Offshore Wind: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions in Norway and Germany

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Norway has set ambitious goals for the development of offshore wind. The Norwegian Continental Shelf boasts some of the best wind conditions in Europe. With Norway's extensive offshore experience, the country is well-positioned to take a leading position, particularly in floating wind installations. Several areas along the Norwegian coastline have been identified as suitable for offshore wind development. Germany is a natural partner for Norway in this field, given its long-standing experience in onshore wind, strong supply industry, and pioneering role in climate-friendly technologies.

At this conference, you'll gain insights into the latest developments in both Norway and Germany, discuss key issues with industry experts, and connect with German companies from the offshore wind sector as well as relevant Norwegian companies, organizations, and institutions.

Program

09:00 Registration starts

09:30 Welcome
Michael Kern, Managing Director, German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Friebel, Energy Consultant, Federal Embassy of Germany in Oslo

09:40 Energy Transition Made in Germany – Welcome and Introduction
Kristina Schmidt, German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the German Energy Solutions Initiative supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)

9:50 Norway’s offshore wind journey: where are we now, what do we need and what will we do?
Tor Arne Johnsen, EU Advisor, Norwegian Offshore Wind Cluster 

10:10 Recent Energy Policy Developments and Offshore Challenges in Germany: Legal Frameworks and North Sea Collaboration 
Manuel Battaglia, Manager Energy Policy, German Federal Association Wind Energy Offshore (BWO)

10:30 Coffee break and networking

10:50 Technology Presentations, part I + Q&A Session

GreenGate AG
Dr. Dieter Weth GmbH
KODIAK GmbH

11:35 Coffee break and networking

11:50 Technology Presentations, part II + Q&A Session

• Searenergy Group 
• ELA Container Offshore GmbH 

12:20 Challenges of renewable hydrogen production offshore

Kevin Schalk, Group Manager Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven, Fraunhofer-Institut für Windenergiesysteme

12:40 B2B-"Speeddating"

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Navigating Competence Demands in Norway’s Offshore Wind Sector
Rune Klausen CEO, Nasjonalt Kompetansesenter for Havvind 

14:20 Necessary courses and education for offshore wind

Frank Emil Moen, CEO, Energy Innovation

14:30 A German-Norwegian Wind Offshore Wind Cooperation: Developing underwater substations
Arill Hagland, Power Solutions Product Champion, One Subsea GmbH

14:50 Closing remarks 

15:00 Snacks and networking

16:00 End of program