Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub’s Post

Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub has just released further dates for the their UK Masterclass series, which focusses on advancing offshore renewable energy through innovation and workforce development. Their programme covers a diverse range of subjects, including economic and policy analysis, environmental analysis, geotechnics, structural integrity, virtual prototyping, and optimising array design. Find out more and register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/d3Hb5BPs

How do you power up the future of renewable energy? ⚡ By providing critical insights and Geo-data to support its routing and design. The Rhein-Main-Link project in Germany 🗺️ will play an important role in supporting the country’s energy transition. This 600 km underground cable will transport electricity from North Sea offshore wind farms to the Rhein-Main metropolitan region, ensuring a steady supply of renewable energy. Our Geo-data will support Arcadis and ILF Beratende Ingenieure with this crucial initiative. Fugro will deliver comprehensive site investigation and geoconsulting services, tackling geographical, sociological, and technical challenges to maximise performance and minimise environmental impact. Read more 👇 #SafeAndLiveableWorld #UnlockingInsights #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Fugro #GeoConsulting #GeoData

𝗬𝗘𝗦! 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Theme: Applying the maxim “think global, act local” to offshore renewables 📅 Wednesday, 4 September 2024 🕖 7:00-9:00am 📍 The Shoe Bar and Cafe – Yagan Square 376 – 420 Wellington St, Perth, WA The global energy transition task can seem overwhelmingly complex. In Australia, one may feel even more helpless as the nation’s energy policies do not properly address the task. This poses the question of: 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦? Join us to hear how Terry and Scott’s local work in offshore renewables is achieving globally significant impact. SPEAKERS: 🔹Dr. Terry Griffiths | Aurora Offshore Engineering Pty Ltd // The University of Western Australia 🔹Prof. Scott Draper | The University of Western Australia REGISTER➡️https://ow.ly/6F2l50STwj2 #SUTperth #SUTyes #youngengineers #youngscientists #SUTevent #subsea #offshore #oilandgas #subseaengineers #underwatertechnology #marinescientist #oceanscientist #oceanography #networking #engineers #renewables #windenergy #windpower #tidalenergy #waveenergy #greenenergy #cleanenergy

On May 15, 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced a transformative advancement in offshore wind energy, with the introduction of advanced floating turbine designs. This development is set to revolutionize the efficiency and scalability of offshore wind farms. The innovation involves the creation of next-generation floating platforms, which incorporate several key features: 1. Hydrodynamic Design These platforms are engineered with cutting-edge hydrodynamic principles, allowing them to remain stable in deeper waters, where wind speeds are more robust and consistent. This stability increases energy capture and reduces mechanical strain on the turbines. 2. Modular Construction The floating turbines utilize a modular design, which simplifies transportation and assembly. This design not only reduces construction costs but also facilitates easier maintenance and scalability of wind farms. 3. Advanced Anchoring Systems These systems adapt to varying sea floor conditions, ensuring secure and efficient placement of the turbines. They minimize environmental disruption while maximizing energy output. 4. Enhanced Turbine Blades Constructed from advanced composite materials, the turbine blades offer superior durability and efficiency. They are designed to optimize aerodynamic performance, further boosting energy generation. Developed through a collaboration between leading energy companies and top research institutions, these innovations collectively enhance the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of deploying wind turbines in previously inaccessible deeper waters. This breakthrough is expected to play a pivotal role in global efforts to transition to renewable energy sources and combat climate change. The IEA projects that by 2030, this development could lead to a 50% increase in global offshore wind capacity, providing clean energy to millions of households and significantly reducing carbon emissions. As advocates for sustainable energy, we are excited about the potential impact of this advancement. It represents a critical step forward in the journey towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy future. #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Innovation #ClimateAction #Energy #Engineering #MechanicalEngineering

💡 Did you know? Offshore wind turbines are massive! Some of the latest designs have rotor diameters that stretch over 220 meters (that’s longer than two football fields placed end-to-end!). These turbines can generate enough energy to power thousands of homes – all from the clean, renewable power of wind. But building and maintaining offshore wind farms is a complex process involving specialized knowledge of engineering, marine environments, and logistics. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive Offshore Wind Course to provide the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this growing field. Whether you're new to renewable energy or looking to expand your expertise, our course covers everything from the basics to advanced topics. 👉 Ready to start your journey in offshore wind? Enroll your course today at Aprendio. Developed by Energy and Climate Academy. Click here: https://lnkd.in/g7iJXXfi #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #Aprendio #WindEnergy #Sustainability #GreenSkills #CleanEnergy

