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Good to see the start in what hopefully is a change in attitudes to #onshorewind. A lot of #LocalAuthorities claim to support #renewableenergy but even when their own reports highlight possible locations suitable for onshore wind generation, their knees turn to water when confronted by applications for them. #renewables #sustainableenergy

Qualitas Energy has acquired the project rights for a greenfield onshore wind farm totalling 56.7 MW in Germany as part of plans to bolster its renewables project pipeline. Qualitas Energy said it is working closely with the local seller to ensure the success of the eight-turbine wind project. “We are united by a common mission, and this partnership is our way of accelerating the energy transition,” noted Borja Caruana, Managing Director of Qualitas Energy Deutschland GmbH. “At Qualitas Energy, we are focused on growth, acquiring project rights for greenfield developments as well as existing parks for repowering projects throughout Germany. We develop projects agilely and effectively, both independently and in successful collaborations, to make a significant contribution to the energy transition.” In addition to this latest wind project, Qualitas Energy has extended an invitation to wind farm operators for potential collaboration on upcoming projects, explaining that the company is strongly positioned in terms of personnel and finances to implement further projects both independently and in cooperation. Qualitas Energy plans to invest around €1.2 billion in the acquisition and development of repowering and greenfield projects in Germany, expanding its project development pipeline to 4 GW. “We have ambitious investment targets for the German market,” explained Johannes Overbeck, CFA, Head of Investment at Qualitas Energy Deutschland GmbH. “Our investment strategy aims to identify and develop projects that are both environmentally and economically sustainable. We are pleased, as in this case, to work with strong local developers on an equal footing.” #cleanenergy

ATTENTION: Danish Power We can build the 6GW wind farms at the same cost at onshore locations along windy coastlines. No damage to the marine domain and less damage to the environment. If the State supports the funding, a discounted price is possible from the threshold on offer. WE HAVE A NEW FAR-ADVANCED AND POWERFUL WIND TURBINE SYSTEM : The 30MW Rollie Wind Turbine Technology was chosen by the Conference Technical and Evaluation Committee out of the many entries globally, and was presented in the recent "World Wind Energy Association Conference 2023" held in Hobart Australia last Nov. 2023, Under the Category  "Advancement in Wind Technology". Has bested the advancement of windmill turbines. The inventor, Rolando Garcia was one of the presenting Authors/Speakers at the said World event. A list of Unmatched Features, Advantages, Benefits, and WoW Factors. 1.  Capacity 30MW, Per Turbine Onshore location facing vast seas. 2.  Shall Not Overspin, Burn, Freeze,  and Burst when confronted with the excessive windspeed. 3. Can survive a destructive Category-5 Hurricane/super Typhoon 300KPH. suitable to the US coast's harsh weather conditions. 4.  Turbines Heights: Very low, 60 to 80 Meters only. 5.  Longest materials for delivery is 24 Meters only, No need for blade haulers. 6.  No need for monster equipment to erect, a 100Tonner crane is enough. 7. Don't need ships, and new seaport for bulk laydown area. 8. Don't require sophisticated manufacturing facilities. a typical shop is enough. 9. Simple and fast to build, don't need highly skilled people, typical construction experience is enough. 10. Simple to manufacture locally, can employ inexperienced, plain housewives. 11.  No new materials, all are commercially available and 95% recyclable. 12.  Cheaper than onshore windmill turbines by 25%. 13. Cheaper than offshore and floating windmill turbines by 50%. 14. Easy and cheap to operate and maintain. 15. Lovable by Insurance companies, less risky, and resilient to catastrophe. 16. Operating lifespan, 100 years min. with dedicated maintenance crews. 17. Lowest in Levelized Cost Of Energy (LCOE), Shortest in ROI. Healthy returns. 18. Won't harm nor kill a bird, and won't kill sea mammals. 19. Occupies 1-Hectare of land per turbine which can produce 30MW 20. Lowest CAPEX over other REs. Can sell power at the cheapest. 21. Can produce power 24/7 year round, windy or not, and won't require ESS. 22. We invented a backup technology that can spin the same generators to continuously produce power when the wind is down. The features above can bring down the cost of CAPEX to build, So we can sell low-cost power over windmill farms. Let's build the 30MW pilot on the pathway of strong hurricanes to test its survivability against notorious winds. If it does survive and perform as invented, the search is over for the right renewable energy technology. Then local production can proceed. Reach us to get started. We are open to partnerships and investors.

The new era is here. Offshore wind is expected to be competitive near FY 2035. The capex/opex costs have always been a challenge in comparison to onshore wind.

