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📣 In order to further develop Merlin’s capability in wind energy subsurface support, Merlin’s Geoscientist Georgina Lockham, and Senior Geophysicist Eleanor Oldham have attended a course and conference dedicated to this net zero energy solution. 📚 Read our latest blog post to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTGdfJs7 🧐 Never miss an article, subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eS86Z4iy #OffshoreWind #netzero #sustainable #future #conference #cpd

🌊 Exploring the Untapped Potential of Ocean and Tidal Energy 🌊 When we talk about renewable energy, solar panels and wind turbines often steal the spotlight. But what about the vast energy potential of our oceans? From tidal energy—powered by the gravitational pull of the moon—to wave energy, which captures the constant motion of the ocean’s surface, the sea holds incredible promise for clean energy. There’s even ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), using temperature differences between surface and deep water to generate power. Here’s why ocean energy could be a game-changer: ⚡ It’s predictable—we know exactly when tides will occur. ⚡ It’s reliable—unlike solar or wind, which depend on weather conditions. ⚡ It’s massive—coastal nations could significantly benefit from this resource. The challenges? High costs, infrastructure durability, and environmental impacts on marine ecosystems. But with ongoing technological advancements and investments, we’re inching closer to making ocean energy a key player in our renewable energy mix. 🌍 The future of clean energy may just lie beneath the waves. #OceanEnergy #TidalEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #EnergyInnovation #FutureTech

💧 French waters earn a European record. On 15 May, France’s Minister Delegate for Energy, Roland Lescure, announced the results of the world’s first-ever commercial-scale floating wind auction. The operation put up a single 250 MW quota for construction off the coast of southern Brittany. And as the WindEurope industry association points out today, it is a milestone for this technology segment. At least at European level.  Currently the old continent houses only small pilot plants and demonstration projects equipped with floating wind turbines. In other words, the European offshore fleet remains firmly anchored to wind generators with fixed foundations, despite ambitious national planning. “The floating wind is here to stay“, commented Pierre Tardieu, Chief Policy Officer of WindEurope. “The demonstration projects worked. Now it’s time to move on to the large ones. The French auction represented a milestone in the history of floating wind technology, placing France among the leading countries” of the sector. #SENnews #environmnent #globalwarming #greeneconomy #solar #eolic #energy #greenenergy #solarenergy #windenergy #sustainable #sustainabledevelopment

As debates heat up over recent cancellations of Baltic wind projects, the future of #offshorewind faces tough questions. The Interreg Aurora OFFwind – Offshore Wind Turbine Farms project workshop (December 12, Luleå University of Technology & online) gathers experts to explore not only feasibility, turbine innovation, and Arctic adaptation—but also the crucial role of advanced #lowcarbonconcrete in offshore structures. Together, we’ll examine what’s working, what’s emerging, and how to guide offshore wind toward more resilient, #sustainablesolutions. Join us and help shape the next chapter in #offshoreenergy. Details in the program.

#DYK that in June, we released a new dataset to monitor coastal winds❓ This high-resolution Level 3 dataset provides near-surface wind data for European regional seas, leveraging #Copernicus 🇪🇺🛰️ #Sentinel1 data. This information is useful for maritime operations, port activities, renewable energy, and monitoring and warning of extreme weather events. 🔽 Wind speeds for 19 October near #Greece 🇬🇷 More at 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6iXRiJh

🌊⚡ Making Waves in Offshore Wind Innovation! 🌍🔬 Imagine understanding exactly how ocean currents, tides, and wave dynamics impact wind farm infrastructure. A groundbreaking offshore trial with our technology partners did just that – bringing us one step closer to more reliable and efficient renewable energy! ·        Cutting-edge technology tracks cable behaviour in real-time ·        Innovative acoustic monitoring reveals critical insights ·        Potential to predict cable failures before they happen Our latest blog from Mike Ellis examines some of the results. https://lnkd.in/e_Yv3Xvm The future of offshore wind is here, and it's smarter than ever. 💡🌊 #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #Innovation CADDEN, France Énergies Marines, Ifremer, Université Gustave Eiffel, EVERAXIS, WINDGLAZ, EOLINK

Exciting news! The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released groundbreaking findings from the Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study. This comprehensive two-year analysis highlights offshore wind's potential to shape a low-carbon future for East Coast states. Beyond immediate connections to the onshore grid, strategic offshore transmission networks post-2030 promise lower costs, enhanced grid reliability, and reduced fossil fuel dependency while minimizing disruptions to oceanic ecosystems. Accompanied by the Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Action Plan, this sets a course for both immediate and long-term grid connectivity, propelling us towards a cleaner, greener future! Access the plan here: Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Action Plan #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #Sustainability #CleanEnergyFuture

WHAT IS BEING DONE IN #EUROPE TO IMPROVE THE CONTROL OF WIND FARMS ⁉   📅 Join the webinar on September 10th featuring four projects addressing this topic.   💶 Horizon Europe has granted funding to 4 projects under the call "Integrated Wind Farm Control" aiming to unlock the full potential of #wind energy technologies for low-cost, reliable, and clean energy generation   🎯 To achieve the EU's goal of being #climate neutral by 2050, the next generation of wind farms will need to be supported by an even more innovative set of physical and digital tools, as well as operational controls, collectively known as wind farm control.    ✅ Generally, wind farm control refers to the coordination of different wind #turbines within a wind #farm to improve the overall farm power production and to reduce structural loading among wind turbines.   The European projects iconicwind, SUDOCO, TWAIN Project and WILLOW Project EU are working on achieving these innovations.   ✍ You can now learn more about it in the webinar that has been organised the next 10th of September, a 1.5 hour online session. Register in the following link: https://lnkd.in/dUMrM_ui   CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #control #windfarm #EU

To achieve the goal of the EU of being climate neutral in 2050, wind energy technologies will need to unlock its full potential on low-cost reliable clean energy generation. Thus, the next generation of wind farms will need to be supported by an even more innovative set of physical and digital tools as well as operational controls, collectively known as wind farm control. Generally, wind farm control refers to the coordination of different wind turbines within a wind farm to better the overall farm power production, and to reduce the structural loading among wind turbines.   In this context, the EU through the Horizon Europe call "Integrated Wind Farm Control " (HORIZON-CL5-2022-D3-03-04) granted four projects: ICONIC, SUDOCO, TWAIN and WILLOW. This webinar will allow you to have an overview of the 4 projects and their goals. The presentation will take place on 10th of September in a 1.5 hour online session. #HorizonEurope #Sirris

Imagine small islands of floating wind walls. A kind of wind trap located in the sea, away from the coast and the eyes, can offer twice the area wiped by the most significant commercial air generators. 📌 The project exists and is signed by the Norwegian startup Wind Catching Systems (WCS).  🔎 The company, founded in 2017, presented its particular offshore wind generator just a few years ago and today is jumping for the big step: realising the first demonstration project in a natural environment.  🎯 A target that is closer today having received in June 2024 the approval of principle (AiP) from DNV.  📣 “Over the last six months, our team has focused on further maturing the technology through optimising the 40 MW Windcatcher design,” explains WCS in a press release. “A key milestone has been the principal approval by DNV, and we are pleased to announce that this milestone has been achieved.” ⬇️ Link in the first comment #RinnovabiliNET #environmnent #greeneconomy #solar #eolic #energy #greenenergy #solarenergy #windenergy #sustainable #sustainablity #sustainabledevelopment