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Offshore Wind Sector Moves Forward in #Spain 🇪🇸 The approval of the updated National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) 2023-2030 and the Royal Decree on Offshore Wind Power is a major milestone in Spain's renewable energy journey. 📊 Key targets by 2030: 62 GW of wind power 3 GW of offshore wind This is a decisive step in advancing offshore wind development, with the first auction set for 2025 and clear pathways for growth. 🌍 Key Areas of Focus: 1. Streamlining wind project approvals 2. Incentivising electrification to balance demand and supply 3. Ensuring wind power coexists harmoniously with communities and the environment 4. Auctions that prioritise decarbonisation and value beyond price 5. Strengthening the entire Spanish wind power value chain #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #OffshoreWind #Spain #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #PNIEC #GreenGrowth

📰 [#PRESS] As today marks the opening of the WORLD FORUM OFFSHORE WIND (WFO) Global Summit in #Barcelona, we share a recent #article by Energía Estratégica España, highlighting our strategic advancements in floating #offshore #wind across #Europe! 💬 Our Development Director, Thierry Daugeron explains that while we are working on our prequalifications in #France and #Estonia, we continue to focus on upcoming tenders and project developments. 👉 To read more about our journey and vision, check out the full article from Emilia Lardizábal, Strategic Energy Europe here: https://lnkd.in/efBD-eUk Article in Spanish in the first comment 👇 #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #WindEnergy

IRENA: ‘Accelerate International Cooperation on Floating Wind to Prevent Development of Silos’ As of 2023, there was around 270MW of floating wind capacity in operation, with the global pipeline for new floating projects standing at 244GW, according to a market outlook report commissioned by the 2023 Japanese G7 Presidency & issued by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). According to the report, meeting the 1.5°C goal requires 494GW of offshore wind capacity on the grids globally by 2030 & 2,465GW by 2050. Despite progress in building new offshore wind farms, there was a total of 63GW of installed capacity in 2022. And just as there are calls to help the global offshore wind industry bring projects to realisation faster, the floating wind industry is seeing recommendations & initiatives to scale up the industry, bring the costs down & roll out floating wind farms more quickly. In the floating offshore wind outlook, issued this July, IRENA outlines several observations with recommended actions to help put floating wind on a fast track. Among the recommendations is for the countries with floating wind to accelerate international cooperation, as floating offshore wind is currently concentrated in certain markets. IRENA says that “it is imperative that, from the start, international cooperation in this field continues to scale up & prevent the development of silos”. To achieve this, G7 members should cooperate with IRENA’s Collaborative Framework to collect & disseminate key trends/learnings from floating offshore wind. The report also states countries should continue to participate in joint research projects within the G7 & other countries. “To drive international co-operation, there is a need to continue developing joint R&D programmes & projects on floating offshore wind. This is already happening in this space, for example with Japan entering partnerships with Denmark & Norway”, the report reads. One of the actions the Agency lists in its recommendations is setting long-term deployment & cost-reduction targets for floating offshore wind, in line with the 2030 Agenda & beyond. The report further also calls for directing more resources & investment towards existing floating wind solutions, in consultation with the industry, to promote economies of scale. IRENA also notes that, while the coupling of floating wind and hydrogen is currently not a priority for the industry, pilot initiatives are demonstrating the potential opportunities so continued innovation & investment in this space should be encouraged. In the report, IRENA listed a total of eleven observations, each accompanied by recommended action points. Our View - exciting times for floating wind ahead. What do you think? Original article by Offshorewind .biz #offshorewind #floatingwind #windenergy https://lnkd.in/dp7cnWEw

Spain is poised to become a leader in floating offshore wind energy, with projections of reaching 3 GW by 2030. Recent regulatory advancements, including the Royal Decree, have paved the way for the growth of this sector, driving industrial and economic opportunities and job creation. Offshore wind is key to Spain’s renewable energy transition and decarbonization efforts, bolstering industries like naval construction and port management. The III Offshore Wind Congress, organized by AEE, CLANER, and the Cádiz Maritime Naval Cluster, highlights these developments, gathering over 400 national and international experts to discuss future challenges and opportunities for the sector. #offshore, #wind, #Spain, #europe, #renewable, #energy, #green, #turbine, #GW, #maritime, AEE Asociación Empresarial Eólica, CLANER Asociación de Energías Renovables de Andalucía https://lnkd.in/dxxJF4ds

Lots of interesting conversations and thoughts coming out of last week's #FOW24. Check out Chloe's blog below and on our website!

