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That´s a wrap for 2024! ✨ A year packed with action, interesting encounters, project achievements and many, many shared moments filling us with energy for what's in store for 2025. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from all of us at BlueFloat Energy 💙 #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #FloatingOffshoreWind #BlueFloatEnergy

El martes pasado, en el Foro “La Energía que Viene” organizado por ECONOMIA DIGITAL DE GALICIA SL en Santiago de Compostela, Ainhoa V., Business Development Manager en BlueFloat Energy, ha representado a la Joint Venture formada por BlueFloat Energy, Plenitude y Sener, promotores del Parque Nordés, en una conversación clave sobre el futuro de las energías renovables en Galicia. 🌊 Durante su intervención en la mesa redonda dedicada a abordar los retos y oportunidades del nuevo modelo renovable para Galicia, Ainhoa destacó:  💡La necesidad de contar con calendarios de concursos claros que ofrezcan certidumbre y visibilidad, junto con un régimen económico sólido para mitigar los riesgos asociados a los plazos largos entre adjudicación y operación comercial, y durante la vida útil del proyecto. 💡La importancia de las redes eléctricas y de su expansión, especialmente en puntos costeros, para integrar más energías renovables y garantizar el suministro a la nueva demanda de industrias verdes. 📣 Como señaló Ainhoa: “𝘌𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘶𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦, 𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘴, 𝘺 𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘰. 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘭 𝘦́𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘰 𝘦𝘯 𝘌𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢́ 𝘥𝘦 𝘤𝘰́𝘮𝘰 𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰́𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘴.”    Con un recurso eólico marino excepcional, puertos de primer nivel e industria local fuerte, Galicia está preparada para liderar la transición energética. En BlueFloat Energy, junto con nuestros socios Plenitude y Sener, promovemos proyectos como Parque Nordés, que cubrirá aproximadamente un 13 % del consumo eléctrico actual de Galicia, impulsando empleo de calidad y modernización industrial en la región. El evento también contó con la participación de la conselleira de Economía e Industria, María Jesús Lorenzana Somoza, quien cerró el foro compartiendo su visión sobre el futuro energético de Galicia. #EnergíaRenovable #EólicaMarina #Galicia #eolicaoffshore #ParqueNordés #España

🌊🏆 The inaugural Raymund Pascual Offshore Wind Awards brought together the Philippines’ offshore wind community to celebrate leadership, innovation, and collaboration in the sector. This event has been conceived as a tribute to Raymund Pascual, late BlueFloat Energy’s Country Manager in the Philippines and Founding President of POWER whose passion and dedication to renewable energy continue to inspire us. Raymund was instrumental in driving the advancement of offshore wind in the Philippines and fostering partnerships that remain vital for the sector’s success, and his legacy reminds us that collaboration is at the heart of progress.  🤝 For over three years, BlueFloat Energy has been actively supporting the development of offshore wind industry in the Philippines, driven by our belief in its transformative potential to power the country’s economic growth and deliver on decarbonization goals. 📈 We are convinced that turning this potential into reality requires partnerships that bring together complementary strengths and shared commitment. The Awards recognized key contributors who have played pivotal roles in advancing offshore wind in the Philippines, with trophies being handed to the key movers & shakers of the industry in the private sector as well as a recognition for the work the public sector has done in unlocking the offshore wind potential of the offshore wind industry. The @Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), co-host of the event, also presented the key findings of their Philippine Offshore Wind Supply Chain Report. This landmark study highlights the crucial role of offshore wind in achieving the country’s renewable energy goals—35% by 2030 and 50% by 2040—and outlines the steps needed to unlock its full potential. It emphasizes the importance of local supply chain readiness, strong policy frameworks, and strategic investments to ensure the success of this burgeoning industry. We extend our congratulations to all the awardees and thank our co-hosts Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), Wind Energy Developers Association of the Philippines (WEDAP) and Pilipinas Offshore Wind Energy Roundtable (POWER) for their support in making this event possible as well as to Raymund’s family—Tes, Eubel, Franco, and Toni—for joining us on this special occasion. We are proud to honor Raymund’s enduring legacy in the context of this flagship industry event, which celebrates the collective efforts of a wide range of stakeholders working hard to turn offshore wind into a reality for the Philippines.  🌟 🔗 Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/dRqemabK #OffshoreWind #Philippines #RenewableEnergy #Collaboration

