Gwynt Glas Signs Agreement for Lease with The Crown Estate

DP Energy congratulates the Gwynt Glass Floating Offshore Wind Farm on signing an Agreement for Lease (AFL) with The Crown Estate, marking a significant milestone for the project.

Following the project selection as a preferred bidder in June 2025, the agreement for lease allows Gwynt Glas to progress into the development phase, brining delivery of up to 1.5GW of clean, renewable energy a step closer.

Initiated by DP Energy in 2020 and now a joint venture between EDF Renewables and ESB, Gwynt Glas is one of the world’s largest planned floating offshore wind farms.

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DP Energy announces plans to develop 1,400 MW wind farm in Queensland, Australia

  • Windy Plains Renewable Energy Park is located approximately 40 km southeast of Julia Creek in McKinlay Shire, Queensland

 

  • Proposed site has a number of benefits including optimal wind speeds, flat topography and minimal proximity to neighbouring dwellings

 

  • DP Energy Australia Team are actively engaging with local community and stakeholders

 

DP Energy, an Irish company that develops large renewable energy generation projects in Australia and across the world, has announced plans to develop Windy Plains Renewable Energy Park, a major renewable energy development located approximately 40 km southeast of Julia Creek in McKinlay Shire, Queensland.

 

Combining approximately 197 wind turbines with an installed capacity of up to 1,400 MW and supported by battery energy storage systems (BESS) of around 500 MW / 2000 MWh. The project represents a significant opportunity to contribute to Queensland’s renewable energy targets and Australia’s broader net-zero goals.

 

The proposed site has a number of benefits including optimal wind speeds (forecast to be in excess of 8.5 m/s), large land blocks with minimal proximity to neighbouring dwellings, flat topography which will lead to cost-effective deployment, and proximity to the new CopperString transmission line being constructed by Powerlink Queensland.

The project will also create direct employment opportunities during construction and operation, as well as indirect opportunities through increased demand for local products, materials, and services.

DP Energy is committed to responsible development, with honest and meaningful engagement at the core of all projects. The DP Energy Australia Team are now actively engaging with early neighbours to the project including McKinlay Shire Council, Queensland Government agencies, First Nations, and other stakeholders.

 

To support DP Energy’s commitment to early engagement, there will be a community drop-in session at the Julia Creek Civic Centre on Wednesday, 13th August, providing an opportunity for the local community to meet the project team, ask questions, and learn more about the project’s potential benefits, timelines, and next steps.

 

The official project website www.windyplainsrep.com.au is now live, offering key information about the proposal, community benefits, and opportunities to register for updates or employment interest.

 

DP Energy will also launch a Community Benefit Fund Survey to help guide how a future fund, can best deliver lasting benefits to the region. The survey is also live and can be found via the project website.

 

The Windy Plains Renewable Energy Project is currently in the Project Feasibility stage, with high-level environmental, cultural heritage, and technical assessments underway. Approvals from Queensland and Commonwealth regulators will follow after more detailed studies and consultation have taken place.

DP Energy’s Australian portfolio also includes the proposed 430 MW Callide Wind Farm in Queensland, which has secured key state and federal approvals, and the 700 MW Euston Wind Farm in New South Wales, which was advanced through early-stage development by DP Energy before being handed over to a major Australian energy company for delivery.

Other Australian projects developed by DP Energy include the now operational 320 MW Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park in South Australia as well as a pipeline of early stage projects primarily in New South Wales and Queensland.

Headquartered in Buttevant in North Cork, and operating for over 30 years, DP Energy has enabled 1 GW of renewable energy generation through 21 significant infrastructure projects worldwide. Currently, DP Energy has a 4.5 GW pipeline of renewable energy projects across Ireland, the UK, Australia and Canada.

 

DP Energy was founded with a commitment to using the most sustainable and environmentally responsible methods in all its energy developments whilst also minimising impact on other species, including marine mammals. This commitment remains at the core of the company’s activities today.

