The Offshore Wind Podcast from GWEC

The Surprising Role of Collaboration and Competition in Accelerating Offshore Wind Development with Dajin Offshore

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0100

GWEC's Deputy CEO Rebecca Williams is joined by Dajin Offshore's General Manager - Floating Wind, Carlos Martin to look at the vital role floating technology will play in the rise of offshore wind.

Carlos explains how Dajin's commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth is shaping the future of floating wind across Europe and globally.

Hear how navigating industry ups and downs with patience and agility is key to unlocking massive potential—and why Europe's leadership in offshore wind technology remains vital amid increasing global competition.

GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work.

The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential.

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The Future of Offshore Wind: Why Geo-data Insights and Regional Collaboration Will Unlock Massive Growth

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100

GWEC's Deputy CEO Rebecca Williams and Chief Industry Officer Stewart Mullin welcome Brian Bell and Julia Roope from Fugro to discuss the impact of Geo-data and the power of cross-border cooperation in the offshore wind industry. Discover how insights into the built and natural environments optimise all stages of the offshore wind life cycle, and learn how regional partnerships are essential for unlocking unprecedented growth. This episode explores the efforts and alliances which are driving efficiency, reducing costs, and accelerating timelines.

How Industry Collaboration and Standardisation Could Transform Offshore Wind Safety with Opito

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100

The offshore wind industry faces critical challenges in standardising safety training and managing crises. Hazel Lince, VP Strategic Partnerships (UK & Europe), OPITO discusses how lessons from oil and gas safety standards can revolutionise offshore wind operations.

Explore the importance of collaboration, standardisation, and innovative training methods in enhancing safety and efficiency. Stewart and Hazel explore what is needed to make offshore wind safer and more resilient.

Inside Sungrow's Global Expansion: Transforming Renewable Energy Markets

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0100

Recorded on the show floor at WindEurope in Madrid, this episode features GWEC's Chief Research Officer, Feng Zhao alongside Sungrow’s Overseas Marketing Director, Lin Wei and Senior Sales Mangager, Jason Yan.

They dive into China’s ambitious five-year plans and recent policy shifts that could revolutionise global wind and solar markets much faster.

In this episode, Sungrow breaks down how government policies and market focus shifting from LCOE to LCOV, are accelerating industry growth while squeezing out the old competition.

You’ll learn about the ripple effects of recent policies that are slowing down price wars, boosting turbine prices, and paving the way for Chinese OEMs to lead the global market.

Plus, you’ll gain insights on Sungrow’s strategic global expansion plans which highlights how Chinese companies are scaling beyond borders to support the energy transition everywhere. China’s strategic moves will set the standards, influence pricing, and drive technological breakthroughs across continents.

Unlocking the Future of Energy: The Role of Cables in the Green Transition with Hengtong

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Recorded on the show floor at WindEurope in Madrid, this episode features Arnau Torres, Business Development Director for Europe at Hengtong.

Together, we explore why energy cables are the backbone of the energy transition, connecting offshore wind farms to the grid and enabling the clean energy systems of tomorrow. Tune in to hear how innovation is helping the sector keep pace with rapidly growing global demand.

How Technology and Policy Can Solve the Biggest Cost Challenges in Offshore Wind

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100

In this episode, Mark Neller, Director, UKIMEA Energy Leader at Arup, pulls back the curtain on what it takes to make offshore wind and renewable projects not just feasible, but irresistible to investors. Discover why a project must be built on solid engineering, community trust, and systemic planning to thrive in today’s volatile markets. You'll hear deep insights on guiding policy, synchronising international markets, and managing the complex transition from traditional energy to sustainable power.

The Industrial Revolution in Offshore Wind: Why Manufacturing Speed is the Key to Scaling, with Lincoln Electric

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100

Most offshore wind projects are held back by one bottleneck: the relentless push for faster, larger-scale manufacturing. But what if the key to unlocking explosive growth lies not just in bigger turbines, but in rethinking how we make them? Lincoln Electric’s Director of Global Equipment Strategy, Bryan O’Neil, reveals how innovations like wire arc additive manufacturing are revolutionising the industry—enabling serial, industrialised production of complex foundations and components that were once impossible at scale.

In this eye-opening episode, we break down how the offshore wind supply chain is evolving from bespoke projects to reliable, high-volume manufacturing. You’ll discover how technology is pushing the limits—like the challenge of making monopiles bigger than 18 meters in diameter and developing floating foundations that could require hundreds of thousands of parts produced in fully industrialised factories. Bryan shares how lessons from shipbuilding and other industries are shaping the path forward, and why collaboration across government, academia, and industry is crucial to meet the predicted 24% annual growth rate through to 2030.

We also explore the future of turbine design—where modularisation and standardisation could accelerate project timelines and reduce costs, and how additive manufacturing is unlocking new possibilities for highly complex parts like jacket nodes and valve bodies. Why does all this matter? Because scale from project to industrialisation is the difference between slow, incremental growth and an energy revolution on the horizon. If you believe in a cleaner, more resilient energy future, this episode will give you the blueprint for how innovation, industrialisation, and collaboration can make it happen.

