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😱 Missed our latest webinar? Fear not, you can join over 600 sustainability experts by listening now! We brought together experts from EDF Renewables UK & Ireland, Natural Power and NatureMetrics to share insights and learnings from a landmark study into the applications and benefits of eDNA for offshore wind. Watch-again to: - Learn how eDNA has reduced delays for offshore wind projects - Compare traditional trawl surveys to eDNA - See how the consenting phase can be optimised with eDNA - Explore strategies for ongoing monitoring and targeted mitigation strategies - Understand the potential for regulator and stakeholder acceptance of eDNA methods 👉 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/ePaUu8uU #OffshoreWind #eDNA #EnvironmentalImpactAssessment #NatureIntelligence

🌟 BlueFloat Energy was thrilled to contribute to the "Future of Energy" event organized by Solarplaza in #Amsterdam, with insights from Pablo Necochea, Floating Systems Integration Strategy Director, who participated in the "Harnessing the Potential of Offshore Wind Development" panel moderated by Doreen Abeysundra, Founder & Principal at Fresco CleanTech Solutions, and next to representatives from The World Bank, Van Oord, and #EIFO. The discussion explored crucial aspects of offshore wind's role in shaping the energy landscape. 💡 Key takeaways: ➡ Pablo emphasized the importance of effective regulation on offshore wind markets, highlighting how prevailing tender structures can either hinder or support market participation. ➡ He also described BlueFloat Energy's tailored market development approach in offshore wind. ➡Pablo stressed the need for government support in addressing infrastructure challenges in emerging offshore wind markets, particularly as regards grid expansion and port infrastructure. There is an urgent need for ambitious and well-funded grid expansion plans tailored to offshore wind, including proper sizing for efficient connectivity. 🗣 "Conventional offshore wind has thrived in the few countries lucky to have shallow waters, leaving many countries unable to tap into their offshore wind potential. Floating wind technology opens new horizons for offshore wind, providing access to stronger winds with greater siting flexibility, offering local industries an opportunity to diversify their activities and aiding coastal nations in their decarbonization efforts", Pablo concluded. In contributing to these discussions, BlueFloat Energy remains dedicated to addressing industry challenges and advancing the offshore wind sector, driving progress and innovation in energy space. 💚 #BuildingTheIndustryTogether #FutureOfEnergy #OffshoreWind #FloatingOffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #FloatingWind

The press are here! Here’s a clip of our CEO, Andrew Jamieson, speaking to the media saying: "This facility represents a groundbreaking step forward in the commercialisation of floating offshore wind – a sector that will be critical to meeting our Net Zero targets. When you look at the projected global market demand for floating wind technology over the coming years, the opportunity is eye-watering; dynamic cables alone will be a more than £2bn global market over the next decade. Here in the UK we are well placed to play a leading role in that market by developing the supply chain to support the innovations that will bring this potential to life. Others are chasing the same prize though, so the time is right to make sure Scottish and UK companies are at the front of that race, and this facility is a key part of helping that happen.” #FLOWIC #floatingoffshorewind #floatingwindinnovationcentre #floatingwind #innovation #openingday #technologydevelopment Energy Transition Zone Ltd | Innovate UK

What regulatory frameworks are necessary to accelerate the integration of renewables in building infrastructure? REN21 will dive into the role of renewables and regulations in buildings this Friday at the Buildings at Climate Global Forum alongside, RICS, One Click LCA and International Code Council, organised by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), UN Environment Programme and Ministère Écologie Territoires. Join in today as we underline how policy and regulations must be designed for a just energy transition, integrating renewable energy in the overall decarbonisation strategy to #REbootTheWorld with renewables! #BuildForClimate #RenewablesNow #ChooseRenewables

What’s #RenewableEnergy’s biggest once-in-a lifetime challenge or opportunity? It’s the exhilarating—or daunting!?—speed and extent of deployment required if the UK is to have any chance of meeting its #NetZero targets, including 50 GW of installed #OffShoreWind capacity by 2030; up to 5GW as #FloatingOffShoreWind. Delegates at Maritime UK SW’s Ocean Tech Expo—26-27 June at University of Plymouth—will be exploring the urgent economy and business implications in an all-afternoon session: “Commercial opportunity: Critical innovation needs for offshore wind”. Registration & full agenda below. Session line up: • Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult's Simon Cheeseman—opening remarks and Chairing • Keynote: Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult's Stephen Wyatt—UK and international offshore wind market analysis; the #CelticSea floating offshore wind supply chain opportunity; project opportunities; and more • Julie Taylor, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult—Opportunities in floating offshore wind • Prof Deborah Greaves OBE, University of Plymouth—Marine tech innovation in the South West • Claire Canning, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult—The innovation funding landscape • Registration https://lnkd.in/gURsdV3y • Agenda https://lnkd.in/eSy5PV4M

