Winds of opportunity
Following our launch at ONS in 2024, our offshore wind report written together with Capgemini Invent and Energy Cluster Denmark, “Winds of Opportunity”, is still highly relevant! To kickstart 2025, Capgemini Invent, in collaboration with Thommessen and Energy Valley, is hosting a breakfast seminar on offshore wind to gather the industry and take the discussions on opportunities for collaboration and synergies across Scandinavia even further.
The report is based on 29 interviews with organizations across the industry to explore opportunities for leveraging synergies and collaborating across Scandinavia to build a robust offshore wind industry capable of global export.
The event will provide a unique platform for industry stakeholders to share experiences, perspectives, and foster discussions about the Scandinavian offshore wind industry in light of the current market situation and future outlook. Through market updates, experience sharing, and success stories, culminating in a panel debate, we promise you an engaging morning filled with new insights and intriguing discussions.
Program
08:00 – 08:30 | Doors open and mingling
Entrance to Thommesen’ office in Vika, with coffee and breakfast.
08:30 – 08:40 | Introduction
Short introduction of theme and panelists by Energy Valley.
08:40 – 08:50 | About the report
Bjørn Ravndal
Presentation and summary of key topics from the report “Winds of Opportunity” by Capgemini Invent.
08:50 – 09:00 | Market status update
Sander Baksjøberget
Rystad provides an update on the status of the offshore wind market.
09:00 – 09:10 | Regulations and Policy
Bodil Sannes-Vardenær
Eksfin describe how they work to support Norwegian businesses in international markets.
09:10 – 09:20 | Industrial Capacity and Innovation
Christoffer Valstad
Aker Solutions shares their perspective of the industrial capacity within offshore wind and the importance of innovation.
09:20– 09:30 | Workforce and Competence
Ingvild Smistad
Statkraft describes how they have developed a competent workforce within offshore wind since entering the market 15 years ago.
09:30 – 09:40 | Financial and Market Conditions
Snorre Valdimarsson
Thommesen elaborates on the legal perspectives and considerations to be made in the context of offshore wind projects.
09:40 – 10:00 | Break
10:00 – 10:10 | Export Success Story within Marine Operations
Ingrid Due-Gundersen
Havfram shares their adventure as a Norwegian export success within marine operations.
10:10 – 10:25 | Actions to Accelerate The Industry
Capgemini Invent summarizes the key actions to further accelerate the offshore wind industry in Scandinavia.
10:25 – 10:55 | Panel Debate
All speakers participate in a joint panel debate, discussing key questions and problems which must be addressed to achieve industry growth in the region.
10:55 – 11:00 | Closing Remarks
Energy Valley summarizes today’s debate and provides closing remarks.
Unlocking industry growth by leveraging synergies and collaboration across Scandinavia
About the study
In 2023, energy-related CO2 emissions reached an unprecedented level of 37.4 billion tons. Without the increased deployment of renewable energy sources, this rise would have been even greater. To meet the projected doubled electricity demand by 2050 without amplifying climate change, energy production must continue to be decoupled from CO2 emissions. Accelerated renewable energy production, such as offshore wind, is essential for this to become a reality.
The offshore wind industry in Scandinavia is particularly well-positioned for substantial growth through export, driven by a commitment to renewable energy production and current industry presence as both project developers and supplier. This study, as a joint effort by Capgemini Invent, Energy Valley and Energy Cluster Denmark, underscores the current competitive advantages of each Scandinavian country and how their complementary industries could be integrated to enhance their global standing. Sharing ambitious renewable energy targets and commitments, leveraging strong capabilities across the offshore wind value chain, knowledge sharing, cooperation, and joint efforts could facilitate export to the global market, and ultimately facilitate the required green energy production.