Repsol and EDF Renovables have reached an exclusivity agreement to join forces for future offshore wind tenders in Spain and Portugal, given that the Iberian Peninsula offers significant growth opportunities. Renewable generation projects are one of the strategic pillars of Repsol’s energy transition process. To develop its portfolio of renewable projects, the company has set … Continue reading Repsol and EDF Renewables sign an agreement for Spain and Portugal for offshore wind power
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Mingyang completes the installation of OceanX, its double-rotor floating platform
We return with Mingyang to announce that it has completed the assembly of its double-rotor platform OceanX, equipped with two MySE 8.3-180 wind turbines. Several videos are circulating online about the assembly process that are truly worth watching. The spectacular floating double-rotor platform by Mingyang In the quest to make floating wind power a reliable, … Continue reading Mingyang completes the installation of OceanX, its double-rotor floating platform
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Voltiq advises Blunova on sale of 50% of floating offshore wind project
Voltiq is pleased to have assisted in the sale of a 50% stake in Wind Energy Pozzallo, a 975 MW floating offshore wind project. Wind Energy Pozzallo is located near the municipality of Pozzallo on the southern coast of Sicily. Blunova, the owner and developer of the wind project, sold a 50% stake in the … Continue reading Voltiq advises Blunova on sale of 50% of floating offshore wind project
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The Government approves the royal decree that regulates the installation of floating photovoltaic plants in reservoirs in Spain
They will allow increasing the capacity of renewable electricity generation, promoting the energy transition and decarbonization These plants will reduce the evaporation of water masses and the presence of algae, and will produce more energy thanks to the cooling provided by the water and the reduction of dust. The size of the facilities will range … Continue reading The Government approves the royal decree that regulates the installation of floating photovoltaic plants in reservoirs in Spain
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SolarDuck and RWE successfully install offshore floating photovoltaic (PV) pilot Merganser off Dutch coast
With the support of RWE, the Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck, has installed its offshore floating solar photovoltaic (OFPV) project, Merganser. The pilot project aims to test and demonstrate the structural, mooring and electrical designs and acquire knowledge about manufacturing, assembly, offshore installation and maintenance methodologies required for large-scale commercial deployment of OFPV. Merganser has a capacity … Continue reading SolarDuck and RWE successfully install offshore floating photovoltaic (PV) pilot Merganser off Dutch coast
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Floating Wind Power and Dopamine. A hype and drama story
Floating Wind may be going through a low after too much hype, but there are clear positive signs and the industry is working to seize the exciting opportunity. As you already know, from time to time we bring guest contributors to Windletter to provide us with new topics and different perspectives on the industry. This … Continue reading Floating Wind Power and Dopamine. A hype and drama story
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Launch of the BATSO Project to Optimize Heavy Maintenance of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
Funded with €2.9 million by ADEME as part of France 2030 (a French State Investment Plan) and in response to the DEMO Tase call for projects, the BATSO project aims to define and validate tools and methods for the replacement of major components in offshore wind turbines. These methods are intended to be less costly … Continue reading Launch of the BATSO Project to Optimize Heavy Maintenance of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
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Floating photovoltaics (FPV) is fast becoming cost-competitive
An analysis that compared the benefits of floating solar panels to the construction of new dams found that solar panels could negate the need for more dams. According to Anthropocene Magazine, the study is the first to analyze floating solar panels on a continental scale. The study focused on Africa, where electricity demand is predicted … Continue reading Floating photovoltaics (FPV) is fast becoming cost-competitive
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500 MW floating photovoltaic solar energy project to be set up at Keenjhar Lake, Pakistan
The Sindh Transmission & Dispatch Company (STDC) and GO Energy Private Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding for the transmission of a 500-megawatt floating solar project at Keenjhar Lake, Sindh. Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Minister for Energy, Government of Sindh, was the chief guest at the signing ceremony held in Karachi. Other dignitaries present … Continue reading 500 MW floating photovoltaic solar energy project to be set up at Keenjhar Lake, Pakistan
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A study estimates the potential of floating photovoltaics at 1,302 TWh
Some countries could meet their total electricity needs from floating solar panels, according to new research. The research team, made up of researchers from Bangor and Lancaster Universities and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, calculated the daily electrical output of floating photovoltaics on nearly 68,000 lakes and reservoirs around the world, using available climate … Continue reading A study estimates the potential of floating photovoltaics at 1,302 TWh
