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Chairs:
Matthias Rapp, Swedish Wind Energy Association
Adam Bruce, Mainstream Renewable Power, Ireland
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Session description A wealth of experience is being accumulated by a number of companies operating offshore as a result of experiences accumulated from involvement in past an ongoing offshore wind projects. This session will allow attendees to learn from the experiences of those involved in developing Burbo Bank, Thornton Bank, Horns Rev II, Prinses Amalia and Belwind. With offshore wind projects becoming larger, further from the shore, and in deeper waters, learning from past experiences, and understanding how to overcome challenges, is increasingly vital for successful project implementation. |
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EFFICIENT INSTALLATION OF OFFSHORE WIND TURBINES – ALSO IN THE FUTURE – INCLUDING A CASE STUDY: BURBO BANKS OFFSHORE WIND FARM Rasmus Lund, Siemens Wind Power A/S, Denmark |
AI3.1 |
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FROM PROJECT PLANS TO POWER PRODUCTION: LESSONS LEARNED IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND EXPLOITATION OF THE FIRST FAR SHORE WIND FARM IN THE NORTH SEA Filip Martens, C-Power, Belgium |
AI3.2 |
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FROM PIONEERING TO INDUSTRIALISING OFFSHORE WIND: LESSONS LEARNED FROM HORNS REEF II Christina Grumstrup Soerensen, DONG Energy , Denmark |
AI3.3 |
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ALPHA-VENTUS: POWER PLANT ON THE OPEN SEA Wilfried Hube, Doti, Germany |
AI3.4 |
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LEARNING BY DOING: HOW TO ENSURE THAT LESSONS LEARNED IN ONE WIND FARM ARE IMPLEMENTED IN THE NEXT WIND FARM. THE CASES OF PRINSES AMALIA AND BELWIND WIND FARMS Bernard Van Hemert, Evelop Netherlands bv, The Netherlands |
AI3.5 |
Chairs:
Niels Ladefoged, European Commission
Jaap Olthoff, NUON, The Netherlands
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Session description With installed capacity expected to grow substantially over the decades to come, the debate over how this capacity should be connected to the existing grid is intensifying. This session will consider examples of techno-economic studies of offshore wind connection, focusing on the North Sea. Key questions for discussion will include: • Are simple ("radial") connections likely to prevail as the dominant pattern, or could more integrated solutions gain ground over time? • To what extent do considerations other than techno-economic merits (e.g. planning, environment, procedural) alter the answer to the first question? • How can regulatory frameworks and TSOs promote optimal connection solutions, and what more could be done at EU level in this respect? A related aspect is the potential synergies between interconnectors and wind farm connections which is also the subject of a dedicated session (BG4). |
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TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF THE CONNECTION OF 6GW OFFSHORE WIND POWER IN THE NETHERLANDS Karsten Burges, Ecofys Germany GmbH, Germany |
AI4.1 |
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OPTIMAL DESIGN OF A SUBSEA POWER GRID IN THE NORTH SEA Thomas Trötscher, SINTEF Energy Research, Norway |
AI4.2 |
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A DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF THE NEW COMPETITIVE REGIME FOR THE PROVISION OF GRID CONNECTIONS FOR UK OFFSHORE WIND FARMS Chris Veal, Transmission Capital, United Kingdom |
AI4.3 |
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A COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPING OFFSHORE WIND FARMS IN CONJUNCTION WITH INTERCONNECTORS Joe Corbett, Mainstream Renewable Power, United Kingdom |
AI4.4 |
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PENTALATERAL ENERGY FORUM: TOGETHER FOR AN OFFSHORE GRID Philippe Detheux, Ministry of Climate and Energy, Belgium |
AI4.5 |
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NORTH SEA OFFSHORE WIND Teun Van Biert, North Sea Region Working Group, European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) & TenneT TS, The Netherlands |
AI4.6 |
Moderator:
Stephen Sackur, BBC, United Kingdom
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Session description Europe's offshore wind potential is enormous and able to power Europe seven times over. This panel will discuss how to overcome the remaining challenges and fully exploit this untapped indigenous resource. Leading figures from the wind industry will discuss issues including: Designing and financing the offshore electricity grid, spatial planning, markets, technology, and ramping up the supply chain (foundations, cables, turbine supply, transportation and installation). |
Chairs:
Ray Thompson, One North East, United Kingdom
Loic Blanchard, European Commission
