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Congratulations to the OW Ocean Winds UK team on achieving a major milestone: the 60th and final turbine has been installed at OW Ocean Winds’ Moray West project in Scotland! ?? ? ? The 882 MW project is on track to be fully operational in 2025, making OW the largest #offshorewind operator in Scotland ? The project used subsea export cables manufactured by Nexans at its U.S. plant in South Carolina, which was the first facility of its kind in the U.S.! ? Each turbine can reach up to 14.7 MW of output, making them the largest in Europe ? The project has already created over 1,500 FTE years in Scotland during construction ? Blade production alone has doubled the size of the Siemens Gamesa Hull production facility, creating 1,000+ local jobs ? As Project Director Pete Geddes said: “Moray West really has ‘set the bar high’ in terms of both technological innovation and rock-solid project execution.” ? Congratulations again to the team on this success as we continue driving forward the #cleanenergytransition. ?? ? Check out the photos below and learn more about this milestone here ?? https://lnkd.in/dCM4hXdQ ? #ProudtobeOW #RenewableEnergy

On Veterans Day, OW Ocean Winds NORTH AMERICA and our team honor all of the U.S. military veterans who have served our country. We recognize their courage and commitment, and we are deeply grateful for their service. We also recognize that veterans play a critical role in the domestic clean energy economy, which will help protect our national security and create economic growth across the country. According to the American Clean Power Association (ACP), more than 42,000 veterans work in the U.S. wind and solar industries, and the clean energy sector employs veterans at a higher rate than the national average. We are so proud to have many veterans on our OW NA team and thankful for the experience and dedication they bring each day as we work towards building a clean energy future for all. ?#ProudtobeOW #VeteransDay #CleanEnergy #OffshoreWind

That’s a wrap on #ACPoffshore24! ?? Our OW Ocean Winds NORTH AMERICA team had a fantastic time connecting with other #offshorewind professionals and hearing from industry leaders at this year’s Offshore WINDPOWER Conference. ? Thank you to the American Clean Power Association (ACP) team and to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn more about our U.S. projects. It was an honor to be a Presenting Sponsor of the conference and to have our OW NA speakers share their valuable insights and reflections on the industry with conference attendees. ?? This event highlighted the growth and momentum of the U.S. offshore wind sector, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s Offshore WINDPOWER in Boston! #proudtobeOW #ACPoffshore24 #renewableenergy

Big thanks to Michael Brown of OW Ocean Winds for joining me on the #ACPOffshore24 Powercast stage to reflect on the state of the industry and his leadership of ACP Offshore Wind Council. Michael’s commitment to this industry is unparalleled and he has led ACP’s policy council with passion, strategy, and a healthy dose of Scottish humor.

We're proud to be a Presenting Sponsor of the American Clean Power Association (ACP)'s Offshore WINDPOWER Conference taking place next week in Atlantic City, NJ! ?? Come visit our team at Booth #219 to learn more about OW Ocean Winds NORTH AMERICA and our three U.S. projects: SouthCoast Wind, Bluepoint Wind, and Golden State Wind. ? And don't miss our OW speakers during the event: ?? OW NA CEO Michael Brown will be participating in a PowerCast Interview?with ACP CEO Jason Grumet on October 29th ?? OW NA Head of Permitting Jennifer Flood will be participating in a panel focused on federal permitting on October 30th View the full agenda and learn more here ?? https://lnkd.in/ejFfXuyi #ACPOffshore24 #ProudToBeOW #OffshoreWind

Happy #NationalMarineSanctuaryDay! ?? For over 50 years, the U.S. National Marine Sanctuary System – made up of 16 national marine sanctuaries and 2 marine national monuments – has safeguarded species and critical habitats, supported scientific research, and protected our nation’s marine cultural heritage. ? ?? The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is particularly meaningful for our Golden State Wind project in Central California. This marine sanctuary thoughtfully balances marine conservation, protection of cultural resources, and #cleanenergy to address the impacts of climate change. We respectfully acknowledge the efforts of Tribes, Indigenous Peoples, and federal, state, and local officials to advance the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.? ? ?? Our Bluepoint Wind project is located northwest of the Hudson Canyon, which is the largest submarine canyon along the Atlantic coast and has been proposed as a future National Marine Sanctuary. Bluepoint Wind has joined the Hudson Canyon Sanctuary Advisory Council, and the scientific studies and monitoring conducted within the project lease area will contribute to better understanding the region’s complex ecosystem.? ? At OW Ocean Winds NORTH AMERICA, we recognize the environmental and cultural significance of the current and proposed marine sanctuaries and we look forward to continuing to work together to combat #climatechange and preserve our natural resources. ?? ? ?? Learn more about how you can support marine sanctuaries at https://lnkd.in/ggYzdbpb

OW Ocean Winds NORTH AMERICA is a proud sponsor of the Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) Leadership Forum, taking place this week in Washington, DC! The theme of the event this year is “Amplifying Our Voices” – centered around the shared belief that all of our voices are necessary to drive change and advance the #renewableenergy sector. ? This theme is strongly aligned with our mission and values at OW Ocean Winds, where we are dedicated to promoting greater gender equality in #STEM fields and helping create a more equitable future for all. We look forward to joining other clean energy professionals to learn from industry experts and gain valuable professional development tools. ?? Learn more about #WRISE2024 at wriseleadershipforum.org?

Happy Climate Week! ?? Check out the great article below by John Dempsey, CEO of our Bluepoint Wind project, which highlights the importance of #offshorewind and addresses misinformation about the industry ??

OW Ocean Winds NORTH AMERICA is proud to be sponsoring the 8th Annual #NationalCleanEnergyWeek, a celebration of U.S. clean energy leadership and bipartisan collaboration to achieve our clean energy goals. ? We’re also excited to share that OW NA CEO Michael Brown will be speaking on a panel exploring the challenges and opportunities of offshore wind deployment at?the #NCEW24 Policymakers Symposium! The Symposium is a two-day event taking place in-person and virtually on September 25th and 26th. ?? Be sure to follow National Clean Energy Week for updates and register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/e25uyft

?? Big news from our SouthCoast Wind project! ?? ? We are thrilled to share that SouthCoast Wind has been selected to provide 1,087 MW of offshore wind energy to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and 200 MW to the State of Rhode Island. ? This is a game-changer for the region as the project is ready to deliver abundant clean energy that will help meet increasing electricity demand and ambitious climate goals. As Michael Brown, CEO of SouthCoast Wind and OW Ocean Winds NORTH AMERICA, said: “We are ready to work together with the Administrations and state agencies, along with the business, community, labor and environmental sectors to build a new and just energy future.” This announcement brings SouthCoast Wind one step closer to powering a sustainable energy future for New England! ?? ?? Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/d89K9WfU #ProudtobeOW #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy