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RenewableUK events are Welcome by Maria McCaffery______6 organised by the industry for Foreword by Nick Medic______7 the industry. All proceeds are Venue Guide______8 generated back into developing the UK wind, wave and tidal Programme Overview Day One______10 energy industry. Programme Overview Day Two______11
Side Events______12 Social Events______13 Session Details Day One______15 Session Details Day Two______50 Exhibition Floorplan______90 Exhibitors by Name______92 Exhibitors by Stand Number______95 Information A–Z______98 Responsible Events______99 Media Partners______100 Pre-conference Workshops______104
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#Offshore2012 Thank you RenewableUK would like to express thanks to all event sponsors, particularly the core sponsor, ABB.
Core sponsor
ABB offers comprehensive power and automation products, solutions and services that maximise the performance and availability of onshore and offshore wind projects. Our HVDC transmission technology continues to lead the way in integrating renewable power into electrical grids, even in the harshest conditions and over long distances.
Gold sponsor
Core Sponsor of the Pre-conference Day Activities on the 12th of June, The Crown Estate guides a £7m property portfolio, managing and enhancing the value for the benefit of the nation. Over the last ten years The Crown Estate has paid a total of nearly £2 billion to the Treasury.
Core Support Partners
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) works with UK-based global forum for the wind energy sector, uniting the businesses to ensure their success in international wind industry and its representative associations. markets, and encourage the best overseas companies to look to the UK as their global partner of choice.
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Siemens is a world-leading Bechtel has worked on over Fugro’s Renewable Services supplier of high-quality wind 22,000 projects in 140 countries. combine to provide a complete turbines, related services and We stand apart for our ability to life-of-project suite of services, provides clean power across the get the job done right—no matter delivering safe, efficient and entire energy conversion chain. how big, complex, or remote. successful offshore renewable energy facilities around the world. For feasibility studies and site investigation, design and engineering, marine construction and support, count on Fugro.
The Welsh Government is KBR offers a wide range of committed to implementing a series services through its Power and of actions focused on sector growth Industrials business, from Pre- including prioritising support and FEED through to EPC delivery of finance towards businesses. wind and transmission projects.
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The official onsite daily show news will be produced Twice monthly electronic newspaper reNews provides on our behalf by Recharge. Recharge is a weekly exclusive business information on UK onshore wind, newspaper full of renewables sector business, worldwide offshore wind, and emerging marine financial, contract, and technology news, insights, renewables. in-depth features, and profiles.
3 RenewableUK Membership
RenewableUK RenewableUK Member Benefits Current Sponsoring Members
RenewableUK is the UK’s Policy development AREVA Wind GmbH leading renewable energy trade – Intelligence from industry DONG WIND (UK) Ltd association. Established in 1978, specific political briefings EDF Energy Renewables RenewableUK now has over 640 – Opportunity to influence E.ON Climate & Renewables corporate members active in the RenewableUK responses Mainstream Renewable Power UK wind, wave and tidal stream to public consultations Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe Ltd energy industries. RenewableUK is – Participation in RenewableUK RES at the forefront of the development meetings, workshops and seminars RWE Npower Renewables Ltd of these sectors, protecting – Access to RenewableUK ScottishPower Renewables members’ interests and promoting working groups Siemens Wind Power their industries to Government, Statkraft UK Ltd business and the media. Business development Statoil RenewableUK plays a – Networking opportunities with Vestas-Celtic Wind Technology Ltd crucial role in bringing together all leading industry players the key players around the vital – Permission to use RenewableUK issues affecting industry through logo on member’s own its working groups and events. promotional material Members of RenewableUK range – Industry specific press releases from the small independent – Promotional materials and companies to the largest standardised industry information international corporations, – Discounts on exhibition space providing us with a united and and entry at RenewableUK representative voice and offering events and conferences members fantastic networking – Member listings and opportunities. job advertisements on For information on how to RenewableUK website join the UK’s leading renewables association, please visit the Market information RenewableUK stand and speak – Daily media monitoring on wind to a member of the team. More and marine renewables industries information is also available online. – Quarterly magazine RealPower – Research and statistics produced by RenewableUK – Privileged access to members only area of RenewableUK website including UKWED; RenewableUK’s own comprehensive database on wind energy developments throughout the UK
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renewable sources must play aspires to have 18,000 megawatts a much greater role in modern of installed offshore wind capacity, societies for the sake of economic contributing around 55 terawatt growth, energy security and hours of electricity and over reducing emissions. 40,000 jobs. It is our contention that At that point, as it is now, offshore wind fulfils all three the UK will still be the global of these objectives, and I am centre of the offshore wind delighted that so many of our industry, with a greater installed colleagues from around the world base of devices than any other have joined us to discuss how country in the world. This strong I would like to welcome you to it can be delivered. Offshore ambition ensures that the RenewableUK’s Global Offshore wind is perhaps the epitome of a country is an unrivalled centre of Wind conference – the first of its truly global source of renewable excellence in the offshore wind kind in the world. energy; the biggest resource sector, exporting know-how and The UK stands at an energy lies beyond coastal waters facilitating long term and secure crossroads. It is clear that our and requires international co- inward investment opportunities. old energy choices are no longer operation to harness effectively. This conference is an adequate for an age which will The UK is working with its North example of that – a place to share see fossil fuels rise in cost, energy Sea neighbours to develop the expertise with colleagues from security becoming an increasing cross-border grid infrastructure around the world, to engage with concern and, of course, the necessary to make the most of the most up-to-date thinking, dangers of climate change our wind resource. practices and ideas in the sector becoming even more apparent. This resource is extensive. – and to do business with global Alternative options are needed, Our maritime exclusive economic partners. I very much hope your and decisions must be taken. zone covers 773,676 square experience here in London will kilometres, of which only 30,000 inspire you to help push our The rest of the world joins us in km2 has been released for industry forward, to generate the this dilemma. Ambitious carbon development. This relatively small growth, security and clean energy reduction targets coupled with area of the sea will provide around all our nations need. policies promoting energy self- 40% of our annual electricity reliance have prompted a world needs when developed. wide rethink of the energy sector, Progress so far has been Maria McCaffery MBE spearheaded by some of the rapid: from 568 turbines already Chief Executive world’s most prominent political installed and providing around RenewableUK leaders and thinkers. From Prime 1.5% of the nation’s electricity Minister David Cameron, to today, the sector is set to reach President Obama in the United a contribution of around 8% in States and Chancellor Merkel in the next 5 years. By the end of Germany, the message is clear: the decade, the UK Government
6 Foreword
RenewableUK’s offshore wind conference: a decade of growth.
When RenewableUK (or the amount of capacity will provide into new markets around the British Wind Energy Association around 10TWh of electricity to world. Our programme this year as we were then known) the grid, equal in the output of was specially formulated to look started the offshore wind the Aswan Dam! But, compared at some of the challenges of conference and exhibition to the Aswan Dam’s 5,000 km2 formulating policy and shoring in 2002, it attracted a few footprint, 3GW of UK’s offshore up support for offshore wind in hundred offshore enthusiasts wind will only take up around 300 emerging markets. On the other and visionaries to London. It km2. This fact brings into focus hand, the programme focuses was also the year UK’s first the sheer power and energy equally on challenges facing offshore wind farm opened in density of offshore wind. the industry as it matures: cost Blyth harbour in the North East This, however, is just the reductions, renewable energy of England. beginning, as 45GW of sites in targets, cross border grid co- Ten years on and we the UK have already been leased operation and a host of other are expecting thousands of to developers and are currently at crucial topics. visitors to one of London’s various stages of development. The conference sessions, biggest conference centres, Once fully developed these the busy exhibition floor, our ExCeL London, for two days of projects will take only around 4% programme of social and networking, social events and of the UK’s exclusive maritime networking events and of seminars at Global Offshore economic zone while providing course, you – our delegates and Wind 2012. over 40% of UK’s net electricity. visitors, promise to make Global Further on, we can expect Offshore Wind 2012 the UK’s The growth of the event in many floating turbines to open up biggest offshore wind event ever. ways mirrors the growth of the deepwater zones and extend the Welcome to London, and thank offshore industry in the UK. In development potential of offshore you for your continuing support! 2002 two wind turbines were wind far into the century. operational in the UK. Ten years In the same sense, our down the line the UK is the Global Offshore Wind 2012 Nick Medic world leader in offshore wind conference and exhibition heralds Director of Offshore Renewables with 568 turbines installed and both the engineering advances RenewableUK expected to hit 3GW of installed and upscaling in the sector, and capacity by end of 2012. This the expansion of this technology
7 Venue Guide – Level 1 Exhibition
Custom House Prince Regent DLR Station DLR Station
ALIGHT AT THIS STATION
North Halls
West Entrance East Entrance Level 1 Boulevard ENTRANCE ENTRANCE Level 1 S9 S10
South Halls Exhibition South Halls S16-22
21 25 31 ACCESS TO DOCKS 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 & MEETING ROOMS
Waterfront South Gallery Meeting Rooms
Room 27 Alstom Room 28 Alstom Room 29 ABB Room 30 Mainstream (Day 1 am) Narec (Day 1 pm)
8 Level 3 (ICC Capital Suite) Conference Sessions
Key 1 2 3 4 5 Room 1–3 Side Events Parallel Room 4 Parallel Sessions C Sessions Room 5 ABB Meeting Room Lift Room 6 Speaker Preview Room and Speaker Lounge Room 7–12 Plenary Sessions A Foyer Room 13 Press Room Entrance Room 14 Parallel Sessions B 9 8 7 6 Room 15 Renewables Training Network Workshop (Day 1) 14.30–15.30 Aviation Stakeholder Plenary Sessions Surgery (Day 2) 14.00–17.00 10 11 12 13 Room 16 UKTI Marketing Briefing Sessions Room 17 Side Events
Entrance
Foyer
17 16 15 14
Parallel Lift Sessions
Lift
Lift Lift Escalators down to exhibition
9 For the most up-to-date Day 1 Programme Overview and Exhibition Floorplan see your Programme Overview –13 June A3 Summary Sheet
Day 1 – Conference Sessions
Plenary Sessions (A) Parallel Sessions (B) Parallel Sessions (C) Policy & Technology 1 Policy & Technology 2 Golbal Perspectives Level 3, Rooms 7–12 Level 3, Room 14 Level 3, Room 4
08.15 Registration and welcome coffee (served in the Foyer on Level 3)
09.15 A1: Opening Session Open to all attendees Page 15
10.00 Exhibition opens
10.30 Coffee, exhibition & networking
11.15 B2: Wind Resource: Load Factors, C2: Around the World in 80 Minutes Data Collection and Wind Farm Page 22 11.30 A2: Cost Reduction Task Force: Design Report and Conclusions Page 19 Page 17
12.30 Lunch, exhibition & networking
13.45 A3: Keynote Session Open to all attendees Page 26
14.30 A4: Working Together: Alliancing, B4: People Power: Stakeholder C4: Global Perspectives: Contracting and Procurement Engagement and Getting The Baltic, Atlantic Coast and Page 27 Communities Onside the Mediterranean Page 30 Page 33
15.45 Coffee, exhibition & networking
16.15 A5: EMR: Financing and Insuring B5: Offshore Wind Farms and C5: Global Perspectives: China Round 3 Marine Wildlife: Minimising Impacts Page 44 Page 37 – Maximising Growth Page 41
Side and Social Events
14.30–15.30 Renewables Training Network Workshop (Room 15) Page 12
Ongoing UKTI One to One Meetings (Stand 423) & Marketing Briefing Sessions (Room 16)Page 12
17.30 Exhibitors’ Reception (Exhibition Halls) Page 13
19.00 Conference Reception (Vessel cruising on the river Thames) Page 13
Pre-conference Workshop Day
The programme details and running order for Pre-conference worskhop day activity can be found on page 104 at the back of this book.
10 Note: For the most up-to-date Day 2 Programme Overview and Exhibition Floorplan see your Programme Overview – 14 June A3 Summary Sheet
Day 2 – Conference Sessions
Plenary Sessions (A) Parallel Sessions (B) Parallel Sessions (C) Policy & Technology 1 Policy & Technology 2 Golbal Perspectives Level 3, Rooms 7–12 Level 3, Room 14 Level 3, Room 4
08.30 Registration and welcome coffee (served in the Foyer on Level 3)
09.45 A6: Political Keynote Session Open to all attendees Page 50
10.00 Exhibition opens
10.20 A7: Connecting Europe: The B7: Radical Innovation in Offshore C7: Global Perspectives: Korea and Economics of the Supergrid Wind Japan Page 52 Page 56 Page 59
11.30 Coffee, exhibition & networking
12.00 A8: Beyond Monopiles: Round 3 B8: Streamlining Consents: C8: PRASEG Seminar: Offshore Foundation Solutions Economics of Planning, Co-existence and Conflict Wind: Jobs, Investment and the the Supergrid Resolution Green Economy Page 63 Page 67 Page 70
13.15 Lunch, exhibition & networking
14.30 A9: The Battle of the Titans: 5MW+ B9: Developing Global H&S C9: Global Perspectives: USA Machines Excellence in Offshore Wind Page 79 Page 73 Page 76
15.45 Coffee, exhibition & networking
16.15 A10: Lessons Learned: B10: Target practice: Towards EU Construction, Reliability and O&M 2030 Renewable Energy Targets Page 83 Page 86
17.30 Closing Remarks
Side Events
Ongoing UKTI One to One Meetings (Stand 423) & Marketing Briefing Sessions (Room 16) Page 12
14.00–17.00 Aviation Stakeholder Surgery (Room 15) Page 12
11 Side Events
All of the following side events are open to all conference delegates, exhibitors and exhibition visitors.
Day 1 Day 1 and Day 2 Day 2
Renewables Training UKTI One to One meetings and Aviation Stakeholder Surgery Network Workshop Marketing Briefing sessions Room 15, ICC Capital Suite Room 15, ICC Capital Suite Market Briefing Sessions, Room 16 (Level 3) (Level 3) (ICC Capital Suite, Level 3) 14.00–17.00 14.30–15.30 One to One meetings, UKTI Stand (423) in the Exhibition Hall This stakeholder consultation Growth in the Offshore Wind session provides opportunity to sector relies as much on SMEs Opportunity to meet wind energy meet with statutory consultees in as it does on the larger industry businesses from Spain, Germany, a private form, to discuss issues of players, and so the RTN workshop USA and UKTI Market Specialists concern to developers and other is specifically designed to address through UKTI hosted One to interested parties. the challenges and barriers One meetings and Marketing to success faced by SMEs in Briefing sessions. Stakeholders particular. With the sector expected UK Trade & Investment is – MoD to grow rapidly in the coming years, working to create FREE business – CAA the workshop will focus on the opportunities for UK companies envisaged skills gap and related in Wind Energy through hosting a This session is open to conference opportunities, as well as exploring number of International Delegates delegates, exhibitors and the role the RTN will play in and UKTI specialists from around exhibition visitors. supporting the industry as a whole. the globe who are available for Appointments are either The RTN’s mission is to one to one meetings and market pre-booked or just drop in on the create pathways and develop briefing sessions during Global day (subject to availability). training interventions designed Offshore Wind 2012. to build up capacity and drive down costs. It sees itself as an independent industry body that will focus on improving course quality and increasing the availability of training interventions for the renewable industry.
