Lisbon, December 16, 2024 – Etermar Energia, the newly launched renewable energy branch of leading Portuguese maritime engineering company Etermar, and Qair, an independent renewable energy company, announce today the signature of 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 Eolmed, Qair’s 30 MW floating offshore wind project currently in construction in Port-La Nouvelle, France.
With this agreement, Etermar Energia and Qair join forces around a mutual strategic ambition to become key players 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 underscores the synergy between Etermar’s facilities—offering robust capabilities for offshore wind farm development, including component stockpiling, foundation manufacturing, logistical support, and Operation and Maintenance services—and Qair’s expertise in renewable energy project development, gained as a pioneer with Eolmed in France and a 2GW award-winning leader in Scotland’s Scotwind leasing round. Together with this collaboration, Etermar Energy and Qair strengthen the potential for advancing offshore wind projects.
“This partnership with Qair 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, demonstrates the market’s confidence in Etermar Energia and our vision for the future of offshore wind,” adds the representative.”
“Collaborating with Etermar Energia aligns with Qair’s multi-local strategy based, which aims to guarantee a local content approach. Offshore wind projects are more than renewable energy projects, they are socioeconomical proposals by themselves, and our goal is to benefit as much as possible the regions where we will be operating” added Iñigo Viani, General Manager at Qair Renewables Iberica
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.
Over 30 years ago, Qair’s teams began pioneering wind and solar energy solutions, positioning the company as a trailblazer in the energy transition. Guided by a comprehensive end-to-end approach, Qair continues to innovate by exploring diverse technologies to harness the full potential of natural resources. From renewable hydrogen and offshore wind to energy storage and agrivoltaics, the group remains at the forefront of sustainable energy development, delivering tailored and impactful solutions that meet European energy needs.
About Etermar Energia
Etermar Energia is a comprehensive solutions provider for the renewable energy sector, delivering a fully integrated suite of services encompassing project development, engineering and construction, operations and maintenance, and research and development. The company’s expertise spans the entire renewable energy value chain, enabling it to support clients at every stage, from initial concept to long-term asset management. Etermar Energia is a branch of one of the leading maritime engineering companies in Portugal, Etermar, which has been operating for over fifty years both nationally and internationally.
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About Qair
Qair is an independent renewable energy company developing, financing, building, and operating solar, wind, waste-to-energy, storage and green hydrogen production assets.
With 1.7 GW of capacity in operation or construction, the group’s 730 employees are developing a portfolio pipeline of 34 GW in 20 countries across Europe, Latin America and Africa. Our ambition is to become an independent leader in responsible energy.
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