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Iberdrola Secures Final Environmental Approval to Construct Portugal’s Largest Wind Farm Reading Time: 2 minutesIberdrola has received the final environmental approval from the Portuguese government to construct the largest wind farm in the country. This marks a significant advancement in the company’s expansion into Portugal, fostering the transition to a decarbonized economic model. By focusing on renewable energy sources, Iberdrola aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, enhancing energy security and autonomy through clean, locally-produced power. The new wind farm, with a capacity of 274 MW, will be built in Vila Real, Braga, and can power 128,000 households. This is the largest hybridisation project in Portugal, utilizing the grid injection point […] - https://lnkd.in/dB_iRBii #windenergy #windturbines #offshorewind #windturbine #cleanenergy #climatechange #sustainability #energynews #smartenergy #windfarm #windindustry #renewableenergy #renewables #europe #offshorewind #portugal #renewableenergy #windenergy #windfarm #windturbines

IBERDROLA'S EL ESCUDO WIND FARM GETS GREEN LIGHT Iberdrola España has received approval to begin preliminary construction of the El Escudo wind farm in Cantabria, Spain. The 101 MW facility, led by local company Biocantaber, in which Iberdrola España holds a stake, is expected to generate enough electricity to power 95,300 households annually and reduce CO₂ emissions by 45,000 metric tons per year. The €120 million ($130 million) project will be Spain's first wind farm to utilize building information modelling, ensuring precise construction management and minimal environmental impact. Spanning four municipalities, the wind farm will feature 24 turbines, with 23 turbines and the electrical substation located in Molledo, Luena, and Campoo de Yuso. The project received its environmental impact assessment in May 2021 and prior administrative approval in May 2022, with final construction approval granted in October 2023. ⚡ Follow MPS (Modern Power Systems) for all the latest news daily from the global power generation industry ⚡ #MPS #windenergy #renewables #cleanenergy #sustainability

⚡SPOTTED | reNEWS - Renewable Energy News 2024 Ireland Report! The Irish Government, through its Future Framework strategy, has set ambitious targets for offshore wind capacity, aiming for 20GW of installed capacity by 2040 and has also set ambitious shorter term goals with 5GW by 2030. Our Joint Venture project team applaud these objectives! As OW Ocean Winds Country manager for Ireland, Dan Finch, had the opportunity to comment and provide our views on the Future Framework strategy and the progress of the sector in #Ireland. Some key takeaways from the reNEWS - Renewable Energy News article: 🌬 Importance of designing and approving the Future Framework to secure sector advancement. 🌊 Ensuring a pipeline of auctions is key a continuous flow of projects in Ireland! 🏗 The supply chain is ready to collaborate! With Ireland's potential, suppliers have the opportunity to join the energy transition and be an active part of a competitive international sector. From Bord na Móna | Ocean Winds Joint Venture perspective, we strongly believe in the development potential of offshore wind energy in Ireland! With the international trajectory of OW Ocean Winds and the wealth of Irish RE experience from Bord na Móna, we aim to be an active and integral part of the Irish offshore wind journey! Take a look at the article below and find more at https://lnkd.in/dF7ZQDxc! #Renewableenergy #offshorewind #netzero2050

Ilmatar has started the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for the Bothnia offshore wind project in Finland. Ilmatar aims to develop the Bothnia offshore wind farm in the Finnish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and to divide the project into two sub-areas, Bothnia and Bothnia West, covering close to 1,200 km2 with a potential capacity of 4 GW. The EIA process is being supported in cooperation with Ramboll Finland. Ilmatar added that the sites were optimised during the development process and have been reduced in size, with Bothnia West reduced by about 40%. “At this stage, we have chosen to proceed on areas with minimal overlap with other interests, such as shipping and fishing,” said Jori Sihvonen, Ilmatar’s offshore project manager for the EEZ. “We have also considered the depth conditions; the optimised project areas have a depth between 40 and 120 metres.” “This is the nature of the EIA process – you start big, and after thorough investigations, we end up with an optimised result since we have a better overview of a previously uncharted sea area and its surroundings,” added Anna Häger, Regional Manager at Ilmatar. “As an energy producer, we see this as an expected development. Future clean energy production needs to be built responsibly. Thanks to our strong environmental legislation, the Nordics is an optimal place to do this.” With the EIA process ongoing, the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY) in Southwest Finland is now accepting statements and views from stakeholders, other authorities and the public, as part of the consultation process. Despite the optimisation, Bothnia remains one of Finland’s largest offshore wind projects. Together, the two areas cover nearly 1.200 km2 and have a potential energy production capacity of 4 GW. “Energy is the foundation of our modern society, as we have learnt the hard way in recent years,” continued Häger. “Ilmatar’s operations already have a positive climate impact, and the more renewable energy we produce, the faster other companies and industrial sectors can take steps towards greater sustainability. Electrification and the clean transition require a significant increase in renewable energy production.” #cleanenergy

This was an insightful discussion about the high impact of renewal energy and water infrastructure in today's innovative market. One of the two main passionate topics I have profoundly made connections to help develop an integrated design in one of our many projects in the MBUILD program, sustainable and affordable housing in vulnerable high-flood zone risk areas in Brazil. Marine renewable energy (MRE) is an emerging sector in the United States, with substantial potential to contribute to the country's clean energy goals. It includes energy derived from ocean resources like tides, waves, currents, and offshore wind. These renewable sources have the advantage of being highly predictable compared to other renewables sources such as solar and wind, which are subject to variability. However, overcoming challenges related to cost, infrastructure, environmental impacts, and regulatory processes will be crucial to the sector's future success. 