– Introduction: Steve Green, Director, Renewables Training Network – Employer Engagement: Kate Lightfoot, Employer Engagement Lead – Training Provider Engagement: Patricia Knightley, Trainer Lead Provider – Q&A
12 Social Events Day 1 – Wednesday 13th June
Exhibitors’ Reception (Exhibition Halls). Open to all event attendees with valid pass for Day 1. 17.30–18.30
The official Exhibitor’s Reception sponsored by Siemens takes place at the Siemens exhibition stand 483 in the Exhibition Hall at the end of Day 1.
Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with colleagues, make new contacts and network over a drink or two at the end of Day 1.
Official Conference Reception Vessel cruising on the river Thames. Open to all Conference delegates and Exhibition staff pass holder.
Pick up: 18.30–18.55 London ExCel Dock, see map below Departure: 19.00 Drop off: 21:30 Savoy Pier, Central London
The official and exclusive reception for conference delegates provides an excellent opportunity for 500 industry leaders to network in a relaxed and refined setting.
The reception takes place on the beautiful vessel the Silver Sturgeon - flagship vessel of the Wood’s Silver Fleet with catering on board will provided by Jamie Oliver’s Events team. The vessel will cruise up the river Thames revealing the sights of London in all their night time splendour.
East Entrance
Pick up Point
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A1: Opening Session 09.15–10.30 Rooms 7–12 Day 1
A1: Opening Session
This session is open to all event attendees (Conference delegates, Exhibitors, Exhibition visitors).
Maria McCaffery MBE Chief Executive, RenewableUK
Chair & Welcome Address
Maria McCaffery was appointed Chief Executive of RenewableUK in June 2006. She is a graduate Chemist with a long track record in business support, international trade and national membership organisations. She is passionate about renewable energy systems and now champions the use of the UK’s natural energy resources for electrical power generation, primarily from wind, wave and tidal technologies. With a strong focus in policy development and communications, she is engaging with industry, government and the finance sector to accelerate the deployment of all forms of renewable energy. In 1998 Maria was awarded an MBE for her services to international trade.
Trevor Gregory Chief Executive Officer & Region Manager North Europe, ABB
Core Sponsor Address
Trevor Gregory is Chief Executive Officer of ABB North Europe. ABB is a leading power and automation technology company whose aim is to enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs around 134,000 people. In the UK, ABB currently employs around 2,200 people. Gregory is an engineer by profession and training, and started his career in electronics before moving into the electrical power sector, where he has worked for over 20 years. He joined ABB in 1995 and has held a number of managerial positions. He took up the position of CEO, ABB North Europe in 2011. He is also the Region Division Manager for Power Systems in North Europe and CEO of ABB UK Ltd.
15 Day 1 Rooms 7–12 09.15–10.30 A1: Opening Session
Hans van Steen Head of Renewables, European Commission
Keynote Address
Hans van Steen is Head of Unit in the European Commission, DG Energy. He is responsible for Renewables and CCS Policy and holds a Master Degree in Political Science from the University of Århus, Denmark. Mr van Steen has been with the European Commission since 1989 and has been Head of Unit for Renewable Energy since June 2006. In this capacity, he was the Commissions representative in the negotiations of the Renewable Energy Directive and is currently responsible for overseeing the transposition and implementation of the Directive in the EU Member States.
Martin Lidegaard Danish Energy Minister
Video Keynote Address
Martin has a Master’s degree in Communications, University of Roskilde. In 2011 he was appointed as Minister for Climate, Energy and Building. Between 2005-2007 he was re-elected as MP (Social Liberals) and served as party’s spokesperson for climate, environment, social and transport policies. Between 2001-2005 he was elected to parliament (Social Liberals) and served as party’s spokesperson for energy, transport and food policy. Martin has also been the Co-founder and Chairman of the environmental think tank Concito (2008-2011); Communications Consultant, RelationPeople (2008); Head of Information and Assistant Secretary General, ActionAid Denmark, Chairman of environmental and foreign development committee, Danish 92 Group (1995-2001); and Head of Information, Kommunernes Forsikring, an insurance company for municipalities and their employees (1993-1995).
16 A2: Cost Reduction Task Force 11.30–12.45 Rooms 7–12 Day 1
A2: Cost Reduction Task Force: Report and Conclusions
Inaugurated in 2011 by the UK Government, the Cost Reduction Task Force (CRTF) has one clear aim: to ensure that the levelised cost of electricity from offshore wind is £100/MWh by 2020. Following a year of activity on pathways to achieving this, the CRTF is set to report on its results at Global Offshore Wind 2012, and present its report on the findings, with comments on TCE Pathways project.
Chris Hill Chair of the Offshore Wind Strategy Group, RenewableUK Board Member and Chief Operating Officer – Offshore, Mainstream Renewable Power
Chair
Chris is Mainstream’s Chief Operations Officer - Offshore with responsibility for developing Mainstream’s portfolio of offshore projects. He spent the last three years as General Manager of the vertically integrated SMart Wind consortium, a joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens, developing 4GW in the Round 3 Hornsea Zone and partnering with Dong Energy. Chris has also managed a Joint Venture between Airtricity and Fluor to deliver the Round 2 Greater Gabbard project. Chris is a RenewableUK Board Member and Chair of the Offshore Wind Strategy Group and a member of the UK Government’s Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force.
Andrew Jamieson Chairman, RenewableUK
Since joining ScottishPower in 1988, Andrew has held key roles in engineering, marketing and financial planning. From 1997 to 2004 Andrew led ScottishPower’s Investor Relations department, communicating with institutional shareholders and analysts around the globe. In 2004 he moved to ScottishPower Renewables where he is responsible for energy policy and regulation. Andrew is active in the UK’s renewable energy trade associations, being elected Chairman of RenewableUK in 2010 and is former Chairman of Scottish Renewables. In 2009 he accepted an invitation from the First Minister to join the newly established Energy Advisory Board. In 2010 Andrew co-chaired joint industry / Government working groups to produce the Scottish Offshore Wind Industry Route Map, and the Scottish National Infrastructure Plan which set out key milestones to achieving thriving offshore and marine power industries in Scotland. Andrew was asked by the UK Government to Chair an industry / Government led task force that will explore how to reduce the costs of offshore wind energy.
17 Day 1 Rooms 7–12 11.30–12.45 A2: Cost Reduction Task Force
Keith Anderson Chief Corporate Officer, ScottishPower
Keith is Chief Corporate Officer for ScottishPower with responsibility for the Iberdrola Group’s activities in the UK and in particular leading the Group’s £15bn investment plan to 2020. Keith also retains his role as Chief Executive Officer of ScottishPower Renewables, which is the UK arm of Iberdrola’s Renewables Division. His responsibility encompasses all of the Group’s renewables activity in the UK and Iberdrola’s global offshore business. Prior to joining ScottishPower, Keith had worked with some major financial institutions including The Royal Bank of Scotland and Standard Life, as well as working as a management consultant with Ernst & Young.
Dirk Matthys Chairman for Northern Europe, Gamesa
Dirk Matthys is Gamesa’s Chairman for Northern Europe since July 2011. Before moving to Europe he was Chairman & CEO for Gamesa’s North American operations. He joined Gamesa in 2009 after two decades in the steel industry in various positions and most recently as China CEO & Country Manager with ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel producer. He has a wide international experience in Asia, Europe and the Americas. After conducting his doctorate research at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Dirk received his Ph.D. from the University of Ghent in Belgium, where he retains an affiliation as professor. He holds master’s degrees in civil engineering as well as in industrial management.
Alastair Gill Head of Offshore Development, RWE npower renewables and RenewableUK Board Member
Alastair Gill is an internationally experienced renewable energy specialist, with an environmental consenting, project development and project management background. He has renewable energy project development experience through all stages of the process from site identification to commissioning. He has 25 years experience in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries both in consultancy and in the utility sector. He currently heads RWE npower renewables’ offshore wind development team where he is managing the development of UK Round 2, 2.5 and Round 3 offshore wind farm projects. Alastair is a RenewableUK Board Member.
18 B2: Wind Resource 11.15–12.30 Room 14 Day 1
B2: Wind Resource: Load Factors, Data Collection and Wind Farm Design
The session will look at the current wind resource measurement procedures in the context of due diligence, and financing requirements; it will also examine the technologies available including masts and laser based instruments, and look at installation procedures. The session will address average load factors performance and look at how wind speeds and other issues affect load factors, in order to establish reasons driving load factor variations.
Simon Luby Associate Director, SgurrEnergy Ltd
Chair
Simon leads the due diligence business of international consultancy SgurrEnergy, which has over 65GW of global renewable energy experience and celebrates its 10th birthday this year. Simon has 16 years of experience in the development and assessment of energy projects all over the world, advising many leading lenders, investors and utilities on high profile renewable energy transactions. Simon is a chartered mechanical engineer, and has been with SgurrEnergy since late 2007, playing a central role in the company becoming an internationally recognised renewable energy consultancy, trusted by banks and investors for the accuracy of its energy yield measurements and models.
19 Day 1 Room 14 11.15–12.30 B2: Wind Resource
David Hÿtch Associate, BVG Associates
Load Factors of the Future
This presentation addresses questions such as “how will progression in wind farm technology affect load factor?” and “does it really matter?” The presentation will provide insights into how and why there is a variation of load factor as a function of turbine, site conditions and time and will show why biggest load factor is not always best. BVG Associates has built up an excellent picture of potential load factor variations following extensive modelling as part of The Crown Estate Cost Reduction Pathways project.
David has 6 years of experience in the wind sector including knowledge of onshore and offshore wind resource assessment and turbine design. Having spent 4 years working in wind site development, David has built up an excellent understanding of the development process and economic drivers for development projects. He has had a significant role in turbine array layout optimisation and energy prediction analysis for a number of large offshore sites in the UK and other European countries.
Breanne Gellatly Brian Gribben Offshore Wind Accelerator Delivery Manager, Group Leader, The Carbon Trust Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd
OWA’s Design of an Offshore Wind Measurement Campaign to Promote the Development of Wake Effects Models
Data currently available in the public domain for validation of offshore wind farm wake models is limited to met mast and turbine power data. Better understanding of wake effects over a wider range of spatial and temporal scales is essential in developing understanding of the phenomena that affect wake generation and transport both within and between wind farms. The Offshore Wind Accelerator has launched a measurement campaign which will improve understanding of these phenomena in order to build confidence in wake prediction models and allow more informed decisions to be made on turbine and farm siting.
Breanne joined the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) to follow her passion for the development of the renewable energy industry. She started her career with GE Energy in the Operations Management Leadership Program where she worked with technical and supply chain experts in the wind and hydro businesses to deliver high quality engineered products in the most efficient and safe ways possible. She later joined a small start-up wind resource assessment company where she managed the complexities of designing wind farms within the constraints of Government incentive schemes and regulations. Just prior to joining the OWA, Breanne worked for a strategy consultancy.
Brian Gribben is the Technology Delivery Coordinator for the OWA Wake Effects project led by the Carbon Trust. Brian has a background in aerodynamics, CFD and optimisation, most recently as the group leader for aerodynamic design optimisation methods at Airbus before joining Frazer-Nash Consultancy. At Frazer-Nash, Brian leads the Fluids group in the Bristol office.
20 B2: Wind Resource 11.15–12.30 Room 14 Day 1
Andy Oldroyd Technical Director, Oldbaum Services
Towards a Common Use Framework For Offshore Buoy Based LiDAR Systems
Offshore wind measurements are increasingly expensive, and the wind data analyst is being forced to look at desktop datasets and assess wind project viability and uncertainty. However these tools are not mature, and require localised validation to minimise the uncertainty levels, therefore how can this be done whilst presenting value and lower costs? The purpose of this presentation is to present a common framework for best practice use of floating LiDAR, to minimise setup errors, and provide a method of assessing the acquired data. If used properly the instruments can provide both value and accuracy to offshore wind projects.
Andy Oldroyd is the Technical Director of Oldbaum Services, a Global wind energy consultancy specialising in data analysis and data acquisition techniques including Remote Sensing. Andy is the Coordinator of the EC FP7 programme NORSEWInD which is due to report this year, and is well aware of the costs and problems associated with acquiring offshore wind speed data, in terms of reducing uncertainty and providing a suitable long term reference.
Professor Ndaona Chokani ETH Zurich
Wind Measurements Using an Instrumented UAV
In this presentation, the novel approach of an instrumented Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to measure the complete three-dimensional flow around full-scale wind turbines will be detailed. The UAV can be deployed within 20 minutes of arrival at a measurement site, and thus offers a formidable complement to wind measurement tools. In the presentation, detailed measurements of the upstream wind profiles, velocity profiles in the wake, and turbulence structure upstream and downstream of full-scale wind turbines will be presented. This new approach is well suited for offshore wind measurements.
Ndaona Chokani leads the wind energy program at ETH Zürich. This program includes econometric analysis, experiments on full-scale wind turbines and computational modelling. Chokani received his B.A. (First Class Honours) from Oxford University and his Ph.D. from Cambridge University. He has been at ETH Zürich since 2006; previously he was a Professor for 17 years in the USA, where his research was supported by NASA amongst others. Chokani is President of Switzerland’s IEC TC 88 (wind turbines), Vice-Chair of ASME’s IGTI Wind Energy Committee and a Board member of the European Academy of Wind Energy.
21 Day 1 Room 4 11.15–12.30 C2: Around the World in 80 Minutes
C2: Around the World in 80 Minutes
An overview session presenting offshore development hotspots worldwide, as well as some of the nascent markets with advanced offshore wind plans.
Steve Sawyer Secretary General, Global Wind Energy Council
Chair
Steve Sawyer joined the Global Wind Energy Council as its first Secretary General in April 2007. The Global Wind Energy Council represents the major wind energy associations (China, India, Japan, Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Canada, USA, Europe, Denmark, Germany, Spain, UK & Italy) as well as the major companies involved in the global wind industry. Steve has worked in the energy and environment field since 1978, with a particular focus on climate change and renewable energy since 1988. He spent many years working for Greenpeace International, representing the organisation at intergovernmental and industry for primarily on energy and climate issues.
Jim Lanard President, Offshore Wind Development Coalition
The Emerging US Offshore Wind Market: Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities
This presentation will provide an overview of federal and state policies that will drive the offshore wind industry stateside. This presentation will discuss revenue streams for offshore developers, from long-term power purchase agreements to ORECs that are similar to European-style Feed-in Tariffs and review the current status of pilot projects and utility-scale wind farms. Jim will describe what the US must do to ensure the establishment of a sustainable offshore wind industry. Lastly, Jim will address public acceptance of offshore wind in the US, which continues to be quite strong, largely due to decisions developers have taken to locate their utility-scale wind farms considerably far off the coast of the Western Atlantic Ocean.
Jim Lanard is President of the Offshore Wind Development Coalition in Washington, DC. Prior to that he was Managing Director of Deepwater Wind and head of strategic planning and advocacy for Bluewater Wind. Jim has also been executive director of two non-Governmental environmental groups, Chief of Staff to a Member of Congress, and Director of Environmental Programs and Government Relations for The Walt Disney Company’s Disney’s America project. Jim has political science and law degrees from Boston University and University of Miami. He is also a former adjunct assistant Professor at Rutgers University and Drexel University.
22 C2: Around the World in 80 Minutes 11.15–12.30 Room 4 Day 1
Thomas Karst Director – Technology and Offshore, MAKE Consulting
Offshore Wind Power Development in Asia Pacific
Offshore wind power development in the Asia-Pacific region is still in its infancy compared to Europe but with 40% CAGR expected for the next five years and over 20GW of offshore pipeline, the region is emerging as a key player in the future of global offshore development. As an international business, what changes will be needed to attract foreign investors to offshore in this region? Will the region encourage the participation of foreign investors in offshore? The presentation will present an overview of the offshore market in Asia-Pacific and the opportunities and challenges of this emerging region.
