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Technical data confirms that the Minesto Dragon 4 unit, with a capacity of 100 kW, is fully integrated and supplying electricity to the grid of the Minesto project in the North Atlantic.
Technical Maintenance of the Minesto Dragon 4 Unit
This advancement enables successful deployment of commercial microgrid solutions in isolated environments. The collaboration with the Faroese utility SEV and the support of the Swedish Energy Agency have been instrumental in achieving this state of continuous operability.
On the other hand, asset management in extreme oceanic conditions has demonstrated its effectiveness with the recovery of the Dragon 12 kite. This 1.2 MW unit was extracted from the waters of Vestmannasund after completing a ten-month cycle of uninterrupted grid connection.
Preliminary inspections conducted onshore indicate that the components have withstood current forces according to design parameters. The observed wear aligns with technical forecasts for long-duration submerged equipment. Likewise, the maintenance process will optimize future service intervals for larger-scale commercial fleets.
Looking ahead to the coming months, activity in the region will focus on the microgrid project called ETRIC. The primary objective is to collect critical data that validates the stability of the energy flow generated by tides.
Operations planned for the summer will also facilitate inspection by international partners interested in replicating this hydrokinetic generation model. The integration of these underwater kites into the island’s electrical grid ensures predictable supply and reduces dependence on external fuels in remote communities.
Source and photo: Minesto