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Minesto enters formal planning phase with Welsh Government for second stage of public funding

December 21, 2018
Minesto's marine energy converter DG500 during its commissioning program in the Holyhead Deep, Wales
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Marine energy developer Minesto has taken the next step towards commercialisation of its subsea kite technology and the development of the marine energy sector in Wales. The company has entered the formal planning phase with Welsh Government for the second stage of public funding for Minesto’s...Read more »
The Welsh Government has confirmed that it will engage with Minesto in advanced business planning for the second stage of public funding for Minesto’s tidal energy project in Holyhead Deep off Anglesey, North Wales. “This decision is a strong sign of comfort from the Welsh Government and by such, a... Read more »

European investor InnoEnergy expands its involvement in Minesto with €1m investment

December 10, 2018
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European powerhouse and investor in clean energy InnoEnergy expands its involvement in Swedish marine energy developer Minesto. InnoEnergy has awarded an additional €1 million to the commercialisation of Minesto’s unique marine energy technology, making Minesto InnoEnergy’s largest investment in...Read more »
“This investment underlines the role of ocean energy by Minesto’s technology in the global transition to a renewable energy system. It’s a clear sign of confidence from InnoEnergy in the capabilities of our organisation and in the potential our disruptive clean energy technology. As a major... Read more »

Minesto signs agreement with electric utility SEV for Faroe Islands’ installations

November 12, 2018
Picture of the Vestmannasund strait in the North West part of the Faroe Islands. Photo: Warren Cardwell
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Swedish marine energy developer Minesto has signed a collaboration agreement with the main power generator and distributor on the Faroe Islands, SEV, for two installations of Minesto’s DG100 model. The agreement also includes a power purchase agreement through which SEV commits to purchase the...Read more »
“ We are delighted to have signed this agreement with SEV, an advanced customer with a pioneering energy transition agenda and a world-class tidal energy resource. With Minesto’s technology, they can add a predictable and affordable source of clean energy with the potential to play a significant... Read more »

Minesto completes offshore test programme of its EU-funded tidal energy project in Wales

November 09, 2018
Minesto's marine energy converter DG500 during its commissioning program in the Holyhead Deep, Wales
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Marine energy developer Minesto has completed the offshore commissioning and test programme of its EU-funded tidal energy project offshore Holyhead, North Wales, which aims to demonstrate the company’s first utility-scale system of its pioneering subsea kite technology.Read more »
“ We are proud of what we have achieved in Wales this year, the team has reached all its testing milestones in a safe and professional manner. Through the project installation, commissioning and operation activities of our DG500 device, we are pleased to successfully have verified the control... Read more »

Minesto generates electricity for the first time with commercial-scale unit

October 09, 2018
Minesto's marine energy converter DG500 during its commissioning program in the Holyhead Deep, Wales
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Marine energy developer Minesto has achieved initial electricity generation with its first commercial-scale marine energy kite during the commissioning program of the company’s ground-breaking low-flow tidal energy project in Wales.Read more »
“We are entering a new era of renewable energy generation and Minesto is at the forefront”, said Minesto’s CEO Dr Martin Edlund. “The achievements in Wales over the last few months makes us confident that our unique technology can operate in low-flow tidal streams and ocean currents, offering... Read more »

Minesto breaks new ground in the energy sector as it proves its subsea kite technology

August 30, 2018
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Marine energy developer Minesto has verified the functionality of its unique Deep Green technology at utility scale, marking a significant milestone for the company and for the marine energy industry.Read more »
Following a thorough commissioning program of the company’s first device of the Deep Green technology at utility scale, which generates clean electricity from tidal streams and ocean currents, developer Minesto has successfully "flown" its marine energy kite in full subsea trajectories at the... Read more »

European Commission backs Minesto roadmap for commercial breakthrough

June 21, 2018
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Swedish marine energy developer Minesto has been selected by the European Commission for phase 1 of the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument programme. The awarded funding is dedicated to a customer-involved feasibility study with the purpose of facilitating commercialisation of Minesto’s unique Deep Green...Read more »
“This grant underscores Minesto’s ability and industry-leading track record in obtaining public funding support from the EU”, said Dr Martin Edlund, CEO of Minesto. “More importantly, it also shows that the European Commission acknowledges and supports our market entry approach based on initial... Read more »

Minesto raises SEK 72.5m in Rights Issue

February 21, 2018
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The Rights Issue of units containing new shares and warrants in Minesto AB ended on the 16th of February. A total of 5,272,018 units were subscribed, corresponding to approximately SEK 59m, which means that approximately SEK 13.5m is allocated to guarantors of the Rights Issue. Through the Rights...Read more »
“We have now secured funds to carry out crucial value-creating activities in the coming year, including demonstration of our unique Deep Green technology in Utility Scale in Wales. The strategy of product range enhancements together with site and market development in the EU and Taiwan is firm and... Read more »

Minesto's management acquires 640,000 warrants

February 14, 2018
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Senior executives in Minesto acquire 640,000 warrants under the employee stock option plan PO3. With a subscription price of SEK 7.14 and subscription period during the third quarter of 2019, the terms are in line with the warrants TO2 that will be issued in Minesto's ongoing rights issue with...Read more »
In addition to senior executives, key personnel and other staff in Minesto acquire a total of 1,173,928 warrants under the employee stock option plan PO3. The plan comprises a total of 1,813,928 warrants, which at full subscription amount to SEK 12,951,445.92. The warrants in PO3 entitle the holder... Read more »

Gravity base structure delivered as Minesto progress towards Holyhead Deep installation

February 01, 2018
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The gravity base structure foundation for Minesto’s first commercial-scale installation of its Deep Green technology has been delivered. The structure was floated on the River Mersey on Wednesday to mark a milestone for Minesto’s operations in Wales and the upcoming offshore installation in...Read more »
“With the delivery of the gravity base structure, we are making significant progress towards the first installation in Holyhead Deep”, says David Collier, COO of Minesto. “Preparations for offshore testing is in it final stages and we are relishing the prospect of soon being operative in the tidal... Read more »

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