Perfect for investors, engineers, policymakers, and anyone excited about the big shifts transforming offshore wind. Tune in to understand how the industry’s next leap depends on reimagining manufacturing—and how Lincoln Electric is leading the charge into an industrialised, scalable future. The future of offshore wind is here, and it’s being built faster, smarter, and more connected than ever before.

The Secrets Behind Skyborn Renewables' Wind Farm Strategy

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100

This week Stewart is joined by Patrick Lammers, CEO of Skyborn Renewables for a podcast recorder at WindEurope's event in Madrid.

Most offshore wind developers talk about scaling projects, but Patrick discusses Skyborn's approach: building standardised infrastructure that ensures predictable, repeatable success. In a market dealing with massive, unpredictable projects, Patrick shares how standardisation and a focus on supply chain efficiency make offshore wind more reliable, affordable, and bankable than ever before.

This episode dives into Skyborn's unique strategy of developing and owning stakes in wind farms, transforming offshore wind into a production line of projects instead of one-off ventures. Patrick discusses the importance of modular, repeatable turbine designs, the power of end-to-end standardisation, and why a focus on predictable Cadence can drastically cut costs and de-risk investments. You'll discover how Skyborn plans to roll out wind farms every 12 to 18 months with a clear, scalable blueprint — unlocking the potential for rapid, sustainable growth across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

We break down:

The shift from bespoke projects to a factory-like production model in offshore wind
How standardisation reduces costs and delays, making projects more attractive to investors like BlackRock and GIP
The importance of clear project staging, supply chain predictability, and local partnerships in managing risk
The feasibility of applying this model outside Europe, especially in Korea and Japan
Why moving towards commodity-scale turbines and supply chain efficiency is essential for industry survival

The Critical Role of Workforce and Skills in Enabling Wind Deployment at Scale

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100

Join us for a Global Wind Report 2026 special looking at the critical role of the workforce in enabling wind deployment at scale.

Download this year's Global Wind Report 2026 here.

Neil Mellin and Katy Hall from NES Fircroft reveal how expanding talent access and fostering diversity can accelerate offshore wind projects and unlock untapped markets worldwide. The panel also discuss the critical importance of predictable project pipelines for attracting the right talent, especially in emerging markets like APAC and Central Asia.

Discover how targeted pathways, apprenticeship programs, and community engagement are shaping the future of offshore wind’s workforce, bringing fresh perspectives from regions historically underrepresented in energy.We break down:

Why the offshore wind industry faces a skills bottleneck in HV electrical technicians and how to overcome it
The role of diversity and inclusion in expanding the talent pool — from gender to regional representation— and why it’s a strategic advantage
Innovative strategies NES Fircroft employs, such as returnship programs and Indigenous community collaborations, to build long-term local capacity
How stable policies, long-term project certainty, and partner-led community initiatives are vital for industry growth
The fascinating link between renewable energy expansion and regional economic development, and how inclusive recruitment can catalyze this process

With Katy Hall, Global Head of Diversity, NES Fircroft and Neil Mellin, Regional Business Development Director - Renewables, NES Fircroft

"Renewables can transform lives and economies" - Selwin Hart, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Action

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

🔴 Watch the episode on Youtube (and subscribe!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdv3tWC0fgE

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About the episode:

In this in-depth interview, Selwin Hart, UN Special Advisor on Climate Change, shares his journey from diplomacy to climate action, discusses the global energy transition, and explores the challenges and opportunities in accelerating renewable energy deployment worldwide.

Selwin Hart joins Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC and Chair of the Global Renewables Alliance for the latest episode of Wind. Powering The Future. The podcast that explores how wind energy will shape the world around us, and build a clean, secure energy system that transforms energy access, energy security and combats climate change.

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Emergency Preparedness and Responses in Offshore Wind

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

"Offshore wind comes with its own risks."

In this episode, Stewart Mullin speaks with Marta Januszewska, New Markets and New Services Lead at OSRL, about the importance of emergency preparedness in the offshore wind industry. They discuss the challenges faced by the industry, the need for collaboration among stakeholders, and the role of technology in enhancing emergency response.

Marta shares her background in oceanography and political science, highlighting her passion for energy transition and environmental protection. The conversation also touches on the impact of climate change, the responsibilities of governments and industry, and the future of offshore wind markets.

Building the Blueprint for Offshore Wind Success in the Philippines with Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevarra

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0100

For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevarra from the Department of Energy, Philippines to discuss the burgeoning offshore wind industry in the Philippines. They discuss the significant potential for offshore wind energy in the country, the government's supportive policies, and the importance of engaging with developers. The conversation also highlights the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, the role of regional collaboration, and the future outlook for offshore wind in the Philippines.

🔗 A reminder that you can watch the episode on our YouTube channel now too → https://youtu.be/P7Nv-LOspdw

Offshore Wind and Victoria’s Bold Climate Vision, with Lily D’Ambrosio

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100

Season 7 is here! The Offshore Wind Podcast is back with a brand-new look and now streaming on YouTube too!

For the first episode, we have a very special guest. DEECA's Minister for Climate Action; Minister for Energy and Resources; Minister for the State Electricity Commission, Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP joins Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC to talk about about the state's ambitious plans for offshore wind energy. D'Ambrosio's political journey, the significant increase in renewable energy in Victoria and the importance of setting targets for offshore wind, The conversation also touches on the challenges of infrastructure and community engagement, delays in offshore wind auctions, the role of ports, and the future of offshore wind in Victoria.

