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Blue Planet Shipping: Wind Assisted Propulsion combines tradition and innovation

While the voting procedure for the 2019 GREEN4SEA Awards is open, Mrs Marianthe Patrona, Managing Director, Blue Planet Shipping explains why they have turned to wind propulsion and what their plans are for a greener and sustainable future. Blue Planet Shipping has been shortlisted in the ‘Dry Bulk Operator’ category among other distinguished nominees.

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Slufterdam wind farm to produce double power under new partnership

Eneco and Vattenfall will place an enhanced version of the Slufterdam wind farm into service. The 17 wind turbines in the farm that have been supplying energy since 2002, have been replaced by 14 more efficient wind turbines. Consequently, the power has almost doubled from 25.5 MW to 50.4 MW. The 14 wind turbines generate 180 GWh of electricity every year, enough to cover the annual consumption of around 60,000 households.

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Scotland aims to new tidal projects

The Scottish Government relaunched the 'Saltire Tidal Energy Challenge Fund' aiming to help commercial deployment of tidal projects. The £10 million fundgoals to enhance and boost the commercial deployment of tidal energy in Scottish waters through driving innovation and reduction in the cost of electricity generated. The Saltire Prize challenge was firstly launched in 2008 to reward wave and tidal energy breakthroughs.

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Scotland and New Jersey join forces on offshore wind project

Scotland and New Jersey signed a joint agreement focusing on offshore wind projects, aiming to tackle climate change. They both have set ambitious climate and clean energy targets, recognising the importance of decarbonising the energy sector and in particular the role of offshore wind. The new role focuses on building connections for Scotland in the renewables sector in North America, identifying commercial opportunities in the supply chain and supporting Scottish companies to compete and win business in this emerging market.

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