Stars shine at UK's largest-ever celebration of green energy! 🌟 Scottish Renewables bringing together Scotland’s renewable energy industry and guests to toast the many achievements and successes powering the energy transition. Amongst those highlighted on the night, Nadara in the Best Engagement category for its Sustainable Communities Forum, which has evolved to provide hands-on learning, networking, and knowledge-sharing, enhancing community understanding of renewable energy and sustainable development.  👏 And our MD, Susie Lind wrapping up the awards ceremony, presenting this year's Outstanding Contribution Award to Jonathan Cole, a champion of innovation and staunch advocate for our planet’s future. 💚 Congratulations to all those recognised on the night and thanks to Rachel Dickie, Amy Lynch & all the team at Scottish Renewables for an even bigger celebration this year - a true reflection of the growth of the Renewables industry in Scotland! 💪 #SGEA24

✨ 🏆 Excitement is building for tonight’s Scottish Renewables´s Scottish Green Energy Awards 2024! Bringing together over 1600 professionals from across Scotland’s renewable energy industry to toast the many achievements and successes powering the energy transition. For the second year running, the BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership is honoured to sponsor the Outstanding Contribution Award, which recognises an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to the growth of the renewables industry. And of course, our team will be there, eager to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and celebrate the people and projects that are transforming the renewable energy landscape. 🍾 See you in Edinburgh! #OffshoreWindUK #RenewableEnergy #Scotland #ScottishGreenEnergyAwards #SGEA24

🌍 Community Benefits: A Strategic Pillar for Offshore Wind  The The World Bank and IFC - International Finance Corporation’s newly launched report highlights the critical role of community benefit programs in ensuring the success and sustainability of offshore wind projects. Drawing on insights from over 30 case studies across 18 markets, this paper offers practical guidance on addressing local stakeholder needs while balancing project goals and economic realities. BlueFloat Energy’s experts—Kate Lancaster, Stakeholder Engagement Manager – Gippsland Dawn and Christian Keller Estalrich, Stakeholder Engagement Manager—have contributed to the report with their social listening and community engagement experience emphasizing 3 key lessons learnt: 🤝 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭: Transparent and proactive engagement with local communities is fundamental to fostering constructive relationships. 📚 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: When introducing offshore wind to markets with limited experience, fostering an understanding of the technology is essential for setting realistic expectations and debunking common myths and misconceptions. 🌱 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞: Community benefits must be at the core of project development strategies and closely aligned with business objectives. This report reaffirms our commitment to pursuing meaningful community engagement, creating win-win opportunities, and leveraging synergies in the regions where we operate. Together—developers, policy-makers, and communities—we can ensure offshore wind delivers lasting, positive impacts. #OffshoreWind #BuildingTheIndustryTogether #CommunityEngagement #FloatingWind #RenewableEnergy 

Our CEO, Carlos Martin Rivals and Walid Oulmane, Head of Sourcing & Ports at BlueFloat Energy, visited Asia this week with a clear mission: building our supply chain network in support of BlueFloat Energy’s global offshore wind ambitions.💡 🌊 🔧 Regarding EPC: In #Singapore, we engaged with Seatrium: our discussions reaffirmed our shared vision for offshore wind. This leading EPC partner is poised to play an important role in delivering offshore wind projects globally and supporting the regional industry’s expansion. 🏗️ Regarding Manufacturing: In #China, we met with Dajin Heavy Industry Co.,Ltd, building on the MoU recently signed, we have taken the opportunity to visit their offices to further discuss continuing our collaboration, including exploring potential joint efforts in Europe and other geographies. Additionally, we also visited CNOOD-Wenchong Heavy Industries (CWHI), strengthening ties and exploring opportunities for future collaboration.   💨 Regarding WTG: We met Mingyang Smart Energy , a turbine supplier with ambitious growth plans in offshore wind, to exchange views on key priorities for driving efficiency and securing turbine supply across the global portfolio of offshore wind projects.  We are concluded this trip with an optimistic outlook based on the discussions and exchanges that we had with the Asian players. Contrary to some people’s perception, we believe the global supply chain is expanding fast to allow for continued cost reduction in offshore wind and for sufficient capacity to supply its fast growth. By building these foundations, BlueFloat Energy reinforces its commitment to global partnerships that will enhance offshore wind growth not only in APAC but around the world.  We look forward to advancing our collaboration as we prepare for the execution of our global offshore wind projects. 🤝 #OffshoreWind #FloatingWind #GlobalSupplyChain #Collaboration