And don't worry, our pod co-host and Deputy CEO of GWEC, Rebecca Williams will be back in next week's episode!

Watch the episode here → https://youtu.be/P7Nv-LOspdw

From German Projects to Global Outlook - Scaling Offshore Wind

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100

For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Holger Matthiesen, Director, Luxcara to talk about the company’s offshore wind journey. From developing projects in Germany to navigating turbine choices, supply chain pressures, and investor confidence. Holger shares lessons learned from early project milestones, reflects on how Germany compares with global markets, and looks ahead to future opportunities in floating wind, storage, and green hydrogen.

A New Era of Energy Collaboration in Offshore Wind

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100

🎧 In this episode of the APAC Wind Energy Summit Podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Ben Hunt, SVP Comms, Public Affairs and Sustainability, Jera Nex BP chat about the challenges of developing offshore wind projects in Australia.

The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration across the value chain, the complexities of launching new ventures, and the potential for offshore wind to contribute significantly to the energy transition.

🎟️ Join the conversation on the ground at the APAC summit as a key forum for discussing industry challenges and solutions. Get tickets: https://www.apacsummit2025.com.au/

🎙️ Watch the episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/MHIwmGWU0VQ

Asia Pacific Offshore Wind Local and Global Impact

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100

🎧 In this episode of the APAC Wind Energy Summit Podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Naomi Campbell, Offshore Wind Advisor, World Bank - ESMAP chat about the challenges and opportunities in the Philippines, highlighting the country's first offshore wind auction and its potential to transform the energy sector.

Naomi shares her extensive experience and insights on the development of offshore wind projects, the importance of community engagement, and the evolving regulatory landscape.

➡️ Read the latest @WorldBank 's ESMAP report: https://www.esmap.org/Offshore-Wind-Key-Factors

Government, Community, and Wind: A Path to Renewable Success in Australia

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0100

🎧 In this weeks episode of The APAC Wind Energy Summit podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Charles Rattray, CEO of Southerly Ten who is leading the Star of the South Project (Australia’s most advanced offshore wind project) chat about the challenges and opportunities in accelerating offshore wind deployment in Australia.

The conversation highlights the importance of government support, community engagement, and maintaining momentum in project timelines.

The Intersection of Science and Community in Renewable Energy in Australia

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0100

🎧 In this weeks episode of The APAC Wind Energy Summit podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Daniel Ierodiacono, Marine Science Professor from @DeakinUniversityAustralia dive into offshore wind development in Australia and focus on the importance of community engagement, scientific research, and addressing misinformation.

🔬 Ierodiaconou emphasizes the challenges posed by misinformation and the urgency of transitioning to renewable energy to combat climate change.

🎟️ Join the conversation on the ground at the APAC summit as a key forum for discussing industry challenges and solutions. Get tickets: https://www.apacsummit2025.com.au/

🎙️ Watch the episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/dacpRIwwF_s

Navigating Challenges in Onshore Wind Development in Australia

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0100

In this episode of the APAC Wind Energy Summit podcast, Stewart Mullin, CIO at GWEC interviews Morten Dyrholm, Group Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability and Public Affairs from Vestas about the significance of the Australian wind market, the challenges and opportunities in onshore wind, operational strategies, innovations in hybrid projects, and the importance of regional collaboration in the APAC wind sector.

Dyrholm emphasizes Australia's strategic role in renewable energy and discusses the need for improved permitting processes and collaboration among countries in the region to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

📺 Watch the episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/MYVyJ7WJf1k

🎟️ Join the conversation on the ground at the APAC summit as a key forum for discussing industry challenges and solutions. Get tickets: go.gwec.net/4mDqk0q

Ocean Winds - Lessons from a leading offshore wind developer

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Ocean Winds' Chief Business Development Office Rafael Munilla joins the pod to talk about what the pioneering company has learnt about offshore wind and how the industry can work together to explore growth opportunities and clear the barriers facing offshore wind energy.

The pod crew also look at the recent Global Offshore Wind Report, which assesses the key topics for the offshore wind industry, as well as the definitive industry data from GWEC's Market Intelligence team. Download your copy here: https://www.gwec.net/reports/globaloffshorewindreport

Exploring the World Bank Key Factors Report Update

Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00 +0100

On this episode, Stewart and Rebecca are joined by Sean Whittaker from the World Bank Group to take a bit of a deep dive into a recent report from the World Bank Group and the ESMAP program. It is an update to an earlier, seminal piece of work for the offshore wind industry, titled Making Offshore Wind Work: Key factors for Successful Development of Offshore Wind in Emerging Markets... which is probably one of the longest titles of a seminal paper ever.

The team discuss everything offshore wind, but also take a brief stop to hear more about Sean's background building wind turbines in Madagascar!

The Energy Transition Tapestry - With Ed Daniels, Venterra CEO

Thu, 15 May 2025 11:00:00 +0100

"I'm absolutely confident, that the world is going to go through an energy transition...this industry is going to win out," says Ed Daniels, CEO of Venterra Group, a wind energy services company dedicated to 'elping wind power grow'.