Thomas Karst has worked with international contracting and project business for Danish and British companies for more than 20 years, of which 16 years have been in executive positions. Thomas was a member of the Group Management in NEG Micon from 1999 to 2004, in charge of the International Contracting Division. Prior to joining MAKE Consulting, Thomas was Senior Vice President in Vestas Northern Europe and stationed in the UK as Managing Director of Vestas Celtic Wind Technology (UK and Ireland). Before this, Thomas was the Director of the Vestas Offshore Group.
Anne-Bénédicte Genachte Regulatory Affairs Advisor – Offshore Wind Power, EWEA
The Coming of Europe’s Offshore Wind Energy Industry
The European Union leads the world in offshore wind industry power with 4,000MW already installed, and this is only the beginning of a major industrial development. By 2020, offshore wind will represent 40GW or €10.4bn annually invested across Europe. However, a prerequisite for this is the provision by Governments and the European Union of stable legislative frameworks underpinning the market promise. This presentation will provide an overview of the European offshore market, showing its key trends but also challenges.
Anne-Bénédicte Genachte is the regulatory affairs advisor for offshore wind power at the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). She is responsible for advocating an improved political and legal framework for offshore wind energy at national and EU level. Previously, she was the energy advisor for the North East England office in Brussels mainly covering the deployment of offshore renewables and electric vehicles. Anne-Bénédicte Genachte holds a Master Degree in European Public Policy. She speaks French, English and Spanish.
23 Day 1 Room 4 11.15–12.30 C2: Around the World in 80 Minutes
Brian Britton Managing Director, Oriel Windfarm Limited
Building an International Energy Market – Ireland and UK to Lead the Way
The opportunities which exist in the UK and Ireland, through co-operation on energy policy, in furthering the economic and environmental agenda of those countries, are considerable. Through increased co-ordination at official and political level, there is the real possibility to create a single regional energy market as a precursor to a Common Energy Market at EU level. Ireland has some of the most impressive offshore resources in the world, but is constrained by a very small domestic market. Energy export is the key. In this paper Brian Britton will outline the measures, which have been taken and which are being proposed, to unlock the potential of this Irish and UK energy partnership.
Brian Britton has been to the forefront in promoting the offshore wind energy sector in Ireland. Brian is Managing Director of Oriel Windfarm Limited, a 330 MW project being developed in the North Irish Sea. Brian has managed the project from inception, including raising investment capital and dealing with the regulatory approval process. He is a founder and General Secretary of the National Offshore Wind Energy Association of Ireland (“NOW Ireland”). Brian is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a graduate of Trinity College Dublin.
24 ns E m E f si O sy TE r COU Helping the UK remain the world leader in offshore wind
With the need for low carbon, secure energy, the opportunity for offshore wind is substantial. Offshore wind is now generating over 1.5 per cent of the UK’s electricity consumption and, through projects already under construction is set to double that figure over the course of the coming year. This is probably the only UK industry doubling in size, a significant feat in this tough economic climate. The stakes for the economy are high too, with the enormous potential of offshore wind to create jobs, generate inward investment and deliver security of energy supply.
The Crown Estate continues to play a key role in the development of offshore wind. To date we have held five leasing rounds, positioning the UK as both the world leader in installed capacity, the largest pipeline of projects. We strive for a balance between economic, social, and environmental benefits and are focused on co-ordinating efforts of a multitude of industry players to deliver on the opportunity. We are working closely with development companies, the supply chain, government bodies and other stakeholders.
Join us in helping realise the excellent opportunities that offshore wind offers the UK. Meet our team at stand 99 or e-mail us at [email protected] Day 1 Rooms 7–12 13.45 –14.25 A3: Keynote Session
A3: Keynote Session
This session is open to all event attendees (Conference delegates, Exhibitors, Exhibition visitors).
Maria McCaffery MBE Chief Executive, RenewableUK
Chair
See biography on page 15.
Arlene Foster, MLA Northern Ireland Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister
Keynote Address
Arlene Foster is MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. She was first elected in November 2003, re-elected in March 2007 and again in May 2011. Arlene Foster MLA was appointed to her second term as Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment on 16 May 2011, having previously held the portfolio from 10 June 2008 until 5 May 2011. Prior to that she held the position of Minister of the Environment from 8 May 2007 to 10 June 2008. By profession she is a lawyer and was in private practice as a Solicitor from 1996 until she became a Minister. She was a member of the NI Policing Board from April 2006 – May 2007. Mrs Foster was awarded the Parliamentarian / Assembly Member of the Year, at the Women in Public Life Awards, in London in February 2008. Mrs Foster is married with 3 young children.
Fergus Ewing MSP Scottish Energy, Enterprise and Tourism Minister
Keynote Address
Mr Ewing was born in Glasgow in September 1957 and was educated at Edinburgh’s Loretto School and then attended Glasgow University. He was elected as MSP for Inverness East, Nairn & Lochaber in 1999 and re-elected in 2003, 2007 and 2011. Prior to being elected, he ran his own law practice and developed SNP policy on small business and other matters as well as serving on the party’s national executive. He has served on a number of Scottish Parliament committees including the Subordinate Legislation Committee, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning, Finance, Local Government and Transport committee and was previously Shadow Minister for Transport, Tourism & Telecommunications. He was Community Safety Minister during the 2007-11 administration.
26 A4: Working Together 14.30 –15.45 Rooms 7–12 Day 1
A4: Working Together: Alliancing, Contracting and Procurement
Identified as a large potential area for cost reduction by the Taskforce, current contracting methods do not allocate risk effectively or align incentives. Building on the work of the Taskforce, this session will explore how we can improve our contracting approaches and consider whether a collaborative, standardised or alliancing approach may be more successful at driving down cost and mitigating risk, based on existing industry models.
Ron Cookson Senior Vice President, Technip Offshore Wind Limited
Chair
Over the last twenty five years, Ron has accumulated a wealth of experience in the subsea industry in the fields of project management, tendering and business development. In 2002, Ron returned from Houston to Aberdeen to take up the role of Business Development Manager for Technip’s UK subsea business. He was subsequently appointed General Manager, UK, in 2005 and Managing Director, UK, in 2007. Last year Ron’s management portfolio was expanded when he was tasked with growing and developing an offshore wind energy business for the Technip Group in Europe. Ron has a global directive for delivering this new business line for Technip.
Gary Webster J P Kenny
Successful Alliancing
Can the oil and gas alliancing model be successfully transferred to the offshore renewable industry?
Gary has 30 years experience in the oil and gas contracting sector. Initially he worked offshore for diving contractors before moving into management of contracting organisations. Gary joined the Wood Group in 2004 and after running the JP Kenny Subsea consultancy arm in Aberdeen, he moved on to become responsible for coordinating Wood Group’s renewable activities in 2011.
27 Day 1 Rooms 7–12 14.30 –15.45 A4: Working Together
Andrew Donaldson Offshore Engineering Manager, SSE
SSE Offshore Alliances
Andrew will describe the thinking behind SSE’s adoption of alliances as a project delivery vehicle and will offer an update on SSE lessons learned from the exercise so far.
Andrew is responsible for SSE’s offshore engineering activities and the establishment of the firm’s Offshore Engineering office in Glasgow. He joined SSE, in 2008 as engineering manager on the Greater Gabbard project before moving into his current role. He is responsible for developing and steering SSE’s adoption of alliances as a project delivery vehicle for offshore renewable energy. Andrew has some 20 years diverse experience of oil and gas engineering, initially with DNV and Atkins before working as an OIM with Shell and latterly as Group Engineering Director for the Expro Group.
Paul McQuillan Legal Director, Pinsent Masons LLP
New Thinking on Procurement of Construction Phase and Collaboration
Changing characteristics of the market are driving projects to more imaginative construction procurement arrangements. There is a move towards ensuring performance happens rather than simply providing a sanction (e.g. LDs) if it doesn’t. Key is the management of interface risks. Some developers are moving towards early supply chain engagement/collaboration leading to an alignment of the objectives of suppliers and the developer to facilitate engineering design, buildability and scheduling decisions in the best interests of the project as a whole (not just of an individual works package) in terms of cost, quality and time for delivery and safety. This is worth a thought.
Paul McQuillan is a Legal Director at international law firm Pinsent Masons where he advises on energy, water infrastructure projects, including offshore/onshore wind farms, biomass, conventional power emission reduction investment, water desalination plant and vessel construction. Clients include majors, utilities, developers and international contractors and shipyards. He advises on project development, procurement strategies for construction and O&M works and drafting and negotiating construction contracts. He also advises major contractors on risk/mitigation and negotiates EPC and other types of contracts in the UK and international projects. Paul sits on RenewableUK’s Offshore Delivery Group.
28 A4: Working Together 14.30 –15.45 Rooms 7–12 Day 1
Alex Hirom Senior Associate, for and on behalf of Bond Pearce LLP
Alliancing and Contracting Towards the Cost Reduction Target; Lessons from the UKCS
The presentation will explore how collaborative procurement approaches can contribute to meeting the cost reduction target. It will discuss the drawbacks of traditional procurement and how alliancing strategies can be used to address them, and some of the potential pitfalls of alliancing, along with examining the potential cost and time savings to be made from standardising contracts. The presentation will draw upon respective experience of procurement in the offshore wind farm industry and procurement in the oil and gas industry on the UKCS to give specific examples and examine the lessons that can be learned from both.
Alex Hirom is a senior associate specialising in construction and procurement. Alex joined Bond Pearce from the construction group at Clifford Chance in July 2011. He specialises in engineering projects advising on major projects in the power generation sector including several UK offshore wind farms.
29 Day 1 Room 14 14.30 –15.45 B4: People Power
B4: People Power: Stakeholder Engagement and Getting Communities Onside
Getting the local community on side is crucial to a smooth development process, but, in the case of offshore wind energy - what is the local community? What are the best ways to engage as a developer, PR professional or project consultant, and what lessons can be learned from the programmes of engagement thus far? This session will review different approaches currently being implemented in the sector and highlight examples of good practice.
Rachel Odams PR Manager, Siemens plc
Chair
Dr Rachel Odams is responsible for PR for Siemens Energy Sector in the UK. Rachel has been with Siemens since February 2010. Her professional background is B2B PR and Marketing, including senior roles in Energy from Waste (Director of Marketing, WRG/FCC), Logistics (Head of Marketing for Exel Retail and Consumer Division) and the Nuclear industry (Marketing, Waste Management Division, AEAT plc). Rachel has a BA Hons in Modern History and D.Phil in Anglo-Turkish relations from Oxford University.
30 B4: People Power 14.30 –15.45 Room 14 Day 1
Steve Clarke UK Content Manager, SMart Wind
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
SMart Wind Ltd is the supply-chain-led consortium solution to large-scale, far-offshore wind energy. SMart Wind therefore has a vested interest in ensuring positive advocacy for its developments, but also in ensuring the local supply chain is developed in parallel and, subject to consent, is able to deliver on a timely and cost effective basis through provision of high quality local products, services and talented people. This short talk will convey SMart Wind’s multi-faceted approach to local, regional, National and International stakeholder engagement, including its thought-leading SMart Futures approach to connect industry with the public, nominated for four awards in 2012.
With a mechanical engineering background, Steve joined the energy industry in 1999. Since then, he has been responsible for developing and delivering business development and growth in both the Private and Public Sector, all related to Wind Energy and in particular offshore. Following roles at Director and Chairman level within both Private and Public Sector businesses, Steve joined the team at Mainstream Renewable Power in 2008 as UK Content Manager, responsible for maximising UK products & services for Mainstream’s offshore consortium projects and to develop & lead their Skills & Training initiatives too.
Chris Tomlinson Rampion Development Manager, E.ON Climate & Renewables
Consultation and Engagement - A Help or Hindrance to Your Consent Application?
Statutory consultation requirements may vary across the globe, but an offshore wind farm development and its associated onshore infrastructure will always attract interest from local communities. Identifying communities and effectively managing these relationships from the outset, is an essential ingredient in securing development consent, on time and on budget. Get it wrong, and it’s hard to turn back the clock. Chris Tomlinson, Development Manager for E.ON’s Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, explores their approach to the consultation and engagement challenge as they reach out to a population approaching 1million, on the road to the first Round 3 consent application.
Chris qualified in Planning in 1995. He spent six years working as a project manager in urban regeneration across three London Boroughs, before moving into the renewable energy field in January 2002 when he joined RenewableUK (then known as BWEA). Chris spent eight years working on behalf of the renewables industry, developing and lobbying for positive policies at all levels of Government to facilitate a growth industry. Chris moved to E.ON Climate & Renewables in April 2010 to lead on stakeholder management and communications for the proposed Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, off the Sussex Coast.
31 Day 1 Room 14 14.30 –15.45 B4: People Power
Ann Kirby
Co-existence and Conflict Resolution – Homo Sapiens Localis
This presentation will consider how Developers and local Communities can co-exist. The 1.8GW Argyll Array is proposed 5km off the Isle of Tiree. The Tiree Trust is at the forefront of developing co-existence protocols with the developer, the local authority, Marine Scotland and other stakeholders. The innovative Scenario Mapping Exercise aims to minimise conflict and shape the most suitable project for all stakeholders prior to planning application. Lessons learned from this will be used to assist future offshore developments. Ann will give an insight into what matters to local communities, how expectations develop and the impact of divided opinions.
Ann Kirby lives on the Isle of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides. She is a director of Tiree Renewable Energy Ltd, manager of the Tiree Community Development Trust and a past vice chair of Community Energy Scotland. Ann has a long history of active support of community charitable and renewable energy projects across Scotland. A qualified Chartered Accountant with over 25 years’ experience she is well placed to evaluate and advise on not only the economic impacts on local communities of offshore wind projects but also the social implications.
Alun Roberts Associate, BVG Associates
Jobs, GVA and UK Content in Offshore Wind O&M
The presentation will describe work for E.ON Climate & Renewables on the UK content in Robin Rigg wind farm’s O&M spend during its first year of operation and will provide insights into actual job creation and the local and national economic impacts. This work builds on our previous study on the UK content in the construction of Robin Rigg which is being used by the Department of Energy and Climate Change as a benchmark for future UK offshore wind projects.
Alun leads projects in supply chain analysis and development, socioeconomic impact and skills analysis, including A Guide to an Offshore Wind Farm for The Crown Estate, and the study of the construction of Robin Rigg on behalf of E.ON Climate and Renewables. Alun was a significant contributor to the technology workstream of The Crown Estate’s offshore wind cost reduction pathways study, coordinating the industry engagement and leading the installation technology analysis. He has a background in research policy and communications, joining BVG Associates from the UK Research Councils after a spell as a science specialist at the House of Commons.
32 C4: Global Perspectives 14.30 –15.45 Room 4 Day 1
C4: Global Perspectives: The Baltic, Atlantic Coast and the Mediterranean A session looking at the European offshore sector beyond the North Sea. Presentations on France, Norway, Germany and Poland.
Nikitas Nikitakos Professor, University of The Aegean, Department of Shipping Trade and Transport
Chair
Nikitas Nikitakos is a Professor at University of the Aegean (Chios island). He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from NTUA. He has participated mainly as coordinator/principal researcher in several European research projects. He is a retired Hellenic Navy’s Captain and currently President of Aegean Institute of the Law of the Sea and Maritime law in Rhodes island. He holds 3 international patents on renewable energies at sea and he was awarded from Lloyd’s List on Maritime Technological Innovation in 2006 and from EU on regional innovation in 2007. He has published 5 books and many articles in international referred journals and conferences.
