Offshore energy developer installs wind instruments in Guimaras, Cavite
By Alena Mae S. Flores – April 14, 2024, 9:15 pm
from manilastandard.net
Global offshore wind developer Corio Generation deployed light detection and ranging (LiDAR) instruments for its wind projects in Guimaras and Cavite that will remain in operation for at least 12 months.
LiDARs, designed to withstand harsh coastal environment, will collect detailed information on the wind resources of the two prospective wind farms.
“The successful deployment of LiDARs represents a major milestone achievement as we continue to develop our projects off the cost of the Philippines. Our campaign to measure the wind resources confirms the progress we have made in bringing forward offshore wind projects for upcoming auctions in the country,” Corio Generation development director for the Philippines Alma Roxas-Aguila said in a statement.
The company, whose headquarters is in London, has five projects in the pipeline totaling 3 gigawatts (GW) off the coasts of Cavite, Batangas, Mindoro, IIoilo and Guimaras under wind energy service contract granted by the Department of Energy.
These involve 2 GW of fixed-bottom and 1 GW of floating wind projects.
Corio Generation deputy chief executive Alejandro de Hoz recently met with Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla and lauded the government on its ambitious agenda to expand electricity generation from renewable energy.
Corio received a warm welcome from the Department of Energy to participate in the country’s upcoming Green Energy Auction in 2024 during the meeting.
“We congratulate the government of the Philippines for its commitment to the green energy transition. This is a country with abundant natural resources and many suitable sites for offshore wind power,” de Hoz said.
“Our team has been exploring multiple opportunities in the country and is optimistic about participating in future auctions. Corio is one of the world’s leading specialist offshore wind developers, with proven financial and technical expertise in pioneering fixed bottom and floating wind farms,” he said.
