Tag: Renewable Energy
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Japan Selects Two Promising Areas for Offshore Wind Farms
Article Date: October 3, 2025 The Japanese government has designated Akita City (northern Japan) and Hibikinada, Fukuoka (south) as promising zones for offshore wind development. These areas were upgraded from preparatory zones following recommendations by an expert committee. In addition, three new preparatory zones were identified: Three sites—Akita, Asahi, and…
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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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Batang Ai Floating Solar Farm Powers Asia’s Clean Energy Future
Article Date: October 21, 2025 The Asia-Pacific region, the world’s largest energy consumer, is leading a clean energy transformation with floating solar farms. The Batang Ai floating solar farm in particular pairs solar with hydropower to deliver reliable energy to tens of thousands of homes. As power demand in the…
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Germany Commissions World’s First Vertical Floating Solar Power Plant
Article Date: October 13, 2025 SINN Power, a German developer of floating renewable energy solutions, has commissioned the world’s first vertical floating photovoltaic system at the Jais gravel pit in Starnberg, Bavaria. The 1.87 MW plant is expected to generate around 2 GWh annually, covering only 4.65% of the lake’s…
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Florida College Installs 700 kW Floating Solar Project
October 1, 2025 Nova Southeastern University in Florida has launched the first floating solar array installed at a U.S. university. Developed by D3Energy, the 700 kW project spans 2 acres and features 1,200 solar modules mounted on hurricane-resistant Hydrelio floating platforms. The array will power student housing while enhancing energy…
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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…