Navigating the Future of Offshore Wind Energy
The offshore wind industry is at a pivotal moment, facing both significant challenges and exciting opportunities. High Wind 2025 is set to be a crucial conference, bringing together key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia to discuss the future of offshore wind energy, particularly in the North Sea region.
Keynote Speakers and Sessions
The conference will kick off with keynote addresses from Astrid Bergmål of The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Energy and Ragne Lowe from Scottish Wind. These sessions will set the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the current state and future prospects of offshore wind energy.
Session Highlights:
- What’s Happening in the North Sea Area? This session will delve into the latest developments and opportunities in the North Sea Basin. Contributors such as Royal Haskoning DHV, Innovation Norway, and potential industry leaders like Vårgrønn and Equinor will discuss unlocking the offshore wind potential and addressing supply chain challenges. Topics will include coping with demand, identifying new market players, and overcoming supply chain constraints.
- The Human Factor Attracting and training skilled personnel is crucial for the industry’s growth. This session will explore the forecasted need for competent professionals, the alignment of training and certification standards across the North Sea Basin, and the role of institutions like The Norwegian Offshore Wind Competence Centre.
- Innovative Solutions and Cost Reduction This session will focus on innovative approaches to reduce costs and tackle market challenges. Discussions will cover developer perspectives, opportunities for incremental income, and new technologies such as Energy to X/Batteries. Contributors will include industry leaders and innovators from across the region.
- The Political Perspective Balancing the need for greener energy with access to affordable energy is a key political challenge. This session will examine progress towards EU and member state targets and provide insights into the political landscape ahead of the Norwegian election. A debate featuring representatives from various political parties will offer diverse viewpoints on these critical issues.
