First Nations Power Authority’s Post

We are deeply honoured to receive recognition from our industry peers as leaders in the renewable energy sector. This year marks the second consecutive year in which we have been honoured with the title of Energy Services Company of the Year (ESCO) by the Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) for our outstanding work in 2023 Additionally, our African Bank Carport build has been acclaimed Project of the Year by the SAEEC. While awards are not the driving force behind our effort, they serve as a testament to our unwavering commitment to our client’s success. This recognition serves as a poignant reminder that our work significantly contributes to our industry and the clients who entrust us with their projects. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated teams at Sinani Energy, whose unwavering dedication, adherence to our values, and passion for each project have made these achievements possible. Our commitment remains steadfast—to continuously strive for excellence and to serve our clients' best interests. #sinanienergy #sinani #energyservicescompany #award #projectoftheyear #solar #solarpower #solarenergy #solarpanels #renewable #energy #sustainability

It is not often that I get an opportunity to combine a work trip and a visit back to my home town of Waterford. However this week is different, as I will be attending the Power & Energy Conference 2024 in Waterford City's Tower Hotel. Ireland is slowly moving towards large scale adoption of offshore wind. The recently announced "Future Framework for Offshore Renewable Energy", outlines Ireland’s biggest industrial opportunity for decades. The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications have provided a roadmap for Ireland to deliver 37GW of offshore wind by 2050. An ambitious plan that is not without its challenges. In addition the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP), is Ireland’s first ever spatial plan for renewable energy at sea. Outlining 4 locations for development, all off the coast of Waterford. During the conference I will be chairing a panel session discussing the plans for offshore wind, identifying constraints and solutions that will ensure Ireland maximises its potential in delivering social, economic and environmental benefits for Ireland. Please get in contact if you are attending the event or if you have issues, concerns or solutions you want me to raise during the conference. #GlobalMaritime #IrishOffshoreWind #Waterford #PowerandEnergy2024

Renewable energy is being pushed by the US authorities. Oceantic Network, being the dynamic industry association for renewable energy in the USA, organized their annual forum (IPF) in New Orleans last week. Here, the industry, experts and authorities gathered to talk about opportunities and challenges.   Look for example at New York State, which is strengthening and steering its renewable energy targets by multiple studies, covering supply chain, harbor capacity, environmental impact and cost projections. On behalf of NYSERDA (New York State Energy & Development Authority), Ventolines is performing a study for deep water cost reduction 📉   In New Orleans, Remco Boersma, director of Contracting and Construction at Ventolines, was one of the panelists in a discussion led and moderated by Peter Lion from NYSERDA. Remco talked about the key topics of the study by Ventolines. During the panel discussion it became clear that the integrated approach of NYSERDA helps the industry to obtain he necessary clarity to commit to the development of projects that will bring New York state’s renewable energy targets closer to realization 🎯   #movingforwardwithrenewableenergy #offshorewind #renewableenergy #IPF2024

The world’s most advanced wind turbine test facility will be built in Blyth, Northumberland, as part of an £86m investment in wind power R&D facilities aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and boosting the economy, Science, Research and Innovation Minister, Andrew Griffith MP, announced. The new facility, based at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s National Renewable Energy Centre, would test, validate, and certify turbines and was expected to prevent 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions – twice the amount of CO2 emitted by the population of Newcastle in a year – over an eight-and-a-half-month period by getting more of the largest and most efficient wind turbines onto the market quicker. Dr Adam Staines, UKRI Infrastructure Portfolio Director, said: “UKRI continues to make the vital infrastructure investments that will underpin innovation and research throughout the UK for the coming decades. Andrew Jamieson, ORE Catapult Chief Executive, said: “This investment in truly world-leading capability will keep the UK at the forefront of offshore wind technology development. Read the full article here 👉 https://bit.ly/3V0Wc3h #ElectronicSpecifier #AngeloftheNorth #WindTurbines #Blyth #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

Just attended the Australia Wind Energy 2024 event at the MCEC in Melbourne. Here are some key takeaways from the insightful discussions on the future of renewable energy: ⚡ Offshore Wind Energy - Learning from Global Success: - Europe and Asia are leading the charge with ambitious offshore wind projects, providing valuable lessons for Australia. - Key factors for success include strong government support, strategic supply chain investments, and robust stakeholder engagement. - Balancing local manufacturing with global supply chain leverage can significantly reduce costs and improve project viability. Australia has the potential to become a global leader in renewable energy by learning from these international experiences and strategically planning our approach. Exciting times ahead for our energy sector! #AuWE2024 #CGHA2024 #RenewableEnergy #Hydrogen #OffshoreWind #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

