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Italy is installing a large floating hybrid photovoltaic and wind power plant in the sea

A 540 megawatt (MW) hybrid floating wind and photovoltaic floating wind farm will be developed off the southern coast of Italy in the Ionian Sea. Dutch-Norwegian solar company SolarDuck, Italian investment fund Arrow Capital and Italian developer New Developments are jointly developing the Corigliano project, which will be in the Gulf of Taranto, off the … Continue reading Italy is installing a large floating hybrid photovoltaic and wind power plant in the sea

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From rooftops to roads: innovative applications of photovoltaic (PV) technology

Photovoltaic technology can be found everywhere, from rooftop solar panels on city buildings to large solar farms in rural areas. It can also be found in space, powering satellites and other craft, the longest-running application for solar panels. Image Credit: Tom Wang/Shutterstock.com In many parts of the world, solar panels provide the lowest-cost option for electricity. … Continue reading From rooftops to roads: innovative applications of photovoltaic (PV) technology

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Ocean Winds and Zelim join forces to enhance safety at floating offshore wind farms

Zelim’s AI-enabled person detection technology is set to anticipate safety issues on floating offshore wind farms.The software is being trialled at WindFloat Atlantic, Ocean Winds’ operating floating offshore wind farm in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.Zelim, a UK-based startup developing innovative search and rescue solutions, is joining forces with Ocean Winds (OW), an international company dedicated … Continue reading Ocean Winds and Zelim join forces to enhance safety at floating offshore wind farms

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Eni enters floating offshore wind energy in Spain

Plenitude, controlled by Italian energy company Eni, has signed a strategic partnership with BlueFloat Energy and Sener Renewable Investments to accelerate the development of offshore wind projects in Spain. According to Plenitude, this collaboration strengthens the existing joint venture between BlueFloat Energy and Sener Renewable Investments. Together, they have a combined portfolio of approximately 1.25 … Continue reading Eni enters floating offshore wind energy in Spain

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São Paulo inaugurates floating photovoltaic plant at the Billings Dam

The completion of the works is scheduled for the end of 2025, with investments of R$ 450 million.The State of São Paulo inaugurated and delivered the first stage of implementation of the first floating solar photovoltaic plant in the capital of São Paulo, in the Billings reservoir. The new photovoltaic plant (called UFF Araucária), with … Continue reading São Paulo inaugurates floating photovoltaic plant at the Billings Dam

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Floating wind farm in Canada prepares its first wind turbines

It will be a 300 to 400 megawatt floating offshore wind project located 20 to 30 kilometers off Goldboro, Nova Scotia.The site chosen for the project stands out for its constant, fast, constant and sustained winds. Expect between 20 and 25 giant wind turbines floating along one of the longest coastlines in the world. Harnessing … Continue reading Floating wind farm in Canada prepares its first wind turbines

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China’s largest floating photovoltaic power station on mining subsidence area fully operational

China’s largest floating photovoltaic (PV) power station, Anhui Fuyang Southern Wind-solar-storage Base floating PV power station, achieved full capacity grid connection on Wednesday. Located in Fuyang City of east China’s Anhui Province, the new PV power station is constructed in a flooded area once used for coal mining of 867 hectares, with an overall installed gross … Continue reading China’s largest floating photovoltaic power station on mining subsidence area fully operational

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Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Keep Getting Weirder

As the demand for renewable energy sources continues to grow, engineers and scientists are pushing the boundaries of innovation with floating offshore wind turbines. These unconventional structures are revolutionizing the way we harness wind power, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future. Floating offshore wind turbines are a type of wind turbine … Continue reading Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Keep Getting Weirder

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Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn on Crown Estate Scotland announcement for seven INTOG offshore wind power projects

“Our frontrunner floating offshore wind projects, Green Volt and Cenos, are uniquely positioned to deliver green power and jobs by 2030. Their accelerated timelines are achievable because of the effort we’ve already invested into community engagement, environmental and engineering data collection, and because of our strong relationships with the oil and gas platforms. “The opportunity … Continue reading Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn on Crown Estate Scotland announcement for seven INTOG offshore wind power projects

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DNV concludes Phase 1 of joint industry project to optimize design of floating substations

DNV has successfully concluded Phase 1 of its joint industry project (JIP) aimed at establishing offshore substation standards for the growing floating wind sector. The collaborative industry effort has brought together 38 participating companies (including transmission operators, developers, component suppliers, Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation contractors, and yards) to tackle the distinctive challenges associated with … Continue reading DNV concludes Phase 1 of joint industry project to optimize design of floating substations

