Norwegian Offshore Wind

Offshore wind milestone in the US! The first commercial sale for floating offshore wind on the Atlantic Coast has been completed 🥳 Congratulations to winners Avangrid and Invenergy! Yesterday the Biden-Harris administration completed its sixth offshore wind lease sale by offering areas in the Gulf of Maine – the first commercial sale for floating offshore wind on the Atlantic Coast. The sale, conducted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), resulted in two provisional winners on four lease areas and over $21.9 million in winning bids, according to a press release from BOEM. The lease sale is yet another significant milestone in the Biden-Harris administration’s work to meet the President’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030 and 15 gigawatts of floating offshore wind energy by 2035. -To ensure we got the process of bringing offshore wind to the Gulf of Maine right, we’ve engaged in over a hundred outreach efforts with local communities and connected with thousands of partners and stakeholders,” said BOEM Director Elizabeth Klein in a press release. The working group for US in Norwegian Offshore Wind has established strong collaborations in Maine. The picture below is from the recent visit to AFloat - American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summit, of course containing a traditional lobster bake 😍 -The lease is good news for Norwegian suppliers. The sites are viewed as advancing the industry as they would be the first floating offshore wind turbines on the Atlantic Coast. This will position Maine and foster the development of floating offshore wind technology in the US and globally. Our Norwegian supply chain already has good connections and collaborations ongoing with Maine, says Astrid Green, who is responsible for the US Market in Norwegian Offshore Wind. Congratulations the US from Norway! Gunhild Myhr - Kristin Nergaard Berg - Katja Akentieva - Stephanie Watson - Signe Astrid Engli - Thomas Simchak-Messera - Tanya Heravian - Business Norway - University of Maine - Taylor Ward - Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York 📸 : Afloat Conference

AI solutions can empower the offshore wind industry! Our member ⭐ Neuron Soundware ⭐ will contribute. They offer an AI, IoT & Edge computing platform for maximizing industrial performance with seamless plug-and-play integration. Their technology is scalable and can meet the demands from offshore wind companies. Their sound library contains more than 1 billion bits from various industrial applications for actionable insights! -At Neuron Soundware, we’re dedicated to empowering the offshore wind industry with AI-powered solutions that provide real-time insights into turbine health, helping to reduce maintenance costs and ensure long-term sustainability for cleaner energy generation, says CEO Pavel Konecny. Petra Večajová

Wow! What a day 💙 330 offshore wind enthusiasts gathered for #Havvindkonferansen in Oslo today. An incredible energy! Thank you to all the experts who contributed on stage. The message is clear: We need projects and progress! 2025 will be the year where the wheels for commercial floating offshore wind will start rolling in Norway. Let´s go!

Great news in: A new report launched today finds that offshore wind can create over 60,000 jobs in Norway by 2050 👏 An analysis by Menon Economics suggests that the offshore wind industry could generate many new jobs and substantial economic value as petroleum activity on the Norwegian continental shelf decreases. The report, Market Development for Fixed-Bottom and Floating Offshore Wind, was commissioned by Offshore Norge, Norwegian Offshore Wind, Eksfin - Eksportfinansiering Norge, and Innovasjon Norge. It indicates that the offshore wind industry has the potential to contribute to 62,000 jobs by 2050, both directly within the industry and across its value chain. The majority of these jobs are expected to be in floating offshore wind. Menon’s report examines how the market for fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind is developing. For employment, global market share, and value creation, analysts outline both high and low scenarios. "The report shows that the political choices we make now will be crucial to achieving the full potential for employment in offshore wind. A major commitment to offshore wind is a long-term investment for Norway, but the analysis supports the need for predictable policies going forward," says Arvid Nesse, head of Norwegian Offshore Wind. In August this year, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate published its resource report presenting three possible scenarios for future petroleum production on the Norwegian continental shelf. All scenarios show a production decline, though at varying rates. "A successful commitment to industrial development tied to offshore wind will ensure that the technology and expertise built up around the oil and gas sector are carried forward. Many of the same companies will supply the offshore wind industry, and Menon's report shows that a targeted investment in offshore wind can compensate for the expected decline in oil and gas activity," says Hildegunn T. Blindheim, CEO of Offshore Norway. The report underscores the importance of early market entry to maximize societal value. Menon’s analysis suggests that the offshore wind industry, both fixed-bottom and floating, could generate between 52 and 139 billion NOK by 2040. The report also highlights that delays in the Utsira Nord floating offshore wind park impact Norway's potential global market share. In a similar analysis conducted by Menon in 2022, the maximum market share for Norway in 2050 was estimated at 13%. In this year's analysis, it has been adjusted down to 11%, as Norway has lost some of its lead. Read the full story and download the full report on the link below. Håkon Haugli - Tone Lunde Bakker - Roger Pedersen - Business Norway - Even Joachim Aarebrot Winje - Sigrid M. Hernes - Anders Nordberg