Esther Frey Manager Renewable Energies & Resources | Wind Energy, Germany Trade & Invest GmbH
Offshore Wind Development in Germany: Opportunities for Investment
The presentation outlines the current situation of the German offshore wind energy sector. It thereby looks at market players and draws on future trends and developments. The presentation will highlight the political framework for offshore wind deployment in Germany, the available infrastructure in place to support the offshore wind industry and conclude with investment opportunities in this dynamic business segment.
Esther Frey is Manager Renewable Energies & Resources at Germany Trade & Invest, the foreign trade and inward investment agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. She is responsible for overseeing activities in the wind energy sector. Headquartered in Berlin, Mrs. Frey and her colleagues support companies interested in establishing business operations in Germany. Prior to her position at Germany Trade & Invest, Esther Frey worked as a Project Manager at wpd AG and as Corporate Marketing Team Leader at SOLON SE. She has an academic background in Business Administration and received her higher education in Germany and Spain.
33 Day 1 Room 4 14.30 –15.45 C4: Global Perspectives
Michal Gronert Business Development Manager, Der Norske Veritas
Market Prospects, Location, Infrastructure and Legislation for Offshore Wind Farms in Poland
Poland is an emerging offshore wind market with prospects of 10GW being installed by 2030. The presentation reviews the current status of planning and development of offshore wind energy in Poland. Specifically, areas of the Baltic Sea suitable for development and applicable constraints are highlighted. The Polish legal situation and the procedure for obtaining a development permit are explained. An overview of active projects and parties as well as the status of developments will summarise the situation in Poland.
Michał Gronert is Business Development Manager for Det Norske Veritas (DNV) in Poland with focus on development of DNV’s energy services in the Polish market. He works on asset management issues and addresses engineering objectives in the investment process. With growing (onshore) wind farm capacities in Poland, Michał devotes part of his time to the development of the increasingly important wind sector. He graduated from Gdansk University of Technology with Master Diplomas in Mechanical Engineering and Economy & Finance.
Ulla Trine Head of Business Development Floating Wind, Statoil ASA
Hywind Floating Wind and the Potential in World Markets
The world’s first full scale floating wind turbine was put into operation in Norway in 2009. After more than 2 years of successful operation, the technology is considered proven. The next stage is to prove that the concept will be commercially attractive – and Statoil plans to demonstrate this through development of a multi turbine pilot park consisting of 4 – 5 full scale turbines. Commercially attractive concepts for floating wind could expand and also open up new offshore wind markets around the world; densely populated areas, where there is need for new power supplies and wind conditions are good.
Trine Ulla is responsible for business development of floating wind in Statoil. Statoil is an experienced deep water operator, and has developed the Hywind floating wind concept. Trine has more than 25 years of experience from the energy sector, holding numerous management positions in project development, operations and marketing. She joined the wind team in 2009. Trine holds a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
34 C4: Global Perspectives 14.30 –15.45 Room 4 Day 1
Frederic Hendrick VP Offshore, Alstom Wind
French Offshore Wind Strategy on the Atlantic Coast
In June 2011 the French government started a tender process to allocate 3GW in five Offshore Wind Farm projects in view of achieving its low-carbon targets and building a French Offshore wind industry. Over the past year, three wind turbine manufacturers have been partnering with utilities to answer this call for tender. As part of their proposal, two of them proposed to create factories in France, despite the fact that French potential market represents only a fraction of the UK or German markets. The presentation will elaborate on the driving factors behind the decision of Alstom to be one of these two manufacturers.
In January 2011, Frédéric Hendrick was appointed Vice President Offshore for Alstom Wind. Frédéric joined Alstom in 2005 as Vice President of Manufacturing and was in charge of half of Alstom’s rolling stock equipment units. In 2006, he was appointed Vice President for Urban Transit of Alstom’s Transport sector. In 2008, he became Vice President Marketing for Alstom Transport. Frédéric began his career in PSA, having different positions in logistical and industrial divisions during twelve years. In 2000, he joined the Pechiney Group in order to implement the Lean Manufacturing in one of the Packaging divisions before being promoted to Vice President Manufacturing Europe.
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A5: EMR: Financing and Insuring Round 3 16.15 –17.30 Rooms 7–12 Day 1
A5: EMR: Financing and Insuring Round 3
By 2017 the provisions of the Electricity Market Reform (EMR) will fundamentally change the financing of the offshore sector. In parallel, the industry is examining ways to bring down costs of deployment. This session will look at the implications of the Contract for Difference, and the interaction between the ‘cost reduction pathways’ and the Government cost spending envelope. It will also look at project and investment insurance, and differences in understanding project returns in comparison to the RO model.
Jason Lovell Partner, Corporate Energy Team, Eversheds
Chair
Jason Lovell is a partner within the corporate energy team at Eversheds. He currently advises the Forewind consortium and has provided advice relating to onshore and offshore wind farms within the UK and throughout Europe. His experience extends to project documentation, financing and the acquisition and sale of projects. He has participated in the Offshore Wind Task Force’s cost reduction initiative and also advises and speaks on Electricity Market Reform.
37 Day 1 Rooms 7–12 16.15 –17.30 A5: EMR: Financing and Insuring Round 3
Jerry Biggs CEO, Narec Capital, and
Dr Alan Lowdon Director, Renewable Energy business, Sinclair Knight Merz and Project Director, Set-up phase - UK Technology Strategy Board’s Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Reducing the Beta Coefficient!
Historically offshore wind has been funded on developer’s balance sheets with the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) as the cost of finance. Funding increasingly coming from external investors requires the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) as the cost of finance; CAPM rewards investors for the time value of money and risk (Beta Coefficient). Reducing this coefficient improves return profiles and encourages increased investment. By isolating areas of systemic risk exposure, we can focus on specific technology enhancements that reduce the Beta Coefficient and therefore the cost of capital. The future for offshore marine renewables is an Asset Beta Matrix.
Jeremy is the CEO of Narec Capital, a joint venture between The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) and Ashberg Ltd, a fully regulated financial services entity. Narec Capital is the UK’s renewable energy accelerator, a public / private initiative established to leverage Narec’s unique test asset base in order to de-risk and provide finance for renewable technologies and projects. Jeremy is also a Founding Director of Ashberg Ltd, which focuses on direct private investments primarily in the areas of renewable energy and sustainability. Jeremy has over 10 year’s experience of Banking and investment management. He regularly speaks on clean technology investment and the role of private finance.
Alan divides his time between his role as Director of the Renewable Energy business of Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) and Project Director for the set-up of phase of the UK Technology Strategy Board’s Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. Alan was previously with a number of energy majors (Rolls Royce Industrial Power, British Gas, Shell, Suez), and has held senior positions in ITI Energy, Narec and Mott MacDonald. He is a former MD of two university spin-off businesses and is currently an advisor to the US Dept of Energy, EU TP Wind and two cleantech SME’s as non-executive director.
38 A5: EMR: Financing and Insuring Round 3 16.15 –17.30 Rooms 7–12 Day 1
Jim Fitzgerald Associate Partner, The Advisory House
Using Innovative Strategic Portfolio Analysis to Manage Uncertainty
UK offshore wind farm investors today face increased uncertainty in predicting long- term operational cash flows under EMR CfDs. Coupled with uncertainty on outturn capital and operating costs, utility investors face significant challenges in justifying investment in offshore wind farms on a standalone, single asset basis. Innovative strategic portfolio analysis offers a way to both manage the uncertainty and support the business case for offshore wind farm investments. This paper highlights the experience of a European utility, which has deployed this technique to optimise a thermal and hydropower portfolio investment strategy, with important lessons for the UK offshore wind sector.
Dr Jim Fitzgerald is an Associate Partner at The Advisory House and joined the London office in 2012. He was previously a senior member of the Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers energy practices, also based in London. He started his career with ESB International, Dublin, in 1998 where he helped develop power stations in a number of countries. With more than 13 years´ experience in international energy finance and sector restructuring, Jim Fitzgerald has advised both public and private sector clients at all stages of transactions and energy business transformations. His focus is on strategy & business models, portfolio & risk management and mergers & acquisitions. Jim Fitzgerald holds a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (1995) and a PhD in Gas Turbine Aerodynamics (2001) from the University of Limerick, Ireland.
Nicolas Gourvitch Director, Green Giraffe Energy Bankers
Financing UK’s Offshore Wind Development
The succesful UK offshore wind development has mostly relied on utilities’ capacity to finance the projects costs on their balance sheet. However, financing is likely to become a major bottleneck as projects grow in size. Recent transactions show that utilities in the UK are already looking for fresh cash, through sales of minority stakes in their projects to private investors. This trend could spread to bank financing provided that sponsors meet bankability must-haves, as was observed in continental Europe. This presentation will show the required changes in the market to attract bank financing and the appetite from the banking community.
Nicolas Gourvitch is one of the founders of Green Giraffe Energy Bankers (GGEB), a financial advisory boutique created in early 2010 and focused on renewable energy. Nicolas has 7 years of experience in the renewable energy project finance industry, including 5 years at Dexia’s Renewable Energy Project Finance team.
39 Day 1 Rooms 7–12 16.15 –17.30 A5: EMR: Financing and Insuring Round 3
Joe Phillips Global Head of Practice - Strategy & Policy, GL Garrad Hassan
Funding Gap? What Funding Gap?
Much has been made about the vast sums of capital required to realise the potential of offshore wind in the UK and in other leading markets. These arguments appear to entirely ignore the industry trends which have become evident over the last 2-3 years, which show a rapidly improving investment climate and a diversification of investor classes away from traditional models. This paper reviews the recent evidence, extrapolates current trends to a 2020 timeframe and examines the key factors influencing the current and future diversity of funding sources.
Joe is a Chartered Engineer at GL Garrad Hassan and has global responsibility for all Policy & Strategic consultancy engagements, providing targeted support to governments and companies. He has worked in renewable energy, primarily in offshore wind for over 8 years in engineering, project management and procurement roles. He has been the lead author of a number of industry reports including “UK Offshore Wind: Charting the Right Course” and “Wind In Our Sails - the coming of Europe’s Offshore Wind Energy Industry”.
40 B5: Offshore Wind Farms and Marine Wildlife 16.15 –17.30 Room 14 Day 1
B5: Offshore Wind Farms and Marine Wildlife: Minimising Impacts – Maximising Growth
Evidence is growing that once built offshore wind farms are beneficial for marine wildlife. However, concerns remain over the impact of offshore wind farms on marine mammals and birds. This session will look at the latest evidence on benthic layer biodiversity, fish and sea mammal monitoring, as well as some of the issues raised around the concepts of artificial reefs and their desirability. It will also examine implications of new noise regulations, proposals to mitigate noise and impact assessments.
Anne Westwood (née Savage) Marine Consents Manager, The Crown Estate
Chair
Anne Westwood has a background in marine biology and marine consenting, and has worked at The Crown Estate for 2 years. She has the responsibility of co-ordinating The Crown Estate’s offshore wind planning and consenting strategic workstream, one of five strategic workstreams which aim to de-risk and accelerate the delivery of capacity in Round 3.
Mark Liddiard Business Manager for Power and Offshore Renewables, HR Wallingford Ltd
Modelling the Impacts of Underwater Noise on Marine Life
Interest and concern in man-made underwater noise is increasing as construction of offshore windfarms expands into new areas of the marine ecosystem. HR Wallingford and Loughborough University have developed a numerical 3D predictive modelling tool which combines hydrodynamic, bathymetric and acoustic information to produce a map of potential sound propagation from a source point. This is combined with a behavioural response model to indicate the response of marine life to the modelled noise field. The model can be run for multiple noise sources and frequencies and supports the planning and consenting process for offshore windfarms.
Mark is the Business Manager for HR Wallingford’s Power Business and has overall responsibility for projects in the thermal, nuclear and renewable energy sectors. Mark has over twenty year’s experience in the Energy & Environmental sectors and has previous professional experience running large programmes of work as a regulator, within industry and as a consultant.
41 Day 1 Room 14 16.15 –17.30 B5: Offshore Wind Farms and Marine Wildlife
Fabian Wilke Senior Manager Engineering Technology, RWE OLC GmbH
The Challenges to Reduce Hydro Sound Emissions from an Installers Viewpoint
The presentation will give an overview about the current German noise emission limits. A brief summary of the available systems for noise mitigation, the techniques and their current potential, will be given. The results of the German research project ESRa will form the basis of the technical evaluation. Finally, the implementation of noise mitigation systems in large scale offshore logistic concepts will be discussed.
Since 2010 Fabian has been Head of the Department ‘Enginneering Technology’ at RWE Offshore Logistics Company (OLC) GmbH. After his civil engineering studies Fabian Wilke worked until 2002 for the German engineering consultant Leonhardt, Andrä and Partners, Stuttgart as a designer for large span bridges. He changed to the Leibniz Universität Hannover, where he acted until 2007 as a research assistant at the Institute for Steel Construction in the field of offshore wind structures. From 2008 onwards he was employed by Bilfinger Berger SE, where he worked as a project manager in the construction division for various projects, mainly in the offshore sector.
Lucy Wright Research Manager, British Trust for Ornithology
Birds and Offshore Wind – Providing Solutions
The Strategic Ornithological Support Services group aims to address the risk to gaining planning consent to build offshore wind farms (“consenting risk”) arising from uncertainties about their impacts on birds. Work was funded by The Crown Estate and guided by a stakeholder steering group. We report the results of five research projects that addressed uncertainties regarding the displacement of birds from wind farms, assessing potential population-level impacts, estimating risks to migrating birds and collision risk. All projects aimed to increase understanding of the impacts of offshore wind farms on birds, thus decreasing uncertainties in decision making and reducing consenting risk.
Lucy Wright is a research manager in Wetland and Marine Research at the British Trust for Ornithology. She ran the Strategic Ornithological Support Services Secretariat, coordinating the stakeholder steering group, overseeing projects and leading some of the research. She has more than 10 years’ experience in research on bird populations, investigating the impacts that man-made changes to the environment can have on them. Lucy’s other work includes assessing potential impacts of tidal power development on birds, and how these impacts can be minimised and mitigated. Previously, her work focussed on the effects of habitat and climate change on bird populations.
42 B5: Offshore Wind Farms and Marine Wildlife 16.15 –17.30 Room 14 Day 1
Terence Ilott Deputy Director, Marine Environment Strategy and Evidence, Defra
Follow up to the Habitats and Wild Birds Directives Implementation Review
Terence will talk about follow up to the Government’s review of implementation of the habitats and wild birds directives. In particular, he will cover work to improve marine evidence, where the review identified priorities including improving accessibility and use of marine data, and addressing priority research gaps.
Terence’s current responsibilities in Defra include the marine strategy framework directive, marine evidence and marine licensing policy. His previous roles have included leading the Government Office for the East of England’s work on environment and economy; Defra’s policy on products and the environment; and working on energy policy in the former DTI. Before joining the Civil Service he was a research scientist in Cambridge and the United States.
43 Day 1 Room 4 16.15 –17.30 C5: Global Perspectives: China
C5: Global Perspectives: China
Enter the Dragon: How and when will China’s contribution to offshore deployment impact sector economics and supply chain; what are costs of deployment, and how do they compare with other markets; role for UK/EU companies in the Chinese market.
