Copenhagen Energy to accelerate 4 GW offshore wind projects in the Philippines
Author: PPD Team Date: October 28, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: October 28, 2024
Copenhagen Energy and PetroGreen Energy Corporation have obtained the Green Lane Certificate from the Philippine Board of Investments for their joint floating offshore wind projects under BuhaWind Energy Philippines. This certification will accelerate the permit process, facilitating faster development of their planned 4 GW offshore wind farms.
The initiative includes three projects:
These projects, formalized in their partnership in 2022, contribute to the Philippines’ growing renewable energy sector.
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