure energy future for Europe. This year’s... Read more »

Minesto completes first installation phase of the Vestmannasund project

June 08, 2020
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Minesto progresses its tidal energy project in the Faroe Islands. The leading marine energy developer has completed the first offshore installation phase of the project, as the gravity-based foundation for the powerplant has been installed at the site in Vestmannasund.Read more »
“We are very pleased to have the first sub-sea hardware in place. The operations team has managed to safely progress the offshore installation campaign, adapting the plan to overcome both unfavourable weather conditions and logistical challenges related to the ongoing pandemic”, said David Collier... Read more »

Minesto's CEO subscribes for shares through P0 warrants

June 05, 2020
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Minesto's CEO Dr Martin Edlund has subscribed for 140,000 shares in Minesto AB through the exercise of allotted warrants of series P0.Read more »
At the same time, Martin Edlund has sold approximately 88,000 shares, among other things to finance the exercise of the P0 warrants. In total, Martin Edlund's holding in Minesto AB increases by approximately 52,000 shares after the transactions. In May 2013, the Board of Directors of Minesto... Read more »

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