John Buckley Global Value Chain Specialist, UKTI
Chair
John is an experienced manager from the energy industries, with Middle East, Far East, and UK-based operating experience. He has particular skills in the appraisal of new business prospects, and the preparation and implementation of development strategies and business plans. John works with UK companies in the low carbon energy industries to identify opportunities for international collaboration. He works in trade and investment and has successfully promoted a number of international collaborations in supply chains. Present work includes the promotion of collaborations between companies in the UK and in China and countries of NE Asia for Offshore Wind, Civil Nuclear, and Smart Grid developments.
Xu Yang Vice director, Jiangsu Liyang Economic Development Zone Administration
Development and Prospects of Offshore Wind Power in China
Offshore wind power is a useful means to ensure the safety of energy consumption, and to increase the economy and to react to the petroleum crisis. Following with the advance of wind power technology, comparatively stable wind speed in the sea, non- trying for land with other projects, large scale of offshore wind farm building becomes a new trend for wind power industry development. This presentation summarises the development of offshore wind power and the benefits to development of offshore wind power are analysed. At the end, the offshore wind energy trends from shallow to deep sea and technology are prospected.
Xu Yang, Ph.D. Researcher of JiangSu Institute For Macroeconomic Research (JiangSu China). Research for non-grid wind power industrialization in “973 Program” (2007CB210300) of China. Before this, worked as Government relationship consultant in Marcusevans UK, Graduated from Malaysia Multimedia University.
44 C5: Global Perspectives: China 16.15 –17.30 Room 4 Day 1
Leonard Yeo Managing Director, re Solutions
Working Together: China – EU Co-operation in Offshore Wind
Enter the Dragon: We will try to provide a prognosis of how and when will China’s contribution to offshore deployment impact global sector economics and supply chain by identifying its drivers; provide some case studies to extrapolate from, review past irrevocable trends in sectors like manufacturing, financial services, and current ones like oil and gas, construction and onshore wind supply chain, and how EU and China can benefit from each other.
Leonard Yeo began his career in the 80s as one of Singapore’s 2nd generation industry pioneers in offshore oil & gas. He was project engineer for constructing USA’s 1st Tension Leg Platform (TLP) and EPC Consortium Project manager for Brazil’s 1st Floating Production Unit. He has held a corporate planning position in the defence industry, and was Vice President of an Asian infrastructure private equity fund. He spent the last 15 years in the development and equity financing of large infrastructure projects, and founded reSolutions, a corporate development & finance advisory business with focus in applying cross-borders solutions to catalyse the development of the renewable energy sector.
Professor Xiongwei Liu Chair of Energy and Power Management and Head of Wind Energy Engineering Research Group, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Developing Capacity in Chinese Offshore Market
Chinese offshore wind power development is at its infancy from every aspects, and there are many opportunities for UK/EU industry to develop their capacity in the Chinese offshore wind market. UK/EU industry has learnt important lessons and gained tremendous experience and skills in offshore wind development, particularly in foundation design, installation, power transformation and transmission, and O&M, and these lessons and skills can be applied to Chinese offshore wind project development by working closely with Chinese partners. Attention should be paid to understanding the Chinese culture for working with Chinese companies and regulators, for successful and profitable project development.
Xiongwei heads wind energy engineering research at UCLan, the research topics include wind turbine aerodynamics, design and analysis, control and power management. His education was in mechanical (BEng) and manufacturing engineering (MEng, PhD). He developed expertise knowledge in control system and automation, electrical power system and renewable energy. He led science development of the flagship ERDF project in wind energy and BAE funded project in EPM. He developed and led MSc Wind Energy Engineering and MSc Renewable Energy Engineering courses. He developed collaboration with XEMC-Wind and directs Wind Power Research Institute at Xiangtan University, which is jointly funded by XEMC-Wind.
45 Day 1 Room 4 16.15 –17.30 C5: Global Perspectives: China
Colin Morgan Regional Manager – UK, Ireland, Italy, Scandinavia, GL Garrad Hassan
Working with China in Wind – A Case Study
GL Garrad Hassan offices in China (Shanghai and Beijing) serve the renewables business in turbine designer, software supply and support, wind turbine measurements and project development services. In parallel, GL Renewables Certification has been very much engaged in turbine type approval; the Maritime Division and GL Noble Denton has been engaged in the offshore installation operations vessel supply chain. The challenges have been manifold and this presentation share experiences on these – e.g. dealing with cultural, regulatory and legal barriers; coping with cost differentials; protecting IP; and, communicating effectively. This has been a major success story responsible in large part for the latest Queen’s Award for Export.
Colin joined the wind industry in 1987 as a mechanical engineer, initially working on fundamental research in wakes, aerodynamics, turbine design and energy resource assessment. He developed the Garrad Hassan wind measurement and energy analysis service; worked on due diligence for banks and equity investors; managed project construction and initiated the GH expansion into Spain, Portugal and Italy. After running the GH offshore wind department from 2000 until 2009, Colin was appointed Regional Manager for UK, Ireland, Italy and Scandinavia, and Global Head of Strategy and Policy Practice, in the newly-merged GL-Garrad Hassan group. He was also appointed Offshore Wind Practice Head, GL Group, in 2012.
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A6: Political Keynote Session
This session is open to all event attendees (Conference delegates, Exhibitors, Exhibition visitors).
Maria McCaffery MBE Chief Executive, RenewableUK
Chair
Maria McCaffery was appointed Chief Executive of RenewableUK in June 2006. She is a graduate Chemist with a long track record in business support, international trade and national membership organisations. She is passionate about renewable energy systems and now champions the use of the UK’s natural energy resources for electrical power generation, primarily from wind, wave and tidal technologies. With a strong focus in policy development and communications, she is engaging with industry, government and the finance sector to accelerate the deployment of all forms of renewable energy. In 1998 Maria was awarded an MBE for her services to international trade.
The Rt Hon Edward Davey MP Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
Political Keynote Session
Edward Davey attended Nottingham High School and went on to study Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Jesus College, Oxford and to gain an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck College, London University. From 1989 to 1993 he worked in the Commons as an economics researcher for the Liberal Democrats, becoming the party’s senior economics adviser. In 1993 he left Parliament to work for Omega Partners, specialising in consultancy in the postal services sector. Edward became Liberal Democrat MP for Kingston and Surbiton in 1997 and was appointed the party’s economics affairs spokesman in 1997. After the 2001 election he joined the Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, the first of a number of shadow roles, including shadowing the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister with responsibility for local government and the regions (2002-2005), Shadow Education and Skills Secretary (2005-2006) and Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary (2006). After serving as Chief of Staff to party leader Menzies Campbell, and Chair of Campaigns and Communications for the Liberal Democrats, he was appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs after Nick Clegg was elected party leader in 2007. He was appointed as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change on 3 February 2012.
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Day 2 Rooms 7–12 10.20 –11.30 A7: Connecting Europe
A7: Connecting Europe: The Economics of the Supergrid
The latest Offshore Transmission Feasibility Study by the National Grid sees much greater scope for interconnection between UK and the Nordic electricity market by 2020, while building on the already established links with France, the Netherlands and Ireland. There is a sense that the Supergrid is both necessary and technologically viable. Yet, how can these arrangements work in terms of harmonising different renewable energy support mechanisms? Could politics and not technology be the greatest barrier to greater grid integration? This session will look at the economics of the Supergrid, while considering the practical issues of OFTO implementation and system integration.
Adam Bruce Global Head of Corporate Affairs, Mainstream Renewable Power and Board Member, Friends of the Supergrid
Chair
Adam joined Mainstream Renewable Power in November 2008 after the acquisition of Airtricity where he was UK Chief Executive, responsible for the teams that developed Europe’s largest onshore and offshore wind farms. In 2009 Adam became the founding Chairman of the Friends of the Supergrid, a global industrial initiative to make the case for a meshed interconnected electricity network in Europe. He is now a Board member of the Friends. Adam was elected Chairman of RenewableUK in June 2007 for a three year term. He sits on the Boards of EWEA and GWEC. Prior to joining Airtricity, Adam was Director of Public Policy at UK law firm McGrigors.
52 A7: Connecting Europe 10.20 –11.30 Rooms 7–12 Day 2
Marius Backhaus Project Manager, German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation
Connecting German Offshore Wind Farms - Current Issues and Perspectives
The grid connection of offshore wind farms turns out to be one great bottleneck to offshore wind development. This presentation looks at the current state of play in Germany, offering insights also for other markets and for a North Sea offshore grid. In Germany, the concerned grid operator struggles to comply with its legal obligation to provide timely grid connections for OWFs. Recommendations of a recent high- level working group to address challenges such as standardisation, financing, and insurability, are presented. The economic potential of an intermeshed offshore grid as a technical means for risk mitigation is also highlighted.
Marius Backhaus is Project Manager at Stiftung OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE, the German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation. Before joining the Stiftung in January 2012, he worked in governmental relations for the wind turbine manufacturer Nordex SE and in consulting at Prognos AG. Marius holds a business degree from Nottingham University Business School and a political science degree from University of Tuebingen, Germany.
Julian Leslie Electricity Customer Manger, National Grid
Coordinated Offshore Network and Interconnection
This presentation will cover the latest developments of an integrated, coordinated offshore transmission network to connect the Round 3 offshore wind generation sites. Included is information regarding the technologies to be deployed, the potential cost and environmental savings. The results and latest thinking around the regulatory and commercial frameworks including charging will also be explored. The presentation then moves on to consider the wider debate around North Seas Grid and the developments required in the regulatory regimes to make this happen along with the proposed interconnection activity with our neighbouring Countries.
Julian has spent nearly 20 years working for National Grid, in this time he has gained a wealth of knowledge in planning and operating the GB electricity transmission system. In addition Julian’s experience includes a four year period creating the first independent transmission company in the US, and two years in delivering a performance focused organisation in National Grid’s Gas Distribution Company. In Julian’s current role he is responsible for all generation and demand connections to the GB transmission system, including offshore and interconnectors. In this role Julian has created a team committed to understanding customers needs and working to find ways in which their requirements can be met by regulatory, commercial or contractual changes, whilst balancing the requirements of National Grid, Ofgem and the GB consumer.
53 Day 2 Rooms 7–12 10.20 –11.30 A7: Connecting Europe
Matthew Knight Director of Business Development - Round 3, Siemens Energy
Making the UK OFTO Regime Work for Offshore Wind
The UK has a unique regime for connecting offshore generation. Allowing independent Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTOs) to finance and build coordinated grid connections has the potential to bring significant benefits to offshore wind developers and save around 20% of the total cost. To date these benefits have been hard to capture. This presentation will outline the issues preventing generators from choosing OFTO build, work to improve the regime and some of the features required for a successful solution.
Matthew is Chair of RenewableUK’s Offshore Grid Group and was on the DECC and Ofgem Offshore Transmission Coordination Advisory Group. His day job is Director of Business Development for Round 3 at Siemens Energy. Siemens provides a range of wind turbines, grid connections and services to offshore wind farms and is also involved in finance and development of projects. Matthew is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the IET’s Energy Policy Panel. Matthew is a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition trainer.
Chris Towner Partner, Bond Pearce LLP
Use The Supergrid - How Can Offshore Projects Use the Supergrid to Access Financial Support Schemes in more than One EU State?
This presentation will consider how an offshore wind project can use the Supergrid to export electricity to more than one EU state and to benefit from the financial support mechanisms (such as the RO or Feed-in Tariffs) in more than one state. To be able to arbitrage in this way, a developer will need to overcome a number of legal hurdles and this presentation will set out how that can be done.
Chris is a partner specialising in commercial projects work with particular expertise in the renewable energy sector. Chris spent six years in the energy and projects team at Herbert Smith, advising a range of companies, merchant banks and public sector clients in relation to a wide range of issues connected with the UK electricity and gas markets. Since coming to Bond Pearce in 2006, Chris has specialised in advising renewables projects, with particular focus on offshore and onshore wind projects as well as wave and tidal projects. Chris advises a wide range of developers on issues relating to the realisation of value from renewable projects, the OFTO regime and grid connection issues, and the financing of projects. Chris is Vice Chair of the RenewableUK Offshore Wind Strategy Group and Chair of the RenewableUK Offshore Wind Delivery Group.
54 A7: Connecting Europe 10.20 –11.30 Rooms 7–12 Day 2
Peter Jones Engineering Manager, Grid Systems, ABB Ltd
Connecting Europe: The Role of Technology Providers in Delivering an Integrated Offshore Network
ABB is an active player in the European market for offshore transmission and a global leader in HVDC technology. A meshed offshore network is necessary for the expansion of offshore wind and integration of European energy markets. The presentation will explore how market development can deliver a commercially viable offshore network, including: how technology development is addressing technical and commercial challenges of integrating offshore generation how providers like ABB are building on the experience of current offshore projects; and the importance of supportive regulatory and market structures to support the whole value chain.
Peter has been with ABB for 12 years and currently is Engineering Manager Grid Systems, previously holding the position of Head of Technology for ABB in the UK. Peter is a Chartered Engineer and has a degree in electrical engineering, an MBA in Technology Management and is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Peter joined ABB as Network Solutions Manager, bringing 20 years of electricity industry experience. He is currently involved in the engineering design of UK transmission system reinforcements and HVDC Interconnectors along with smart grid, energy storage projects.
55 Day 2 Room 14 10.20 –11.30 B7: Radical Innovation in Offshore Wind
B7: Radical Innovation in Offshore Wind
By 2030 the UK might have around 8,000 wind turbines installed – or will it be kites. Innovation in wind power, as opposed to wind turbine technology, continues apace with a number of highly innovative solutions to an offshore wind generator. Curated and chaired by Darius Sneckius, the Technology Editor of Recharge, this session will look at different approaches to innovation and asses the technological readiness and competitive advantages of the new technologies, including refinements (twisted jacket etc) of current designs.
Darius Snieckus Technology Editor, Recharge
Chair
Before joining the Recharge launch team in late-2008, Darius served for 13 years as European Editor at Offshore Engineer, an international offshore oil and gas monthly, as well as working as an editorial consultant for numerous industry operators and contractors. He regularly moderates renewable energy industry panel debates, most recently the “Challenging the Present – Delivering 2020” session at European Renewable Energy Council 2011 event, the Wind Turbine Technology 2020 session at the EWEA 2011 conference in Brussels, the Strategic Dialogue and German-American Expert Panel on Investment in the Offshore Wind Industry at Hannover Messe; and the “What We Have Learned and How to Re(act)” plenary at EWEA 2012 in Copenhagen.
Andrew Mill CEO, NAREC
Scope for Radical Innovation in Wind Turbine Design
To date the development of the offshore wind turbine system has been no more than incremental changes in the original onshore design. This presentation will look at what step changes in concept, design and production that might be possible that could revolutionise how we approach wind powered electrical generation. The approach could be in the large scale power station approach down to individual turbines or even components. What would these look like if we started with a clean sheet of paper? The fundamental question must be how do we generate reliable, affordable power from offshore wind.
Andrew Mill has worked in the energy industry for more than 30 years. He is currently CEO at Narec, a multi-disciplined RD&D facility specialising in Offshore Renewable Energy technologies. In his role at Narec he is heavily involved in helping set the carbon and energy agendas nationally. He is very active in the renewables industry, sitting on various research and strategy boards and other influential committees and has presented at conferences worldwide on renewable energy topics.
56 B7: Radical Innovation in Offshore Wind 10.20 –11.30 Room 14 Day 2
Victor Sellwood Sales and Business Development Manager, Siemens PTI
Automating the Electrical Design of Offshore Windfarms to Find the Least Cost Option
Considering the options for the electrical design of an offshore windfarm is a combinatorial headache. With so many conflicting requirements to balance capital investment against operational and maintenance costs (e.g. electrical losses and wind-power curtailment), the most economic and effective solution is very hard to come by. Siemens PTI is developing an approach to automatically evaluate multiple turbine inter-array layouts, alternative grid connection technologies and interconnections, with intelligent feedback to iteratively improve the design from the perspective of cost. Altogether, this offers short-cuts to answering the main investment decision to ‘go’ or not, also informing commercial project management.
