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How complex it is to install a 20mt tall wing on a ship?🔧🚢 During the latest episode of RAW GREEN🎤🌵, we explored the process of retrofitting ships with AirWings technology with George Thompson, CEO of GT Wings. George explained that while the process is slightly more complex for retrofits compared to new builds, it remains straightforward and efficient. For retrofits, additional steel structures are required to integrate the AirWing into the existing ship structure. This involves reinforcing the deck to handle the forces and moments generated by the wing, typically using about six tons of steel. ⚓🔩 The actual installation of the AirWing is quick, taking only a day or two, thanks to its modular design. The wing bolts onto the deck with an umbilical cord, allowing for seamless integration. The part of the process that takes the most time is reinforcing the structure underneath, which can take up to five days dockside. Depending on the type of ship and installation location, this work can sometimes be completed while the ship is in transit, minimizing downtime. ⏱️🌊 As shipping companies seek more sustainable options, innovations like AirWings offer a practical solution for reducing emissions and fuel consumption. 🌱 Full episode on: 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eP57y4tN 🔗 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eZti9z4e #Sustainability #Innovation #WindPropulsion #MaritimeTechnology#GreenShipping #FutureOfShipping

During the latest episode of RAW GREEN 🎤🌵, George Thompson explained that the next step for GT Wings is the first sea trial scheduled for this November. A new active wind propulsion system will be installed on a 124-meter general cargo vessel traveling between Canada and Europe, owned by Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd and chartered by Canadian company Fednav Limited. 🌍⚡ Due to limited space on the vessel, the device will be placed on a two-by-two-meter area on the forecastle, cleverly fitting amid the existing cargo cranes, holds, and mooring equipment. 📏⚓ While two to three units would be ideal for a ship of this size, even a single 20-meter unit is expected to deliver impressive results. George explained that the system could achieve around 10% fuel savings on the ship's routes, equivalent to roughly 220,000 kg of fuel saved per year! 🌱💡 🚀 Full episode on: 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eP57y4tN 🔗 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eZti9z4e #Sustainability #Innovation #WindPropulsion #MaritimeTechnology #GreenShipping #FutureOfShipping

🌟 Revolutionizing Wind Propulsion in Shipping 🚢💨 The shipping industry is on the brink of a new era with the development and deployment of active wind propulsion systems. Unlike traditional sails or passive wing sails, which rely solely on wind to generate thrust, GT Wings cutting-edge systems actively manipulate airflow to significantly enhance efficiency. 🌬️⚡ So, how do AirWing active systems work? By using a combination of suction and blowing, they manipulate the boundary layer flow around the propulsion device. This allows the flow to bend more than it naturally would, thanks to a small energy input. As a result, these systems achieve a much higher thrust or lift coefficient, extracting far more power from the wind with minimal energy investment. 💡🌊 This breakthrough in wind propulsion technology promises to make shipping more sustainable by reducing fuel consumption and emissions. As the industry seeks to address environmental challenges, active wind propulsion systems offer a promising path towards greener and more efficient maritime transportation. 🌱🌍 Full episode of RAW GREEN 🎤 🌵 with George Thompson: 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eP57y4tN 🔗 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eZti9z4e #Sustainability #Innovation #WindPropulsion #MaritimeTechnology #GreenShipping #FutureOfShipping

🚢 The #shipping industry is trying to find the best solution to tackle emissions. What if the solution comes from something invented thousands of years ago? 🌬️🌍 Our latest guest on RAW GREEN 🎤 🌵 is George Thompson, the CEO and founder of GT Wings, a UK-based startup. He is the developer and inventor of AirWing, a wind propulsion system designed to achieve up to 30% in fuel savings and emission reductions. 🌱⚡ For thousands of years, humans have harnessed the power of the wind to navigate the oceans. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Babylonians were among the pioneers of this technology, using sails to explore new lands, trade goods, and connect cultures across the seas. ⛵️📜 As we face the challenges of #climatechange and seek sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, wind propulsion is experiencing a renaissance. 🌿✨ Full episode on: 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eP57y4tN 🔗 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eZti9z4e #Sustainability #Innovation #WindPropulsion #GreenTech #RawGreenPodcast

🌟 Embracing the Future: Offshore Wind Job Opportunities in Italy 🌟 In our latest discussion, Pellegrino Guerriero highlighted a key advantage for Italy: skilled workforce. 🇮🇹🔧 With offshore wind energy presenting a vast potential for growth, skilled labor is crucial not just for construction, but also for ongoing maintenance and operations. Offshore wind offers significant opportunities for Italian workers, including roles in daily operations, supply chain logistics, and onshore support. 🌬️🚢🛠️ This is more than just a job opportunity—it’s a chance to shape the future of the country’s energy landscape. Currently, Italy is the world's largest importer of electricity, with over 50 TWh coming from abroad. 🌍⚡ To reduce this dependency, we need to harness nature's clean energy resources. Italy has over 200 gigawatts of potential from offshore wind alone, and it’s time to seize this opportunity. Let's not miss out on this transformative chance for the workforce and future generations. 🌱💡 Full episode of RAW GREEN 🎤 🌵 on: 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e2MkXcXc 🔗 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eykaDupK #OffshoreWind #floatingwind #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Sustainabilityjobs

