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Join our Nocturne on December 5th in Antwerp! We'll dive deep into the Nordics and the Baltic Sea #energytransition, co-hosted by Sirris | Innovation forward and Agoria Energy Technology Club. We will spotlight the advancements and market growth in countries such as Sweden and Finland, and how they are setting the pace with their rich wind capabilities. Why it matters? 1. The Nordic region, consisting of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland, is a leader in #renewableenergy. These countries have been at the forefront of renewable energy since the start of the 20th century. We examine what factors have contributed to the likes of Finland’s rise to the top of clean energy generation and the opportunities that lie ahead for the region. 2. Because the Baltic Sea is shallow, has low wave heights, and neglectable tides, it provides very good prerequisites to install large offshore #windpower devices. The full potential of offshore wind power can be exploited if the countries around the Baltic Sea established large transnational meshed offshore wind grids based on the same standards and methodology. 3. In the The Marienborg Declarations, eight EU countries bordering the Baltic Sea, including Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden, committed in 2022 to increase their offshore wind power capacity to 20 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, a sevenfold increase. This decision aims to reduce their dependence on Russian energy. 4. Currently, the Baltic Sea has 2.8 GW of offshore wind capacity, mainly in Danish and German waters. The proposed 20 GW would be sufficient to power 20 million homes. The Baltic Sea has the potential of hosting up to 93 GW in offshore wind farms by 2040. 5. Finnish and Swedish transmission system operators, along with #offshorewind developers, plan to develop a large-scale offshore #hydrogen pipeline connecting Finland, Sweden, and Central Europe by 2030. The Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector (BHC) project aims to link Finland, Sweden, the Åland islands and Germany. It leverages offshore wind potential in Bothnia Bay and the Baltic Sea, fostering a robust hydrogen market and connecting supply and demand. The key market opportunities we will explore - The Nordics' role in offshore wind power to produce electrons and molecules (hydrogen) and insights in the planned projects towards 2030. - Insights into the rapid growth of wind power and hydrogen projects across the Nordic countries, emphasising Sweden's and Finland's advancements. - The developments in the Baltic Sea and the lessons learned in this region. - The energy trilemma faced by the Nordic and Baltic regions and measures to ensure security, affordability, and sustainability in the green transition. - Geopolitical dynamics and their influence on energy security and market opportunities, particularly in light of recent events involving Russia and Ukraine. - Offshore wind opportunities towards 2050 in Iceland and Greenland. See you there?
