Tag: Energy Transition
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UK’s Largest Floating Solar Farm Approved at Barrow Port
Date: November 27, 2025 Planning permission has been approved for a floating solar farm described as the largest in the UK, to be installed at Cavendish Dock at the Port of Barrow in Cumbria. Developed by Associated British Ports (ABP), the project will feature 46,500 floating solar panels capable of…
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Floating Solar and Misinformation Challenge Taiwan’s Renewable Push
Date: November 12, 2025 Taiwan’s efforts to expand floating solar photovoltaic systems on reservoirs and fish farms are facing challenges not only from extreme weather, but also from misinformation. After typhoon damage to floating PV arrays, online videos and claims suggested toxic pollution, prompting public concern. Government inspections and laboratory…
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UK Announces $1.45 Billion Budget for Offshore Wind Auction
Article Date: October 27, 2025 The UK government has allocated £900 million for fixed-bottom offshore wind projects and £180 million for early-stage floating wind technology in its next auction round. This initiative is part of the UK’s strategy to expand offshore wind capacity from 15 GW currently to 43–50 GW…
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China Outpaces the US in Global Clean Tech Exports
Article Date: October 6, 2025 China has emerged as the leader in global clean energy exports, surpassing the US in value and volume. In 2025, China exported $120 billion worth of solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, and other carbon-cutting technologies, compared to $80 billion in fossil fuel exports from the…
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🌊 Norway’s First Floating Wind Tender Attracts Two Bids
Published September 15, 2025 Norway is moving forward with its first commercial floating offshore wind tender at the Utsira Nord site, located off the country’s southwest coast. Two consortia have submitted proposals: The projects aim to deliver up to 500 MW of clean energy, with floating turbines ideal for deeper…
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🌊 Floating Wind Power Sets Sail in Japan’s Energy Shift
Published September 21, 2025 Japan is advancing its renewable energy strategy with the country’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm, located off the Goto Islands in southwestern Japan. Eight turbines have been installed in waters up to 140 meters deep, designed to withstand earthquakes and typhoons while providing clean energy to…
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🇯🇵 Japan to Start Planning Floating Wind Test Centre Next Year
Published September 10, 2025 Japan is taking a strategic step toward expanding its offshore wind capacity by planning a national floating wind test centre — a move expected to boost innovation and energy independence across its vast maritime zones. 🌬️ The Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA), comprising 21…
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🌊 Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Projects Move to Deeper Waters, Requiring More State Support
Published September 9, 2025 Taiwan is entering the next phase of its offshore wind expansion, moving from shallow coastal areas to deeper, more technically demanding waters. This evolution highlights both the progress and challenges in Taiwan’s path toward a greener energy future. 🌬️ According to Reuters, the island’s offshore wind…
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With blades that span 7 soccer fields, China’s floating wind turbine is world’s biggest
October 3, 2025 China has completed assembly of the world’s largest single-unit floating offshore wind power system in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The 16-megawatt turbine, with blades spanning the length of seven soccer fields, represents a major breakthrough in the nation’s push toward clean energy and marine innovation. According…
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China Expands Offshore Wind Power Ambitions Amid Global Setbacks
Chinese green technology companies are ramping up offshore wind development even as established players in Europe, the US, and Japan face delays or withdrawals. The OceanX floating turbine off southern China exemplifies this push, featuring a double-headed design that harnesses more wind power than any other floating turbine currently operating…