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Innovative floating wind turbine to begin testing off Norwegian coast

A new floating wind turbine design could soon be floating off the coast of Norway. Oslo-based startup World Wide Wind (WWW) has just been given the green light to test its novel wind turbine design at a site in Vats, southwest Norway.“We are very proud to test our first prototype in cooperation with AF Gruppen … Continue reading Innovative floating wind turbine to begin testing off Norwegian coast

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Mainstream and Hexicon seeks to build gigawatt-scale floating wind farm off Sweden

Freja Offshore, a joint venture between Aker Horizons-controlled Mainstream Renewable Power and Stockholm-based floating wind developer Hexicon, has submitted plans for another 2.5 GW floating wind power in Swedish waters. The wind farm called Dyning will be able to deliver 10 TWh annually which can supply more than the entire energy need of the regions … Continue reading Mainstream and Hexicon seeks to build gigawatt-scale floating wind farm off Sweden

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Floating Wind: The DemoSATH project starts supplying wind energy to the Spanish grid

DemoSATH is the first floating wind turbine connected to the Spanish grid. The floating offshore wind project DemoSATH, led by the Spanish engineering firm Saitec Offshore Technologies, in collaboration with the German energy company RWE and the Japanese company Kansai Electric Power (KEPCO), achieves a significant milestone as it commences electricity generation. In August DemoSATH was … Continue reading Floating Wind: The DemoSATH project starts supplying wind energy to the Spanish grid

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Floating Offshore Wind

Commercializing with confidence. The next phase of the energy transition demands committed implementation of new technologies. Floating offshore wind is opening new possibilities for wind power locations and will play a critical role in the transition to a cleaner energy supply, contributing significantly to an increase in offshore wind power. According to DNV, the technology … Continue reading Floating Offshore Wind

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The world’s largest floating offshore wind farm officially opened

The Hywind Tampen wind farm was opened today by Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. Gullfaks and Snorre are the first oil and gas fields in the world to receive power from offshore wind, reducing CO2 emissions. “Hywind Tampen is expected to reduce CO2 emissions with 200,000 tonnes annually from key oil and gas producers in … Continue reading The world’s largest floating offshore wind farm officially opened

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Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds partner on second ScotWind floating offshore wind farm

Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”), the global pureplay renewable energy company, and Ocean Winds, the international joint venture between EDPR and ENGIE dedicated to offshore wind energy, have partnered to develop a second ScotWind site of 500 MW east of Shetland, expanding the overall footprint of the Arven Offshore Wind Farm (“Arven”) to 2.3 GW. Arven … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds partner on second ScotWind floating offshore wind farm

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Floating wind energy in the Asia Pacific

Offshore wind is a low cost, reliable technology that delivers significant economic benefits through manufacturing and operation, and importantly can be deployed rapidly at scale. For many countries however, “traditional” bottom-fixed is either not an option, or has limited potential. Deeper waters are the norm around most of our global coastline meaning that floating offshore … Continue reading Floating wind energy in the Asia Pacific

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Masdar’s first floating solar power plant creates positive ripples in Indonesia

On the mirror-like surface of the Cirata reservoir in West Java, Indonesia, sits Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar power plant.  Developed by Masdar and its partners, this feat of engineering will soon deliver renewable energy to 50,000 homes, cut emissions, and create widespread change in communities. And just a few miles away from the 145 … Continue reading Masdar’s first floating solar power plant creates positive ripples in Indonesia

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Offshore Wind Power: An Economic and Energy Solution for California

California has set a goal to generate 25 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2045, enough to supply 25 million homes. However, experts argue that the state should aim even higher to combat climate change, strengthen the electric grid, and boost the economy. Research conducted by Energy Innovation, GridLab, and UC Berkeley suggests that with … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power: An Economic and Energy Solution for California

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Legislation to Advance Floating Offshore Wind in Gulf of Maine Will Boost Local Economy

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) and RENEW Northeast (RENEW) praised the efforts of Governor Mills, Senator Lawrence, and legislative leaders to craft an agreement on legislation that will foster development of innovative offshore wind facilities. The amended bill, which has been approved and funded by the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, now heads to … Continue reading Legislation to Advance Floating Offshore Wind in Gulf of Maine Will Boost Local Economy

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