Belgium is constructing the world's first artificial island to harness offshore wind
The €650 million ($702 million) project is being funded by the European Investment Bank, which recently finalized a green credit deal with Belgian transmission operator Elia
In a nutshell: Belgium is constructing a massive artificial island in the North Sea to enhance its renewable energy capabilities. Set to be completed by 2027, the island, dubbed Princess Elisabeth, will integrate an impressive 3.5 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity into the Belgian power grid. That's enough clean electricity to power over three million homes.
Could be a great way to get clean and reliable energy.
Always thought Denmark was leading the way with these type of projects.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_islands_of_Denmark
The renewable energy stats, like many (if not most) are heavily manipulated. I keep hearing how much power Europe is generating from renewables and the records they hit, then we hear they are turning back on coal plants.
Why wouldn't they just be honest with reality though?
A lot of agendas out there.
very true my friend, that's why we need information to escape the negative influence of the agenda
The problem is rather that we produce a lot of energy when its windy and sunny outside, but we dont have any backup when its calm and cloudy. Thats why sea placed can be a soloution.
Solar still produces when it is cloudy, just not as much. Wind is a problem since it does cause havoc. I am not a fan of that. Solar has its place but is not the totality of the answer in my view.
Otherwise you open up yourself to be energy bullied like Germany 🤣🤣
That is a great example of stupidity run amok.
Yeah and the rest of us in Europe has to suffer...
Solar also have the huge problem that it produces basically just half the day. Winter time its pretty bad where I live.
So yeah, we need a solid base power thats stabile combined with renewable.
Morons here in sweden shut down fully working nuclear before any alternative was built and integrated...
The €650 million ($702 million) project is being funded by the European Investment Bank, which recently finalized a green credit deal with Belgian transmission operator Elia to kick off the first phase. This initiative is a key part of the EU's ambitious REPowerEU plan to phase out fossil fuels and fully commit to sustainable energy.
The island will be constructed approximately 45 kilometers off the Belgian coast within the Princess Elisabeth wind zone.
In addition to renewable energy generation, the island is designed to serve as an energy trading hub for the entire continent. The plan includes specialized "hybrid interconnector" transmission lines that will link the island with neighboring countries. These hybrid lines will integrate with the wind farms, enabling two-way energy flows.
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Believe this 700 mill is totally worth it. Money well spent but since it's artificial how long till it sinks or it will not?
Wow, that's great adventure