Did you catch the ENTSO-E's first Offshore Network Development Plans? As Europe strides towards its ambitious 2030 goal of generating at least 45% of its energy from renewable sources, this document emphasises the need for investment in the electricity network. 💡 Key Insights: - Europe's quest for energy independence heavily relies on ramping up offshore wind energy, a vital move to reduce our dependency on imported fuels and boost our energy security. - However, the journey ahead is steep. With an average of just 2.5 GW in annual offshore installations over the past decade, Europe faces the task of increasing this figure to approximately 25.5 GW annually across EU countries, Norway, and Great Britain to meet our 2030 ambitions. - Investment within the grid is necessary to enhance offshore wind, but there is also the need for modeling and integrating offshore wind within the European energy, something N-SIDE and SDAC have been working on lately within the Euphemia lab. 🤓 Fun Fact: Did you know that the required offshore infrastructure installations are set to span a route nearly 1.5 times around the equator? 🔍 Dive deeper into the discussion and understand how these ambitious plans are shaping the future of energy in Europe. Let's embrace this challenge and contribute to a sustainable and independent energy future. #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #GridInfrastructure #EuropeanEnergy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenEnergy

Italy to launch Contracts for Difference auction, including wave energy #Italy has announced to launch a Contract for Difference (CfD) auction scheme through which the government will select and support renewable energy projects. The auction scheme will include - among others - tidal and #waveenergy. Under the scheme, aid will be provided for each kWh of electricity produced and fed into the grid, which will be paid for a duration equal to the useful life of the plants. This is another step in raising the much-needed funding and support scheme’s for new renewable energy technologies. Something which was first acknowledged by the UK when they launched the first-of-its-kind CfD auction in 2014. Italy’s plans are approved by The European Commission as they align with the EU’s #EuropeanGreenDeal and the #REPowerEU Plan objectives and aims to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels while accelerating the green energy transition. Wavepiston greatly supports the plans from the Italian government and encourages other countries to follow their example.

INDIGENOUS ENERGY OWNERSHIP ANNOUNCED TC Energy Announces Canada’s Largest Indigenous Equity Ownership Agreement - Read More: https://hubs.la/Q02Jn30v0 Made possible by the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation the partnership enables Indigenous Communities to own part of Canada’s largest natural gas pipeline network, while creating shareholder value and progressing TC Energy’s strategic priorities TC Energy #pipeline #indigenousenergy #firstnatoins #indigenouspartnerships

Our CEO Jochen Eickholt spoke last week at #WindEurope2024 on the importance of a well developed and stable supply chain to support the wind industry in Europe.    Strengthening the European supply chain not only ensures greater energy independence and reliability, it also helps to keep costs down too. 💪    To accelerate the energy transition, it is critical for Europe to build more infrastructure to support the offshore wind industry. To do this:    ➡️ We need to develop more ports suitable for handling offshore wind projects ➡️ We need more installation vessels ➡️ We need to increase access to critical logistical equipment  ➡️ We need more people to enter and stay in the industry   Our net zero future is dependent on this.    #OffshoreWind #SupplyChain #EnergyTransition

Germany's government has announced a €16 billion ($17 billion) plan to subsidize the conversion of gas power plants to hydrogen, aiming to supplement renewable energy and accelerate the country's shift away from fossil fuels. This follows industry pressure for concrete details after the strategy was initially announced last year. The plan involves tenders for four gas plants with a total capacity of 10 gigawatts (GW) to be converted to hydrogen. Additionally, the government will support the construction of smaller hydrogen-only power plants for research purposes. The goal is to complete the transition between 2035 and 2040, enabling a faster exit from coal-fired power by 2030. This initiative marks a significant step in Germany's clean energy ambitions, but industry representatives have voiced concerns about the 10 GW target being insufficient for a rapid coal phase-out. The government is also designing a new electricity market mechanism to accommodate the growing share of renewables while ensuring grid stability. #HydrogenPower #SustainableEnergy #RenewableTransition #GreenTech #EcoFriendlyPower #ClimateAction #GermanyEnergyPolicy #germany #deutschland #germannews #germany2024 #everythinggermany #everydaynews #news