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⛵ Set Sail Towards a Greener Future with Wind Farms at Ports! 🌬️ ⚓ Dive into our latest blog post, "Navigating the Future: Wind Farms at Ports Cultivating Sustainable Energy Horizons," and explore how these innovative installations are shaping a cleaner, greener future for coastal communities and maritime industries. 🌊 🏗️ Discover how ports are embracing a new role as cultivators of sustainable energy, integrating wind farms to harness coastal winds and cultivate renewable power, setting the stage for a cleaner and more resilient energy horizon. 🌿 🔄 Explore both onshore and offshore configurations of wind farms at ports, seamlessly integrating wind energy generation into maritime activities and contributing to the cultivation of clean and sustainable power. 💡 ⚓ Learn how wind farms at ports directly power essential maritime operations, reducing the carbon footprint of port activities and fostering a more sustainable and environmentally conscious maritime industry. 🚢 🌱 Witness the expansion of port facilities hand in hand with the integration of wind energy infrastructure, diversifying the energy mix and enhancing the resilience and sustainability of port operations. 🏭 💼 Recognize the economic benefits of wind farms at ports, creating job opportunities within the local community and enhancing the attractiveness of ports as responsible and eco-friendly hubs for global trade and commerce. 📈 🏗️ Encourage innovation in port architecture and design, as wind turbines are seamlessly integrated into the aesthetic and functional aspects of port infrastructure, showcasing a commitment to sustainable practices. 🌟 🌊 Address challenges such as navigational concerns and potential impacts on marine ecosystems through ongoing research and technology advancements, ensuring that wind farms at ports contribute positively to both energy production and the well-being of coastal environments. 🌍 Join us in navigating towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future with wind farms at ports. Click below to read more and be part of the wind energy revolution! 👇 https://buff.ly/3V08p9T #WindEnergy #Ports #Renewables #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Maritime #JoinTheMovement

Exciting #News 📢 | #WindFloatAtlantic offshore wind farm celebrates 4 years of clean energy generation! 🎉 This project not only surpasses expectations with a remarkable 320 GWh of clean energy but also leaves a legacy, driven by a deep commitment to local communities, the future workforce, the fishing industry, and environmental stewardship. 🎯 Three #floating turbines began supplying power in July 2020, and to date, they have: ➡ generated an impressive 320 GWh ➡ provided clean energy to 25,000 households in Portugal each year ➡ avoided over 33,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year ➡ coexisted with more than 270 species within our offshore wind farm 💡 Did you know this project has also proven its resilience, withstanding the challenges of Storm Ciaran in 2023, with waves reaching up to 20 meters and wind gusts of 139 km/h?🌪️ This 4th anniversary also marks a before and after for OW Ocean Winds, as we celebrate Pedro Afonso Rodrigues, a Viana do Castelo local and international kitesurfer, as our very first #OWAmbassador.🌍🏄 In words of José Pinheiro, Country Manager for Southern Europe at OW and Project Director of #WindFloatAtlantic: "We are proud to see our project making a greater impact each year. At OW, our commitment goes beyond the environment—we engage with the Viana community through educational programs, visits, and active participation in this globally significant project." Read the full announcement 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvhNTRqa #ProudtobeOW #floating #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy 

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

This week, our Offshore Renewables Director, Nigel Robinson, spoke with Rob Flett on Radio Orkney about the upcoming trials of the PALM Charger. Nigel shared his vision: "Once the trials are complete, we aim to reach a point where potential customers recognise the PALM Charger as a great idea and are eager to collaborate with us to overcome the final hurdles and bring this innovation to reality." The PALM Charger is designed to provide offshore recharging points for electrically powered marine vessels. This technology extends operational capabilities by overcoming the range limitations of current vessels. Key Details: 🚀 Trials Start: September in Orkney 🚀 Funded By: Innovate UK 🚀 Essential Partners: EMEC: European Marine Energy Centre and Leask Marine Ltd 🚀 Next Steps: A successful trial will lead to a commercial prototype ready for a 2025 pilot, initially targeting Offshore Wind projects and expanding to fisheries, aquaculture, ferries, and leisure sectors. 🎧 Listen to the interview (link in comments). #offshorerenewables #offshorewind #innovation

