Australia Wind Energy 2024 – Insights from global energy leaders
Australia Wind Energy 2024, held on July 10 and 11 in Melbourne, concluded with resounding success. The conference attracted over 5,000 attendees and featured more than 150 speakers highlighting the latest innovations, policy developments, and investment opportunities in wind energy.
A sea of potential – Revolutionary floating wind farm exceeds expectations
The world’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm, WindFloat Atlantic, marked its third operational year in 2023 by generating an impressive 80 GWh of electricity! This landmark project, situated off the coast of Viana do Castelo, Portugal, demonstrates the practicality and promise of floating wind technology in providing sustainable energy solutions.
Bid for the breeze – Germany ramps up offshore wind energy with new auctions
Germany’s Federal Network Agency has launched a new round of offshore wind farm auctions. A hefty 5,500 MW are up for grabs at three pre-investigated sites in the breezy North Sea, 110 km northwest of the island of Borkum.
Winds in the woods – A new wind project to power over 22,700 homes in Germany
RWE, a major player in the global renewable energy sector, has been selected by HessenForst to develop a state-of-the-art wind farm in the Hessian forest.
Hot topics in bearing tech – SKF at the Bearing World conference
SKF is excited to announce its participation in the 5th International FVA-Conference, scheduled for June 25-26, 2024, in Würzburg, Germany. The event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the latest advancements in bearing technology.
El Cóndor Pasa – From bird wings to wind turbines?
Imagine soaring high above the Andes, riding the thermals without a flap of your wings for hundreds of miles — this is the daily journey of the Andean condor, the world’s largest flying bird. With wings stretching up to almost four meters, this impressive glider has inspired a significant technological breakthrough in wind energy.
The blue-green alliance – Fish farms meet wind turbines
In the pursuit of sustainability, two industries — offshore wind energy and aquaculture — are joining forces in a project in the North Sea. Freja Offshore and the Norwegian aquaculture innovator, Subfarm, aim to explore the feasibility of integrating fish farms within the Mareld floating offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Lysekil, Sweden. Can the harmony of wind and water unlock the next chapter in eco-innovation?
A beacon of renewable energy – Seagreen offshore wind farm
The Seagreen offshore wind farm, a joint venture between SSE Renewables and TotalEnergies, has announced its full operational status, marking a significant milestone in Scotland’s journey towards a sustainable energy future.
In the shadows of wind turbines – Exploring the wake effect
As the world increasingly turns to renewable energy sources, the efficiency of offshore wind farms has come under scrutiny. RWE, a leading developer in the offshore wind sector, is at the forefront of addressing one of the industry’s most significant challenges: the wake effect.