More than 300 industry representatives are ready to gather in Oslo for Norway´s largest home market conference #Havvindkonferansen 🎉 📆 October 29 at 9.30 am 🌎 Radisson Blu, Oslo If you haven't already, you should secure your tickets today. Check out our web page for the full program! We have a great lineup of experts, ready to share their knowledge and ideas with you on stage. Terje Aasland - Lars Sørgard -Håkon Borgen - Anne K. Knausgård - Patrick Berger - Tone Lunde Bakker - Per Niederbach - Nils Kristian Nakstad - Ivar Slengesol - Per Niederbach - Cathrine Elgin - Jan Morten Ertsaas - Christian Rynning-Tønnesen - Jens Egenberg - Knut Arild Hareide - Guro Høyaas Løken - Haakon Magne Ore - Jon Arne Nesgård - Michael Andrew - Sigve Knudsen - Alexander Johann Bjørnå - Odd Stemsrud - Marie Braadland - Joanna Kluczewska-Bordier - Cathrine Lagerberg - Rolf Røtnes - Even Joachim Aarebrot Winje - Roger Pedersen - Anders Nordberg - Arvid Nesse - Mathilde Tybring-Gjedde - Astrid Bergmål - Lars Haltbrekken - Elizabeth Heuch Olbjørn

✅ No bird collisions registered at METCentre ✅ New report on repercussions will be launched at Havvindkonferansen ✅ Join #TeamNorway at the Korea-Norway offshore wind forum in Incheon ✅ Featured member Sverdrup Steel and upcoming events Get inspired for a new week with our Friday updates!

❗ NEW REPORT OUT❗ No Recorded Collisions Between Floating Offshore Wind Turbine and Birds. For more than two years, the floating offshore wind turbine TetraSpar at Marin Energi Testsenter AS (METCentre) off the coast of Norway has been monitored by a bird camera. No collisions have been recorded. It is the Norwegian company Spoor that is responsible for the bird monitoring. Since January 2022, they have mapped bird activity at the floating offshore wind turbine at the Marine Energy Test Centre (METCentre), located about 10 kilometers off the coast of Karmøy. The cameras have captured over 21,000 bird passages since the monitoring began. The monitoring and analyses were conducted in collaboration with the Biodiversity Department at Multiconsult. In October 2023, an adjustment was made to the equipment to better detect potential collisions. Even after this adjustment, not a single collision has been registered. “These are very positive results. Analyses of birds and their movement patterns are important for the industry's continued focus on offshore wind in Norway. The knowledge we have gained through this project will be valuable for understanding the coexistence between birds and wind turbines," says Arvid Nesse, head of METCentre and Norwegian Offshore Wind, emphasizing: "This is new Norwegian technology that we are proud to be involved in. The further development will focus on improving resolution for increased detection, better automated species identification, and tracking behavioral changes in flight activity." The extensive bird mapping is the first of its kind in Norway. The data collected provides a solid picture of which species pass by the turbines and how they move. The monitoring shows the birds' movement patterns around the turbines over time. METCentre is located close to the area where Norway's first large-scale floating offshore wind farm, Utsira Nord, will be built. "These are Norway's first two offshore wind turbines, and we are pleased that they are being used to increase knowledge about coexistence," says Nesse. Spoor confirms that collisions between offshore wind turbines and birds rarely occur.  "Data collected at METCentre, under the mandate of the The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), has provided valuable insight into how birds interact with floating offshore wind turbines. METCentre also proves to be an ideal place for the development of new wind technology, as it gives us a unique opportunity to verify and improve our AI solutions in real-world conditions," says Spoor's CEO, Ask Helseth. Andreas Günther - Line Rude Jacobsen - Multiconsult - Cecilia Girard-Vika - Monica Bårdsen - Christopher Harman - Ralph Natter Berg - Mads Arild Vedøy - Jacob Winning Lehmann - Cato A. Mørk