Ed joins Stewart to discuss the offshore wind sector, managing the global demands of the industry and... dealing with unexploded ordnance!

Global Wind Report Special: Recruitment trends and workforce development in the renewable energy landscape.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0100

In this episode, Stewart is joined by Jason Miao and Matthew Sandall from NES Fircroft to discuss their insights on recruitment trends and workforce development in the renewable energy landscape.

They expore the challenges facing the ssector, and other issues affecting recruitment and mobility, with a focus on solutions. They also talk about what an Employer of Record partner means for helping businesses expands. This year's Global Wind Report looks at accelerating growth of the sector, so the panel also discussed how to close the skills gap in the sector.

You can download this year's Global Wind Report here: https://www.gwec.net/reports/globalwindreport

Cyber Security in the Wind Sector

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Stewart is hosting solo, but joined by Auke Huistra from DNV and Leo Simonovich from Siemens Energy to discuss the need for cybersecurity and the offshore wind industry trends driving the need. This conversation orients listeners on the challenges of cybersecurity and the stakes for the industry.

Here are some links to documents discussed in the show.

OT Cyber Security for Offshore Wind: Here you can find further information about the initiative from DNV.
Contact: Here is the contact form for anyone interested in joining or seeking more details about the initiative.
Mission Statement: The mission statement is attached for your reference and use, should you find it helpful.

AI in Offshore Wind: how to use AI tools to build a narrative

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Stewart and Rebecca are joined by Daniel Nestle to discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in offshore wind.

AI has many well known potential uses in the offshore wind sector, but the crew have got Dan on to talk about the role AI can play in supporting communications work. How can AI help push back against disinformation, for example? How can AI support tracking of trends and changes in conversations in different markets?

What role is Singapore playing in the evolution of APAC Offshore Wind?

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

This episode features the perspectives of government, developer and supply chain player in exploring Singapore’s role in the evolution of APAC Offshore Wind.

Stewart and the guests dive into the three pillars of Supply Chain Capabilities, Renewables Financing and Research & Innovation to unpack Singapore’s strengths in the nascent floating wind industry.

Joining Stewart for this discussion are:

Soh Leng Wan, Assistant Managing Director (Manufacturing), Enterprise Singapore
Chris Ong, CEO, Seatrium
Lu Yi-Hua, Head of APAC, Corio Generation

This episode is brought to you with Enterprise Singapore. Find out more about their work here: https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/industries/marine-and-offshore-energy

US Election Results

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Amanda Schoen, leading US industry offshore wind public affairs expert, to talk about the consequences of the US Election Results for the global wind industry.

GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, Deputy CEO. The podcast, or show as Stewart likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential.

Capitalizing on the gold rush: How the "Future made in Australia" act is building value, with Senator Tim Ayres

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0100

In this episode, Senator Tim Ayres, Australia's Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Trade, joins Stewart and Rebecca to discuss the 'Made in Australia' and "a new age of of doing things a new kind of industrial revolution," with offshore wind playing a key role.

GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Chief Strategy Officer for Offshore Wind. The podcast, or show as Stewart likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential.

Avoiding the Storm: How to bridge the talent gap in offshore wind

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0100

In this gripping episode, the team is joined by Ayleen Sadvakassova NES Fircroft’s Regional Account Manager – Renewables APAC and Neil Mellin NES Fircroft’s Regional Business Development Director – Renewables to dive headlong into the challenge of recruitment strategies essential for growing offshore wind industry in the future. Buckle up as they chart the course through surging markets, treacherous challenges, and the elusive skills gap. From luring global talent to navigating legal maelstroms, this podcast is your compass in the renewable energy squall. Tune in and brace for a wild ride!

How to combat the rise of disinformation around offshore wind?

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0100

The Offshore Wind Podcast from the Global Wind Energy Council is back, with a new host alongside Stewart Mullin but the same insight and discussion about the biggest challenges in the offshore wind sector.

For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Ria Voorhaar, Director of Outreach and Engagement, Global Strategic Communications Council. Ria joins to discuss the rise of mis and disinformation (and the difference between the two!) around offshore wind, and what can be done to combat it.

From auction to action: Why targets aren't turbines

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0100

The Offshore Wind Podcast from the Global Wind Energy Council is back, with a new host but the same insight and discussion about the biggest challenges in the offshore wind sector.

For this episode Stewart Mullin and his new sidekick Rebecca Williams are joined by Wadia Fruergaard, Head of Offshore & Supply Chain Policy, and Anders Ystad, Head of Regulatory, Policy & Markets at Equinor Renewables, to talk about delivering genuine, transformative action that delivers on ambitions, targets and aims.

Goodbye David, Hello Rebecca and G'Day Australia!

Fri, 03 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Ahead of the first episode of season 5 of The Offshore Wind Podcast Stewart kicks off the preview pod with a farewell to long-time collaborator David Lenti, and welcomes incoming co-host Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Head of Offshore Wind. There's also plenty of good news from Australia to celebrate, with the first feasibility licenses granted this week

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted [for one last time!] by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

Find out more about GWEC: www.gwec.net

Find out more about Siemens Gamesa: www.siemensgamesa.com

Special Episode! Global Wind Report 2024 Launch with Sungrow

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0100

Joining regular host Stewart Mullin are GWEC's Head of Policy and Projects Joyce Lee, and Head of Strategy and Market Intelligence, Feng Zhao to discuss this year's newly released Global Wind Report.