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2.5 GW Mareld Floating Offshore Wind farm in Sweden receives positive recommendation from County Board
The County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland has proposed that the Government approve Freja Offshore’s application to build the Mareld floating offshore wind farm, subject to certain adaptations. Freja Offshore welcomes the announcement, which is a crucial step in delivering the wind farm into commercial operation. Freja Offshore applied to build the 2.5 GW Mareld … Continue reading 2.5 GW Mareld Floating Offshore Wind farm in Sweden receives positive recommendation from County Board
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Ghana launches largest floating photovoltaic (PV) project in Africa
Ghana has installed a massive solar photovoltaic power system at the Bui Reservoir, reducing land use and boosting renewable energy production. The project can also protect aquatic life from overheating.Ghana is now home to the largest floating solar PV system in West Africa. It is part of a hybrid plant that uses solar and hydraulic … Continue reading Ghana launches largest floating photovoltaic (PV) project in Africa
Continue readingCouncil of Ministers will debate floating photovoltaics in Spain
The Minister for the Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, assured this Tuesday during her appearance in the Senate, that she trusts that the royal decree for the installation of floating photovoltaic plants will be submitted to the approval of the Government “in the coming weeks”, before summer, having the comments of the Council of State already … Continue reading Council of Ministers will debate floating photovoltaics in Spain
Continue readingJapan tests floating platforms that generate solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in the sea
With little land available for renewable energy production, Japan begins installing floating solar panels in the sea in an experimental project.In Japan, a pilot project to obtain marine solar energy begins to operate from floating platforms with photovoltaic (PV) panels in Tokyo Bay. In a country known for its scarcity of land, thinking about solar … Continue reading Japan tests floating platforms that generate solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in the sea
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Construction begins on major offshore floating photovoltaic project in China
Construction officially began on the 200-megawatts offshore photovoltaic power plant in Lianyungang City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, on Sunday. The project, the largest of its kind in China, is expected to save approximately 680,000 tonnes of coal equivalent every year and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1.77 million tonnes. The project is located near the … Continue reading Construction begins on major offshore floating photovoltaic project in China
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BayWa r.e. and Elicio, winners of the French floating wind auction
The main topic of the last edition was the French floating wind auction and the statements of the French Minister of Economy, Bruno Le Maire, who mentioned a price below €100/MWh, which surprised many. It was this week when the winners and the award price were revealed. The winner was a consortium formed by BayWa … Continue reading BayWa r.e. and Elicio, winners of the French floating wind auction
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Floating photovoltaics could limit Africa’s future reliance on hydro-generated energy
Floating photovoltaics (FPV), also known as floating solar farms, are photovoltaic systems that can be deployed on the sea’s surface or on other bodies of water. While their environmental impact is still the topic of debate worldwide, these systems could be highly advantageous for generating renewable energy, particularly in warm regions where available land is … Continue reading Floating photovoltaics could limit Africa’s future reliance on hydro-generated energy
Continue readingFrance announces winners of world’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind auction
Yesterday France announced the winners of the 250 MW South Brittany floating offshore wind auction, the world’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind auction. This is a major milestone for floating offshore wind technology. So far Europe has only built small pilot and demonstrator projects. With yesterday’s announcement floating wind took a big step towards commercialisation … Continue reading France announces winners of world’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind auction
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BW Ideol launches its updated design of floating platform for 15 MW+ wind turbines
During the Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT) event held recently in Marseille, BW Ideol unveiled the update of its floating platform called Damping Pool. It is a barge-type platform made of concrete. This platform has been in operation since 2018 with two prototypes in France and Japan, and now it’s being updated to accommodate 15 … Continue reading BW Ideol launches its updated design of floating platform for 15 MW+ wind turbines
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Octopus Energy invests in Ocergy to boost floating offshore wind energy worldwide
The investment is made through Vector, Octopus Energy’s offshore wind fund. He will drive the commercialization of Ocergy’s technology.Octopus Energy Generation has announced its investment in Ocergy. It is a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of floating, lightweight and modular foundations for offshore wind farms. They are used in areas with very deep … Continue reading Octopus Energy invests in Ocergy to boost floating offshore wind energy worldwide
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