Commenting on the proposed project, Hugh Cantwell, DP Energy Australia’s Head of Development, says: “Windy Plains Renewable Energy Park is perfectly positioned to tap into North Queensland’s incredible wind resources, resulting in long‑term economic benefits for the region. With strong, consistent winds, ample land, and direct access to new transmission infrastructure, it will power both the grid and local growth for decades to come.

From the outset, our priority is genuine collaboration with local communities, First Nations, and all levels of government. Early, open dialogue means Windy Plains Renewable Energy Park will be designed with community insights at its core, delivering results that will create lasting value for all stakeholders.” 

In Ireland, DP Energy has an immediate pipeline of projects including:

 

  • Lyra Wind farm in Co. Mayo, which could generate up to 100MW
  • Aries Wind Farm, also located in Co. Mayo, with potential capacity for up to 50MW
  • Additional early-stage wind farms
  • A growing portfolio of solar projects in the 20MW to 50MW range
  • Early-stage projects involving non grid dependant renewable energy solutions for large energy users.

DP Energy continues to actively explore offshore renewable energy opportunities, including fixed bottom wind, floating wind and ocean energy technologies e.g. wave, around Ireland’s coast. The company also recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a large Irish utility generator to explore using green hydrogen as a clean fuel to power existing and future electricity generating stations. DP Energy is researching battery storage and opportunities in international markets, aligning with an overall growth strategy which will see the company delivering projects in additional countries over the next few years.

 

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DP Energy helps secure success for the ‘Gwynt Glas’ floating offshore wind farm in The Crown Estate’s Leasing Round 5

  • Gwynt Glas is a floating offshore wind project located between West Wales and the South West UK coastline, with the potential to generate up to 1.5GW of clean renewable energy

 

  • After a broader UK search, DP Energy initiated the project in 2020 before subsequently partnering in 2021 with EDF Renewables as an experienced owner operator of offshore wind assets

 

  • DP Energy is acting as Exclusive Development Partner for the now jointly owned EDF / ESB project, with the company’s Pembrokeshire team actively engaging with local stakeholders

Gwynt Glas, a floating offshore wind farm located between West Wales and the South West UK coastline, has been awarded preferred bidder status in the Celtic Sea through The Crown Estate’s Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5 which awards rights to two new floating wind projects in the region.

Gwynt Glas is a joint venture between EDF Renewables and ESB. The project was originally initiated by DP Energy before partnering with EDF as an experienced Offshore Wind partner. The project has the potential to generate up to 1.5GW of clean renewable energy, while benefitting communities across South Wales and South West England.

DP Energy is now acting as Exclusive Development Partner in the project, with the company’s Pembrokeshire based team supporting the partnership by leveraging their deep knowledge of local stakeholders and continuing work with educational institutions to promote skills and economic opportunities.

Simon De Pietro, Chief Executive of DP Energy said: “We are delighted that the Gwynt Glas project has achieved this major milestone, securing seabed rights in the Celtic Sea for a commercial scale floating offshore wind farm project.

 

The DP Energy team have been working alongside the project team focused on delivering this outcome from day one and are extremely proud to have contributed to this positive result. We would also like to congratulate ESB and EDF Renewables for their success in The Crown Estate Round 5 Leasing Process.”

 

DP Energy will continue to work alongside EDF Renewables and ESB to further develop Gwynt Glas, supporting the UK’s market-leading position in floating wind and helping to maximise social value from the project.

The Gwynt Glas project has been selected through a competitive seabed tender process which follows more than three years of engagement with a range of key stakeholders to inform the best approach.

 

As part of the tender process, Gwynt Glas submitted proposals for developing the wind farm, alongside plans for maximising socio-economic and overall social value opportunities. The project will have the potential to deliver green energy to millions of homes and contribute to the UK and region’s green economy, subject to the relevant environmental assessments.