Victor Sellwood has recently joined Siemens PTI, having worked in the Electricity Industry for 10 years. With expertise across substation asset condition assessment and testing, he has worked internationally and delivered training, technical and academic lectures on the subject of protection testing with Areva T&D, Queens University Belfast and at the IET’s ACDC Conference, and transformer diagnostic testing in collaboration with EA Technology. Victor is currently in the final stages of studying for an MBA with the Manchester Business School.
Jan Mathiessen Offshore Wind Acceleration Manager, The Carbon Trust
Novel Innovations for Offshore Wind
The presentation will introduce the audience to new innovations for offshore wind, which are critical to reduce cost for future wind farms. It will outline the drivers of innovations, explores where innovations can come from, outlines some of the challenges and will provide examples. The presentation will be based on the work of the Offshore Wind Accelerator, a collaborative R&D programme involving eight developers that aims to drive down the cost of offshore wind.
Jan Matthiesen joined The Carbon Trust in 2010, where he is working on the Offshore Wind Accelerator, a ground-breaking collaborative RD&D project between The Carbon Trust and eight leading offshore wind developers that aims to reduce the cost of offshore wind by 10%. Prior to joining The Carbon Trust, Jan worked as Head of Onshore at RenewableUK (then known as BWEA). Jan has a degree in mechanical / electrical engineering from the University of Applied Science in Hamburg, Germany and an MBA.
57 Day 2 Room 14 10.20 –11.30 B7: Radical Innovation in Offshore Wind
Martin Lyster Associate, Makani Power Inc
Makani Airborne Wind Turbine
Makani Power Inc. is developing a tethered wing outfitted with turbines for power generation. With the support of Google Inc., the US Department of Energy and the US Army, Makani has demonstrated fully autonomous operation and power generation performance at 30kW scale. Now Makani aims to scale up and move offshore. At utility scale, Makani’s approach reduces system mass by up to 90% and generates 50% more energy for each megawatt installed. This has the realistic potential to reduce offshore wind costs by more than 50% - delivering a cost of energy below £0.05/kWh while installed at deepwater sites.
Martin Lyster represents San Francisco based Makani Power, a 2006 startup developing Airborne Wind Turbines, and is involved in promoting this technology and raising awareness of it as a serious alternative to fixed turbines. He holds a MSc in renewable energy technology and has worked for large organisations in the conventional wind energy industry for several years, chiefly in the area of power electronics and grid integration.
58 C7: Global Perspectives: Korea and Japan 10.20 –11.30 Room 4 Day 2
C7: Global Perspectives: Korea and Japan
The £6 billion offshore plans in the East China Sea will gear up Korea’s industrial giants for offshore delivery. What are the implications for foreign suppliers, and regional competition; what is Korea’s overall strategy for offshore and how can UK business get involved?
Can the land of the rising sun become the leader in offshore wind, by accelerated innovation in the floating turbine sector; how evolved are Japan’s deployment plans and what are the delivery projections; and involvement of Japan’s top companies in the sector?
James Beal Renewable Energy Specialist, UK Trade & Investment
Chair
James Beal was appointed as an advisor to Government in May 2010. The role with UKTI sees him lead and support on engagement with significant inward investors in the energy sector. James is focused on ensuring the UK is in a position to deliver against the required £200billion of investment in low carbon by 2020. James has been Managing Director of Renewables East, a private independent not-for-profit company, since May 2004. Under his leadership Renewables East delivered a series of high profile public funded projects including enabling JDR Cables to win the £18m cables for the Greater Gabbard Project.
Young-ho LEE Vice-President Korea Wind Energy Association (KWEA) and Professor, Korea Maritime University (KMU)
Korea Strategy on Offshore Wind and Marine Energy
The presentation will cover the Korean Government Plan on Renewable Energy Deployment toward 2030 and will discuss R&D investment from Government. It will provide an introduction of test sites for offshore wind power, offshore wind system manufacturing companies in Korea, wind potential around Korean coasts, the introduction of 2.5GW southwest sea offshore wind project and will look at the UK- Korea ocean energy technology co-operation by UK-FCO prosperity fund.
Young-Ho LEE is the vice-president of the Korea Wind Energy Association (KWEA) and Professor at the Korea Maritime University. He is the also the Vice-President of the Korean Society for New & Renewable Energy (KSNRE). From 2008 – 2009 he Chaired the organising committee World Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition and from 20010 – 2011 he Chaired the organising committee at the 1st Asia-Pacific Forum on Renewable Energy.
59 Day 2 Room 4 10.20 –11.30 C7: Global Perspectives: Korea and Japan
Euri Yoon Solicitor, Laytons Solicitors LLP
Taking part in the “Green Growth”
Korea currently has a 1.2% share of the world’s renewable energy market but it aims to increase it to 18% by 2030. Korea plans to build the world’s largest wind farm and its conglomerates, backed by the Government’s strategic plans, are looking to invest in offshore wind. This presents opportunities for European Government and industry to either directly involve themselves in the fast growing Korean offshore industry or take advantage of Korean companies’ UK investments and M&A activities. Euri Yoon will present the tax efficient ways for the respective companies to structure themselves to explore the offshore wind industry.
Euri Yoon is a South Korean national practicing as a Solicitor in the city of London at Laytons. Euri is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. She advises on all aspects of direct and indirect taxation concerning businesses. Euri has experience in advising overseas companies investing in the UK renewable energy sector on various UK tax issues. She also has experience in advising the UK businesses dealing with Korea and Korean companies. In addition, Euri has a good insight into how Korean businesses operate, which is gained through her previous employment with a Korean conglomerate.
Are Kaspersen Consultant, Power & Renewables, Det Norske Veritas
Floating Wind Energy in Japan – How Will It Change the Offshore Wind Industry?
In the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster, Japan has closed almost all its nuclear reactors and is now spending billions on Natural Gas to maintain its power supply and there is a desperate need to introduce new energy sources. Japan has a great wind potential, but almost all on deep waters. This has spurred great interest in floating offshore wind as a means to cover the increasing demand for electricity. This presentation will discuss the impact of the developments of floating wind energy projects in Japan and how the global offshore wind industry might be impacted from this new technology.
Are Kaspersen holds a Master’s degree in Mathematical Optimisation from the University of Oslo, Norway. Research for his degree was conducted at the University of California, Berkeley. Are also holds a B.A. in Russian Studies and a B.Sc. in Mathematics. Are is currently working at DNV’s Clean Technology Centre in Singapore providing strategy and technical advisory services. He has worked on early phase planning of several offshore wind projects in Europe and Asia. Prior to joining DNV, Are undertook several short term assignments for the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working as a diplomat in Cote d’Ivoire, Algeria and Angola.
60 C7: Global Perspectives: Korea and Japan 10.20 –11.30 Room 4 Day 2
Yoshinori Ueda Director of the Japan Wind Energy Association (JWEA) and Assistant General Manager, Strategic Planninng & Commertial Operations Dept., Wind Turbine Business Division, Power Systems, Mitsubishi Heavy Insustries, Ltd. (MHI)
Offshore Windpower Development in Japan
After the TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Acccident, Japanese national opinion has changed dramatically in favor of promoting renewable energy. The Japanese Government applys a Feed-in Tariff to wind power from the coming July and decides a new long term energy supply plan by August. Japan is a country surrounded by sea and Japan has the world 6th largest exclusive economic zone. Therefore, offshore wind power development is much more attractive in Japan. The Japanese government has assigned several Offshore Wind Turbine Demonstration National Projects both founded type and floating type. Especially, floating offshore wind farm with 3 floating wind turbines of 16MW is to be built at Fukushima over several years. We expect to create new industry by combining our machine manufacturing and shipbuilding industries.
Yoshinori Ueda is a senior engineering manager of Wind Turbine Business Devision in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (MHI). He is a member of the proposing group of several Offshore Wind Turbine Demonstration National Projects in Japan. He is also the director of the Japan Wind Energy Association (JWEA), the leader of the International Committee of the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) and JWEA, the leader of the GWEC Japan Committee, and the chairman of the Wind Power System Techical Committee of the Japan Electrical Manufacturers’ Association (JEMA).
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A8: Beyond Monopiles: Round 3 Foundation Solutions
The vast majority of offshore turbines in the UK are based on the steel monopile design, a solution which has been tried and tested over the last 200 years. Yet, jacket structures, gravity based foundations and even floating turbines are being increasingly proposed as more viable solutions for Round 3 projects. This session will examine each type of foundation and establish what are the cost and engineering advantages of moving beyond monopiles, and at the same time the challenges of establishing a supply, installation and O&M chain.
David Bean Director, PMSS
Chair
David Bean is an experienced Offshore Wind Project Manager since 1996, and was Project Manager of North Hoyle Offshore Wind Farm, the UK’s first commercial scale project, from its inception through to commencement of construction, including responsibility for delivering the project consents, grid connection, construction agreements and project sanction. As Director of PMSS since 2003, David has advised on many offshore wind projects, including drafting of UK Round 2 concessions, technical advisor and EIA Manager on Greater Gabbard, Bid Manager and Interim Project Director on Round 3 and advising on mergers and acquisitions within the sector.
James Lowe Engineering Manager, SMart Wind Ltd
Hornsea Met Mast – A Demonstration of the ‘Twisted Jacket’ Design
This presentation will describe the successful design, fabrication, and installation of a prototype ‘Twisted Jacket’ foundation for the Hornsea met mast, installed in 2011. It will present lessons learned during the fabrication and installation.
James Lowe is an offshore engineering manager in SMart Wind Ltd. Over the past four years he has worked for Mainstream Renewable Power on projects in English, Scottish, and German waters during site selection, project origination, consenting, and design. Most recently, he was the project manager for the installation of the met mast in the Hornsea Zone.
63 Day 2 Rooms 7–12 12.00 –13.15 A8: Beyond Monopiles
Carl Sixtensson Consultant, DNV KEMA
Floating Wind Energy Technology – Comparison of Different Philosophies and Concepts
Floating wind energy is attracting increasing interest from industry stakeholders throughout the world. Through numerous studies executed for both technology and project developers and authorities, DNV has obtained a unique insight into this technology. In addition, DNV is currently developing the world’s first standard for floating wind turbine structures in collaboration with the majority of the key players in the industry. DNV will present their view on the different technology philosophies being developed from a technological as well as economical perspective, and present the key concepts expected to make an impact in the floating wind energy market in the future.
Sixtensson holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lund University, Sweden, specialised in Energy Sciences. He has experience from the renewable energy industry focusing on due diligence for offshore wind power and floating wind energy technologies, working out of DNV’s head office in Oslo, Norway. He provides offshore wind developers, utilities, and financial institutions with project due diligence and project development assistance. He has performed quantitative and qualitative risk management studies, involving concept assessments of some of Europe’s largest offshore wind farms. Mr. Sixtensson is the co-author of two papers addressing risk management in the offshore wind industry.
Pete Geddes Construction Manager, Forewind (SSE Renewables)
Forewind Demonstration of Suction Bucket Technology at Dogger Bank
This presentation will focus on the Forewind consortium’s use of an innovative concept, known as a suction installed bucket foundation, when it installs two met masts in the North Sea on the Dogger Bank zone later this year. Fred Olsen United will design, construct and install the two met masts and foundations. To confirm the performance of the foundations one will be equipped with a structural monitoring system. Forewind has taken its requirements for met masts to look beyond the standard approach and use the opportunity to demonstrate an exciting technology with possible benefits beyond the Dogger Bank development.
Pete Geddes is Construction Manager for Forewind and responsible for managing the installation of 2 met masts at Dogger Bank as well as looking after offshore construction risks, capex model for the construction phase, installation methodologies and the construction programme for the Dogger Bank development. Pete has been working in the wind industry as a project manager since the beginning of the construction phase of North Hoyle. Pete has worked for RWE npower, Siemens Wind Power and is currently with SSE renewables.
64 A8: Beyond Monopiles 12.00 –13.15 Rooms 7–12 Day 2
Prof. Jochen Grossmann CEO, GICON Grossmann Ingenieur Consult GmbH, and
Prof. Frank Dahlhaus Head of the Department, Floating Offshore Foundation of GICON and Professor of Concrete Structures at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology
The GICON® SOF: A Tension Leg Platform Development for Various Offshore Conditions, Combining Proven Technology and Innovation
The offshore wind resources in deep water but also the issues with conventional foundations are driving the solutions requirements for new offshore wind foundations. Development of new foundation technology is a key requirement for the ambitious goals of the global offshore industry. GICON is the leader of a consortium for a floating wind platform which is applicable in both shallow as well as deep water and provides a viable alternative to conventional foundations. The presentation will cover the basic engineering principles, results of scale model tank testing and simulations as well as the anticipated manufacturing and deployment characteristics.
Professor Dr. Ing. habil. Jochen Grossmann is Owner and CEO of GICON® Grossmann Ingenieur Consult GmbH, an independent consulting and engineering firm. He holds a PhD of Technical University Dresden in thermal and hydraulic engineering and the title of Professor based on his thesis on complex energetic and ecologic assessment of process engineering related to optimisation of power plant operations. Prior to starting GICON he was Research fellow at the Energy Institute in Moscow and Department Head at the ORGREB-Institute for Power Plants in Dresden, Germany.
Prof. Frank Dahlhaus has over 20 years of experience in the design, testing and in-service use of concrete structures, including six years as a unit manager for the engineering consulting firm Boll and Partner Ingenieurgesellschaft in Stuttgart, Germany. He earned his PhD. in Civil Engineering from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute of concrete Structures and has served as Professor of Concrete Structures at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology since 2000. He is also currently head of GICON’s Floating Offshore Foundation Research Department and has spearheaded research into innovative floating foundation technology.
65 Day 2 Rooms 7–12 12.00 –13.15 A8: Beyond Monopiles
Alan Bromage Consultant, The Concrete Centre
Concrete Gravity Foundations for the Round 3 Offshore Wind Farms
Offshore Concrete Gravity Foundations provide a cost competitive solution for water depths of 20m-50m. Differing gravity solutions have been developed by major construction consortia for Round 3 and beyond. The Concrete Centre has established an Interest Group to provide a focus for the development of the market for Concrete Gravity Foundations. The work of this group in understanding the generic benefits of Gravity Foundations, including a carbon study, will be presented. All of the major groups offering gravity solutions are represented within the Interest Group and the presentation will provide an overview of the majority of the currently available solutions.
Alan Bromage, a Fellow of The Institution of Civil Engineers, has been involved in the wind industry for several years. In his role as Head of Civil Engineering at The Concrete Centre he was involved in the development of innovative concrete gravity foundations for offshore wind farms. On behalf of The Concrete Centre he has established and now manages an Interest Group for companies involved in the Offshore Wind Market to facilitate the use of Concrete Gravity Foundations for all current UK offshore wind farm developments.
66 B8: Streamlining Consents 12.00 –13.15 Room 14 Day 2
B8: Streamlining Consents: Planning, Co-existence and Conflict Resolution
Following from the 2011 ‘Consenting Lessons Learned’ publication by RenewableUK, this session will examine the current work on proposing ways to reduce waiting times to a planning decision offshore, while looking at co-existence issues between offshore wind farms and oil & gas fields, fisheries, shipping lanes, conservation areas, and others. The role of Marine Planning and the latest regulatory developments will also be discussed.
