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Why is offshore wind a viable option for populated coastal areas?🤔 🌊Due to its location, high energy output per sqm, and its ability to build up quickly at GW-scale to deliver large volumes of clean power, it can provide electricity to these areas in a cost-effective manner. Learn more from our latest digital story👇 https://lnkd.in/gGQBB-TB

The offshore wind industry is rapidly advancing, playing an important role in our quest for a greener and more sustainable future. The UK has a significant role as a global leader in offshore wind capacity, but meeting the UK government’s goal for offshore wind to power every home by 2030 is going to be challenging. Read our latest blog 'Breaking Barriers: Overcoming the Technical Challenges of Offshore Wind Farms' here: https://bit.ly/49hCzd4 and see exactly what challenges we need to face - head on! #OffshoreWindIndustry #OffshoreWindFarms #OffshoreChallenges

Can wind turbines located miles offshore help uplift local economies? 🏙 The answer is YES!    In addition to environmental benefits, the #offshorewind industry creates new jobs and boosts local economies. Learn more about how offshore wind supports investments in communities at https://lnkd.in/eewF2SR8   And learn more about all of the benefits of offshore wind at https://lnkd.in/eEhTrPjh #renewableenergy #cleanenergytransition #workforcedevelopment

Don't let offshore wind become your grid's Achilles' heel! 🏹 Learn how to navigate the challenges and ensure a stable energy future. https://hubs.la/Q02Pj_mN0 #renewableenergy #gridstability

The next decade will see commercial-scale #FloatingWind transition from a concept to reality, beginning on the US West Coast. This was confirmed at the #IPF #OffshoreWind conference in New Orleans this week. Read my article in #SeaTechnologyMagazine to learn how #Fugro's early stage involvement in acquiring geo-data is shaping the floating wind industry in the US and with that paving the way for the development of colossal wind farms worldwide.

Does floating offshore wind provide an opportunity for non-conventional turbine OEMs to play a greater role than in fixed-bottom projects? That’s one of several questions Orrick’s Adam Smith asked Derek Rushgrove and Daniel Feigin of Crédit Agricole CIB in a conversation he co-moderated with Albert Yu about offshore wind in Europe. Tune in for answers: https://lnkd.in/ewnaHa7W #OffshoreWind #FloatingOffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #ProjectFinance #RenewablesFinance

At this week’s Offshore Wind Conference in Melbourne, RPS’ industry experts had a front-row seat to the latest thinking that will help shape offshore wind in Australia. RPS' Anna Crameri, Dr Christine Lamont and Nathan Kirkwood soaked up the latest insights on how Australia is accelerating offshore wind developments , while connecting with industry peers. #renewableenergy #offshorewind #energytransition #RPSAAP

Can offshore wind costs return to attractive levels? As one of the least C02 intensive electricity sources, offshore wind can help communities around the world meet their net-zero targets. However, recent project cancellations and cost increases of 40 and 60 percent have raised concerns. Our new research explores how the industry could reemerge into structural profitability. Read it here: https://mck.co/3LunXN8 #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition

Discover how to navigate regional challenges of the Mid-Atlantic’s offshore wind market. From ocean floor complexities to grid interconnection & community engagement, explore insights & strategies for a sustainable future in our latest article: https://okt.to/rPNs9H #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy

Wind Woes: A Dive into Sunken U.S. Offshore Wind Projects ☁️🌊 Discover the challenges facing U.S. offshore wind projects in 2024 and beyond. 🔄 Explore the reasons behind cancellations, from inflation to supply chain disruptions, and the impact on the industry's growth. https://lnkd.in/d9VcTbp5 #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #WindProjects #SustainabilityChallenges