Venterra Group, the worldwide offshore wind companies firm, has secured a contract to evaluate metocean information assortment wants that may help with offshore wind farm growth off Canada’s Atlantic Coast.
Amidst a surge in curiosity in offshore wind energy, Canada hopes to harness its expansive wind assets to fulfil its clear power and local weather ambitions, with Nova Scotia planning to supply seabed leases for as much as an equal of 5 GW of offshore wind capability by 2030.
Venterra Group’s specialised unit Venterra Geoscience, with its observe file of worldwide consultancy, will collate current metocean information, establish important gaps, and suggest optimised information assortment methodologies for deliberate offshore wind developments in Nova Scotia.
In response to the corporate, its experience is nicely suited to deal with the distinctive challenges of Atlantic Canada’s marine atmosphere, together with freezing spray, sea ice, and excessive climate situations.
The insights obtained by way of the work will assist varied initiatives, from exact discipline measurement campaigns to superior numerical modelling and focused R&D, in direction of closing the data hole in Atlantic Canada’s offshore wind sector.
“Our work on behalf of Canadian policymakers is a big step in Canada’s power transition. Canada’s proactive insurance policies for renewable power and grid modernisation in anticipation of offshore wind growth are commendable.
“Our Venterra Geoscience group who’ve huge worldwide expertise, will supply strategic insights to not solely meet however exceed Canada’s clear power objectives, exemplifying accountable and sustainable wind farm deployment,” mentioned Lee Gooderham, Director of Venterra Geoscience.
By the Impression Evaluation Company of Canada (IAAC), the Canadian authorities oversees regional assessments of offshore wind off the coasts of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Labrador.