Steve Freeman Director of Environment, PMSS
Chair
Steve has 20 years in environmental management and consultancy in coastal and marine waters globally. He has held a number of senior positions with a strong technical focus in offshore renewables and oil and gas sectors. He is currently the EIA manager for Eneco Zone 7 and has played key roles in the consent programmes for a number of other offshore wind farms in UK waters. He is a member of RenewableUK’s C&L Group, SOCC and provides advice on a range of topics including consent, offshore renewables, fisheries and research. He has been instrumental in developing methodologies for cumulative assessments, ZAP guidance and Regional Environmental Assessments.
67 Day 2 Room 14 12.00 –13.15 B8: Streamlining Consents
Rachael Mills Principal Consultant, NIRAS Consulting Ltd
Streamlining Consents for Offshore Wind
The UK is a world leader in offshore wind power generation. The industry has however faced considerable challenges to achieve this, particularly associated with gaining consent. These constraints now present a barrier to the delivery of Round Three of development offshore and potentially the UK’s 2020 renewable energy targets. RenewableUK commissioned NIRAS Consulting Ltd to take forward a review to identify the key issues for industry, regulators and advisers. This presentation will overview the work undertaken and key recommendations to help streamline the consenting process for offshore wind in England and Wales.
Rachael is an environmental consultant with NIRAS Consulting Ltd. Between 2006 and 2009 she was the Marine and Fisheries Agency’s (now the Marine Management Organisation) lead adviser on offshore renewable consenting issues, managing the team responsible for the assessment and administration of environmental consents and associated environmental information (EIA and Appropriate Assessment). She has a proven track record in consenting offshore renewable energy installations (wind, wave and tidal) and a detailed understanding of UK Government marine legislation, specifically relating to the offshore renewable energy industry.
Rob Gully Consents Manager, RWE npower renewables Limited
Streamlining IPC Consents – In the Hands of Government or Promoters?
Galloper Wind Farm was the first offshore wind farm over the 100 MW threshold to be accepted by the Infrastructure Planning Commission, the planning body for large infrastructure projects in England and Wales. In doing so it sets a strong precedent for subsequent offshore schemes in relation to critical issues such as pre-application consultation, consent flexibility and pre-examination process. In his presentation Rob will provide the very latest lessons from the ongoing IPC examination for the project and consider what promoters themselves can do to streamline the IPC consent process.
Rob is a Chartered Civil Engineer who joined RWE npower renewables in 2009 with 10 years experience in planning, design, project management and construction of large highway, commercial and residential developments. Rob is currently responsible for all consent aspects of the 504MW Galloper Wind Farm off the coast of Suffolk. His experience, both recent and past, has provided him with an excellent understanding of securing buildable consents and given a valuable insight into the UK planning system and new Planning Act process for offshore wind farms.
68 B8: Streamlining Consents 12.00 –13.15 Room 14 Day 2
Andrew Wood Executive Director Science, Evidence and Advice, Natural England
Deploying Marine Renewables and Safeguarding the Marine Environment – Lessons Learned
Government has an ambitious programme to develop offshore renewable energy and for the implementation the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 to better protect and manage the marine environment for present and future generations. The presentation will draw on Natural England’s experience as a statutory adviser in the marine planning process and draw on lessons learned. Drawing on recent case histories and the Government’s Review of the Habitat Regulations, Andrew will cover how Natural England’s services to customers are changing and how we will work with the relevant sectors in the future.
Andrew has worked for Natural England since the organisation was vested in 2006, most recently as Executive Director for Science & Evidence and from 1 June as Executive Director for Science, Evidence and Advice. He is responsible for Natural England’s advice to Government, planning authorities and developers on land use, sustainable development, and for their contribution to the conservation of the marine environment as well as for their role as a regulator, granting wildlife licences and statutory consents for works on protected sites. Andrew’s responsibilities also include strategic leadership of science in Natural England and of the evidence base underpinning Natural England’s advice and regulation.
Hugh Yendole Programme Manager, Director, DONG Energy
Oil & Gas and Offshore Wind: The Potential For Co-Existence
The Walney Extension is in an area heavily populated by hydrocarbon resources and existing offshore windfarms. Early in the consultation phase of the extension project, an oil and gas developer applied to licence a gas field within the Walney Extension site boundaries. The initial plans from would have meant the loss of the majority of the Extension site, and possibly restrictions on the Walney Windfarm, which was then under construction. DONG Energy engaged with the gas developer and agreed a mutual set of principles enabling a technical and commercial solution to the potential conflict to be developed.
Hugh has worked in the energy sector for two decades, in oil & gas and renewables. He worked for Shell and the EDF group before joining DONG Energy. He has been involved in wind projects since 1999 and has worked on onshore and offshore windfarms on three continents, in development, construction and operations. Hugh is a Chartered Engineer.
69 Day 2 Room 4 12.00 –13.15 C8: PRASEG Seminar
C8: PRASEG Seminar: Offshore Wind: Jobs, Investment and the Green Economy
This panel discussion will examine the steps the Government is taking to promote jobs and investment in the green economy, with offshore wind at the very core of this, given the manufacturing potential. This session will be a cross party panel debate.
Alan Whitehead MP Chair of the Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group
Chair
Alan graduated with a degree in Politics and Philosophy from Southampton University and went on to achieve a Ph.D. in Political Science. In 1980 he became a city councillor and then Leader of the Council when Labour took control in 1984. He worked in research for two national charities during the 1980s and early 90s, and in 1992, came off the city council and became Professor of Public Policy at Southampton Institute (now Southampton Solent University). He was first nominated by the Labour Party to stand for Southampton Test in the early 1980s, made solid progress in the seat in 1987 and 1992, and finally won in 1997. Alan was re-elected as the Labour MP for Southampton Test in 2010. This was only the second time in the constituency’s history where it bucked the national trend by electing an MP from a different party to the one that would go on to form a government. As a new Labour MP, he was appointed to the Select Committee on Environment Transport and the Regions. In December 1999 he was appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Baroness Blackstone, Minister for Higher and Post-16 Education. Between June 2001 and May 2002 he was Under Secretary of State in the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, responsible for local government, the regions and the Fire Service. He is now a member of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee and Enviornmental Audit Select Committee. His special interests include Further and Higher Education (Lifelong Learning), Local Government, Constitution (Democracy), Environment, Energy and Transport.
70 C8: PRASEG Seminar 12.00 –13.15 Room 4 Day 2
Iain Wright MP Shadow Competitiveness and Enterprise Minister
Iain Wright qualified as a chartered accountant with Deloitte & Touche, the global accountancy and professional services firm. He worked for Deloittes for seven years before joining One NorthEast, the regional development agency, where his role comprised of advising on governance and risk management. Prior to becoming MP for Hartlepool in 2004, Iain was also a Councillor on Hartlepool Borough Council, and held the performance management portfolio in the Council’s Cabinet. Since entering Parliament Iain has been a member of the Public Accounts and Modernisation Standing Committees (2007), and Parliamentary Private Secretary to a health minister (2005-06). Iain was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the department of Communities and Local Government in June 2007. In 2009 he moved to the Department of Children, Schools and Families as Parliamentary under Secretary of State for 14-19 Reform and Apprenticeships. Earlier this year Iain joined the Business, Innovation & Skills shadow ministerial team as Shadow Minister for Competitiveness & Enterprise.
Duncan Hames MP Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Energy and Climate Change Secretary
Duncan Hames is the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for the Chippenham constituency. Duncan worked as a management consultant for Deloitte and subsequently qualified as a chartered management accountant. Duncan also served on the Board of the South West of England Regional Development Agency for six years and was a central member of the board sub-group focussing on renewable energy and the agency’s innovative Wave Hub project. Since February 2011, Duncan has been Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. Environmental issues have always been one of Duncan’s key interests and previously he secured the debate in Parliament about the UN Climate Change Conference in Cancun.
Laura Sandys MP Member of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee
Laura Sandys is the Member of Parliament for South Thanet. Prior to being elected, Laura worked as a Consultant, advising the Georgian Government on the Baku – Ceyhan Pipeline Project. She also founded two businesses which specialised in marketing, campaigning, communications and public affairs. Since her election to Parliament, Laura has sat on the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee. She is also a member of the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and is a member of the Commons Committee on House of Lords Reform. Her political interests include: Energy and Climate Change; Food and Energy Security; Defence Policy; Small Businesses and Care of the Elderly. Laura regularly comments in the media on energy and climate change issues and actively campaigns for the greening of the East Kent economy.
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WG15644 Welsh Government Renewable UK Show Ad.indd 1 15/05/2012 10:48 A9: The Battle of the Titans: 5MW+ Machines 14.30 –15.45 Rooms 7–12 Day 2
A9: The Battle of the Titans: 5MW+ Machines
Coming in at close to 200 meters and weighing 500 tonnes in the ring we have…a number of proposed 5MW+ turbines by the world’s best known manufacturers. This session will examine what will be the merits of each machine, and how different manufacturers have tried to overcome known issues as a gearboxing, tower weight load, transportation and handling. We will also try and examine the physical limits of the standard 3 bladed design, following recent work published on the subject.
Andrew Mill CEO, NAREC
Chair
Andrew Mill has worked in the energy industry for more than 30 years. He is currently CEO at Narec, a multi-disciplined RD&D facility specialising in Offshore Renewable Energy technologies. In his role at Narec he is heavily involved in helping set the carbon and energy agendas nationally. He is very active in the renewables industry, sitting on various research and strategy boards and other influential committees and has presented at conferences worldwide on renewable energy topics.
Antonio de la Torre Director of Product Development, Gamesa Corporacion Tecnologica SA
Gamesa G11X 5MW OFS: A Titan with Optimal CoE
Gamesa believes that to offer optimum cost of energy, the product needn’t be a titan in all respects. The G11X 5MW OFS uses a set of technological innovations that reduce loads for this power range while at the same time using standard materials, manufacturing processes and assembly and construction equipment. Light blades, MultiSmart® multivariable control system and CompacTrain®,a medium-speed gearbox with permanent magnet generator, ensure reduced loads and superior reliability. Maintainability requirements are met with the self-hoisting Flexifit® crane, eliminating the need for a jack-up with a big crane for many maintenance operations.
Antonio de la Torre is Director of Product Development at Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica since May 2008. His responsibilities include defining and executing product strategy and roadmap for the complete wind turbine generator lifecycle, onshore and offshore. Prior to joining Gamesa, he worked at the Spanish aero-engine company Industria de Turbo Propulsores (ITP), as In-Service Engineering & Manufacturing Support Programmes, participating in European aircraft development projects like EF2000 “Typhoon”, A400M and A380. His early career included positions at Iberia Airline and Elsag Bailey. He holds an MSc in aeronautical engineering from Polytechnic University of Madrid and an MBA from the School of Industrial Organization (Madrid).
73 Day 2 Rooms 7–12 14.30 –15.45 A9: The Battle of the Titans: 5MW+ Machines
Julian Brown Country Director UK Wind, AREVA UK
AREVA Wind M5000
AREVA Wind, established manufacturer of offshore-proven 5MW wind turbines, has leveraged the knowledge gained from the installation and operation of Alpha Ventus and the development of the world’s first full-load production test facility to reach significant advances in optimising availability and business-plan certainty. M5000 is more than a turbine; it was developed keeping the future in mind, with low tower-head mass and long service intervals. Building on lessons from Alpha Ventus, the new 135m rotor diameter, with a light design and improved nacelle, will maximise customer revenues and improve serviceability to secure a role in the UK offshore wind market.
A business leader with background in technology, engineered products and capital projects. Last ten years spent in the wind turbine industry with both turbine manufacture and offshore and supply chain development. Experienced in leading technology businesses in high-growth, competitive environments, managing technology and construction projects, sales and high level negotiations, establishing new production facilities and developing resource. Turnarounds achieved to recover shareholder value. Led the development of NEG Micon Rotors Ltd (now Vestas Blades Ltd) to become the largest employer in the UK wind industry. Led the turnaround and relocation of Britax Aircraft Seating to a new purpose-built production facility.
Anders Bach Andersen Senior Product Manager - V164 platform, Product Management, Vestas Technology R&D
“BIGGER IS BETTER”… The V164-7.0 MW Brings Certainty at Sea, Being the First Dedicated Wind Turbine Designed for North European Offshore Conditions
The presentation demonstrates how the dedicated V164-7.0 MW has increased business case certainty for investors through considering all overall project factors and then implement them into the design of an 100% offshore wind turbine. It shows how technologies optimised for a lifetime of 25 year will affect the return on investment, by actively lowering the Lost Production Factor. A focus on how the low maintenance 7.0MW platform has been designed to realise the lowest O&M costs without compromising safety. Additionally, an explanation on how reliability and predictability via test and verification have been improved will be included.
Mr. Bach Andersen holds a position as Senior Product Manager for the V164 platform at Vestas Wind Systems. He works with strategic profitability analyses for offshore and onshore wind. Prior to joining Vestas he has been with Suzlon Energy Ltd. He holds a Bs.c (Hons) in mechanical engineering, is a certified Six Sigma green belt, and has studied general business. Before joining the wind power industry he has worked as sales responsible for process refrigeration systems in Russia, China and other parts of the world.
74 A9: The Battle of the Titans: 5MW+ Machines 14.30 –15.45 Rooms 7–12 Day 2
Axel Birk VP Business Development Offshore, REpower Systems SE
Are Fast Changing Turbines the Right Approach for Far Offshore?
Today’s discussion is mainly driven by the announcement of bigger turbines. How does the financial world react to a continuous stream of new prototypes and series? The question indicates that the improvement in turbine MW is not the whole truth. What does a continuous change in technology means for supply chain, installation, service and investment? Is “Big is Beautiful” the right approach or do we have to concentrate on Cost of Energy and industrialised production technologies to drive down the cost? This presentation shows the changing market from near shore to far shore.
Axel started his career in the automotive industry. In 2005 he changed to REpower Systems AG as Head of Service onshore. From 2008 to 2010 he was in parallel directly responsible for O&M at the offshore wind farm “Thornton Bank” as Vice President for REpower Benelux. In 2011 he took over the responsibility to develop the new business Offshore. Now he is in charge for the company strategy of technical development, scope enhancement, O&M and financial support until 2020.
Daniel Castell Offshore Wind Platform Director, Alstom
Installing the First Offshore New Generation 6MW Turbine
Large scale deployment of offshore wind requires the development of a new generation of wind turbines, reaching new heights in performance, reliability, adaptation to the offshore environment and maintainability of product. The new generation large offshore wind turbine features larger components than ever used before, requiring a change in the transportation and installation strategy. Alstom has had the chance to gain significant experience in the execution of its prototype for Haliade 150 - 6MW turbine during the past months. Methods and lessons learned regarding installation, transport and commissioning of this first prototype will be presented and discussed.
Mechanical Engineer with more than six years of experience in the wind sector, as well as a wide experience in aerospace and heavy machinery. He joined Alstom Wind as Mechanical Design Manager looking after the drive train design of several onshore turbines. He was then appointed as Offshore Wind Platform Director taking care of the development of Alstom 6MW Direct Drive turbine. During his experience in the Wind industry he has submitted several patents regarding wind turbine configuration, including Alstom’s Direct Drive turbine. Former member of Working Group for IEC 61400-4 Gearbox Standard and member of TP Wind initiative.