I’m thrilled to be joining Peter Woodward, Managing Director of The CaPTA Group, for a fireside chat at the All Energy Australia Conference, where we’ll discuss the incredible strides, we’re making in Cairns’ transport sector. Together, Tropic Wings Cairns Tours & Charters and EnergyAustralia are leading the charge in electrifying the Tropic Wings bus depot as they transition to electric buses. This $10.2M project, supported by Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is more than just a moving away from diesel—it’s about installing scalable, sustainable, and future-proofed infrastructure. From battery energy storage to the advanced islanding capability, ensuring continuous operations during power outages, we’re setting the standard for resilient green transport energy solutions. We can’t wait to share insights on the challenges, opportunities, and the broader impact this will have on the Cairns region, its environment, and its people.  Looking forward to seeing you there! Session date: 24th October 2024 Time: 2:40 pm   Electric Vehicle Council Aman Gaur Ross Edwards Ross De Rango Joo Yin Ong Damien Kaluarachchi Bruce Hanslo Prasad Dev Marjorie Reyes Merlin Francis Omar Leon-Peralta Julie Seeney Colin Anderson Michael Woodward #greentransport #sustainability #EnergyAustralia #electricvehicles #evcharginginfrastructure #AllEnergy2024 #ARENA #renewableenergy #cleanenergytransition

Flexing the Grid Check out our latest article, unpacking Ireland's latest grid flexibility proposals. It's relatively high level and visual so hopefully it's the gist rather than the mist! Rowan Molony

📣 NEW REPORT 📣 Renewable Acceleration Areas can be a game changer for speeding up the deployment of renewables. But they need to be planned strategically & implemented in an inclusive & sustainable manner. In our new joint report with Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, WWF Deutschland, WWF European Policy Office, EEB, BirdLife International) 📰 we examine how 6 EU countries in particular are preparing & what their next steps should be. Find their scoring & our recommendations 👇🧵 https://lnkd.in/dX32CpcA 👉European Commission, Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV), @BMWK

WRA's Severiano DeSoto testified for the passage of SB212 last week at the State Capitol. SB212 was the product of a year and a half long stakeholder process directed by WRA’s Severiano DeSoto and the Colorado Renewable Energy Siting Coalition to develop a siting policy that centers conservation and community values while helping to accelerate the build out of utility scale wind and solar projects. ☀️ Why is this so critical? Building the clean energy projects necessary to meet our ambitious climate goals will require a significant amount of land for wind and solar energy production, the largest driver of new land use change in the coming decades. To meet this need in a manner that does not exacerbate habitat loss and accelerate further loss of biodiversity requires a new approach to development planning that WRA is working to spearhead across the region. 🤝 Learn more about this work 👉 https://bit.ly/3UJu84i

As we hit the final mile of our Clean Energy Week Road Trip, we just want to say— THANK YOU for riding shotgun with us on this epic journey across the US! From the solar-powered highways of the West, through the sunbaked landscapes of the Southwest, across the wind-swept farmlands of the Midwest, through the gator-filled swamps of the Southeast, and up to the vibrant, eco-friendly cities of the Northeast—it’s been a wild, adventurous, and eco-friendly ride! We’ve tackled solar farms sprawling across deserts, watched wind turbines spin against endless cornfields, and even conquered the marshmallow-soft soils of Arkansas. Through it all, KWRE has proven that renewable energy can overcome any challenge, bringing smart, sustainable power to homes and communities across the country. But this isn’t the end—it’s just the beginning! Keep your seatbelts fastened and your eyes on the road, because the journey to a greener future is far from over. Thanks for riding along, and here’s to even more adventures ahead! #CleanEnergyWeek #BuildingCleanerFuture #KWRE #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #CleanEnergyJourney #KWRERoadtrip #SustainabilityOnTheRoad #EnergyRoadtrip #DiscoverCleanEnergy #RoadtripAcrossAmerica #ExploreRenewables #GreenInnovation #FutureOfEnergy #SustainableSolutions #EnergyTransformation #CleanEnergyRevolution #TravelGreen #CarbonFootprintImpact #JobsInRenewables #GridReliability #SolarPower #WindEnergy #BatteryStorage #HydrogenProjects #RenewableDevelopment #CleanEnergyFuture #HavingFunWithRenewableEnergy #WildestRideInTheWilderness

As we transition to a clean energy future, securing buy-in from major businesses, industries, and stakeholders across the state is crucial in order to achieve our emissions reductions targets, improve our environment, and foster sustainable economic growth. That's why it's great to see Cairns and Mackay airports play their part and agree to power 100% of their land operations with renewable energy. This landmark partnership with publicly-owned CleanCo Queensland will pave the way for a more environmentally conscious approach to aviation. The agreement, backed by energy from the Kaban Wind Farm near Ravenshoe, will commence in 2025, underscoring a significant shift towards sustainable practices in the region. What's truly remarkable about this collaboration is its local impact. By harnessing renewable energy generated in North Queensland, Cairns and Mackay airports are not just helping to create a cleaner environment, they are also bolstering the renewable energy industry, supporting jobs in the local community, and strengthening their commitment to sustainable tourism. With renewable energy soon set to power airports across Queensland, we're flying towards a cleaner future; one where our state is positioned as a beacon of sustainability for generations to come. #aviation #renewableenergy #alternativeenergy #partnership