🌊 Big news for the Celtic Sea! Ocean Winds is set to develop a massive floating offshore wind farm, thanks to approval from the Crown Estate. This will be the third major project in the area, joining efforts with Equinor and Gwynt Glas. Together, these projects will bring a powerful wave of change, potentially generating enough energy to power over four million homes and creating more than 5,000 jobs. 🏠💡
About Ocean Winds: A joint venture between EDP Renewables and ENGIE, they’re industry veterans with past successes like the WindFloat Atlantic in Portugal.
So, what’s next? Ocean Winds needs to finalise the lease agreement by next spring, picking ports for assembling these incredible floating turbines. Possible hubs could include Port Talbot and Port of Bristol.
The scale is huge—imagine turbines as tall as The Shard floating on platforms the size of a football pitch! This project isn’t just about green energy; it’s a thrilling move towards economic growth, skilled jobs, and a boost shaping the future of UK energy.
Key figures such as Ed Miliband and Geraint Evans have praised this move as a push toward energy independence and industrial renewal. This is a leap forward for offshore wind technology in the UK, with enormous potential for the Celtic Sea region and beyond. ⚡
🌍 Exciting times ahead as the UK solidifies its status as a leader in this cutting-edge technology, driving not only sustainable energy solutions but also significant economic benefits to coastal communities. Stay tuned as we transform our coastal energy landscape! 🌬️ #CelticSeaWind #FutureEnergy #RenewableRevolution