The EU wants to increase offshore wind energy capacity from the current 12 gigawatts (GW) to 450 GW by 2050. To help achieve this goal, the international research initiative HIPERWIND has developed innovative simulation models that reduce the levelized cost of energy for wind turbines by up to 9 percent. From ETH Zurich, the Chair of Risk, Safety and Uncertainty Quantification at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering contributed to the project. Involved: Stefano Marelli; DTU - Technical University of Denmark; EDF; ADIFP IFPEnergiesNouvelles; EPRI; Universitetet i Bergen (UiB); DNV

𝗬𝗘𝗦! 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Theme: Applying the maxim “think global, act local” to offshore renewables 📅 Wednesday, 4 September 2024 🕖 7:00-9:00am 📍 The Shoe Bar and Cafe – Yagan Square 376 – 420 Wellington St, Perth, WA The global energy transition task can seem overwhelmingly complex. In Australia, one may feel even more helpless as the nation’s energy policies do not properly address the task. This poses the question of: 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦? Join us to hear how Terry and Scott’s local work in offshore renewables is achieving globally significant impact. SPEAKERS: 🔹Dr. Terry Griffiths | Aurora Offshore Engineering Pty Ltd// The University of Western Australia 🔹Prof. Scott Draper | The University of Western Australia REGISTER➡️https://ow.ly/6F2l50STwj2 #SUTperth #SUTyes #youngengineers #youngscientists #SUTevent #subsea #offshore #oilandgas #subseaengineers #underwatertechnology #marinescientist #oceanscientist #oceanography #networking #engineers #renewables #windenergy #windpower #tidalenergy #waveenergy #greenenergy #cleanenergy

Saitec and RWE Launch DemoSATH Lab to Study Environmental Impact of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Reading Time: 1 minutesThe DemoSATH floating offshore wind turbine has been operational off the Basque coast since September 2023. Now, Spanish engineering firm Saitec Offshore Technologies and global offshore wind player RWE have launched the “DemoSATH Lab” initiative to conduct further environmental monitoring studies around the demonstrator. The DemoSATH Lab will study the platform’s interactions with the environment, focusing on potential impacts on birds, underwater noise emissions, and interactions of marine life with the structure. This program will continue until at least the end of 2025 to encompass multiple seasons and weather conditions. Javier Del Real, Head of Environment and […] - https://lnkd.in/dwy44i4N #windenergy #windturbines #offshorewind #windturbine #cleanenergy #climatechange #sustainability #energynews #smartenergy #windfarm #windindustry #renewableenergy #renewables #demosath #europe #offshorewind #renewableenergy #rwe #saitec #spain #windenergy #windturbines

𝗬𝗘𝗦! 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Theme: Applying the maxim “think global, act local” to offshore renewables 📅 Wednesday, 4 September 2024 🕖 7:00-9:00am 📍 The Shoe Bar and Cafe – Yagan Square 376 – 420 Wellington St, Perth, WA The global energy transition task can seem overwhelmingly complex. In Australia, one may feel even more helpless as the nation’s energy policies do not properly address the task. This poses the question of: 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦? Join us to hear how Terry and Scott’s local work in offshore renewables is achieving globally significant impact. SPEAKERS: 🔹Dr. Terry Griffiths | Aurora Offshore Engineering Pty Ltd// The University of Western Australia 🔹Prof. Scott Draper | The University of Western Australia REGISTER➡️https://ow.ly/6F2l50STwj2 #SUTperth #SUTyes #youngengineers #youngscientists #SUTevent #subsea #offshore #oilandgas #subseaengineers #underwatertechnology #marinescientist #oceanscientist #oceanography #networking #engineers #renewables #windenergy #windpower #tidalenergy #waveenergy #greenenergy #cleanenergy

CrossWind’s Hollandse Kust Noord project is a 759 MW #offshorewind project that will use technologies and engineering solutions to improve the flexibility of offshore wind farms. CrossWindHKN Oceans of Energy #renewableenergy