 

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Irish company DP Energy finalises sale of Saamis Solar Park to City of Medicine Hat, Canada

  • 325MW Saamis Solar Project in the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada will be the largest urban solar development in North America

 

  • Construction is anticipated to begin this year

 

  • DP Energy is headquartered in Cork and operates across the world

 

DP Energy, an Irish company that develops large renewable energy generation projects in Canada and across the world, has completed the sale of North America’s largest urban solar project, Saamis Solar Park to the City of Medicine Hat in Alberta, Canada. The transfer was approved by Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) which has enabled the City to finalise the acquisition of the 325MW project.

 

DP Energy secured the development rights to the site in 2017, then proceeded to obtain a Development Permit in 2021 and ultimately the necessary approval from the AUC in 2024 to construct and operate the project. With the transfer of the approval, the City of Medicine Hat has acquired a ‘ready-to-build’ solar project with all necessary planning and environmental approvals in place.

 

The City now intends to seek an amendment to allow it to construct the Saamis Solar Project in phases, with the first phase adding 75MW of additional generation to the City’s existing fleet of generating units.

 

Situated in the northwest of Canada’s sunniest city, when fully built, Saamis Solar Park is expected to generate enough electricity to supply the equivalent of approximately 100,000 households and offset around 350,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

 

Home to more than 600,000 solar panels, Saamis Solar Park will create a significant number of direct employment opportunities during the construction, operation, and decommissioning phases, as well as extensive indirect opportunities across the full supply chain.

 

DP Energy’s development portfolio in Canada includes a range of solar, onshore wind, storage and offshore wind projects across the country, including the 400MW Nova East Wind project, a joint venture with SBM Offshore targeted as being Canada’s first offshore wind project.

 

 

Headquartered in Cork, and operating for over 30 years, DP Energy has enabled 1.6W of renewable energy generation through 22 significant infrastructure projects worldwide. Currently, DP Energy has a 4.5GW pipeline of renewable energy projects across Ireland, the UK, Australia and Canada. The Company is also now active in Southern Africa.

 

DP Energy was founded with a commitment to using the most sustainable and environmentally responsible methods in all its energy developments whilst also minimising impact on other species. This commitment remains at the core of the company’s activities today.

 

Damian Bettles, DP Energy’s Head of Development Canada, said: “As the largest urban solar development in North America, Saamis Solar Park is a project we are proud to have developed. With the sale to the City of Medicine Hat, it adds a dual aspect to the success story. Not only is it a productive use of a large area of contaminated land, it now also has the potential to contribute to the City’s energy transition to clean, renewable power. DP Energy are pleased to have worked with the City of Medicine Hat and with Viterra, owner of the development land, on this successful project and thank them both for their involvement.”

 

This announcement follows on the back of recent EPBC approval from the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water, for the Callide Wind Farm located in Queensland, Australia, a DP Energy renewable energy project with a capacity of 430MW.

 

In Ireland, DP Energy has an immediate pipeline of projects including:

  • Aries Wind Farm, located in Co. Mayo, with a potential capacity for up to 40MW
  • Additional early-stage wind farms
  • A growing portfolio of solar projects in the 20MW to 70MW range
  • Early-stage projects involving non grid dependant renewable energy solutions for large energy users.

DP Energy continues to actively explore offshore renewable energy opportunities, including fixed bottom wind, floating wind and ocean energy technologies e.g. wave, around Ireland’s coast. Last year, the company also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a large utility generator to explore using green gasses to power existing and future electricity generating stations. DP Energy is researching battery storage and opportunities in international markets, aligning with an overall growth strategy which will see the company delivering projects in additional countries over the next few years.