Ireland is targeting 37 GW offshore wind within 2050. Norway will award 30 GW within 2040. In other words: Great opportunities for collaboration 🤝   Our CEO Arvid Nesse had the pleasure of visiting Enterprise Ireland Offshore Wind Forum 2024 and gave a market update from Norway.   Key themes of this year's event was Market opportunities, Innovation and Collaboration - core values in the DNA of our two organizations. Thank you to Enterprise Ireland for inviting us to build stronger relations between Irish and Norwegian companies in offshore wind.   Liam Curran - Susan B. - TFI Marine - Dublin Offshore Consultants -TechWorks Marine - Charlotte O'Kelly - Úna Brosnan - Kristian Ravn- Paul McEvoy

Collaboration between ports in Scotland and Norway is absolutely necessary for both nations to reach offshore wind targets ❗   This week, Scotland’s Minister for Climate Action Dr. Alasdair Allan visited Stavanger to lead a roundtable discussion. Erik Rindvoll from Innovasjon Norge Norway presented findings from the recent North Sea Basin analysis, which highlighted the strategic importance of working together to harness the region’s offshore wind potential.   A few of the main take aways:   ✔️ Collaboration is crucial to unlocking the full potential of the basin ✔️ New businessmodels for ports are necessary ✔️ We need “specialized” ports ✔️ The need of skilled workers and training was emphasized Astrid Green shared valuable input from the Working Group for Ports & Infrastructure in Norwegian Offshore Wind.   Thank you to Scottish Development International and Maria Valentin P. for organizing, and to the STAVANGERREGIONEN HAVN IKS (PORT OF STAVANGER) for hosting the event. Photos: Agnete in't Veld Bendiksen Ragne Low -John Bendo - Michael Watney - Kieran Morton - Maggie McGinlay - Ole Kjetil Borsheim -  Eivind Hornnes-  Birger Haraldseid - Rita Østbø Stobbs - Øistein Johannessen - Jorulf Nergard - Henrik Wilhelm Brune- John Egil Stangeland - Stavanger Business Region

NEWS IN ❗ Exciting Opportunity for Startups & Scaleups. New industry challenge launched in our accelerator 🚵♀️ NOW Accelerator, in collaboration with Fred. Olsen Seawind and Hafslund, is calling all innovators to revolutionize offshore wind maintenance! 🚀 Do you have a solution that can reduce operational costs, minimize health & safety risks, and streamline maintenance for offshore wind farms? This is your chance to make a real impact on the green energy sector! Join us for a Webinar on November 5th at 13:00 - 13:45 CET to learn more about the challenge and how your technology can play a role in shaping the future of offshore wind. Apply now and be part of the clean energy revolution! Follow the link below. Narve Hansen - Kristoffer Stabrun - Wazoku - Roselyn Uleh - Schønning Eysturoy #OffshoreWind #GreenEnergy #Norwegianoffshorewind #Startups #Scaleups #Sustainability #CleanTech #NOWAccelerator