Grid Connection Challenges in Offshore Wind: A Deep Dive 🔌 🔎 Grid infrastructure is the backbone of large-scale offshore wind deployment, but navigating the complexities of connecting offshore projects to the grid requires careful consideration and collaboration. As highlighted in recent reports like “Delivering the Shared Offshore Network” by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (#OWIC), a coordinated approach is essential to meet electrification goals and maintain investment momentum. At BlueFloat Energy, we are actively exploring different strategies for connecting offshore wind projects to the grid. ➡️ As the sector evolves, innovative approaches like Coordinated Network Solutions are emerging as a game-changer. This model, which connects multiple projects to shared offshore hubs, optimizes resources, minimizes environmental impact, and aligns with the broader goals of accelerating clean energy deployment. The report “Delivering the Shared Offshore Network” highlights the benefits of this coordinated approach, emphasizing its potential to streamline grid rollout and foster collaboration among developers, governments, and regulators. At BlueFloat Energy, we advocate for this innovative solution, recognizing its role in shaping a resilient and efficient energy system. To make this solution a reality, clear regulatory frameworks, early engagement with developers, coordinated infrastructure development, long-term investment plans, and realistic delivery timelines are essential. The choices we make today in grid connection planning will define the pace and success of the offshore wind sector. By working collaboratively with governments, regulators, and supply chain stakeholders, we can implement solutions that accelerate the transition to clean energy while ensuring long-term reliability and flexibility. ⚡ #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #GridConnection #CoordinatedNetwork #Innovation #ElectricalWorks

📢 BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership is proud to support the inaugural Launch Academy Scotland as part of our commitment to fostering innovation in the offshore wind sector. This accelerator program led by industry champions Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, is an important step in helping Scottish businesses bring forward solutions that will advance the efficiency and sustainability of offshore wind projects. Kirsty Adams, Head of Supply Chain at BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership, emphasized the ongoing importance of initiatives like Launch Academy to enable small businesses and startups to scale their ideas and enhance the industry’s capabilities. We are excited to continue collaborating with this first cohort and with future innovators to unlock solutions that will strengthen the offshore wind supply chain. 🚀 Congratulations to the 10 selected companies! 🥇 Read more info 👇 https://lnkd.in/dRU-R9aG #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #LaunchAcademy #TechForGood #WindPowerUK

BlueFloat Energy is proud to join the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) in supporting the Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge, led by the COP29 Presidency that sets a global target of 1,500 GW in energy storage and 25 million kilometers of grid infrastructure by 2030. These are essential milestones for a resilient, interconnected, and modern energy system and are paramount to achieve the ambitious 3xRenewables target by 2030. 🤝 To bring this vision to reality, BlueFloat Energy is proactively contributing to advance progress in several key areas: ➡️ Transparent and structured grid connection processes, ensuring early engagement with developers to deliver the most efficient solutions.  ➡️ Investment-friendly frameworks for the offshore wind supply chain and grid infrastructure.  ➡️ Early discussions around delivery timelines that align grid infrastructure with the pace of offshore wind projects.  ➡️ Transitioning from traditional grid connections towards coordinated network solutions to leverage synergies and achieve optimal outcomes.   ➡️ Streamlining procurement and permitting processes for these coordinated network solutions.  ➡️ Revenue certainty and robust route-to-market frameworks for long-term project viability. A well-defined grid infrastructure roadmap, coupled with sufficient investment levels and enabling policies, are critical to scaling up renewable energy deployment. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with policy-makers, industry leaders, and the GRA to make progress towards this vision. #Time4Action #NowDeliverChange #3xRenewables #Cop29 #GridConnection #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) COP29 Azerbaijan 🔗 Find our more and read the Pledge: https://lnkd.in/dh5YCq79