The Barium Bay floating offshore wind project, with a capacity of 1,110 MW, has received environmental approval from the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security. This authorization will allow its participation in the FER 2 Decree, a national incentive mechanism that will award long-term contracts for difference for new renewable energy plants.
The auction of the Barium Bay floating offshore wind project
Located more than 45 kilometers offshore between the cities of Bari and Barletta in the Apulia region, Barium Bay becomes the largest floating wind farm in the country to obtain a positive Environmental Impact Assessment.
The project was developed by Galileo, a pan-European renewable energy platform, and Hope Group, an Italian company focused on energy transition. Both entities have worked with local communities and authorities to minimize the landscape and environmental impact of the facility.
The environmental approval obtained is in addition to previous validations by the Ministry of Culture, consolidating institutional backing. Barium Bay can now compete in the FER 2 auction, which will allocate 3,800 MW to offshore wind projects. offshore wind projects projects throughout the country.
The Galileo organization has a demonstration of projects exceeding 16 GW in ten European countries and maintains a model that includes autonomous development with local partnerships. Meanwhile, Hope Group maintains a presence in Puglia with offices in Bari, Lecce and Foggia, promoting clean energy projects as part of its commitment to sustainable development goals.
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