- Category: View from Inside
In the pursuit of sustainability, industries across all sectors worldwide are undergoing a transformative shift from a linear to a circular economy system of production and consumption. The wind sector is not an exception and plays an important role not only in the renewable transition but also in the representation of the global drive towards embracing a circular economy approach.
By Justin Canup, Director of Business Development North America, Spares In Motion, USA
- Category: View from Inside
In our race towards a more sustainable energy future, the cyber resilience of energy infrastructure, including wind power, has become imperative. Some 71% of power and renewables professionals globally expected their organisations to increase investment in cybersecurity throughout 2023, according to DNV’s Energy Cyber Priority research.
By Shaun Reardon, Principal Cybersecurity Consultant, DNV, Norway
- Category: View from Inside
India, with its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, is emerging as a pivotal player in the offshore wind (OSW) energy sector. Demonstrating a robust commitment to renewable energy transition, the nation has set an ambitious OSW leasing target of 37GW by 2030. Initiatives like the Facilitating Offshore Wind in India (FOWIND) project and the First Offshore Wind Project of India (FOWPI) have been instrumental in conducting extensive research, laying the groundwork for the future development of OSW projects. The government’s proactive stance is evident through the publication of comprehensive reports, successful attraction of investor interest, and the initiation of essential frameworks. Collaborations with international entities such as the European Union and the World Bank Group have further enriched the landscape by bringing valuable expertise and knowledge.
By Shovana Talukdar, Senior Consultant, BVG Associates
- Category: View from Inside
The offshore renewables sector is still set for stellar growth; how quickly it achieves this depends on its ability to make changes that unlock its potential. Looking at the headlines around the offshore wind market you could be convinced that the sky is falling in. Cancelled projects, installation overruns, revised auction models and above all higher supply chain costs are conspiring to suggest that the sector is in crisis. But this is an industry that could realistically grow fourfold by 2030 even if 50% of tabled projects are cancelled tomorrow and eightfold if they all proceed. There is still a huge amount to be positive about, but this does not mean that changes should not be made or improvements not encouraged. Here are five suggestions for how the sector can shake off its growing pains and emerge into maturity.
By Alex Fyfe, Managing Director, Heavy Lift Projects, UK
- Category: View from Inside
New International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) CEO Iain Grainger explores the current challenges around contracting issues in offshore wind and the impact of inappropriate allocation of risk, as he reports from the IMCA-convened industry panel at Global Offshore Wind.
By Iain Grainger, CEO, IMCA, UK
- Category: View from Inside
The German wind energy market has rebounded after a slump in recent years, with wind turbines generating a significant share of the country’s electricity production. Legislative changes are helping to accelerate the expansion of wind energy. This positive trend is reflected by the technology trade fair HUSUM WIND 2023.
By Arne Petersen, Project Director of HUSUM WIND, Germany
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- India: In Its March Towards a Green Decade
- Together We Must Act Faster!
- Wind O&M – the Need for a Collaborative Approach in the Supply Chain
- Creating a Viable Business Model for the Successful Future of Green Hydrogen
- Small Wind: Still on Board!
- Keeping Quality in Renewable Energy Project Development
- The Future of Hydrogen in Northwestern Europe
- Localisation Could Jeopardise Taiwan’s Offshore Ambitions
- Kick-Starting Offshore Wind in India
- US Wind Power Reached New Heights in 2019 and Continues to Set Records in 2020
- The Promise of Seasonal Storage
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