 

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Irish Company DP Energy secures approval for 430MW wind farm in Queensland Australia

  • Callide Wind Farm is located in the Calliope Range approximately 22km north north-east of Biloela and 75km west south-west of Gladstone 

 

  • The wind farm will comprise of up to 70 wind turbine generators with a capacity of 430MW

 

  • DP Energy has secured approval from the federal government for the project under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EBPC Act)

 

  • DP energy is headquartered in Cork, with operations across the world

 

DP Energy, an Irish company that develops large renewable energy generation projects in Australia and across the world, has been granted EPBC approval from the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for Callide Wind Farm, a renewable energy project with a capacity of 430MW. The EPBC approval is a significant milestone for the wind farm, which is located in the Calliope Range in Queensland, Australia.

 

Construction for Callide Wind Farm is expected to commence this year and, upon completion, the wind farm will produce enough energy to power around 130,000 average Queensland households. Callide Wind Farm will also support Queensland’s target of a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

The project will create direct employment opportunities during construction and operation, as well as indirect opportunities through increased demand for local products, materials, and services.

This announcement follows the receipt of Secretary’s environmental assessment requirements (SEARs) for the 700MW Euston Wind Farm in New South Wales, Australia, which is a critical step  towards Development Approval. Other Australian projects include the now operational 320MW Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park in South Australia as well as a pipeline of early stage projects primarily in New South Wales and Queensland.

The company also received approval recently for Saamis Solar Project, North America’s largest urban solar project, located in the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.

 

Headquartered in Buttevant in North Cork, and operating for over 30 years, DP Energy has enabled 1GW of renewable energy generation through 21 significant infrastructure projects worldwide. Currently, DP Energy has a 9GW pipeline of renewable energy projects across Ireland, the UK, Australia and Canada.

 

DP Energy was founded with a commitment to using the most sustainable and environmentally responsible methods in all its energy developments whilst also minimising impact on other species, including marine mammals. This commitment remains at the core of the company’s activities today.

 

Commenting on the approval, Hugh Cantwell, DP Energy Australia’s Head of Development, says: “After working closely with the Department, we are very pleased to have achieved this key milestone for the project. We look forward to advancing the project towards construction and making a meaningful contribution to Queensland’s renewable energy future.”

 

In Ireland, DP Energy has an immediate pipeline of projects including:

  • Lyra Wind farm in Co. Mayo, which could generate up to 100MW
  • Aries Wind Farm, also located in Co. Mayo, with potential capacity for up to 50MW
  • Additional early-stage wind farms
  • A growing portfolio of solar projects in the 20MW to 50MW range
  • Early-stage projects involving non grid dependant renewable energy solutions for large energy users.

DP Energy continues to actively explore offshore renewable energy opportunities, including fixed bottom wind, floating wind and ocean energy technologies e.g. wave, around Ireland’s coast. The company also recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a large Irish utility generator to explore using green hydrogen as a clean fuel to power existing and future electricity generating stations. DP Energy is researching battery storage and opportunities in international markets, aligning with an overall growth strategy which will see the company delivering projects in additional countries over the next few years.

 

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Nova East Wind Signs MoU with Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs

Kjipuktuk, Nova Scotia, October 8, 2024 – Nova East Wind Inc (Nova East Wind) is delighted to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) regarding the development, installation, and operation of Canada’s leading offshore wind project off the eastern shore of Nova Scotia.

Culminating from extensive dialogue between the parties, the MoU reflects a desire to build a relationship to be sustained for the life of the project. Nova East Wind and the Assembly are committed to cooperating in a mutually beneficial manner, ensuring the projects progress while seeking to mitigate any potential impacts on the rights of the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq.

During the term of the MoU, the parties will seek to develop a Mutual Benefits Agreement, building on existing Mi’kmaw renewable energy capacities, to create meaningful and direct participation in the project. Nova East Wind is committing to develop a Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) program to support a greater understanding of the project respecting the traditional knowledge of First Nations.

Chief Sidney Peters, Assembly of First Nations Nova Scotia said “Any time work is being considered on the lands and waters of Mi’kma’ki, it is important that Mi’kmaw voices are part of those conversations to ensure any developments are carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner. The MoU with Nova East Wind will help to open the doors for a dialogue on how we can create a stronger, brighter, and greener future for the Mi’kmaw Nation.”

