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Exciting news for the renewable energy sector! The #GreenVolt floating offshore wind farm, developed by Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn, has been granted full onshore planning approval. This project will use up to 35 floating wind turbines to deliver up to 560 MW of renewable energy while replacing power currently generated by gas and diesel turbines. It's an exciting development that has significant implications for the future of energy production in the UK and beyond. Projects like the #GreenVolt wind farm demonstrate the potential of renewable energy to not only reduce our carbon footprint but also provide reliable, cost-effective energy to meet the needs of communities and industries. This project is a great example of how the UK and Europe can lead the way in the rapidly growing global market for floating offshore wind. Learn more by checking out the link below! 👇 #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #OffshoreWind #Scotland #Ilosta #GreenVolt

Kent supports UK floating wind team Consultancy to provide engineering services on BlueFloat Energy and Nadara’s early-stage projects Find out more on the Bureau Technical Services news page - https://lnkd.in/eTt86a9g #energy #renewableenergy #offshorewind

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟲𝟲 𝗚𝗪 – 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 The global pipeline of #floatingoffshorewind projects has expanded from 244 GW to 266 GW in the last twelve months, reflecting a nine per cent increase, according to a report published by RenewableUK. The number of global projects has increased from 285 to 316, with the pipeline including projects at various stages: fully operational, under construction, approved, in the planning system, or in the early stages of development, according to the report. Globally, 102 MW are under construction (four projects), 7.3 GW are consented or in the pre-construction phase (22 projects), 21.6 GW are in the planning system (15 projects) and 184 GW are in early development or applying for a lease. Read the full article via the link below. If you want to stay informed about our floating wind events, make sure to reach out to events@hhwe.eu! #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #OffshoreWind #OffshoreWindEnergy #WindEnergy #WindPower #FloatingWind #FloatingOffshoreWind #FloatingWindEnergy

With the increasing penetration of variable renewable energy in the generation mix, grid stabilization is becoming a big challenge. This is particularly true for offshore wind which is expected to grow from its current capacity of 72.6 GW  to over 450 GW  in the next ten years. This will increase the curtailment percentage, its associated cost, and the risk of grid failure. Storing variable renewable energy offshore in sub-sea energy storage technology could be a promising new alternative to land-based energy storage. One big advantage is that sub-sea energy storage leverages vast available underwater space to store large amounts of energy without any restrictions and public opposition, such as faced by onshore deployment (Not In My Backyard). It also offers certain synergies, such as sharing the same power cables with offshore wind farms. Underwater energy storage is particularly suitable for offshore wind farms, Offshore oil rigs, Island power supply, and coastal variable power generation assets. However harsh sub-sea environment poses unique challenges such as high capital costs due to system overdesign, high maintenance costs, and possible environmental impact on marine ecosystems. #TechnipFMC #SBMoffshore #Oceaneering #Hydrostor #AkerSolutions #Transocean #BakerHughes #SiemensEnergy #Schlumberger #Saipem #TotalEnergies #Orsted #RWE #Offshorewind #Offshore #subsea #energystorage #emergingtechnology #FutureBridge

Biden’s 2030 Offshore Wind Goal Likely Unmet, US Industry Analysis Suggests #RenewableEnergy #GreenEconomy #Energy #EnergyTransition https://lnkd.in/dnCfqG3Z

Biden’s 2030 Offshore Wind Goal Likely Unmet, US Industry Analysis Suggests #RenewableEnergy #GreenEconomy #Energy #EnergyTransition https://lnkd.in/dnCfqG3Z

Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn have secured onshore planning approval for the 560MW Green Volt floating #wind project. The project will deliver electricity to oil and gas platforms, replacing power currently generated by gas and diesel turbines, and will also deliver electricity to the #UK grid. Click here to read more.... #renewableenergy #climatechange #sustainablefuture #decarbonisation #iea #investment

This course provides a thorough exploration of offshore wind energy systems, essential for professionals wanting to excel in the renewable energy sector. Participants will engage with critical topics such as design, construction, energy storage, wave loading impacts, and environmental considerations, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the industry. By the end of the course, attendees will understand how offshore environments influence energy systems, grasp key scientific principles of wind energy generation, and navigate the economic and regulatory frameworks that shape the industry. This expertise will empower professionals to lead and innovate, making it a valuable opportunity for career advancement in renewable energy. For more information or to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/ercf-beN #offshore #offshorewind #energy #maritime #renewablewindenergy #engineers #metaocean

On 27 March, the UK Government opened the sixth allocation round (AR6) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme which will continue until 19 April 2024. The round will see a range of renewable technologies, including offshore wind compete for the government's support. Applications may be submitted via National Grid ESO's EMR Portal. The results are expected to be published at some point this summer. The UK's fifth CfD round closed in September last year and saw the UK government awarding 3.7 GW of renewable energy projects, however, none of those were offshore wind farms as offshore wind developers placed no bids. Round 5 comprised two auction Pots: Pot 1 for established renewable energy technologies, including fixed-bottom offshore wind, and Pot 2 for less established technologies, including floating offshore wind. In November 2023, the government announced that it increased the maximum strike price for offshore wind projects in the next CfD auction by 66 per cent for fixed-bottom and by 52 per cent for floating wind projects. AR6 has the largest budget of any CfD round yet and comprises a range of renewable technologies, including offshore wind, solar, onshore wind, and tidal stream, competing for support across three separate auction pots, with the lowest-priced bids being successful. The majority of the budget (approximately EUR 1.2 billion) is earmarked for offshore wind, GBP 800 million (about EUR 934 million). In February, Iberdrola unveiled that the company is getting the East Anglia One North and East Anglia Two offshore wind projects ready for the AR6. The 800 MW East Anglia One North and the 900 MW East Anglia Two, proposed to be built more than 30 kilometres off the coast of Suffolk, received development consent in March 2022. #renewableenergy #offshorewind #uk #engineering #auction #carbon60 #energy #wind

Offshore safety incidents double in 'concerning' year. New data published today by the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation based at the Energy Institute, showed a 94% rise in offshore wind incidents since 2... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/qDbR (reNEWS - Renewable Energy News) #sustainableconstruction