OMNI Features｜Microsoft Secures 100% of Energy Exported Agreement from EDPR's SolarNova 8 Project in Singapore．TotalEnergies Launches Floating Wind Turbine for UK North Sea Platform．Biden Administration Announces 3.1 GW Floating Offshore Wind Auction in Oregon．Meta Platforms and Sage Geosystems Sign Geothermal Supply Agreement to Power U.S. Data Centers

｜Microsoft Secures 100% of Energy Exported Agreement from EDPR's SolarNova 8 Project in Singapore
Microsoft has entered a 20-year agreement with EDP Renewables (EDPR) to purchase 100% of the solar energy from the SolarNova 8 project, Singapore's largest solar initiative. This project will install up to 200MWp of solar panels across 1,075 public housing and 101 government buildings. This is the second partnership between Microsoft and EDPR in Singapore, following a similar agreement in 2018.

The SolarNova Programme, led by Singapore's Economic Development Board and Housing Development Board, aims to enhance solar photovoltaic deployment. HDB announced in 2019 a new solar target of 540 MW by 2030, the new target could potentially generate 648 GWh of clean energy annually.

｜TotalEnergies Launches Floating Wind Turbine for UK North Sea Platform
TotalEnergies has initiated a pilot project to install a 3 MW floating wind turbine near the Culzean offshore platform in the UK North Sea, aiming to provide renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The turbine, set to be operational by late 2025, will cover around 20% of the platform’s power needs, significantly lowering its carbon footprint. The turbine's installation on a modular, semi-submersible hull designed by Ocergy ensures fast assembly and cost efficiency.

This project, selected by Crown Estate Scotland's INTOG leasing round, seeks to demonstrate the hybridization of renewable energy with existing gas turbines. It also aims to qualify a new floater design for future offshore wind applications, marking a significant step towards the decarbonization of offshore oil and gas platforms.

｜Biden Administration Announces 3.1 GW Floating Offshore Wind Auction in Oregon
The Biden Administration will auction two areas off the coast of Oregon, covering 194,995 acres, on 15 October 2024. These areas have the potential to generate over 3.1 GW of clean energy, powering about one million households. This will be the administration's 6th leasing round and the 2nd in deep Pacific Ocean waters.

The auction will be conducted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and will focus on sites near Coos Bay and Brookings, located 18 and 32 miles offshore. BOEM will offer bidding credits for community benefit agreements, workforce training, and supply chain investment, and will recommend bidders enter project labor agreements.

｜Meta Platforms and Sage Geosystems Sign Geothermal Supply Agreement to Power U.S. Data Centers
Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, has recently announced a partnership with geothermal energy company Sage Geosystems. In this partnership, Meta will be purchasing geothermal energy from Sage Geosystems to power its U.S. data centers. This collaboration is a significant strategic move for Sage Geosystems as it ventures into the power generation sector.

The geothermal project, located in the eastern Rocky Mountains, has an installed capacity of 150 MW, sufficient to power 38,000 households. The first phase of the project is expected to become operational in 2027, significantly expanding the use of geothermal energy in the United States. The financial terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed.

Reference: TheEdgeSingapore｜TotalEnergies｜Power-Technology｜Reuters