Tory Rushton, N.S. Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables commented “Offshore wind is Nova Scotia’s greatest opportunity since the Age of Sail. It’s going to help us fight climate change, create green jobs and grow our green economy for generations to come. I’m pleased to see developers like DP Energy and SBM Offshore working closely with the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia. Through wind, solar and battery projects and more, the Mi’kmaq are key leaders and partners in our province’s transition to clean energy.”

Simon De Pietro, CEO of DP Energy said “This is an important first step for Nova East Wind as it seeks to establish meaningful Indigenous participation in the project, a key component of this MoU. We remain committed to developing this project in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner, respecting the views and rights of the Mi’kmaq. The primary goal of the MoU is to embody the practices and values of the First Nations of Atlantic Canada and align with the need to protect onshore and offshore environments in Nova Scotia.”

Gerry Sheehan, SBM Offshore said “This is a very welcome relationship as it will help us plan for meaningful development of the supply and servicing chain of partners to bring the project to life. We look forward to working with the Assembly to identify the specific economic and community opportunities to enable greater Mi’kmaw participation in all aspects of the project.”

About Nova East Wind

Subject to regulatory approvals, Nova East Wind is a floating offshore wind energy development in Nova Scotia.  The development is joint venture between DP Energy and SBM Offshore.  It is designed to generate 300-400 megawatt (MW) and will be installed 20 to 30 kilometres offshore Goldboro, Nova Scotia.  The project will consist of 20 to 25 floating wind turbines, each designed to generate an anticipated 15 MW of energy.  The project is targeted to be operational by the early 2030s with a view of supporting Nova Scotia and Canada’s decarbonization goals.

About the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs

The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs is comprised of 12 Mi’kmaw Chiefs in Nova Scotia and two ex-officio members, Kji-Saqmaw and Kji-Keptin of the Mi’kmaq Grand Council.  The Assembly is the highest level of decision making in the Rights Implementation process on behalf of the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia.  All consultation and rights implementation decisions and direction are obtained at this level.

About DP Energy

DP Energy is an Irish company that develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects across the world, including Australia, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. With over 30 years’ experience in the global renewable energy space, DP Energy has an immediate project pipeline of over 7GW and is committed to using the most sustainable and environmentally responsible methods in all their energy developments.

 About SBM Offshore

SBM Offshore has over 65 years of extensive experience designing, constructing, delivering, installing, and operating offshore energy facilities, with special expertise in developing local supply chains and providing economic opportunities to local communities. With over 7,000 people globally, SBM Offshore is active in the decarbonization of conventional deepwater ocean infrastructure and the deployment of new energies.

 

Powering Up Green Education: ‘Destination Renewables’ course rolls out across new Colleges

Destination Renewables, a bilingual, award winning education programme developed by lead partners: Pembrokeshire College, EDF Renewables UK, DP Energy and Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, is celebrating the roll out of the industry led course at two additional further education colleges, with further interest in the roll out.

In addition to the programme’s expansion, the event – attended by learners, education, and industry professionals – also celebrated the recent announcements that the programme has been shortlisted for a Global Offshore Wind Award and two Wales STEM Awards

The course, which prepares 16–18-year-olds with a Level 3 Extended Project Qualification has been adopted by Neath Port Talbot College, and Falmouth Marine School, for the new academic year.

This rollout comes as a result of a successful pilot programme undertaken at Pembrokeshire College, with over 110 learners engaged in the programme since its launch in 2022. A key aspect of the programme is the collaboration between industry and academia to bridge the skills gap and showcase the diverse careers available.

To date, 45 delivery partner companies from across the sector, and over 62 talented professionals, have delivered sessions to inspire, showcase opportunities,  and provide expert insight into the skills required within the renewable energy industry.

