Lisbon, November 18, 2024 – Etermar Energia, the newly launched renewable energy branch of leading Portuguese maritime engineering company Etermar, and Qair Renewables Iberica signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at future offshore wind projects in the Iberian Peninsula. The document was signed during a visit by Etermar Energia to Qair’s EOLMED floating offshore wind project in Port-La-Nouvelle, France, which utilizes three 10MW floating wind turbines based on BW Ideol’s Damping Pool® technology.
This agreement underscores Etermar Energia’s strategic ambition to become a key player in the rapidly expanding global floating offshore wind market. It reflects the parties’ shared interest in collaborating on the construction and operation of floating offshore wind farms within the Portuguese Maritime Spatial Planning Plan (PSOEM) zones and other geographically proximate QRI projects.
The MOU recognizes the potential of Etermar’s facilities for a wide range of offshore wind farm development activities, from component stockpiling and foundation manufacturing to logistical support, and ongoing Operation and Maintenance services.
“This partnership with Qair Renewables Iberica marks a significant step in our commitment to advancing floating offshore wind energy in the Iberian Peninsula. We are eager to leverage our expertise and resources to contribute to the growth of sustainable energy solutions,” highlighted Luís Machado, Etermar Energia’s Executive Director. “This MOU, alongside other collaborations with key renewable energy developers, demonstrates the market’s confidence in Etermar Energia and our vision for the future of offshore wind,” adds the representative.
Etermar has over five decades of experience in constructing and installing floating structures—using both steel and concrete—and has extensive port facilities in Setúbal, Portugal. The company is set to establish a floating foundation manufacturing facility at its premises to serve European and global markets, further positioning itself as a competitive provider with solutions across various technologies.
This MOU adds to a growing portfolio of over 20 partnerships with key renewable energy developers across 13 different geographies. Etermar Energia remains open to new collaborations and challenges worldwide.