⚡🌊The Logistics and Planning Behind a 3 GW Floating Wind Farm 🌊⚡ In our latest RAW Green episode🎤 🌵, Pellegrino Guerriero shares insights into the immense task of developing a three gigawatt floating wind farm. Here's a brief look at what’s involved: From securing permits📜 and designing crucial components like floaters and offshore substations, to handling procurement, construction, and installation, the work is extensive. Pellegrino highlights the importance of precise timing⏰—some suppliers are booked years in advance, making it crucial to plan well ahead. Logistics are another major challenge. 🚢Transporting and assembling large components, selecting a port for turbine assembly, and coordinating marine vessels for installation⚓ are all part of the complex puzzle. Full episode about the Renexia Spa MedWind Project on: 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e2MkXcXc 🔗 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eykaDupK #OffshoreWind #floatingwind #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

⚡ 🌊 🌪 Sectional Design: Enhancing Offshore Wind Farm Efficiency One of the key step of the Renexia Spa MEDWIND project is the division of the wind farm into four independent sections. This design allows each section to operate separately, delivering 700 megawatts per section and gradually scaling up to a total of almost 3 gigawatts of power. This approach offers numerous benefits: 🔧 Organizational Efficiency: Streamlining management and operations by handling each section independently. 💰 Financing Flexibility: Facilitating staggered investments and financial planning for each section. 🔌 Grid Stability: Preventing the grid from being overwhelmed by a sudden influx of 3 gigawatts of intermittent power, ensuring a stable and reliable energy supply. With this approach, MEDWIND is not only advancing renewable energy but also ensuring a balanced and efficient integration into the grid, keeping Sicilian electricity consumers happy and well-served. 🌍💡 Full episode of RAW GREEN 🎤 🌵 with Pellegrino Guerriero on: 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e2MkXcXc 🔗 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eykaDupK #OffshoreWind #floatingwind #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

What are the key takeaways from the #EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (#CSDDD) released last week? 🌍📜 **Scope and Impact**: Regardless of company size, the Directive will indirectly affect SMEs that work with large companies. 👥🏢 **Timeline**: - **From July 2027**: Compliance begins for EU companies with more than 5,000 employees and a turnover exceeding EUR 1.5 billion. Non-EU companies with an EU turnover of over EUR 1.5 billion will also need to comply. 📅💼 - **From July 2028**: Compliance extends to companies with more than 3,000 employees and a turnover exceeding EUR 900 million. 📅🔄 - **From July 2029**: Compliance includes companies with more than 1,000 employees and a turnover exceeding EUR 450 million. 📅📈 **Purpose**: The Directive aims to promote sustainable and responsible business practices within the European Union. It emphasizes social responsibility, corrective and mitigation actions, with potential penalties for non-compliance. 🌱⚖️ **#Agriculture Sector**: There is a specific provision designed to improve the bargaining position of farmers and ensure more equitable treatment throughout the agricultural supply chain. Large food processors and retailers must adapt their purchasing practices to ensure fair prices at all levels of the food supply chain. This includes developing and using purchasing policies that contribute to living wages and incomes for suppliers. 🌾🏪💰 **Overall Goal**: The CSDDD is designed to ensure that companies operating within the EU adhere to high standards of human rights and environmental protection throughout their value chains. This is achieved through rigorous due diligence requirements and remediation actions. 🔍🔒 **Contact Us**: Reach out for a discussion, whether you are a large company or a SME. We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. 📞🤝 #sustainability #duediligence #corporategovernance

⚡🌪 MEDWIND's Massive Impact: 2.8 GW and 9 TWh of Clean Energy🌪 ⚡ The Renexia Spa MEDWIND project is taking offshore wind energy to a whole new level with a capacity of 2.8 gigawatts. Pellegrino Guerriero shared some impressive statistics: "We are producing nine terawatt-hours of electricity annually, which is a staggering amount. To put this into perspective, the entire electricity consumption of Sicily is about 16 terawatt-hours. So, our wind farm alone produces more than half of the island’s total electricity needs. "🌍⚡ However, the current grid can't handle this massive influx of power. That's why Terna SpA, the Italian 🇮🇹 grid operator is connecting Sicily to other islands like Sardinia and the mainland, and upgrading the onshore grid to 380 kV to ensure everything functions smoothly. 🛠️🔌 The amazing transformative potential of offshore wind energy and the necessary infrastructure upgrades to support it. 🌱💡 Full episode of RAW GREEN 🎤 🌵 on: 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e2MkXcXc 🔗 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eykaDupK #OffshoreWind #floatingwind #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

🔍🌊 Exploring New Worlds in Offshore Wind Development 🌊🔍 In the journey of developing a 2.8GW floating offshore wind farm, thorough investigation is crucial. For the Renexia Spa MedWind project, Pellegrino Guerriero shared some fascinating insights: "We need to study the area comprehensively. This includes investigating the presence of bacteria, marine life 🐠, corals 🪸, and fishing activities 🎣. We also conduct archaeological surveys 🏺". During the explorations, two Roman amphoras and two World War II planes were discovered — one from the US Navy and one from the Luftwaffe. As exciting as uncovering a completely new world! 🌍✨ These discoveries highlight the depth of research and the exciting challenges in developing sustainable energy solutions. 🌱💡 Full episode of RAW GREEN 🎤 🌵 on: 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e2MkXcXc 🔗 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eykaDupK #renewableenergy #floatingwind #sustainability #cleanenergy