Positive to see over 9GW of #renewableenergy projects being cleared at this week's UK renewable energy auction. Particularly good to see a pipeline of over 5GW of #offshorewind projects coming out of this auction, after no projects got through the 2023 auction. Also good to see the continued momentum on solar projects, with over 3GW of projects getting contracts. A predictable, commercially viable pipeline of renewable energy projects is essential to unlock long-term private investment in projects and the underpinning supply chain, and to enable broader investment to decarbonise other sectors of the UK economy: https://bbc.in/3Xtzral #netzero #industrialstrategy

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released a new report, "FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND OUTLOOK" for 2024. Highlights: - The global floating wind industry is still nascent, with around 270 megawatts of operational capacity as of 2023. - However, the global pipeline for new floating projects is 244 GW - G7 countries are increasingly scaling up national efforts to enhance their floating offshore wind capacities – with the United Kingdom, France, the United States and Japan among the most active countries - Key challenges are its limited operational scale and its high requirements for capital and operational expenditures (CAPEX/OPEX) compared to fixed-bottom offshore wind. - Nevertheless, the projected economies of scale are expected to make floating offshore wind competitive and commercially viable by 2035. Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA

The increasing competitiveness of renewable energy, along with enabling regulatory frameworks, are bolstering the business case for renewables to dominate the future power generation and end-use mix. However, a majority of the deployments are concentrated in China, the European Union (EU) and the United States, accounting for 75% of total capacity additions. The shift towards sustainable energy calls for a rapid expansion of renewable-based electricity generation. Offshore wind is increasingly becoming an attractive solution that several countries are exploring to accelerate their energy transition efforts. The floating foundation – or, more accurately, the floating sub-structure or floating platform – is the dynamic construct on which a floating offshore wind turbine is installed. The turbines themselves are the same as those used for fixed-bottom configurations. At distances far off the coast, and in deeper waters, it is necessary that floating foundations are strong enough to counteract the thrust and inertial forces of the wind turbine. The foundations must also minimise pitch motions, which will maximise the operational efficiency of the turbines.

CS Energy's Brigalow gas peaker will be capable of operating with 35% hydrogen from day one (scheduled late 2026), and there should be supply from CS Energy’s Kogan Renewable Hydrogen Demonstration Plant. However time will tell when and how much green hydrogen is mixed with gas at Brigalow.

German solar and wind company Energiekontor AG aims to sell several more projects in its portfolio before the end of the year. Energiekontor is currently developing projects in its pipeline while marketing several renewable energy projects, which are crucial for meeting its financial targets for the year. The decision to divest comes as Energiekontor today report a stable performance in the first nine months of 2024. “Renewable energies are currently facing a particular challenge,” said Peter Szabo, CEO of Energiekontor AG. “Our industry is under considerable pressure from longer project realisation times, delays in grid expansion, and a worsening or waning sentiment vis-à-vis renewable energy sources, despite advancing climate change. It is in times like these that our organic growth model proves its worth. It gives us long-term financial stability and security and minimises financing risks.” Energiekontor successfully sold two projects in the first three quarters of 2024, amounting to a total generation capacity of 38 MW, contrasting to the 162 MW sold throughout the entire year of 2023. With numerous projects still in the marketing phase, the outcomes of these sales will significantly influence Group earnings (EBT) for the 2024 financial year. “Meanwhile, we have been able to make very good use of the first nine months of this financial year, not only to continue expanding our own portfolio, but also to further develop our project pipeline,” continued Szabo. “We were able to advance many projects in the approval planning process. In addition, several projects are currently being marketed, which we intend to finalise this year. However, we do not expect to have a clearer picture of how sales are progressing until mid-December 2024. But I firmly believe that our patience and persistence will pay off.” During the same period, Energiekontor commissioned three renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 79 MW, exceeding the 76 MW commissioned in 2023. The company also commissioned the Pines Burn wind park (34MW) and the Seukendorf solar park (12MWp). The Seukendorf project has been added to Energiekontor’s own portfolio, contributing to the company’s power generation earnings. This brings the total capacity of the company’s owned parks to approximately 400 MW, with an additional 220MW under construction. Upon completion, this will increase the total generation capacity of Energiekontor’s portfolio to over 610 MW, with the next commissioning phase scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. As of the reporting date, Energiekontor had secured 34 building permits for projects exceeding 1 GW in total generation capacity, compared to 748 MW at the end of 2023. #cleanenergy

17 Energy and SC Power have announced plans for Chile's first offshore wind farm in the Biobío Region, which holds immense potential for offshore wind energy. The Viento Azul Biobio project aims for a capacity of 500-1,000 MW and could be operational in the 2030s, pending necessary approvals and permits. What impact do you think this project could have on Chile's energy sector? #OffshoreWind #Chile #RenewableEnergy