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Another proposed wind farm ­development has been shelved, with the partners behind a contentious plan in South Australia ­quietly pulling the project: https://bit.ly/4gzSMh9

Interesting Webinar coming up run by Wind Energy Ireland, UCC and MaREI!

REP’s Luke McDonald presented at the Informa Connect Australia Townsville Summit today, showcasing the Bogunda Wind Farm 5GW project - North Queensland’s step toward big wind innovation. For comparison: 💨the largest operating wind project in Australia is the 536 MW Stockyard Hill 💨the largest wind project under construction is the 1.33GW Golden Plains Luke’s presentation highlighted the transformative potential of this project to power thousands of homes sustainably while driving economic growth and environmental stewardship in the region. As we continue to harness North Queensland’s natural assets, we’re inspired by bold ideas that pave the way for a cleaner, greener future. 👏🏼 #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #SustainableGrowth

We are thrilled to share that Next Harbour has secured a $3 million grant from the Australian Government, marking a pivotal step forward in advancing offshore wind energy in Australia. We extend our deepest gratitude to The Honourable Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science, for his steadfast support and dedication to fostering sustainable energy innovation. The project, titled Holistic Economical Offshore Wind Turbine Solution for Australia, will be undertaken in partnership with a distinguished consortium of collaborators: DOF Subsea Australia, the University of Melbourne, Xodus, Gippsland Climate Change Network Inc. and the NGI - Norwegian Geotechnical Institute. Their expertise and commitment will play a critical role in bringing this groundbreaking initiative to fruition. This project introduces a revolutionary, #FullyIntegratedProcess for the pre-fabrication, transportation, installation, and decommissioning of #WindTurbines, employing an innovative #SuctionBucket foundation system. Designed to eliminate the reliance on heavy-lift vessels, this solution is uniquely optimized for Australia’s offshore conditions and geological landscape, setting a new standard in #efficiency and #sustainability for the wind energy industry. This milestone reflects Australia’s progress toward a greener, low-carbon future, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to #ReducingEmissions, #DrivingInnovation, and fostering a #SustainableEnergyTransition. Together, with our esteemed partners, we are shaping a future powered by clean energy. Let’s build a more sustainable tomorrow, today. #NextHarbour #OffshoreWindEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #Australia Amena Gorgehpour | Yinghui Tian | Barry Steele | Andrew Taylor | Noel Boylan | Darren McCubbin

We are delighted to present our upcoming webinar 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, which has jointly been developed by Wind Energy Ireland, University College Cork and MaREI, taking place on 𝟎𝟖 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 at 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJC9UnCz Ireland has ambitious offshore wind targets set out by the Climate Action Plan to reach 20GW of offshore wind by 2040 and 37GW by 2050. As the Phase 1 projects progress through the planning system, and as the next phase located within in the south coast DMAP moves closer towards an ORESS auction, work is underway to develop updated guidance for the management of underwater noise particularly with respect to the assessment, monitoring and mitigation of any potential risks to marine mammals. There are different approaches to the management of underwater noise across Europe and considerable variability in data availability, marine conditions and species distributions in different bodies of water. Finding the right approach for Ireland needs to take all of this into account to ensure that any new guidance will be fit for purpose, and ongoing cross sectoral collaboration and stakeholder engagement will continue to be an essential element for successful outcomes. This expert panel of speakers joining us from their offshore wind industry, environmental NGO, consultancy, research and academia roles have been brought together to share their perspectives and discuss where Ireland is today with the management of underwater noise, the challenges and opportunities ahead with different approaches, and what may be needed to bridge the gap to be able to implement new UWN guidance for Ireland to best support both the protection of marine life and the development of ORE to reach our climate targets. DHI RWE BlueWise Marine #offshore #wind #underwaternoise #marine #underwaternoise #offshoredevelopment #offshorewind

🌿 The Growing Importance of Sustainable Offshore Wind Farms and the Role of Helidecks 🚁 In our latest blog, we dive deep into the essential role helidecks play in supporting these offshore installations. From personnel transportation and emergency response to logistical support, helidecks are vital for the efficient and safe operation of wind farms set far from shore. Read more to understand how helidecks are contributing to the global transition to sustainable energy and why their importance is set to grow. 🌏 https://lnkd.in/gV5bTMcw #blogpost #blog #helideckinspection #helidecksafety

For EDF Renewables, giving back to our planet goes beyond creating environmentally responsible clean energy opportunities. We actively support conservation efforts to protect endangered species, including the California condor. Learn more about the Wind Energy Condor Action Team (WECAT) and how we’re working to address the increased risk of injury or mortality to California condors presented by wind farms. https://bit.ly/3TEPwbz

🦪🦪🦪🦪 Check out these mussels on the first US offshore wind farm! And did you know…. “In macro-ecological terms, mussels and their bivalve kin are the intestines of coastal ecosystems. Their filters remove organic particulate matter from the water column, particularly phytoplankton. Oysters were long the bivalve of choice in the U.S., but the mussel has certain advantages that are being increasingly touted. Although an individual oyster can filter much more water — an estimated 20 to 30 gallons per day — mussels grow more densely than oysters.” Source: https://lnkd.in/gJ7TmzSc. #offshoresolar #offshorewind

Ship crew “work with the nature - tide” instead of against it; a cargo ship “temporarily stranded” during low tide in Queensland's Far North 3 days ago; will sail away in high tide. Tidal energy, renewable energy generated by rise and fall of tides still in infant stage. https://lnkd.in/gzCmiN_U

Crown Estate Scotland has contributed £250,000 to support the Environmental Interactions Strategic Programme (EISP) – one of four collaborative, multi-year programmes that deliver rigorous research and thought leadership for the sector. The EISP is designed to address identified knowledge gaps involving key environmental considerations of the UK’s floating offshore wind (FOW) sector, of both an ecological and coexistence nature.