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A few basic truths about offshore wind

Jérôme à Paris • 510 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Offshore Wind Decarbonization Energy transition Supply Chain

Offshore wind was meant to be more expensive and a side show in the energy transition.
Banks took construction risks initially, leading to offshore wind being almost as cheap as onshore wind in some regions.
Offshore wind is necessary in some places due to geographical constraints and can provide diversification in renewable energy systems.

Offshore wind requires Contracts for Difference – not subsidies

Jérôme à Paris • 267 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24

🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Offshore Wind Contracts

Contracts for Difference (CfDs) are not subsidies.
CfDs are essential for managing risk in offshore wind projects.
Governments can use CfDs to attract low-cost capital to the offshore wind sector.

Bravo to NPI

Jérôme à Paris • 145 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23

💰 Finance Offshore Wind Clean Energy Renewable Energy Investment

Northland Power signed major financings for offshore wind projects in Poland and Taiwan.
Northland Power and their partners were able to find solutions to complete the projects despite challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions.
The industry needs more companies like NPI and Enterprize Energy that are focused on getting things done.

Podcast on French offshore wind

Jérôme à Paris • 97 implied HN points • 13 Dec 23

🎙 Podcasts Offshore Wind

Podcast on French offshore wind discussed in a podcast interview
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Plastic as Shells, Plastic as Nests, Consequences of Animals' Usage of Plastic

Adetokunbo Sees • 2 HN points • 03 Feb 24

🌞 Climate & Environment Plastic Pollution Renewable Energy Offshore Wind

Animals like hermit crabs, birds, and squirrels are using plastic for nests and shells.
Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to various animal species and the environment.
Innovative sectors like battery storage and offshore wind turbines are growing and addressing climate challenges.

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The Energy Dispatch, Part One ⚡

Hothouse // Solutions • 4 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy Energy transition Sustainability Geothermal Energy Offshore Wind

The future is electric with a need to grow clean energy capacity to meet demand.
Bringing back energy supply chain home is a US priority for clean energy self-sufficiency.
Oil and gas companies play a significant role in the energy transition due to expertise and resources.