They're joined by the team from Sungrow, Peng Chaocai, Vice President of Sungrow and Chairman of Sungrow Hydrogen, and Lin Wei, Overseas Marketing Director, to explore the findings from this year's report, and hear more about the work Sungrow are doing to drive the growth of wind energy.

Download the full report at GWEC.Net

Offshore Wind RPS, A Tetra Tech Company company episode

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Production note: This episode was recorded in October ahead of COP28

This episode of the Offshore Wind Podcast delves into the rapid growth and evolution of the offshore wind industry, featuring insights from Kevin Linnane, Associate Director, Marine Ecology, and Alun Williams, Global Offshore Renewables Director at RPS, a Tetra Tech Company.

Kevin shares his 15-year journey advising offshore wind developers globally, highlighting the delicate balance between environmental preservation and infrastructure development. Alan discusses the industry's shift towards larger turbines, higher capacity factors, and increasing interest from oil and gas companies in offshore wind. They explore the opportunities and challenges driving offshore wind's pivotal role in the global energy transition, including permitting delays and regulatory caution due to environmental impacts.

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

Find out more about GWEC: www.gwec.net

Find out more about Siemens Gamesa: www.siemensgamesa.com

In conversation with Hon Chris Bowen MP

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Welcome back to season 5 of The Offshore Wind Podcast. To kick the new series off, Stewart and David are joined by Hon Chris Bowen MP, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy of Australia, to discuss the politics of Australia's offshore wind, building markets, investments, and lessons learned from countries within the APAC region and across the world.

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

Find out more about GWEC: www.gwec.net

Find out more about Siemens Gamesa: www.siemensgamesa.com

Is the offshore wind market broken? With Stephen Bull from Aker Solutions

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0100

Stewart and David are joined by Stephen Bull, from Aker Solutions, to discuss building markets, working with communities and how to think about non-price criteria.

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

Find out more about GWEC: www.gwec.net

Find out more about Siemens Gamesa: www.siemensgamesa.com

Jochen Eickholt, CEO of Siemens Gamesa, joins the pod

Tue, 09 May 2023 08:00:00 +0100

Siemens Gamesa Chief Executive Officer Jochen Eickholt joins the pod to discuss his journey to CEO, the future for turbines and how he finds working with political leaders.

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

Find out more about GWEC: www.gwec.net

Find out more about Siemens Gamesa: www.siemensgamesa.com

Electrification with Lincoln Electric

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Bryan O'Neil from Lincoln Electric joins the team to discuss everything to do with electrification.

Lincoln Electric have been supporting GWEC's recent work on this year's Global Wind Report, which you can download at GWEC.net.

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

Find out more about GWEC: www.gwec.net

Find out more about Siemens Gamesa: www.siemensgamesa.com

GOWA... and how do you become a climate ambassador?

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to series 4 of The Offshore Wind Podcast. To kick the new series off Stewart and David are joined by Tomas Anker Christensen, the Danish Government's Climate Ambassador and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Head of Offshore Wind to talk about the Global Offshore Wind Alliance, the year ahead in offshore wind and how do you become a climate ambassador?

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

Find out more about GWEC: www.gwec.net

Find out more about Siemens Gamesa: www.siemensgamesa.com

Christmas Special - The pod looks back at 2022 and ahead to 2023

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The team are joined by... er, a couple of beers. Stewart and David look back at 2022 and look ahead to 2023, all while sipping on a couple of Christmas beers.

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

Find out more about GWEC: www.gwec.net

Find out more about Siemens Gamesa: www.siemensgamesa.com

The Ocean Energy Pathway Initiative, with Navneet Khinda, GWEC's Ocean Energy Pathway Coordinator

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The team are joined by Navneet Khinda from the GWEC team to discuss the Ocean Energy Pathway (as well as a bit of North American geography and David's new Australia klaxon).

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

Find out more about GWEC: www.gwec.net

Find out more about Siemens Gamesa: www.siemensgamesa.com

Hydrogen Series - Part 2 | Henrik Stiesdal, CEO Stiesdal

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Henrik Stiesdal, CEO of Stiesdal - and wind-industry legend - joins the pod this week for the second of three episodes looking at Hydrogen.

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

Find out more about GWEC: www.gwec.net

Find out more about Siemens Gamesa: www.siemensgamesa.com

Floating Offshore Wind With Stephan Buller Head of Wind Offshore Portfolio Management at Siemens Gamesa

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The team are joined by Stephan Buller Head of Wind Offshore Portfolio Management at Siemens Gamesa to discuss floating offshore wind as it moves towards full commercialisation.

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

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Hydrogen Series - Part 1 | Poul Skjærbæk from Siemens Gamesa

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100

Poul Skjærbæk, the Chief Innovation and Product Officer at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, joins the pod this week for the first of three episodes looking at Hyrdogen.

