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.
Typhoon-defiant – Qingzhou offshore wind farm
The Qingzhou offshore wind farm, located in the often turbulent waters of the South China Sea, began producing green power at the end of 2023. Here’s what we know about its features and capabilities.
Furious seas, steady solutions – Predictive maintenance for North Sea wind turbines
The North Sea is home to numerous wind turbines which face unique challenges due to the hostile environment. However, with the advent of advanced diagnostic tools like the SKF Multilog IMx machine monitoring devices, the maintenance and efficiency of these wind turbines have seen significant improvements.
Gales and gills – The world’s first renewable energy and aquaculture project
Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group has proudly announced the completion of a pioneering offshore renewable energy project, combining floating wind power with deep-sea aquaculture. This landmark project, situated in the National Marine Ranching Demonstration Zone, is located off Nanri Island in the coastal waters of Putian, Fujian Province, China.
From deep blue to green – Advancements fueling offshore wind power
Once regarded as an ambitious and cost-intensive venture, offshore wind farms have undergone transformative changes in recent years. They now offer not only a sustainable solution but also an economically viable one. This article explores the innovations that are pushing the boundaries of wind energy capture.
North Sea synergy – Surrounding countries debating over expansion
Europe counts on offshore wind energy, especially from the North Sea, to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal. Some of the bordering countries recently met to discuss the expansion and future development of the sea.
No need to choose – Preserving species and fighting climate change
Wind energy is a driving force of the energy transition. Especially offshore wind parks have proven to be extremely promising due to their ability to produce massive amounts of energy. Yet, marine biologists are concerned about the influence the construction may have on the underwater environment. Does this mean we have to sacrifice climate protection for the sake of marine flora and fauna?
BASF commits to offshore expansion – Huge strides for Germany’s industrial sector
German energy company RWE and chemical-producing giant BASF have put pen-to-paper on a letter of intent, which details plans to electrify the mass production of chemicals and hydrogen with green power harnessed at sea.
The energy transition’s missing link? – A subsea solution for “dark lulls”
Representing an important milestone in the energy transition, the 623 km NordLink submarine cable recently went into operation to transport green electricity from Germany to Norway and back.
