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Belgium is constructing the world's first artificial island to harness offshore wind
The €650 million ($702 million) project is being funded by the European Investment Bank, which recently finalized a green credit deal with Belgian transmission operator Elia to...
Set to be completed by 2027, the island, dubbed Princess Elisabeth, will integrate an impressive 3.5 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity into the Belgian power grid. This initiative is a key part of the EU's ambitious REPowerEU plan to phase out fossil fuels and fully commit to sustainable energy. These structures will be towed out and essentially dropped onto the seabed, then filled with sand to support the artificial landmass and the energy infrastructure on top.
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