Offshore wind's gloomy mood has savvy investors sniffing for contrarian opportunities. Now is the perfect time to bet big on floating wind technology - if you have the risk appetite ⏩ https://lnkd.in/eKMAskg8
E-FWD
Services for Renewable Energy
E-FWD is the essential and exclusive community of senior North Sea leaders driving the movement to secure, clean energy.
About us
E-FWD is a unique community engineered exclusively for North Sea energy transition leaders. We are proud to be supported by DC Thomson, publishers of Energy Voice. E-FWD membership empowers you to: ✅ Shape the energy transition ✅ Unlock valuable connections ✅ Tap into business-critical insights ✅ Elevate your leadership ✅ Become a catalyst for transformation
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http://efwd.energy/
External link for E-FWD
- Industry
- Services for Renewable Energy
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Aberdeen
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2023
Locations
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Primary
E-FWD | Aberdeen Journals Office, 5th Floor, 1 Marischal Square, Broad Street
Aberdeen, AB10 1BL, GB
Employees at E-FWD
Updates
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🆕 Introducing the E-FWD Partner Programme, available to both Accelerate and Elevate members. This is a unique toolkit for forward thinkers in energy to develop skills in critical areas like digitalisation, D&I and strategic communications, allowing you and your teams to move faster with confidence. On digitalisation, E-FWD has partnered with Europe’s fastest growing digital innovation enabler SmplCo. Through their revolutionary ‘5 day prototype’ methodology SmplCo helps businesses rapidly develop digital tools and products that really move the dial. At a time of transition - when digital innovation has never been more important - this first, highly practical Masterclass on October 16th will explain: ⏩ How and where digital innovation can be leveraged to the greatest effect, no matter the industry or specialism ⏩ The digital innovation traps most energy firms fall into (and how to avoid them) ⏩ The innovations that will separate the winners and losers of the green transition ⏩ How to prototype your own solutions within a week, win the buy-in you need, and build rapid momentum Members, secure your tickets to How to succeed - or fail - fast at digital innovation here ⏩ https://lnkd.in/e8yht3wV
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💵 Renewables are touted as the key to lower energy bills, but what about the hidden costs? Dive into the complexities of power market reform, transmission upgrades and the thorny question of who ultimately pays in our latest article, "What are the hidden costs of a move to renewables?" here ⏩ https://lnkd.in/e9vbc3RU
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While roaming around London today and catching up with E-FWD members and industry friends(great to see you again, Marcus Paige), I stumbled upon Redemption Roasters—a remarkable coffee shop that’s making waves beyond just serving great coffee. As the world’s first prison-based coffee roastery, they train young offenders in specialty coffee roasting, barista skills, and employability, helping to reduce reoffending rates and increase job opportunities upon release. This innovative approach got me thinking about how their model can inspire the energy industry as we tackle the challenges of transitioning to cleaner energy. My 6 Takeaways for the Energy Sector: 🌱 Focus on Social Impact: Just as Redemption Roasters actively engages with communities to provide rehabilitation opportunities, the energy sector can strengthen its relationships with local communities affected by energy projects, ensuring that benefits like job creation are felt locally. 📚 Training and Skill Development: Redemption Roasters emphasises workforce training, providing valuable skills. Similarly, the energy sector should invest in upskilling programs, particularly for workers transitioning from fossil fuels, to prepare them for roles in the clean energy economy. 🌍 Building a Strong Ethical Brand: Redemption Roasters has built its brand around ethical consumption and social responsibility. The energy sector can enhance its branding by promoting transparency in sourcing and production methods and sharing stories that resonate with consumers and stakeholders. 🤝 Creating Partnerships for Broader Impact: Redemption Roasters collaborates with various stakeholders to achieve its mission. The energy sector can benefit from forming partnerships across industries, governments, and NGOs to collectively address climate challenges and share best practices. 🔄 Adaptability and Resilience: Redemption Roasters demonstrates adaptability by evolving its model to meet the needs of its trainees. The energy sector should also remain flexible and responsive to changing technologies and market dynamics to proactively address challenges. 📊 Measuring and Communicating Impact: Redemption Roasters tracks the progress of its trainees, demonstrating social impact. The energy sector can establish clear metrics for success regarding emissions reductions and community impact, communicating the benefits of transitioning to clean energy transparently. Redemption Roasters exemplifies the power of social responsibility and community engagement. By adopting similar principles, the energy sector can accelerate its transition to cleaner energy while making a positive impact on society. 🌍 #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Collaboration #Decarbonisation
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📢 Attention energy executives: The closure of the Ratcliffe coal plant offers a how-to in managing job transitions, in contrast with Port Talbot's steel facility struggles. As the industry navigates decarbonisation, which path will you choose - chaos or collaboration? https://lnkd.in/eAFVAQGQ
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In a world of intermittent generation, energy storage will be crucial to balancing out seasonal challenges. Hydrogen storage could hold the answer, according to Electricity Network Commissioner Nick Winser CBE FREng, speaking at Aurora Energy Research's conference this week. But how do carrots and sticks intersect for low-carbon hydrogen? https://lnkd.in/e9h4UZ-p
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E-FWD Elevate is the community of UK energy professionals making an active difference in the movement to secure clean energy. And as our community of members continues to grow, so too does our membership offerings. That’s why we’re launching a new series of E-FWD Partnership Programmes. Learn more ⏩ https://lnkd.in/e8yht3wV
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Discover how the energy industry has reacted to the news that Aberdeen will host the headquarters of GB Energy.
“Where GB Energy is located is important but what really matters is what is does,” says Offshore Energies UK chief executive David Whitehouse. Discover the industry's response: https://lnkd.in/eVZubRqC Sir Ian (WGMS) Wood Energy Transition Zone Ltd Net Zero Technology Centre Myrtle Dawes Neil Gordon Global Underwater Hub Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce Russell Borthwick Friends of the Earth Rosie Hampton
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✅ Technology ✅ Big wins ✅ Quickly Steven Gray, managing partner of Ventex Studio, is talking our language in our latest member interview. Join members like Steve making a difference and driving forward the energy transition here ⏩ https://lnkd.in/e_2XxCB6
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Wildly overestimated or grounded in reality? New research exposes the truth about #CCS targets. Discover why feasible projections are the key to unlocking CCS's potential in delivering the energy transition here ⏩ https://lnkd.in/e-MGtqNV