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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

 

GREENROCK RELEASES FOURTH STUDY FROM OFFSHORE WIND FEASIBILITY SERIES

 

Greenrock is pleased to announce the release of the fourth study in our offshore wind feasibility study series - a Wind Speed and Annual Energy Production Analysis. This study was commissioned to understand more accurately how much electricity could be generated by an offshore wind farm in Bermuda.



Key points from the study are as follows:

 

  • The energy production analysis has been carried out by BVG Associates, who have decades of experience in the offshore wind industry, including in the design of offshore wind turbines.

 

  • The study used commercially available wind resource data purchased from Vortex, and also considered local data that is available from the Bermuda Weather Service.

 

  • A 60MW offshore wind farm could generate 34% of Bermuda’s current electricity requirements.

 

  • Forecast electricity costs from an offshore wind farm have been revised using the annual energy production from this study to around $0.17/kWh.

 

  • Based on our own analysis of BELCo's electricity costs over the past few years, offshore wind could generate electricity that is around 30-40% cheaper than generating electricity from fuel oil.

 

  • The electricity generated by a 60MW offshore wind farm would cost around $23 million a year less than generating the same amount of electricity from oil.

 

We are currently seeking sponsors to support the next study, an Offshore Wind Roadmap. This will be written for key stakeholders, and will explain good practice approaches that could be used for a small remote location such as Bermuda to interact with the global offshore wind industry, to successfully procure and develop a commercial offshore wind farm for Bermuda.

 

Click here to download the Bermuda Offshore Wind: Wind Speed and Annual Energy Production Report

 

For more information about the Offshore Wind Feasibility Study please visit our website, view our overview online, or download the overview as a PDF.  For interviews please call 747.7625 or send an email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

 

GREENROCK ANNOUNCE GREEN EXPO TO SHOWCASE NATURAL & SUSTAINABLE LIVING

 

Greenrock is preparing to host a Living Green Expo on Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 10 am - 6 pm in the Royal Naval Dockyard.  This event will include a host of mind-body activities including Yoga, Qigong, a 25K Bike Ride & Cycle Race from City Hall to Dockyard, a 5K Walk & Run through Dockyard and Ireland Island, a Vendor Village in The Shed on Freeport Drive with a Vegan Food Court and an Automotive Show for Zero Emission Vehicles on either side.

 

Event Producer Eugene Dean said, “The Living Green Expo has been developed to provide a public platform for businesses in the green economy to showcase natural, holistic,  sustainable and environmentally friendly products and services to the broader community. The event is designed to encourage growth and collaboration within the industry while creating educational opportunities by sharing innovative ideas and demonstrating simple methods that inspire us to live naturally and think sustainably each and every day.”

 

By participating in the Living Green Expo, businesses and entrepreneurs will be given the chance to expose their natural, holistic and sustainable products and services to a broad audience.  According to Grenrock, their ultimate goal is to grow the green economy through education, awareness and innovation and  Eugene Dean had the following to say in that regard, “We recognize that engaging with like-minded professionals and organizations can create great growth and networking opportunities.  With that in mind, our goal is to use the expo as a platform for collaboration, innovation and promotion by giving participating vendors opportunities to work together and gain much needed exposure through press coverage, presence on our website and increased activity on social media platforms.” 

 

Greenrock encourages all non-profits, businesses and entrepreneurs with sustainable products or services in the green economy, such as organic farming, LED lighting, energy efficient appliances, renewable energy, zero emission vehicles, natural health and beauty, sustainable living and holistic health products or services, to express their interest in the Living Green Expo by filling out the application form on their website.

 

Greenrock is calling on corporate entities to support the initiative as sponsors, individuals and families to sign up for the various mind-body activities and businesses, schools and community organizations to register teams of ten people or more.  All funds raised through sponsorship and registration for the various mind-body activities will be allocated to the Living Green Expo.  Any excess funds will be used in support of Greenrock’s community programmes, services and events.

 

Click here view a comprehensive overview of the Living Green Expo

 

For more information about the Living Green Expo please visit our website, view our overview online, or download the overview as a PDF.  For interviews please call 747.7625 or send an email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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Monday, September 25, 2023

 

GREENROCK RELEASES THIRD STUDY FROM OFFSHORE WIND FEASIBILITY SERIES

 

Greenrock is pleased to announce the release of the third study in our offshore wind feasibility study series - an Offshore Wind Location Assessment. This study was commissioned to help us determine the most technically feasible locations for an offshore wind farm in Bermuda.



Key points from the study are as follows:

 

  • The location assessment has been carried out by BVG Associates, who have decades of experience in the offshore wind industry, including in the design of offshore wind turbines.

