Can multi-purpose platforms in the ocean help us fast-track the expansion of renewable energy production? What are the most promising solutions and what is currently missing for upscaling? Join our webinar to find out. On 29 January, we will learn about new research on the potential of combining offshore wind and hydrogen power, with experts mapping out what should be the next steps.
Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, United Kingdom
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At the recent climate meeting COP28, countries committed to triple renewable energy production by 2030, but that will require massive transformations of the energy sector. In this webinar, we discuss a promising solution: marine platforms that combine multiple uses, for example offshore windfarms that share space with floating solar or wave energy, aquaculture, or hydrogen production.
The concept is explored in the new policy brief Marine multi-use in practice comparing offshore wind and hydrogen production applications. Meet the authors Guido Mazza and Maria Xylia from the Stockholm Environment Institute who will describe both the potential of these solutions and what is currently holding them back.
We will also hear from industry leaders, policy experts and regulators. Which decisions, incentives, and regulations would they like to see? Should multi-use be part of the ranking criteria in wind projects? Why do we seldom design for multi-functionality? How do we balance local and national interests?
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