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OMNI Features|Breakthrough success for Green Volt floating windfarm in UK renewable power auction.EDF Renewables Acquires 100% Stake in "West Sea Energy 1" Offshore Wind Project from Shell Overseas Holdings.Blackstone Acquire APAC Data Center Firm AirTrunk n Historic AU$24bn
Sep. 09 2024
OMNI Features|Breakthrough success for Green Volt floating windfarm in UK renewable power auction.EDF Renewables Acquires 100% Stake in "West Sea Energy 1" Offshore Wind Project from Shell Overseas Holdings.Blackstone Acquire APAC Data Center Firm AirTrunk n Historic AU$24bn
The Green Volt project, a collaboration between Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn, has won a 15-year Contract for Difference from the United Kingdom Government. This landmark floating offshore wind project will help drive offshore turbines into areas with higher wind speeds. Stephen Bull, CEO of Vårgrønn, expressed that the contract affirms the United Kingdom's confidence in their plan to develop Europe's largest floating offshore windfarm. Green Volt will drive investment in port infrastructure and bolster the floating wind sector, stimulating economic growth and technological advancements.
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Enhancing Sea and Air Rescue Capabilities: Establishing a Taiwan-Specific Offshore Wind Farm Joint Defense and Sharing Mechanism
Sep. 06 2024
Enhancing Sea and Air Rescue Capabilities: Establishing a Taiwan-Specific Offshore Wind Farm Joint Defense and Sharing Mechanism
Since the development of offshore wind in Taiwan, there have been multiple incidents requiring vessel and medical rescues at wind farms, underscoring the growing importance of ensuring the safety of wind farm personnel and equipment. In response to these challenges, the National Maritime Engineering Association (NMEA) organized a 2-day "2024 Offshore Wind Marine Salvage and Emergency Response Summit" on August 15 and 16. The summit was structured around four key themes: policy, industry, academia, and medical care. It aimed to collaboratively discuss and develop a disaster prevention and emergency response system tailored to Taiwan's unique geographical environment and the specific needs of its offshore wind power industry.
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Formosa 2 Wind Power Marks Milestone with First Offshore Rescue Exercise
Sep. 05 2024
Formosa 2 Wind Power Marks Milestone with First Offshore Rescue Exercise
Formosa 2 Wind Power successfully completed the Ministry of Transportation's "2024 Offshore Wind Power Disaster Prevention Drill" at the Port of Taichung on September 3, showcasing government-private sector collaboration to enhance wind farm safety and emergency response capabilities.
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Taiwan's Zhong Neng Offshore Wind Farm Completed Grid Connection Goal Set for Late 2024
Sep. 05 2024
Taiwan's Zhong Neng Offshore Wind Farm Completed Grid Connection Goal Set for Late 2024
China Steel Power Corporation held a grand ceremony today to announce the completion of its Zhong Neng Offshore Wind Farm Project, with all 31 turbines successfully installed. The project is now entering the adjustment and testing phase, aiming for grid connection by the end of 2024. This marks a major milestone in the development of Taiwan's offshore wind energy sector.
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OMNI Features|Opposition to Wando Geumil Offshore Wind Project by Local Fishermen.Four firms launch study for e-methane exports from Australia to Japan.Ramboll Acquires K2 Management to Strengthen Global Wind Capabilities
Sep. 04 2024
OMNI Features|Opposition to Wando Geumil Offshore Wind Project by Local Fishermen.Four firms launch study for e-methane exports from Australia to Japan.Ramboll Acquires K2 Management to Strengthen Global Wind Capabilities
On September 3, local fishermen staged a large-scale maritime protest in the Wando sea area against the "Wando Geumil Offshore Wind Power Project" as construction began. The project, with a capacity of 600 MW and connected to the Wando Substation, is a major development by KEPCO's subsidiary, Korea Southeast Power. It involves installing 40 offshore wind turbines, each with a 15 MW capacity, in the southern sea of Geumil, Wando County, with a total investment of 3.2 trillion KRW.
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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
Sep. 03 2024
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 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.
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GRUNDFOS and YCM Collaborate to Advance Sustainable Transformation in Taiwan's Machine Tool Industry
Sep. 02 2024
GRUNDFOS and YCM Collaborate to Advance Sustainable Transformation in Taiwan's Machine Tool Industry
The advanced pump solution and water resource technology company, GRUNDFOS Pumps, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yeong Chin Machinery Industries (YCM) on the 30th, aiming to accelerate the adoption of smart and energy-efficient systems in Taiwan's machine tool industry, promoting environmental sustainability. As the world's first company to achieve full verification of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the 2050 net-zero emissions goal, GRUNDFOS is committed to providing intelligent, connected, and energy-saving pump solutions that help customers optimize system performance, save energy, and reduce carbon emissions.
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Formosa 2 Donates 200 Life Jackets to Nanlunz Fisher's Association to Ensure Fishermen's Safety
Sep. 02 2024
Formosa 2 Donates 200 Life Jackets to Nanlunz Fisher's Association to Ensure Fishermen's Safety
According to Labor Occupational Accident Insurance statistics, the occupational injury rate in the fishing industry has been more than 4 times higher than that of all other industries over the years. To safeguard fishermen's safety at sea, Formosa 2 today (2nd) donated 200 inflatable life jackets, certified by SOLAS, CCS, and EC, to the Nanlunz Fisher's Association in Miaoli. Representatives from the Fisher's Association and local fishermen were invited to participate in the event, where they experienced the lightweight life jackets suitable for fishing operations and shared the vision of mutual prosperity between the fishing industry and offshore wind power.