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💧 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

What is needed to integrate the wind sector? What are the challenges? And how does life change when you enter the sector? These are certainly some of the questions asked by those wishing to enter the #windenergy sector. Nobody can answer all these questions better than those who are already in the sector. And for all the other questions that may still wait for an answer, get in touch with us: https://codinfor.pt/gwo/ #training #gwo #windindustry #QandA

The dynamics of Norwegian wind power development

📣 The Portuguese government has issued a new order (Despacho n.º 4162/2024), directing REN (national #TSO), to develop plans for investment in the Electricity Transmission Network (PDIRT-E) for the period 2024-2033, with a deadline of 60 days.   PDIRT-E is the primary roadmap for the development of Portugal's National Transmission Grid infrastructure in the medium to long term. This order specifically calls for alignment with the objectives outlined in the National Energy and Climate Plan 2030 (#NECP2030). It is worth noting that the NECP 2030 is currently under revision, with the final version expected to be submitted to the EU Commission by June 30th. A draft version, released last year, set ambitious targets for offshore wind, aiming for #2GW installed and #10GW auctioned by 2030.   This new order sends positive signals about the new government's commitment to achieve Portugal's #energy and #climate targets, by prioritizing the development of vital grid infrastructure. Moreover, the upcoming submission of NECP 2030 promises to provide further insights on the ambitions for #OffshoreRenewables. Despacho n.º 4162/2024 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJ4bjvHJ

Plano Nacional de Energia e Clima 2030 (PNEC 2030) - A Greener Future for #Portugal The Portuguese Ministry of Environment and Climate Action has recently revised the “Plano Nacional de Energia e Clima 2030” (#PNEC 2030), which outlines the country's energy and climate goals. By 2026, 80% of the #energy produced within the country will come from renewable sources, surpassing the previous goal set for 2030. This acceleration positions Portugal to achieve climate #neutrality by 2045. The PNEC 2030 emphasizes decarbonization across various sectors, including energy, industry, residential and service buildings, transportation, agriculture, forests, wastewater, and waste management. Specifically, the revised PNEC sets ambitious targets for wind energy: - #Onshore Wind: The plan projects an increase in onshore wind capacity from the previous 9 GW to 10.4 GW. - #Offshore Wind: The offshore wind capacity target has been raised from 0.3 GW to 2 GW¹. Shaping the future today! AFF windservices WavEC - Offshore Renewables #aff #affwind #affwindservices #followformore #followaffformore #windpower #renewableenergy #sustainableenergy #cleanenergy #offshorewind #onshorewind #wtg #europe #africa #windturbines #windfarms #windtech #education #usa #windindustry #windbusiness #windjobs #windinnovation #future #windresearch #windadvocates #windwarriors #windcommunity #windsupporters #windlove #climateaction #decarbonization #cleanair #cleantech #environmentalprotection #teamspirit #teambuilding #leadership #solar #solarenergy #hybrid #hybridwindfarm #safety #hse #training #site #sitemanagement #education #eu #europeanunion

Overcoming Challenges in Onshore Wind Development Building a successful onshore wind farm in the UK isn't without its hurdles—grid connection delays, regulatory barriers, and community concerns can slow progress. But with the right strategy, these obstacles are surmountable. Our guide highlights actionable steps to navigate these challenges, such as early engagement with DNOs, building strong community relationships, and staying updated on evolving policies. The future of UK wind energy is bright—let’s harness its full potential. 🌟 Discover the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eW6D9htS #SustainableFuture #WindEnergy #UKEnergy #GreenEnergy #ClimateAction Hilton Supra Peter Kristensen Gary Spicer Mads Bøndergaard Martyn Price

Romania and Bulgaria have a combined offshore wind energy potential of 200 GW, but a poor regulatory framework, slow maritime spatial plan (MSP) adoption, and poor infrastructure are hampering its development, a recent study shows. #Romania #Bulgaria #offshore #wind #potential

𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 The Australian Government has designated the area in the Indian Ocean off Bunbury, Western Australia, as the country’s latest #offshorewind development zone, however, the size of the area and its expected power generation have been scaled back. After a consultation process that began in February, the declared area has been reduced from its initial 7,674 square kilometres to 3,995 square kilometres. Over 60 per cent of the area, including the popular Naturaliste Reef, was excluded at the request of recreational fishing groups, according to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). Read the full article via the link below. If you are interested in the Australian onshore- and/or offshore wind market, get in touch with us via events@hhwe.eu. We are currently planning various activities on the Australian market, including participation with a Netherlands Lounge at the Australian Wind Energy 2025. Make sure to let us know your interest, and we will keep you updated! #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #OffshoreWind #OffshoreWindEnergy #WindEnergy #WindPower

Significant industrial opportunities on the horizon for Norway as ongoing studies show that #offshore wind development will be particularly strong in the North Sea Basin in the foreseeable future. The study identifies 14 ports in #Norway, which are either operational or under development, concentrated along the western and southwestern coastline, that could be relevant for providing assembly and installation services to offshore #wind farms in the North Sea Basin towards 2030. Click here to read more.... #renewableenergy #climatechange #sustainablefuture #decarbonisation #iea #europe #northsea

"Embracing offshore wind energy is paramount to achieving our state’s [California] clean energy objectives and moving toward independence from fossil fuels," former San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon said. An outspoken champion, she recently participated in a gathering of elected officials and stakeholders discussing offshore wind power development on the Morro Bay coast. California is laying the foundation to supply clean electricity to 25 million homes through 25 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2045. The project off the coast of Morro Bay will generate 2 gigawatts of power as part of this ambitious initiative. "We must advance offshore wind to guarantee benefits for workers, habitats, Indigenous tribes, and the community at large while adhering to labor and environmental protections," Harmon concluded. #EOPA #windpower #offshorewind #infrustructureimprovment #windturbines #windpowerCalifornia #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #greenenergy #windfarm #energy #windturbines #renewables #sustainability #windenergy #climatechange #savetheplanet #protecttheplanet #electedofficials #morrobay #California #environmentcare #offshorewindproject #offshorewindprojects