Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on First Export Cable, Morven Offshore Wind Grid, EFGL among others.
First Export Cable Installed at Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm
Construction at the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm in Scotland has reached a major milestone with the successful installation of its first export cable. This key phase connects the 1.1 GW project to the UK grid, advancing its goal of powering over one million homes with clean energy. The installation showcases innovation in subsea engineering and collaboration between developers and marine contractors. The investment underscores commitment to UK offshore wind growth, grid stability, and energy transition. The project’s benefits include significant carbon reduction, job creation in the local supply chain, and enhanced renewable infrastructure. Inch Cape continues to position itself as a major contributor to the UK’s net-zero and energy independence targets.
Public Consultation Opens for Morven Offshore Wind Grid Link Plans
A public consultation has been launched for the Morven Offshore Wind Farm grid connection project in Scotland. The initiative aims to gather community feedback on proposals to connect the 860 MW Morven project to the national electricity grid. Developer bp and EnBW are seeking input on onshore and offshore cable routes and substation locations to ensure environmental and social considerations are fully addressed. The project represents a major investment in the UK’s clean energy infrastructure, enhancing grid capacity and supporting renewable integration. Benefits include job creation, local economic growth, and increased energy security, while innovation focuses on efficient cable design and minimal environmental impact to advance Scotland’s offshore wind ambitions.
BIO-UV Delivers First Containerised Ballast Water System for EFGL
BIO-UV Group has delivered its first containerised ballast water treatment system to EFGL’s floating offshore wind project in France. The innovative system uses UV-based disinfection technology within a compact, modular container, enabling flexible deployment and simplified installation on floating platforms. This marks a milestone in sustainable offshore infrastructure, reducing marine contamination risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. The investment highlights BIO-UV’s commitment to innovation in maritime environmental protection and operational efficiency. Benefits include lower maintenance needs, improved portability, and enhanced safety standards. The system will support clean energy projects by safeguarding marine ecosystems, aligning with EFGL’s strategy to integrate advanced, eco-friendly technologies in France’s offshore wind development.
Faheema P