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offshore energy & nature
Offshore renewable energy is expanding in Europe’s seas, with grids transferring power onshore. Within the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature and other projects, RGI is working to ensure that this infrastructure includes measures that not only minimise environmental risks but also contribute to ecosystem enhancement.
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The ongoing biodiversity and climate crisis have prompted various non-governmental organisations (NGOs), wind industry actors and transmission system operators (TSOs) to join forces and cooperate in a coalition to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind energy and grid infrastructure while ensuring alignment with nature protection and healthy marine ecosystems.
The Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature – OCEaN – provides an open forum for discussion, where existing information and experiences are collected and assessed, while needs for further research are identified. Additionally, solutions are jointly designed on how to improve and speed up the deployment of offshore wind and grid infrastructure, while preserving and restoring our European seas.
Currently, there are two branches of OCEaN – the North and Baltic Seas, and the Mediterranean and adjacent Atlantic waters. RGI is a founding member and serves as the convener and moderator of both groups.
In addition to the work of OCEaN, RGI is also part of various consortia implementing projects aimed at better understanding and mitigating the impacts of offshore wind and grid infrastructure on the marine environment, as well as exploring opportunities to enhance and restore marine ecosystems.
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Offshore coalition for energy & nature (OCEaN)
OCEaN is a coalition that works together to improve and accelerate the deployment of offshore wind energy and grid infrastructure while promoting marine ecosystem health and nature protection across European seas.
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Cristina Simioli
cristina[at]renewables-grid.euDirector – Offshore Energy and Nature
Cristina Simioli
cristina[at]renewables-grid.euDirector – Offshore Energy and Nature
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