On Thursday, our Renewable Energy conference returns for another year as, in partnership with Irwin Mitchell, we get set for another day of talks for our series Achieving Alignment: The Realities of Delivering Net Zero. Chaired by Esme Macfarlane, we are expecting another fascinating event. Our speakers 🎤 Claire Petricca-Riding, Irwin Mitchell: Biodiversity Enhancement and Net Gain: Reviewing progress in England in the last six months in relation to Biodiversity Enhancement and Net Gain and examining what lessons we can learn. Fraser Gillies, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP: Planning:  Annual planning update, reflecting on the key planning decisions for renewables projects in the last year.  Geum Howatson, Locogen: Aviation Lighting:  Aviation lighting and the Onshore Wind Sector Deal, the need for Guidance, and the work of the Aviation Lighting Guidance Working Group.  Neil Copeland, National Energy System Operator: Grid:  Considering NESO’s work on Clean Power 2030 and summarising NESO’s proposals for aligning the connections process with the Government Clean Power Plan for 2030. Kate Dooley, RES: Politics & Policy:  The REMA programme and market reform, what we need to see from the NPPF and Planning and Infrastructure Bill and the governance and politics of the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan. Last few spaces available: https://lnkd.in/eZNpyqxh #renewables #renewableenergy #planning #grid #biodiversity #aviationlighting #policy #achievingalignment #netzero #itsallaboutpeople #clientservicedriven #wjm

We are proud to release the 5th annual Supply Chain Impact Statement, showcasing 40 dynamic Scotland-based companies at the forefront of the renewable energy sector. Discover how these pioneers are not only driving our energy future but also bolstering the Scottish economy. Covering anything from remote ROV support to building a circular economy for Scotland through upcycling turbine parts, these Scottish powerhouses are driving progress forward and paving the way for a greener future. Emma Harrick, Head of Energy Transition and Supply Chain, said: “This year’s Supply Chain Impact Statement has given us a clear insight into the major role these businesses and organisations are playing in our industry with 90% of those confirming they have recruited exclusively for renewable energy roles in the last 12 months.  “The businesses and organisations celebrated in the document represent only a small portion of the complex supplier network we need to deploy net-zero technologies and there will be more and more opportunities for our supply chain to grow further as we continue to build clean power projects across Scotland." 📖 Read the Supply Chain Impact Statement 2023/24 on our website: https://lnkd.in/eP8bF66W 🔗 Read our news release here: https://lnkd.in/exM3eCqh  Thanks to our publication sponsors and supporters: BlueFloat Energy | Renantis Partnership, EDF Renewables UK & Ireland, Inch Cape Offshore Limited, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, OW Ocean Winds and SSEN Transmission . #supplychain #energytransition #renewables #energysecurity 

🙋🏼♀️ “The benefits of #offshorewind extend far beyond low-cost energy; we need to consider all the benefits that come with it." Susie Lind, our UK Country Manager and Managing Director for BlueFloat Energy | Renantis Partnership, recently took the stage at the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference in Glasgow.  Susie highlighted the urgency of transitioning away from fossil fuels, emphasizing the recent global agreement to triple offshore wind capacity in the next decade. With the #UK leading the way in offshore wind development, there's immense potential for #economicgrowth and job creation.  💬 She stressed the importance of addressing challenges such as supply chain bottlenecks and inflationary pressures to realize the full benefits of #offshorewind. Additionally, Susie discussed our BlueFloat Energy | Renantis Partnership's commitment to pioneering #floatingoffshorewind projects, leveraging our combined expertise to maximize community engagement and social acceptance.  In conclusion, Susie emphasized the need for collaboration among governments, industry stakeholders, and local communities to overcome regulatory barriers and unlock the full potential of #renewableenergy. 💚

One of the most interesting take-aways from Global Offshore Wind this week for me was understanding that continuous innovation in the sector is hampering sustainable growth.  In Cambridge we are surrounded by innovation, it is what drives economic growth and has contributed to the city’s ‘Silicon Fen’ title. So I find the idea of strategically slowing innovation to scale intriguingly logical. The global offshore wind industry is projected to grow by 5x between now and 2030. Albert Winnemuller of Vestas presented a compelling case for slowing down to enable the supply chain to build resilience and profitability through quality, reliability and availability, and attract investment for scaling. Constant innovation has resulted in uncertainty and slowed growth to date. RenewableUK #offshorewind #energy #sustainability