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Session description This session on regional development and job creation will cover the potential impact of the offshore wind industry on the regional economy of coastal areas of Europe. The various regions with offshore plans have different sets of capabilities, challenges and needs. The development of the North Sea region is an example of strong manufacturing capacity and maritime sectors but also a place where maritime potential is at present insufficiently used. In particular, the session will look at skills shortages and training needs, supply chain requirements, and potential synergies with traditional offshore industries, particularly oil and gas. The central question is how to foster/accelerate more regional development across Europe based on this unique set of capabilities, and the opportunity that the climate change challenge presents. |
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AN EXPLORATION OF THE OLD AND THE NEW WORLD OF OFFSHORE ENERGY Nial McCollam, Senergy Alternative Energy, United Kingdom |
BI2.1 |
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UK OFFSHORE WIND: LEADING THE WAY Bruce Valpy, UK Renewables, United Kingdom |
BI2.2 |
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POWER CLUSTER – NEEDS OF EDUCATION AND SUGGESTIONS OF PROGRAMMES AND COURSES FOR OFFSHORE WIND Ola Carlson, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden |
BI2.3 |
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PRODUCTION FACILITY DEVELOPMENT FOR OFFSHORE WIND IN GERMANY Jan Rispens, Windenergie-Agentur Bremerhaven/Bremen e.V., Germany |
BI2.4 |
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ESBJERG - LOGISTIC HUB FOR OFFSHORE WIND Søren Clemmensen, Port of Esbjerg, Denmark |
BI2.5 |
Chairs:
Gordon Edge, British Wind Energy Association (BWEA), United Kingdom
Johannes Schiel, VDMA Power Systems, Germany
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Session description In contrast to the onshore wind industry, which managed shortages of components, the capacity of the supply chain to deliver offshore projects looks likely to be the limiting factor in deployment for at least the next decade. The challenges of providing suitable quantities of reliable turbines, cost-effective foundations, purpose-built installation vessels and subsea cables will require strong, proactive measures. Innovation in techniques and equipment will also be key to bringing costs down and building capacity rapidly. The papers in this session will range over this area, with a strong focus on the installation bottleneck, but also with assessments of capacity in turbines, foundations and cables. |
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SECOND GENERATION TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION OF OFFSHORE WIND FARMS Kurt E. Thomsen, Advanced Offshore Solutions, Denmark |
BI3.1 |
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GROWING OFFSHORE IN TURBULENT TIMES Michael Hannibal, Siemens Wind Power A/S, Germany |
BI3.2 |
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FORECAST VS. SUPPLY CHAIN – REACHING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF OFFSHORE Thomas Karst, MAKE Consulting, Denmark |
BI3.3 |
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PURPOSE BUILT VESSELS FOR OFFSHORE WIND - THE BEST WAY FORWARD Kaj Lindvig, A2SEA A/S, Denmark |
BI3.4 |
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HOW TO ACHIEVE ASSEMBLY LINE FABRICATION OF SPECIFIC DESIGN Henrik Carstens, Rambøll Offshore Wind, Denmark |
BI3.5 |
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SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES IN PROVIDING THE GRID CONNECTIONS FOR OFFSHORE WIND POWER Stefan Jonsson, ABB Grid Systems, Sweden |
BI3.6 |
Chairs:
Ernst van Zuijlen, Evelop Netherlands BV, The Netherlands
Klaus Rave, Fördergesellschaft Windenergie e.V., Germany
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Session description Offshore wind energy is particularly affected by the financial crisis. The volume of debt and the debt to equity relation, as a reflection of the sector specific risks, constitute a unique challenge for the key market players. Recent deals and experiences in the operation of offshore wind farms show the way into a new dimension of project and balance-sheet financing. The session will offer an in-depth look into the subject matter by some of the leading actors in the field. Can sufficient financial resources be mobilised, reflecting the ambitious EU targets related to fighting climate change and the specific contribution offshore wind has to offer? |
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RABOBANK’S VIEW ON PROJECT FINANCE FOR OFFSHORE WIND Marc Schmitz, Rabobank International and Maartje van den Berg, Rabobank International, The Netherlands |
BI4.1 |
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SHOW ME THE MONEY! PROJECT FINANCING FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARM CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION - WHERE WILL IT COME FROM? Eriks Atvars, Unicredit Group (HVB AG), Germany |
BI4.2 |
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CONSOLIDATION IN OFFSHORE WIND Max Ter Linden, Royal Bank of Scotland, The Netherlands |
BI4.3 |
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RISKS AND ISSUES AFFECTING INVESTMENT AND PROJECT FINANCE FOR OFFSHORE WIND - A LENDER'S ENGINEER PERSPECTIVE Simon Luby, SgurrEnergy, United Kingdom |
BI4.4 |
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FINDING BANK DEBT FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARMS: WHAT'S POSSIBLE Jerome Guillet, Dexia, France |
BI4.5 |