Principle Power's Aaron Smith on WindFloat milestones and future projects

If you're looking at additional context following the 1 TWh announcement, the installation of the LES EOLIENNES FLOTTANTES DU GOLFE DU LION (EFGL) project, and how these milestones set the stage for commercial scale floating wind projects featuring the next generation of 15+ MW turbines, Aaron's interview with Gareth on Recharge has been published! Thank you Recharge for the opportunity.

CDWE’s #GreenJade Asia’s second-largest offshore installation vessel The Green Jade marks a milestone in Asia’s offshore renewable energy journey. Built to install next-generation offshore wind turbines and foundations, this state-of-the-art vessel combines: ⚓ Heavy lift capacity for the world’s largest components ⚓ Advanced DP3 system for precise operations at sea ⚓ Expanded project efficiency and reduced installation timelines With Green Jade, Asia is strengthening its role in the global offshore wind supply chain and accelerating the transition toward cleaner, more sustainable energy. 🌍💨 #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #GreenJade #CDWE #OffshoreInstallation #EnergyTransition #SustainableFuture #OffshoreEngineering #WindEnergy

#Construction | A truly French summer of #OffshoreWind progress 🌊 At the beginning of this summer, we spoke with Marc Hirt, Country Manager France, to hear how construction was progressing across our French projects. 🎥 The video captures all of our summer progress: ✅ At our Yeu–Noirmoutier offshore wind farm, more than half of the turbines are already installed, and the site continues to produce more and more clean electricity. ✅ At our 30 MW EFGL project, all the floating turbines are now installed. ✅ At our Dieppe–Le Tréport project, the first turbine foundation has officially been installed. 👏 A big thank you to all the teams and partners who made this summer of progress possible. 👉 Watch the video to look back at where the season began — and how far we've come. #ProudtobeOW #EnergyTransition

Japanese researchers have teamed up with a Scottish energy association to explore the development and deployment of floating wind power. Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q03JJKtk0 #Japan #Scotland #floatingwind #offshorewind #energytransition #netzero

We're excited to share that Ocean Winds has successfully completed the installation of the last turbine at France's 30 MW floating offshore wind pilot project. This significant milestone not only underscores the rapid growth of floating wind technology but also highlights France's commitment to expanding its renewable energy portfolio. Having seen similar initiatives grow in our own projects, we recognise the challenges and innovative solutions that come with establishing and scaling floating wind farms. As developers face complex environmental and logistical hurdles, this successful execution sets a promising precedent for future projects within Europe and beyond. It's interesting to note that floating wind technology could open up areas previously considered unsuitable for conventional turbines, potentially increasing our offshore capacity significantly. How do others in the industry view the potential of floating wind? Let's continue to share insights and experiences as we advance in this crucial sector. For more in-depth information, see the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eDiamg9N

🌊⚡ Can Floating Wind Be the Game-Changer in Renewable Energy? ⚡🌊 Most offshore wind turbines are fixed to the seabed. But what if we could take wind farms into the deep oceans, where winds are stronger and more consistent? That’s exactly what Floating Wind Technology promises. It can tap into 80% of untapped global wind resources by placing turbines in waters up to 1,000m deep. Imagine the possibilities: ✅ Higher, steadier energy output ✅ No land use conflicts ✅ Massive 15–20 MW turbines already in testing ✅ Huge potential for countries like India with deep coastal waters 🌍 Europe is leading the way with Hywind Scotland & Kincardine, while China has deployed a 17 MW floating turbine designed to withstand typhoons. Yes, challenges like costs and subsea cabling remain — but with scaling, solar and onshore wind also became affordable. 👉 Do you think floating wind will be the next big leap in renewable energy, or will costs keep it limited to niche markets? #FloatingWind #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #BESS #HybridPower #EnergyTransition

The large wind turbines that could make up the 500MW Stoura floating offshore wind farm around 30 miles to the east of Shetland would be visible from shore on clear days. The team behind the project, driven forward by Irish energy company ESB, was in Shetland this week to speak to stakeholders, community representatives and also hosted an exhibition in the Voe hall on Thursday. Project manager Cian Desmond said the company was working towards submitting a consent application by 2028/29. In the time between now and that target date, the company hopes to be able to engage with the public to identify a suitable location in the wider Sullom Voe area for the wind farm’s cable landfall and the construction of a substation. Continue reading here: https://shet.news/hi1g0

Starting tomorrow, the German and European wind industry will convene at Husum Wind 2025. This industry gathering comes at a pivotal moment. Flender is seizing the opportunity at HUSUM WIND not only to showcase its latest innovations and technologies under the "Winergy" brand but also to voice its position on the status of wind energy in Europe. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dKg2KyVG #WindEnergy #Flender #EnergyTransition #EnergySecurity #RenewableEnergy #Drivetrain #HusumWind2025 #Winergy #Europe #Energiewende

Luxcara has signed a capacity reservation agreement with Siemens Gamesa for 97 turbines with a capacity of 15.5 MW each to be deployed at its 1,500 MW Waterekke offshore wind project in the German North Sea, slated for completion by 2029. Read More : https://lnkd.in/dgC64fYc Follow the RE Sector News channel onWhatsApp: https://lnkd.in/dGHtJh9N #Luxcara #SiemensGamesa #Waterekke #OffshoreWind #WindEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #GermanNorthSea #WindPower #SustainableEnergy #EnergyTransition #GreenEnergy #WindTurbines #OffshoreWindProject #FutureOfEnergy #EnergeticaIndia #EnergeticaMagazine

#SAOffshoreWind | 30 MW EFGL Floating Offshore Wind Project Completed in France France has reached a milestone in offshore renewables. The 30 MW EFGL floating wind project has installed its final turbine, setting a benchmark for floating offshore wind and highlighting the critical role of subsea grid and telecoms infrastructure, according to Ocean Winds. This first-of-its-kind project in Occitanie shows how floating foundations and dynamic cabling demand precision, innovation, and specialized offshore expertise. It also opens the door for larger developments like the 250 MW EFLO project awarded in 2024. What opportunities do you see for offshore personnel and telecoms specialists as floating wind scales up? Link in first comment for full article. #SA #SAOperations #SAIndustryReads #SAUpdates #SANews #FloatingWind #OffshoreWind #Telecoms #RenewableEnergy #SubseaOperations