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

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Standardisation with Steffen Frydendal Poulsen, Siemens Gamesa

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0100

Steffen Frydendal Poulsen, Senior VP Technology Development at Siemens Gamesa, joins the podcast in this episode to discuss standardisation in the industry

The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing the sector. The panel go deep on the topic to help explain this exciting, dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

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Supply Chain Challenges with Dietmar Dresp, Procurement Officer, SGRE

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100

RWE and the US Offshore Market, with Jutta Dissen from RWE

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100

Helping Offshore Wind Fulfil It's Potential, with Rebecca Williams from GWEC

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100

Live from the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100

Welcome Back for Season 3! With Reshmi Ladwa from GWEC

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100

Season 2 in Review: End of Year Special

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

With the end of 2021 fast approaching, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti look back at some key highlights of Season 2. The Offshore Wind Podcast would like to extend a warm thank you you to all our listeners and subscribers for your comments and feedback over the past year.

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Harvesting the gold in regional collaboration – The key to driving economic value in the offshore wind supply chain in APAC

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

The APAC region is experiencing rapid growth in many markets. Nations in the region are starting to exploit their natural wind resources, especially in offshore. But as countries come to terms with this opportunity, we are also seeing familiar patterns emerge in relation to the challenges each market grapples with before the market can truly reach its potential.

This episode looks to provide some insight into the local supply chain developments & local content requirements in the markets. Hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti are joined by
Danish Ambassador to Korea Einar Jensen for a deep dive into the Korean wind market, which shows a huge opportunity for the global wind industry.

The country is extremely committed to delivering on their National Determined Contributions (NDCs) and driving the green energy transition. But what will it cost to succeed in Korea? How should companies engage with the local supply chain? Will we see a sector deal like we have seen in other markets where government and industry come together to accelerate a smooth transition? All of these questions and more will be answered in this fire side chat.

Vietnam Deep Dive: Life in an Emerging Offshore Wind Market

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti are joined by Camilla Holbech, Energy Sector Counsellor Royal Danish Embassy in Hanoi to take a deep dive into life in Vietnam and find out what has been happening on the ground. This will include insight into the PDP8 discussions and the supply chain challenges in the market, including the impacts that COVID has had on mobility.

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Your Essential COP26 Briefing

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0100

COP26 is here! After years of planning, a year delay, and a lot of preparation around the world, the summit is finally upon us. As world leaders, delegates and experts arrive in Glasgow, we've got two experts on the pod to talk about what the offshore wind industry expects from the event.

In this episode of The Offshore Wind Podcast, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti are joined by Jon Lezamiz, Global Head of Public Affairs at Siemens Gamesa and Rebecca Williams, Director of COP26 at the Global Wind Energy Council.

The Offshore Wind Podcast is powered by Siemens Gamesa.
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Dealing with the challenge of maritime spatial planning

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0100

Maritime spatial planning is central to how the industry shares waters with other sea users. That means doing it well is key to growing the industry as technological advances open up new waters to wind energy. How can the industry help preserve marine life, and integrate with other activities using the water?
In this episode of The Offshore Wind Podcast, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti are joined by Claudia Grotz, Head of Public Affairs for Europe at Siemens Gamesa, to discuss maritime spatial planning.

The Offshore Wind Podcast is powered by Siemens Gamesa.
Find out more: https://www.siemensgamesa.com

Towards An Ever-More Sustainable Global Offshore Wind Industry

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0100

Offshore wind energy is already one of the cleanest large-scale energy generation technologies, but as this sector keeps expanding there is an increasing need to integrate and uphold sustainability standards across the industry's entire value chain. In this episode of The Offshore Wind Podcast, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti are joined by Kristen Skelton, Sustainability and Environment Specialist at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, to discuss challenges and opportunities to integrate sustainability across the offshore wind industry.

The Offshore Wind Podcast is powered by Siemens Gamesa.
Find out more: https://www.siemensgamesa.com (edited)

What GWEC's Global Offshore Wind Report says about the market, and what role does Offshore have in the race to Net Zero?

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100

The 2021 Offshore Wind Report has been published and after a challenging year for everyone, we hear how the industry has battled through the Covid-pandemic to ensure the sector continues to grow. In this episode, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti are joined by Feng Zhao, Head of Strategy and Market Intelligence at GWEC and Joyce Lee, GWEC's Head of Policy and Projects.

Season 2 In Review: Summer Special

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100

Ahead of the Summer holiday season, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti reflect on some of the key highlights from the first 5 episodes of Season 2 of The Offshore Wind Podcast. The Offshore Wind Podcast will return in September 2021!

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Health and Safety: When offshore wind OEMs, developers and the entire industry become #colleaguesnotcompetitors

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100

As the offshore wind sector keeps expanding, it is crucial to apply the highest health and safety standards across the industry’s entire value chain. Cross-industry collaboration is key to establish strong health and safety training networks, and ensuring industry-wide alignment with global safety systems will guarantee the long-term sustainability of the industry. In this episode, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti are joined by Jakob Lau Holst, CEO of the Global Wind Organisation, and Filip Rasmussen, Head of Corporate HSE at Siemens Gamesa, to discuss how the industry can work together, as colleagues not competitors, to meet its forecasted growth safely.