IRENA: ‘Accelerate International Cooperation on Floating Wind to Prevent Development of Silos’ As of 2023, there was around 270MW of floating wind capacity in operation, with the global pipeline for new floating projects standing at 244GW, according to a market outlook report commissioned by the 2023 Japanese G7 Presidency & issued by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). According to the report, meeting the 1.5°C goal requires 494GW of offshore wind capacity on the grids globally by 2030 & 2,465GW by 2050. Despite progress in building new offshore wind farms, there was a total of 63GW of installed capacity in 2022. And just as there are calls to help the global offshore wind industry bring projects to realisation faster, the floating wind industry is seeing recommendations & initiatives to scale up the industry, bring the costs down & roll out floating wind farms more quickly. In the floating offshore wind outlook, issued this July, IRENA outlines several observations with recommended actions to help put floating wind on a fast track. Among the recommendations is for the countries with floating wind to accelerate international cooperation, as floating offshore wind is currently concentrated in certain markets. IRENA says that “it is imperative that, from the start, international cooperation in this field continues to scale up & prevent the development of silos”. To achieve this, G7 members should cooperate with IRENA’s Collaborative Framework to collect & disseminate key trends/learnings from floating offshore wind. The report also states countries should continue to participate in joint research projects within the G7 & other countries. “To drive international co-operation, there is a need to continue developing joint R&D programmes & projects on floating offshore wind. This is already happening in this space, for example with Japan entering partnerships with Denmark & Norway”, the report reads. One of the actions the Agency lists in its recommendations is setting long-term deployment & cost-reduction targets for floating offshore wind, in line with the 2030 Agenda & beyond. The report further also calls for directing more resources & investment towards existing floating wind solutions, in consultation with the industry, to promote economies of scale. IRENA also notes that, while the coupling of floating wind and hydrogen is currently not a priority for the industry, pilot initiatives are demonstrating the potential opportunities so continued innovation & investment in this space should be encouraged. In the report, IRENA listed a total of eleven observations, each accompanied by recommended action points. My View - exciting times for floating wind ahead. What do you think? Original article by Offshorewind .biz #offshorewind #floatingwind #windenergy https://lnkd.in/ed6EU_Qi

China's dominance in global wind capacity is a game-changer! 🇨🇳 With 65% of the installations in 2023, we've witnessed a seismic shift in the renewable energy landscape. The rise of Chinese wind turbine OEMs has been nothing short of remarkable. In a world striving for decarbonization, it's uplifting to see leaders like Vestas clinching the title outside China for the 6th year. 🌿 Transitioning to green energy is no longer a choice but an imperative, and these figures underscore that. How can other countries catch up and foster innovation in this space? #WindPower #RenewableEnergy #GreenInnovation

Poland Launches Offshore Wind Era with Baltic Power Project, Driving Energy Security and EU Decarbonization Goals Reading Time: 3 minutesPoland is ramping up its domestic offshore wind supply chain to become the leading offshore wind player in the Baltic Sea. Work on the construction of two substations for Poland’s first offshore wind farm is now complete. This marks the kick-off of commercial-scale offshore wind development in Polish waters. Meanwhile, the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU has made energy security and industrial competitiveness two of its main priorities. On 23 January 2025, Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic (GPB), a Polish company specializing in manufacturing complex steel structures, hosted a high-level event to celebrate the completion of […] - https://lnkd.in/dKMCwu5v #windenergy #windturbines #offshorewind #windturbine #cleanenergy #climatechange #sustainability #energynews #smartenergy #windfarm #windindustry #renewableenergy #renewables #decarbonisation #energysecurity #eu #europe #offshorewind #renewableenergy #windenergy #windfarm #windeurope

Globally, offshore wind is experiencing exponential growth. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global offshore wind capacity has grown from 17 GW in 2015 to over 35 GW in 2020, with forecasts to exceed 200 GW by 2030. This growth is being driven by a number of factors, including rising demand for clean energy, falling turbine installation costs, and growing government commitments to carbon reduction targets. In Europe, the UK and Germany are the world leaders in offshore wind, with large-scale projects helping to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, other countries are also accelerating the development of offshore wind farms, including France, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Italy. This positive trend is supported by the European Green Deal, which includes massive investments in renewable energy, with the aim of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. #bluetransformation #blueeconomy #windenergy

Spain aims to reach 3 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 as part of its National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC). The recent approval of a Royal Decree regulates offshore wind energy production, marking a key step toward meeting this goal. The new regulation facilitates the deployment of floating offshore wind projects, with the first auction planned for 2025. The wind sector is expected to create 7,500 jobs and contribute over €2 billion annually to the national GDP. All projects must meet strict environmental criteria and coexist with other marine activities. #offshore, #wind, #floating, #Spain, #GW, #energy, #auction, #renewable, #regulation, #PNIEC, #Europe, #marine, #MITECO https://lnkd.in/ew8UCx_g