Arwyn Williams, Head of Faculty Engineering, Computing, 14-16, Quality Nominee and Strategic lead for Higher Education at Pembrokeshire College said:

“It is fantastic to see, that following the successful pilot programme at Pembrokeshire College, more further education colleges are embarking on this course, engaging with industry, powering green energy careers and putting renewable energy centre stage.”

Mark Hazelton Project Director at EDF Renewables UK said:

“Destination Renewables aims to inspire students to explore future career options in the renewable energy sector needed to build the net zero energy system of the future. Working with the lead partners to expand this course to reach additional learners is very exciting and we look forward to working with the new education partners to empower tomorrow’s leaders.”

The programme is underpinned by the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Skills and Talent programme, jointly funded by the Welsh and UK Governments, alongside private sector investment.

Destination Renewables was established to provide an overview of renewable technologies including: wave, tidal, onshore wind, solar and offshore wind, demonstrate a renewable project development lifecycle and highlight the different career pathways within the industry. Students have opportunities to link with future employers to prepare them for work experience, apprenticeship opportunities and jobs in the ever-expanding renewable energies market.

 

Irish company DP Energy secures approval for largest urban solar development in North America

  • 325MW Saamis Solar Project in the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta will be the second largest of any solar project approved in Canada to date
  • Construction anticipated to begin in 2025
  • DP Energy is headquartered in Cork

 

DP Energy, an Irish company that develops large renewable energy generation projects in Canada and across the world, has been granted approval for the 325MW Saamis Solar Project in the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. The approval for the project, which will be North America’s largest urban solar project when built, follows a public hearing held in the city in April.

Saamis Solar Park, situated in the northwest of Canada’s sunniest city, will support Alberta’s target of sourcing 30% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. It is expected to generate enough electricity to supply the equivalent of approximately 250,000 households and offset around 300,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

Home to more than 600,000 solar panels, Saamis Solar Park will create a number of direct employment opportunities during the construction, operation, and decommissioning phases, as well as extensive indirect opportunities across the full supply chain.

Almost half of the 1600-acre project is sited on a contaminated brownfield site consisting of capped phosphogypsum stacks, a by-product of fertilizer production. This is the largest of three projects DP Energy has developed on similar brownfield sites, with the 64MW Barlow and Deerfoot Solar Park project in the City of Calgary, Canada, commencing operation last year.

DP Energy’s development portfolio in Canada also includes the proposed 200MW Miyopiyiwin Wind project in Saskatchewan in partnership with Piapot First Nation, and the 400MW Nova East Wind project, a joint venture with SBM Offshore, targeted as being Canada’s first offshore wind project.

Headquartered in Buttevant in North Cork, and operating for over 30 years, DP Energy has enabled 1.5GW (1,533MW) of renewable energy generation through 21 significant infrastructure projects worldwide. Currently, DP Energy has a 9.7GW pipeline of renewable energy projects across Ireland, the UK, Australia and Canada.

DP Energy was founded with a commitment to using the most sustainable and environmentally responsible methods in all its energy developments whilst also minimising impact on other species, including marine mammals. This commitment remains at the core of the company’s activities today.

Commenting on the milestone, Damian Bettles, DP Energy’s Head of Development Canada, said: “We are delighted with the AUC’s approval for the Saamis Solar Park. The solar park is a fantastic productive use of the land which will create local jobs and contribute to Alberta’s emission reduction goals. The approval marks a significant milestone for the project and a critical step as the project advances towards start of construction.”

This announcement follows the recent Development Approval of DP Energy’s 430MW Callide Wind Farm, located in the Calliope Range in Queensland, Australia, and the commencement of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) preparation for the 700MW Euston Wind Farm project in New South Wales, Australia, which is a critical step towards Development Approval.