Star of the South: Guiding Australia on a Pathway to Offshore Wind

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100

Star of the South, Australia’s first proposed offshore wind project, promises to generate over 2 GW of clean energy – enough to supply around 20% of the State of Victoria’s electricity needs, power around 1.2 million homes, and support 8000 green jobs over its lifetime. In this episode, The Offshore Wind Podcast hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti are joined by Erin Coldham, Chief Development Officer at Star of the South, to discuss key challenges and opportunities facing Star of the South, how this project can accelerate the energy transition in Australia, what lessons can be applied from the experience of established offshore wind markets, engaging local communities, and much more!

Buying local: what do local content requirements mean for offshore wind?

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100

As the offshore wind industry eyes continued growth across the US and globally, it must consider potential bottlenecks to ensure it can deliver on its promise of supporting thriving local economies while helping decarbonise the economy. Local content requirements can support the construction of a resilient local supply chain, but to stay competitive the industry must be able to keep costs and risks low. In this episode of The Offshore Wind Podcast, hosts Stewart and David are joined by Doreen Harris, CEO at NYSERDA, to discuss what local content requirements mean for the offshore wind industry, the role of regional collaboration in setting and meeting local content requirements, and how lawmakers see this challenge in the US and beyond.

How can the US reach 30GW by 2030? Leasing, infrastructure, regional collaboration, and more!

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100

The Biden Administration recently set a national target of 30 GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2030, a major push to demonstrate its renewed climate and renewable energy ambitions. According to the Government, this would create 77,000 new jobs, power 10 million homes, create $12 billion in capital investment, and cut 78 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions in the US. But how can the US reach 30 GW by 2030? In this episode, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti are joined by Laura Morton, Senior Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Offshore Wind at the American Clean Power Association, and Steven Dayney, Head of Offshore, North America at Siemens Gamesa, to discuss challenges and opportunities to put the US on-track to deliver 30 GW of offshore wind installations by 2030.

Find out more about the Australian Hydrogen Market Study as mentioned in the episode: https://www.cefc.com.au/media/nhnhwlxu/australian-hydrogen-market-study.pdf

A Day in the Life of an Offshore Wind Service Technician

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100

Service technicians are the backbone of the offshore wind industry: they climb up tall turbines, troubleshoot technical issues, and perform repairs on blades and other components to ensure that turbines keep spinning and generating clean and affordable electricity. Life at sea offers a unique set of challenges and rewards for professionals looking to join this rapidly growing sector. In this episode, hosts Stewart and David are joined by Caroline Morrison, Technical Supervisor – Rope Access at Siemens Gamesa, for a behind-the-scene look at a day in the life of an offshore wind service technician, from health and safety and technical training to balancing family life with life at sea.

The Offshore Wind Podcast Season 2: What can you expect?

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100

Season 2 of The Offshore Wind Podcast is around the corner, and we have a surprise! GWEC and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy have teamed up to bring you 15 more episodes of the offshore wind industry's favourite podcast series. In this episode, GWEC's Stewart Mullin introduces our new co-host, David Lenti, Head of Offshore Communications at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, before diving into what to expect from Season 2. Tune in for a sneak peek on some of this season's topics, such as offshore wind's role on the road to #NetZero, the importance of health and safety to build a strong and resilient industry, the industry's vision to install 1,400 GW of offshore wind by 2050, how the industry is working with other sectors like hydrogen and fisheries, and much more! The Offshore Wind Podcast is powered by Siemens Gamesa: https://siemensgamesa.com/
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2020 In Review: End of Year Special

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the offshore wind sector like never before, but the industry demonstrated incredible resilience in the face of the crisis and achieved remarkable success. In this special end of year episode, hosts Ben Backwell and Stewart Mullin reflect on some of the key events of 2020 and how they impacted the global offshore wind sector, and what the industry can look forward to in 2021 to support governments across the world to meet their decarbonisation goals.

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Rocking the boat: The role of vessels in driving offshore wind growth

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000

As offshore wind continues to accelerate growth into new markets, the industry must keep looking to the future and anticipate growth to avoid any potential bottlenecks and be able to fulfil a growing demand for offshore wind. One potential bottleneck which could slow offshore wind installations is the availability of vessels. Fit-for-purpose vessels are critical for offshore wind farm installation and operations, and are key to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability of projects. In this episode of The Offshore Wind Podcast, hosts Ben and Stewart are joined by guest Mikkel Gleerup, CEO of Cadeler, to discuss how vessels have evolved to improve the logistics of installing an offshore wind farm, and how we can prepare ourselves now to ensure we have the vessels in place to meet future demand.

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Skills, Safety, and Diversity: The making of a global offshore wind workforce

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

The offshore wind sector is growing exponentially, with over 205 GW of new offshore wind capacity forecasted to be installed by the end of this decade. But, we need to make sure that there is a workforce in place, especially in emerging markets, in order to deliver this capacity and deliver on offshore wind’s incredible potential. Skills, safety, and diversity are three key factors that need to be considered in order to ensure the health and safety of workers, secure the long-term sustainability of the sector, create thousands of local jobs, and inclusively power the global energy transition so it benefits citizens across the globe.

