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#IndustryNews: Spain's Windar Renovables has completed the first offshore tower for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, a milestone for both the company and its Mexican subsidiary, Windarmex. 🌫️ This is part of an order from Siemens Gamesa for 90 towers for Dominion Energy’s 2.6 GW wind farm, which will feature 176 Siemens Gamesa 14 MW turbines. The first shipments are expected in summer 2025. Read more about this exciting wind project here: https://lnkd.in/dcQcnjcK

Counting down our top ten articles of the 2024 with our 9th top article! "The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) released its Record of Decision (ROD) authorizing construction of up to 114 turbines totaling a 2,200 MW capacity, enough to power 770,000 homes with offshore wind energy." Read and reminisce: https://heyor.ca/PTznms

Over the next ten days, we will be reviewing the top 10 articles of 2024. Follow along and read more about the great leaps in offshore wind this year! 📝🌊 Coming in at #10: The U.S. Department of Energy and NOAA began an 18-month initiative to improve offshore wind forecasts by gathering extensive weather, ocean, and wildlife data from active wind farm sites along the U.S. Northeast coast, aiming to enhance turbine efficiency and environmental understanding. https://heyor.ca/a6YPzl

🌊 The U.S. maritime industry is a driving force behind offshore wind development! 🚢⚡ From shipbuilding to specialized vessels, maritime policies are helping expand clean energy infrastructure and boost the renewable energy transition. Learn how these efforts are shaping a sustainable future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/errt7cns #OffshoreWind #Maritime #CleanEnergy #Sustainability

This year we hit the road to showcase the incredible work the industry is doing - moving projects forward, developing innovative solutions and technologies to address critical needs, and delivering power to American households. Here's our 2024 U.S. Jobs Tour Wrapped 🎉 This year we... 👉 Visited 32 supply chain companies 👉 Saw $2B worth of investments into offshore wind 👉 Traveled 2,033 miles 👉 Visited 12 states 🍽️ Made sure to stop at Waffle House on our way 😁 All to celebrate an industry now spanning 40 states with investments worth $41B. 💥

🌊✨ Mark your calendars for April 29, 2025 – for the first time ever, the Ventus Gala will be held alongside #IPF25. The Ventus Gala is a where preeminent industry leaders, supporters, and advocates gather to celebrate the global offshore renewable energy industry’s accomplishments as well as honor the year’s Ventus Awards recipients – companies and individuals who are setting a path to move the industry forward with their innovative, collaborative, and groundbreaking work. Be sure to join us for a memorable evening celebrating industry milestones! 👏 Register for the Ventus Gala now: https://heyor.ca/JfbQGS #VentusGala

🔔New bill introduced! The bipartisan SHIPS for America Act was introduced today, revitalizing U.S. shipbuilding and maritime industries! 🚢 Key highlights: 👉 Aiming for 250 U.S.-flagged ships in 10 years. 👉 Tax credits for shipyard upgrades. 👉 Strengthening U.S. maritime security & supply chains. This is a big step toward boosting American industry, including for offshore ocean renewables! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdhDMwsg #OffshoreWind #OffshoreRenewables #OffshoreEnergy

🌊 Offshore energy can help meet our country’s increasing energy demand and support national energy security. We now have 10 offshore wind projects approved totaling 15 GW! 😄 Offshore wind is working, and so is America! 🇺🇸 Read more about these developments here: https://lnkd.in/gWtaiTYu #OSWatWork 🤝

The key to transmission infrastructure development is collaboration — at least according to speakers in the 2024 IPF workshop, “What is Next for Transmission Infrastructure in the Northeast and Offshore?” With more than 5 GW of offshore wind energy under installation or operation in the U.S. — and another 8 GW approved — it’s more important than ever to advance grid infrastructure across the country, especially in already-crowded regions. In the Northeast, several states have come together to resolve transmission challenges and collaboratively reach their clean energy goals, an effort that was discussed during the workshop led by @StuartNachmias, President & CEO of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses. Panelists participated in an open discussion about transmission opportunities and updates in New York, New Jersey, and New England, and described the offshore wind industry as an ecosystem. While each state has its own projects and development timelines, working together helps ensure everyone can reach their targets. 🔌 ⚡ Speakers included Alissa Baker (U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)) , Bob Brabston (New Jersey Board of Public Utilities), gregory lampman (NYSERDA), Weezie Nuara (Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs), and Sarah Orban Salati (National Grid). Join Oceantic Network for 2025 IPF, April 28-May 1, in Virginia Beach for more forward-looking conversations. Transmission infrastructure remains a hot topic among state, federal, and industry partners, and it’s sure to be part of this year’s IPF agenda. Don’t wait! Register today. #IPF25 #IPFConf #OffshoreWind

🌊 Attention Maryland Businesses! 🌟 Oceantic Network is offering complimentary business coaching for companies looking to enter or expand in the U.S. offshore wind industry. Sponsored by the Maryland Energy Administration, selected companies will receive up to 40 hours of tailored consulting to develop a market entry strategy, refine your pitch, and identify new opportunities. Priority for emerging & minority-owned businesses! ⏰ Next application deadline: January 31, 2025 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g6tSg_sJ