Category: Novel Floating Ideas
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Westinghouse and Core Power Partner for Floating Nuclear Power Plants
Westinghouse Electric Company and Core Power are teaming up to design and develop floating nuclear power plants using the eVinci microreactor, promising to bring reliable, clean energy to remote areas, coastal communities, ports, and industries. Key Highlights: This collaboration joins a growing list of projects, such as Samsung’s molten salt…
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Singapore Government to invest SGD$100 million to boost growth in offshore energy over the next 5 years
At the recent OSEA 2024 tradeshow, Minister of State Alvin Tan announced a significant SGD$100 million support package aimed at boosting growth in offshore wind, floating storage, and digitalisation over the next five years. This strategic investment reaffirms Singapore’s role as a leader in offshore energy and aligns with global…
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Floating Solar: Asia-Pacific Leads the Way!
At the Society of Floating Solutions Singapore, we’re thrilled to see floating solar PV transforming the global energy landscape. By 2033, global capacity is projected to reach 77 GW, with 57 GWdc coming from Asia-Pacific. Leading the charge are India, China, and Indonesia, demonstrating the region’s vital role in the…
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Navigating the Future of Energy: Innovations and Shifting Strategies
China’s Big Leap in Oil and Gas: China’s first independently developed FPSO unit, “Haikui No. 1,” is revolutionizing offshore energy! Located in the South China Sea, this advanced cylindrical FPSO is extending the life of the Liuhua oilfield by 30 years, processing 5,600 tons of crude oil daily. Paired with…
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CHN Energy starts connecting 1 GW of offshore solar in China
China continues to lead the way in renewable energy innovation, with CHN Energy connecting the first phase of its groundbreaking 1 GW open-sea offshore solar project in Dongying, Shandong province, to the grid. This ambitious venture, set 8 km offshore, spans 1,223 hectares and showcases 2,934 PV platforms engineered for…
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China Powers Up the World’s Largest Open-Sea Offshore Solar Farm!
China Energy has made a monumental stride in renewable energy with the grid connection of its 1 GW offshore solar farm in Shandong Province. Spanning an impressive 1,223 hectares, this innovative project features nearly 3,000 solar platforms and a state-of-the-art 66-kilovolt cable system for long-distance electricity transmission. Key Highlights: In…
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Ulsan City Signs LOI to Build World’s Largest Floating Offshore Wind Farm
Ulsan City has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with four consortiums, including Norway’s Equinor-led Firefly Floating Wind Farm, Denmark’s Haeuli Offshore Wind Power, Spain’s KF Wind, and the Korea-UK-France Gray Whale Offshore Wind Farm, to build the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm. This ambitious project will generate 6.2…
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Singapore LNG signs deal with Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines for second LNG terminal
We’re excited to share news of a major step forward in Singapore’s LNG infrastructure! Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) has partnered with Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) to develop a second LNG import terminal, expected to be operational by 2027. Key details of the new terminal:Type: Floating Storage and Regasification Unit…
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Mixed signals risk RI missing out on renewable energy exports
Indonesia’s recent debate on renewable energy exports highlights the complexities in balancing national interests with international energy partnerships. 💡 Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has called for a review of the clean power export plan to Singapore, which includes the ambitious floating solar PV systems under construction. While…
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France to tender for 9.2 GW offshore wind projects in coming months
France is accelerating its renewable energy transition with a 9.2 GW offshore wind tender. This includes both fixed and floating projects across key regions like Fécamp, Brittany, and the Mediterranean coast, all part of France’s ambitious target to reach 45 GW by 2050. This expansion reflects a strong commitment to…