In this episode, hosts Ben Backwell and Stewart Mullin are joined by Joyce Lee, Policy & Operations Director, GWEC and Coordinator of the Women in Wind Global Leadership Program, and Charles Battersby, Senior Consultant at Procorre to discuss skills, safety, and diversity as the three key factors that must be considered for building a strong offshore wind workforce.

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Future ports and coastal communities

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

The offshore wind industry is a major contributor to economic growth in coastal areas, bringing in investment to revive critical infrastructure such as ports and creating thousands of jobs in the community. However, there are many different stakeholders that are also part of coastal economies, such as fisheries, and it is crucial that offshore wind engages and works together with these stakeholders to benefit the wider community.

In this episode, hosts Ben Backwell and Stewart Mullin are joined by Benj Sykes, Vice President, UK Offshore and Head of UK Market Development, Consenting & External Affairs at Ørsted to discuss how the offshore industry can reinvigorate coastal communities and support development of state-of-the-art ports to create even more economic opportunities.

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Is floating offshore wind a game changer for the industry?

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0100

Floating offshore wind has the potential to increase offshore wind resource by a factor of ten, and is set to play and increasingly relevant role in the global energy mix. As of the end of 2019, 65.7 MW of floating offshore wind capacity was installed globally, with up to 19GW forecasted to be installed by 2030.

In this episode of The Offshore Wind Podcast, hosts Ben Backwell and Stewart Mullin are joined by the Chair of GWEC's Floating Offshore Wind Task Force and industry pioneer Henrik Stiesdal, to discuss technology innovation in this growing sector, and the way forward to drive cost reduction and position floating offshore wind as a key enabler of decarbonisation and industry growth across the world.

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Mega-turbines and supergrids: What's at the cutting edge of offshore wind technology?

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Offshore wind turbines have come a long way since the first project was installed in 1991. One of the main reasons that the offshore wind industry has been so successful is thanks to technology innovation, which has helped to reduce costs and open new doors for the sector. Offshore wind turbines have become bigger and better at a rapid pace, with innovation driven primarily with the objective of lowering the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE).

In this episode of The Offshore Wind Podcast, Ben and Stewart are joined by Torben Larsen, CTO of MHI Vestas, to discuss recent innovations in the offshore wind industry, technology trends we are seeing now and into the future, as well as how offshore wind is coupling with other sectors such as Power-to-X and utilities to power a clean energy future.

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Energy islands: the next step for offshore wind growth?

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0100

As offshore wind grows in scale as a power generation source, so does the need for large-scale interconnection between wind farms across different national boundaries. Energy islands, large-scale energy hubs with interconnections to surrounding countries, provide an innovative solution to this challenge. In this episode, hosts Ben Backwell and Stewart Mullin speak with Hanne Storm Edlefsen, Area manager in Energinet Electrical System Responsibility at Energinet, about the challenges and opportunities for this technology around the world.

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China's offshore market - separate or just different?

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0100

China has quickly become the global new leader in offshore wind, and this trend is set to continue as we will see an installation rush over the next year as developers look to have their offshore projects connected to the grid before the subsidy expires after 2021. Hosts Ben and Stewart are joined by GWEC's Strategy Director Feng Zhao and the CEO of Azure International Hubert Beaumont to discuss how China has achieved this impressive growth, what makes the Chinese offshore industry different from other markets, and what to expect post-2021.

To contact our guests:

Hubert Beaumont
hubert.beaumont@azure-international.com

Feng Zhao
feng.zhao@gwec.net

Asia's Offshore Wind Dragons

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Asia is set to become the new global leader in offshore wind, with China leading the way. But what other markets in the region are driving this growth?

In the latest episode of The Offshore Wind Podcast, hosts Ben Backwell and Stewart Mullin are joined by GWEC's Asia Director Liming Qiao to discuss the challenges and opportunities in Asia's emerging offshore wind markets including Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and other markets with high potential to harness the power of offshore wind. From policy, to regional cooperation, to supply chain and how countries in the region are moving away from coal, this episode will cover everything you need to know about what's next for Asia's emering offshore wind market and how we can further accelerate the energy transition in the region.

Relevant Resources:

Global Offshore Wind Report 2020

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Taking offshore wind global - where are the next hot markets?

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Offshore wind growth has historically been in Europe, the birthplace of the technology, but we are now seeing more and more turbines on the ocean's horizon in countries all over the world. This episode, Ben and Stewart have a conversation with Alastair Dutton, Chair of GWEC's Global Offshore Wind Task Force and Lead Consultant at the World Bank Group, to look at what markets are 'up and coming' for offshore wind, why these countries should be excited about offshore wind and how the industry can tap into these markets now.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

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Offshore Wind: What's all the excitement about?

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0100

Offshore wind has quite literally blown away everyone's expectations, growing rapidly as an industry over the last decade to become a key piece of the energy transition puzzle. From its early days as a niche technology in Europe, to its current status as one of the fastest growing energy power sources in markets across the world, offshore wind has come a long way - and we are only just at the beginning of harnessing its potential!

In the first episode of the series, hosts Ben Backwell and Stewart Mullin discuss how the offshore industry has evolved and grown, their journey to becoming advocates of this emerging technology, and why policy makers and governments are increasingly turning their attention to offshore wind.