🌍💼 Dive into the future of renewable energy with the Zeehaven IJmuiden NV / Port of IJmuiden Ver Beta project! This groundbreaking initiative by Vattenfall and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is set to revolutionize the energy landscape with a 2 GW offshore wind farm, a 50 MWp floating solar farm, and large-scale electrolyzer capabilities. Not only does this project promise substantial energy production and diversified sources, but it also aligns perfectly with global sustainability targets. For investors, IJmuiden Ver Beta represents a golden opportunity to secure long-term growth, financial stability, and alignment with ESG criteria. Join us in supporting a greener future and unlock the immense potential of renewable energy! 🌱⚡ #RenewableEnergy #SustainableInvestment #OffshoreWind #GreenHydrogen #ESG #HDEX https://lnkd.in/eMHe4jZN

🌊 Norwegian Startup Develops Record-Breaking Floating Wind Farm I believe the development of green energy and new technologies like the Windcatcher by Wind Catching Systems (WCS) is crucial for our sustainable future. This innovative concept, featuring hundreds of small turbines, highlights the potential of renewable energy to transform how we generate power. The efficiency and scalability of the Windcatcher design could revolutionize wind energy production, particularly in harsh sea conditions. Investing in such technologies not only helps reduce our carbon footprint but also enhances energy security. What do you think about the future of green energy and innovations like the Windcatcher? How important is it to invest in renewable energy sources? 🌱💡 #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #WindEnergy #Innovation #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy #TechInnovation #ClimateAction

🏗 The first #windturbines are going up in our largest wind farm in #lithuania! We erected the first 230-metre wind turbine in #Kelme I wind farm (80 MW) located in Western Lithuania. A total of 14 wind turbines will be installed, which will start producing about 270 gigawatt-hours of #renewable #energy per year. The erection of the wind turbines started in February and, as of today, the first one has reached its full height. The height of the tower of the wind turbine is 140 metres and the height of the peak is 230 metres, so the erection of 14 turbines will take several months. 📅 ⚡ “During the construction of the wind farm, several works are carried out at the same time, for example at the moment we are also building the last roads and foundations of the wind turbines. The construction of such a large wind farm requires #goodplanning , #accuracy and good #cooperation with subcontractors. We will do our best to be able to start producing #greenenergy in the new farm by the end of this year. The farm should be fully completed next year,” claims Lauri Ulm, the Head of Wind Developments at Enefit Green. ☘ Kelme district is one of the largest regions of renewable energy development in Lithuania and the three-part Kelme wind farm will in turn be Enefit Green's largest development project in Lithuania. 

Yes, it's time for 5 Minutes of Energy on a Friday! It's been a busy week for the industry with #ACES2024 and plenty of announcements, projects and policy changes: 🌬 Feasibility licences have been granted for a further six projects in the Gippsland offshore wind zone: - RWE's Kent Offshore Wind Farm - Origin Energy and RES's Navigator North offshore wind project - Corio Generation's Great Eastern offshore wind project - BlueFloat Energy Australia's Gippsland Dawn offshore wind project - Iberdrola Australia's Aurora Green offshore wind project - Ørsted's Gippsland 02 project Congratulations to all the proponents for this milestone! 🔌 In SA, the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act 2024 and the Regulations came into operation on 11 July. The Act changes the approval and regulatory regime for hydrogen and renewable energy projects by introducing licence requirements for 'regulated activities' which include generating hydrogen, exploring for and exploiting a renewable energy resource, infrastructure activities and associated infrastructure activities. Transitional provisions apply and operating projects may continue to operate but existing operators now have 12 months to obtain a licence or a permit under the HRE Act. An overview of the Act is available here https://lnkd.in/g3Pt-sj8 🐦 The NSW Government has released its response to the reviews of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the native vegetation provisions of the Local Land Services Act 2013. The review found the state’s environment laws would not succeed without substantial changes and warned that half of the species under threat in NSW were on course to become extinct within the next 100 years. The response proposes legislation to enshrine a new state nature strategy with conservation and restoration targets, reform of the state’s offsets scheme, and developing maps identifying current and future areas of high biodiversity value to give guidance on where environmental impacts should be avoided. See https://lnkd.in/g4xj6HdF ☀ SunCable has obtained principal environmental approval from the Northern Territory Government and NT Environment Protection Authority for the Australia-Asia Power Link project https://lnkd.in/gQyTK5Nc 👏 Akaysha Energy has announced the closure of a $650 million debt financing for its Orana Battery Energy Storage System project, involving eleven domestic and international banks. Central to the debt financing is a 12-year virtual toll offtake agreement with electricity generator and retailer EnergyAustralia for 200 MW of contracted capacity. https://lnkd.in/g-zWTV3Y

The North Sea - Renewable Energy Projects map La Tene Maps are pleased to announce the availability of the North Sea - Renewable Energy Projects map in print and digital formats. This, the 5th edition of the map has been expanded to include the Kattegat and Skagerrak areas. This map goes into more detail than the large Europe Offshore Wind Projects map. Apart from the licensed or proposed wind farm areas , operator & generating capacity details and wind farm status the new map includes bathymetry which makes it easier to see if areas are more suitable for floating or fixed wind. An additional feature of this map is that it shows the cable routes from wind farm area to shore together with transformer sites. Apart from offshore wind the map covers wave and tidal sites. This map is one of three maps designed primarily to expand on the "Europe - Offshore Wind Projects" map. The two others cover Ireland & the Irish Sea and the Baltic -Gulf of Bothnia areas. The “North Sea - Renewable Energy Projects” map will be distributed freely beginning with Hamburg Wind on 24-27th September For further information on the maps see https://lnkd.in/eHJZAsKJ