In Ireland, DP Energy has an immediate pipeline of projects including:

  • Lyra Wind farm in Co. Mayo, which could generate up to 100MW
  • Aries Wind Farm, also located in Co. Mayo, with potential capacity for up to 50MW
  • Additional early-stage wind farms
  • A growing portfolio of solar projects in the 20MW to 50MW range
  • Early-stage projects involving non grid dependant renewable energy solutions for large energy users.

DP Energy continues to actively explore offshore renewable energy opportunities, including fixed bottom wind, floating wind and ocean energy technologies e.g. wave, around Ireland’s coast. The company also recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a large Irish utility generator to explore using green hydrogen as a clean fuel to power existing and future electricity generating stations. DP Energy is researching battery storage and opportunities in international markets, aligning with an overall growth strategy which will see the company delivering projects in additional countries over the next few years.

 

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HiDef appointed as Aerial Survey Contractors for Nova East Wind

Nova East Wind Inc., a Joint Venture partnership between DP Energy and SBM Offshore, has re-appointed HiDef Aerial Surveying Ltd. as its aerial survey provider.

The Joint Venture partnership announced its floating offshore wind farm development earlier this year which will supply renewable electricity to Nova Scotians. The 300–400 MW Nova East Wind project will be located approximately 20-30km off Goldboro, Nova Scotia. This first stepping-stone project will kickstart an exciting new industry in Nova Scotia, contributing to the province meeting its 2030 decarbonization goals.

HiDef has been carrying out monthly aerial surveys for Nova East Wind since October 2022, and this will now continue for a second year.  These surveys will provide insight into the abundance and distribution of birds, marine mammals, and other marine species in the proposed wind farm area.

Anne-Marie Belliveau, Nova East Wind Project Manager, said: “We are excited to continue working with HiDef for the delivery of the aerial surveys for Nova East Wind. The results from these surveys will help guide discussions with stakeholders and rights holders, optimize project design and allow the team to make informed decisions based on survey findings.”

Commenting on the appointment, Martin Scott, HiDef Managing Director said: “Providing clients with robust data to help understand the environment they are working in is key to us and we are proud to be part of this ground breaking Canadian project.”

An information session as well as an official project launch event took place earlier this year, with a project website now available at www.novaeastwind.ca.

DP Energy Australia to power up Euston, New South Wales, with new wind farm development

DP Energy Australia is pleased to announce a significant advancement in its nominally 700MW Euston Wind Farm project, located 8km north of Euston in New South Wales within the Balranald Local Government Area. Having recently received the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) from the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, DP Energy has now commenced preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as a critical step towards Development Approval (DA).

Situated within the South-West Renewable Energy Zone (SW-REZ), the Euston Wind Farm aims to contribute to New South Wales’s climate action targets of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The project is expected to generate enough electricity to power up to 324,903 New South Wales homes, incorporating approximately 100 wind turbines and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The project will contribute significantly to local development supporting jobs and local community programs.

DP Energy Australia’s Head of Projects, Hugh Cantwell, expressed enthusiasm about reaching this pivotal stage. “The receipt of the SEARs marks a key milestone in the Euston Wind Farm project, we are excited to be moving forward with this quality project which aligns well with the New South Wales Government’s goals to transform the electricity system into one that is affordable, clean, and reliable,” said Cantwell.

Jack Murphy, DP Energy Australia’s Environment and Development Manager, also commented on this milestone, saying, “As we move into the EIS phase, I am excited to further engage with the local community and the NSW Government. This project will play a crucial role in bolstering the NSW South-West Renewable Energy Zone and is a significant step toward Australia’s transition to achieving net-zero emissions.”

Established over 30 years ago, DP Energy has developed over 1GW of renewable energy projects across Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the UK to date and have a current project pipeline of over 9GW. DP Energy’s lead Australian projects include the 320MW Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park in South Australia and the 430MW Callide Wind Farm in Queensland.

A dedicated website for the Euston Wind Farm project has been updated with the latest information and can be accessed at www.eustonwindfarm.com.au