Floating Offshore Wind

Island and coastal communities often have abundant wind resources that can be harnessed for renewable energy. When land is limited by competing land use priorities, the ocean offers a viable alternative for responsible renewable energy development. Progression Energy uses the best commercialized floating technology to site projects in deep waters which are far enough from shore to alleviate many use conflicts. For example, offshore of Oahu we are working with technology partner Principle Power, Inc. to generate more energy with faster wind speeds to provide a stable and reliable source of renewable energy.

Principle Power’s Windfloat® technology involves a semi-submersible floating foundation that has been used successfully in the oil and gas industry for more than 30 years and can maintain full production amidst 45-foot waves. Offshore wind turbines have been in use for more than 25 years around the world and the number of offshore floating wind projects is increasing.

Fixed Foundation Offshore Wind

Offshore wind turbines have the potential to generate more energy with faster wind speeds, and harness the more stable and consistent marine winds, which provides a more reliable source of renewable energy. While Progression Energy is developing floating offshore wind turbines for global communities, we also recognize the importance of fixed foundation offshore wind. Fixed foundation offshore wind is typically a single, large structure that is driven into the seabed.

Onshore Wind

Onshore wind energy is generated by turbines placed on land where use constraints allow. Onshore wind is a widely adopted renewable energy technology which helps communities to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution by replacing fossil fuel-generated electricity.

Solar

Communities around the globe have seen success using solar power. Solar energy is captured in a variety of ways but the most widely used method is photovoltaic solar panels, also known as solar PV. Utility-scale solar farms generate enough electricity to power entire communities. In sunny, tropical locations, there is often a strong case for utilizing photovoltaic panels to generate electricity where land or rooftop availability allows.

Battery Storage

Energy storage through batteries is a necessary component when using large scale intermittent renewable energy sources such as PV and wind. Batteries help regulate the energy output to meet the fluctuating demand for electricity. They can regulate power output quality and they are also used to store energy that can be deployed when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. Batteries ensure reliable, clean and lower-cost power.

Microgrid/Utility Services

In order to seamlessly integrate clean electricity generation in smaller geographic areas, Progression employs microgrids that connect to larger power grids and can also disconnect and run on their own if the main power grid fails. Microgrids can also serve locations that cannot support the infrastructure of a main grid and are often a viable option for remote communities. There is increasing interest in using microgrids and decentralized energy generation to improve utility resilience during unexpected power outages and natural disasters; when the electric grid is dependent on only a few energy generation sources. Microgrids can sometimes alleviate widespread interruptions and help to maintain or restore power more quickly.

Progression works with utility companies in project areas to determine where microgrids or other projects can provide utility or grid services to benefit the electric system. Programs involving demand-side management can also offer solutions that balance customer demand for electricity with energy generation.