 

  • The study has identified four potential locations that could be suitable for a 60MW offshore wind farm. These generally show good agreement with other work that has been done in this area by the RAB and UCSB.

 

  • The study primarily considered technical constraints associated with turbine installation and operation. It also considered a range of environmental and social constraints, based on collaboration with BOPP.

 

  • Forecast electricity costs from an offshore wind farm in Bermuda are largely unchanged from previous estimates and are likely to range from $0.147 - $0.165/kWh. Electricity costs for most sites fall at the lower end of this range, with costs at the higher end of the range expected if the wind farm were to be located at Challenger Bank. 

 

  • Based on our own analysis of BELCo's current costs, at the point of generation, offshore wind could provide electricity that is about 30% cheaper than generating electricity from fuel oil. 

 

The fourth study, an annual energy production analysis using commercially available wind resource data, is currently in progress and will be published in the coming weeks.  

 

Click here to download the Bermuda Offshore Wind: Location Assessment.  

 

For more information about the Offshore Wind Feasibility Study please visit our website, view our overview online, or download the overview as a PDF.  For interviews please call 747.7625 or send an email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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Friday, March 17th, 2023

REGISTER YOUR COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN EARTH HOUR 2023

 

Greenrock has officially registered Bermuda’s commitment to supporting Earth Hour 2023 with WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), and as a result, the registered charity has been working hard to step up its efforts locally.  This year WWF has been breathing new life into Earth Hour with a revised brand, an updated message, and a new mission to create the Biggest Hour for Earth.  

To achieve that they have been calling on supporters across the globe to:

  1. Switch off their lights from 8:30 - 9:30 pm on Saturday, March 25th.
  2. Give an hour for Earth by spending 60 minutes doing something positive for our planet.

Likewise, Greenrock is calling on everyone in Bermuda to:

  1. Register their individual and business commitment to participating in “Lights Out” during Earth Hour.
  2. Give at least 60 minutes of their time to participate in some form of nature-positive activity.  

The latter can also be achieved by registering for any of the educational activities and environmental actions Greenrock has organized to extend our local efforts for nature beyond the hour.  

Taking into consideration how busy we can get in the modern world, Greenrock has created a comprehensive guide, packed with links to valuable information and creative assets designed to make getting involved easy for individuals, the private sector, schools and community organizations.  For access to the Earth Hour Guide for Getting Involved, please visit www.greenrock.org and there is a picture of the cover on the homepage.

Since 2007, Earth Hour has been known for the “lights off” moment, with individuals from around the globe switching off their lights to show symbolic support for the planet, raise awareness about environmental challenges and inspire environmental action all throughout the year.  At its heart, Earth Hour generates a global sense of community and solidarity.  Showing that people care about the environment and our future, while also demonstrating the power we possess as a people to make a difference and bring about monumental change.

Greenrock first introduced Earth Hour to Bermuda by hosting a public event at Newstead in 2008. Since then, Earth Hour has grown considerably on the island and evolved into an annual initiative that brings into sharp focus the need for the preservation of nature, environmental action, and the understanding and awareness required to live and use our resources more sustainably.

The theme for Greenrock’s Earth Hour Campaign this year is Accelerating the Deployment of Renewable Energy and the goal of the organization is to raise funds from business and private contributions to complete the ongoing Offshore Wind Feasibility Study Series launched last year.

On Saturday, March 25th, from 6:30 pm to “Lights Out” at 8:30 pm, Greenrock, for the third consecutive year, will air the Earth Hour LIVE broadcast, featuring conversations about some of the goals the organization has for Bermuda, efforts being made in the community to live and operate more sustainably, and practical steps everyone in Bermuda can take to play their part in creating a sustainable future for generations to come. 

During the live broadcast, Greenrock intends to raise funds through pledges and donations, while encouraging the viewing audience to sign up as individual members and corporate supporters as well. 

 

Topics for Earth Hour LIVE 2023 are as follows:

What are planetary boundaries and how can humanity continue to develop and thrive within them for generations to come?

What is the Offshore Wind Feasibility Study Series and why is it important to the acceleration of renewable energy deployment in Bermuda?

Why is the RA requesting an update to the recent Energy IRP (Integrated Resource Plan)?

How is Fossil Fuel Energy Generation continuing to impact residents in proximity to the North Power Station and what are the neighbouring communities doing in an effort to see the current nuisances resolved?

What are the pros and cons of Offshore Wind Farms and how have countries that have implemented the technology fared in recent years?

How has the renewable energy market grown in Bermuda over the past few years and who has been benefitting from its expansion?

 

How to find the live broadcast:

Earth Hour LIVE will be broadcast on Channel 82, CITV, Bernews, RG Online, Greenrock’s website, its YouTube Channel, and its Facebook Page.

 

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