75 Day 2 Room 14 14.30 –15.45 B9: Developing Global Health & Safety Excellence
B9: Developing Global H&S Excellence in Offshore Wind
It goes without saying that we all seek to deliver an expanding Offshore Wind sector free of fatalities, injuries and work related ill-health. The challenges ahead are immense – but by taking responsibility and ownership for leading and directing the safety agenda we can set things off in the right direction by seeking to develop the right safety attitudes and cultures leading to mutual trust, cooperation and a shared understanding to work for the common best interest of all.
This session will highlight practical examples how we are already stepping up to the challenge by highlighting the safety priorities being face by offshore wind including developing the key skills and competencies for the sector, recognising the importance of health issues, the role of innovation to reduce risk and ensuring offshore wind projects adopt a robust risk management approach.
Michael Jampel Head of Offshore Wind Deployment, Office for Renewable Energy Deployment, Department of Energy and Climate Change
Chair
Michael Jampel leads the offshore wind deployment team in the Office of Renewable Energy Deployment in DECC. The team works on: reducing barriers to deployment including marine spatial planning issues (e.g. environmental considerations, navigation, interactions with offshore petroleum), grid connections and offshore transmission, and the availability of finance; key policy areas such as safety, and the impact on offshore wind of financial incentives; and stakeholder engagement for offshore wind.
76 B9: Developing Global Health & Safety Excellence 14.30 –15.45 Room 14 Day 2
Chris Jackson Marine Engineering Consultant, PMSS
H&S Competency in Vessel Operators
With a desperate shortage of vessels capable and suitable for operation in the demanding environment of the offshore wind farms, it is becoming ever more apparent that there is also a desperate shortage in health and safety competency among the vessel operators. Highlighted in recent safety audits carried out on vessels being utilised within the industry were significant gaps in knowledge and practice of Health and Safety requirements and legislation.
An experienced professional within the Marine Civil, Construction and Renewable industries, with over 30 years marine experience and has managed numerous marine construction and demolition projects including jetties, harbours, docks, subsea pipelines and cables. Extensive knowledge of Offshore Renewable Energy development and Supply Chain development, with a considerable amount of Port Analysis and Assessments. Supply Chain and Transport Strategy studies for Offshore Wind Round 2 & 3 projects, with over 70 port assessments to date.
Karen Baxter Melodie Gilbert Occupational Hygienist, Park Health, Head of Ill Health Prevention, Park Health, London 2012 Olympic Project London 2012 Olympic Project
Making the Case for Occupational Health in Construction
This presentation will use the lessons learned on the London 2012 Olympic project regarding the prevention of occupational ill health and the provision of clinical occupational health services, focusing on both the challenges and the measurable benefits of this service to date. We are working to raise the profile of occupational health in the construction industry and have many examples of the innovative measures being taken on site. Using data collected from this project the team are able to show the real benefits of a holistic occupational health approach in construction.
Karen Baxter (Director, Park Health, London 2012 Olympic Project) has over 20 years’ experience as a practising occupational hygienist and health and safety consultant and has been involved at a senior level for many years developing and implementing occupational health and safety management strategies and programmes. Karen has directed the creation of the occupational health management strategies for both the London 2012 and Cross Rail Projects.
Melodie Gilbert is the Head of the Work-related Ill Health Prevention programme for the London 2012 Olympic Project. She is a consultant occupational hygienist with a working knowledge of occupational hygiene in many industry sectors including demolition and construction. Melodie specialises in occupational ill health prevention on a strategic level and has played a key role in both the London 2012 and Crossrail projects.
77 Day 2 Room 14 14.30 –15.45 B9: Developing Global Health & Safety Excellence
Mike Kearney Senior Project Engineer, Technip Offshore Wind
Technip – Cable Installation Pull-In Module
Technip, a recent entrant into the offshore wind sector, has developed a novel method of cable pull-ins applicable to offshore wind foundations which improves safety and efficiency. The presentation will show how the company identified serious safety weaknesses in the historical methodology for cable pull-ins and how it developed an alternative solution – the Technip Pull-In Module – to address these weaknesses. The presentation will demonstrate the main features of the new system and will comment on its performance on a recent offshore wind farm project.
After graduating with a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering at Heriot Watt University, Mike spent four years in the oil and gas sector with Acergy, where he gained experience in delivering high quality engineering solutions for a variety of clients both in the UK and internationally, having worked on projects in the Norwegian sector for Statoil and in the Danish sector for Dong Energy. Mike joined Technip in January 2011 as part of the Subocean acquisition. He has been a key member of the cable installation project team working on the Centrica Lincs Wind Farm Project since the project began in 2010. Mike has been involved in the detailed engineering and offshore execution of the project from the landfall site out to the offshore substation and turbine field.
Keith Harsham SHEQ Manager, Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd
Offshore SHEQ Processes for Design, Construction, and Operation and Maintenance
This talk summarises how Mainstream Renewable Power approached Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) in the building of a Metrological mast in the North Sea. SHEQ processes and experiences when designing, constructing, operating and maintaining will be reviewed including; Risk assessment and method statements, risk registers, As Low As reasonably Practicable (ALARP), application of the Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations and the role of the CDM-Coordinator together with wider HSE requirements, Emergency Response and pollution planning, crisis management, performance reporting and lessons learnt, Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) versus Engineering Procurement Construction Management (EPCM) contracts, and contractor prequalification.
For the past 5 years Keith has been in the renewable sector dealing with Solar and wind power as a SHEQ manager. Prior to this he worked in the Hydrogen power with sequestration, Gas Cavern storage, oil and gas, refinery, logistics, chemicals, Genetically Modified Organisms and brewing, and Environmental permitting regulatory sectors. This encompassed a variety of roles including EU SHEQ lobbyist, technical guidance committees, regulatory implementation advisor, and a design and commissioning engineer. He has over 15 years as a SHEQ practitioner with expertise in safety cases, risk assessments, HAZOP, design H&S, commissioning and operational H&S.
78 C9: Global Perspectives: USA 14.30 –15.45 Room 4 Day 2
C9: Global Perspectives: USA
A session looking at developments on the East Coast and in the Great Lakes area and focusing on some of the challenges around PPAs, political acceptance and future growth.
Jim Lanard President, Offshore Wind Development Coalition
Chair
Jim Lanard is President of the Offshore Wind Development Coalition in Washington, DC. Prior to that he was Managing Director of Deepwater Wind and head of strategic planning and advocacy for Bluewater Wind. Jim has also been executive director of two non-Governmental environmental groups, Chief of Staff to a Member of Congress, and Director of Environmental Programs and Government Relations for The Walt Disney Company’s Disney’s America project. Jim has political science and law degrees from Boston University and University of Miami. He is also a former adjunct assistant Professor at Rutgers University and Drexel University.
Andy Webb Dr Kate Williams Environmental and Statistics Manager, Biodiversity Research Institute HiDef Aerial Surveying Limited
Removing Market Barriers for Offshore Renewables in the Mid-Atlantic Continental Shelf
Environmental effects of potential offshore wind farms in the mid-Atlantic Continental Shelf may represent market barriers for development of this new industry. A new two year project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, is providing essential information for assessing the effects of planned offshore developments on seabirds, whales and dolphins and sea turtles. The project represents collaboration between leading U.S. and British researchers to ensure best practice in survey techniques and assist in sharing experience from the more mature European offshore renewables market.
Andy Webb spent over 28 years working for the Joint Nature Conservation Committee developing protocols for offshore survey of seabirds and cetaceans, developing a network of protected areas for seabirds and developing a monitoring programme in marine waters. He now works for HiDef Aerial Surveying Limited as their Environmental and Statistics Manager. He manages a number of projects covering surveys of seabirds and marine mammals from fixed wing aircraft to more recent developments using fixed camera installations.
Kate Williams has degrees from Tufts University and the University of Florida, and has conducted field work on numerous taxa in North and Central America. Kate’s research focus is on wildlife survey techniques and biases, and on understanding the impacts of anthropogenic activities on wildlife such as songbirds, seabirds, and mammals. She is currently working at the Biodiversity Research Institute as their Wildlife and Renewable Energy Program Director.
79 Day 2 Room 4 14.30 –15.45 C9: Global Perspectives: USA
Scott Keating General Manager and Sales Director – North America, Vestas Offshore
Is There a Business Case for Offshore Wind in North America?
The east coast of the United States and the Great Lakes of both Canada and the US harbour a vast potential wind resource for the North American energy future. The hype is growing as the US Federal Government moves strongly to support competitive bidding for leases on the Atlantic outer continental shelf (OCF) but the Great Lakes have stalled miserably and the province of Ontario in Canada has declared a moratorium on Offshore Wind. Does North America really have what it takes to move Offshore Wind forward and is there a business case that leads to a sustainable industry?
Scott Keating is General Manager and Sales Director – North America, Vestas Offshore, heading up Vestas’ entrance into the emerging North American offshore wind market. He has been with Vestas for almost 3 years, establishing a leadership role for Vestas in pioneering the growth of the industry. Scott shares his time between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic east coast. He has become a well-known stakeholder within the growing community of proponents in the industry, speaking several times a year at industry conferences and events.
Matthew V. Filippelli Lead Engineer, AWS Truepower LLC
Addressing Offshore Wind Resource and Design Data Needs in the United States Through Public-Private-Academic Collaboration – Preliminary Results
The scarcity of adequate meteorological and oceanographic (met-ocean) data and modelling tools is a barrier to the timely and cost-effective deployment of offshore wind plants in the United States. Collaborative activities are now underway within the government, private and university sectors to overcome this barrier. This project’s goal is to identify, prioritise, and address national offshore wind resource and design data needs through cooperative efforts. The objectives of this discussion are to inform the global offshore wind community of this collaboration activity, to present initial results, and to present next steps in identifying and resolving barriers to US offshore development.
Mr. Filippelli is Lead Engineer with AWS Truepower and has been supporting the company’s offshore wind efforts since 2003. He applies his experience in feasibility assessment, met-ocean characterisation, and systems design to support both internal research and a diverse spectrum of clients. He has been involved in offshore wind projects located across the US East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, and in Europe. He also participates in the IEA’s Offshore Wind Measurement and Wind Energy Remote Sensing users groups. Mr. Filippelli holds a dual degree in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
80 C9: Global Perspectives: USA 14.30 –15.45 Room 4 Day 2
Joel Whitman Senior Development Director, Global Marine Systems Energy Ltd
The Value of the Outer Continental Shelf; The Differences Between States; Why the US is so Late to Market; and What Will Happen Next
While other countries such as Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Germany have for years made investment in offshore wind a national priority, the US (and Canada) are unhurried (most would say sluggish) in getting out of the gate. Off of the US East Coast the Outer Continental Shelf, a vast area controlled largely by the US Federal Government provides an ideal foundation for the building of offshore wind and offshore transmission. However the partial completion of permitting regulations, the complexity of coastal state relationships with each other and the Federal Government, not to mention dramatic national politics, have all made for very thorny issues and a protracted start. Where is it all going?
An established executive with over fifteen years experience in corporate and product strategy in marine engineering, renewable energy, telecommunications, data networking, and software development. Responsibilities have included setting corporate strategies, new market identification and market entry, market analysis, product development and execution, government and industry relations, executive management, supply chain development, market & brand development and positioning and general communications. Joel also serves as the CEO of Global Marine Energy Inc. the North American subsidiary of Global Marine which was established in 2011 and is focused on the emerging market for offshore transmission in the United States and Canada.
Michael Rosenfeld Vice Consul – USA Clean Technology Sector Lead, UK Trade & Investment
UK Know How: Opportunities, Access & Support for British Companies in the USA Offshore Wind Market
The UK Know How Campaign, led by UK Trade & Investment, showcases the best of British low-carbon technologies, products and services. As a leader in the offshore wind industry, UK companies offer knowledge and experience to the emerging offshore wind market in the USA. UKTI, the British Government’s international business development department, identifies business opportunities and provides support and assistance to UK companies seeking access to overseas markets. This discussion will outline the business opportunities in the US offshore wind market, how British companies can access these opportunities, and the support provided by UKTI’s renewable energy/clean technology specialists in the USA.
Mike Rosenfeld has served as Vice-Consul with UK Trade & Investment, the British Government’s international business development department at the British Consulate- General, Los Angeles since 2003. In this role, he leads UKTI’s Clean Technology sector in the USA and has significant expertise in renewable energy and environmental technologies. Mr. Rosenfeld also serves as a member of the UK’s Climate Change group addressing global warming solutions in the USA, the British Ambassador’s Clean Energy Strategy team in the USA, and is leading the UK’s Low Carbon, Know-How Strategic Initiative across North America, including the USA and Canada.
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Dubai Hamburg Hong Kong Le Havre London Monaco Paris Piraeus Shanghai Singapore A10: Lessons Learned 16.15 –17.30 Rooms 7–12 Day 2
A10: Lessons Learned: Construction, Reliability and O&M
This session will give developers the opportunity to share some of the lessons learned during the construction of the UK’s 14 offshore wind farms. The session will hear each representative present on one aspect of project delivery and operation with a sense of how much of the lessons learned are transferable over other projects both in the UK and worldwide; particularly emphasis will be the on issues of reliability and life cycle costs.
Richard Sandford Head of Offshore Business & Asset Management, RWE npower renewables Ltd
Chair
Richard has worked in the electricity generation industry for the last 24 years. With a background in engineering, Richard has worked at coal, oil and gas-fired power stations, and gained experience managing CHP plants and offshore windfarm development projects. In January 2008, Richard joined RWE’s renewables business as Project Director for Gwynt-y-Môr Offshore Wind Farm, a 576MW scheme off the North Wales coast. As Head of Offshore Business & Asset Management Richard is now reasonable for the commercial and strategic management of RWE’s European offshore wind business and each of RWE’s offshore wind projects from conception, through development, construction and operation.
83 Day 2 Rooms 7–12 16.15 –17.30 A10: Lessons Learned
Karl John Vice President Offshore, Vestas-Celtic Wind Technology Limited and RenewableUK Board Member
“Taking Control of the Elements”… The Systematic Transformation from Firefighting to Anticipation
This presentation will demonstrate the journey of behavioural change from reactive management of O+M to the current industry best practice of anticipatory O+M. It will outline how forecasting output adds value and how this can be strategised and implemented. The increase in output by means of tracking turbines’ Lost Production Factor will be explored to highlight the benefits it can have on investment returns. Findings from Vestas’ program for increasing efficiency in the servicing of turbines will be presented. Finally, the presentation will show how increasingly decentralised ownership has enabled individual sites to be operated as local entities.
Karl obtained a master in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Sheffield in 1989. On leaving University Karl joined Ricardo UK Ltd. Ricardo is an engineering consultancy primarily to the automotive industry but has turned its focus increasingly to the clean energy sector in the last 6 years. Karl joined AREVA in 2010 as the Business Development Director for the renewable division with particular focus on establishing a firm footprint in the UK. In March 2012 Karl became the Vice President Offshore for VESTAS and is now tasked with establishing the new exciting 7MW offshore wind turbine the V164. Karl is a board member of RenewableUK.
Hans Schneider Chief Operations Officer, A2SEA
Ormonde Offshore Windfarm – Lessons Learned and the Importance of Thorough Planning
This is a Project case study delivered by Hans Schneider, Chief Operations Officer at A2SEA. Hans will be discussing in detail A2SEA’s contribution to Vattenfall’s Ormonde Offshore Windfarm. A look at the lessons learned from this project and the critical issues that were encountered and how they were resolved. The presentation will cover all the project stages including; Strategic planning, interface management, vessel selection, port logistics and the challenges seen when installing the first commercial Windfarm using REpower 5MW Wind Turbine Generators. This will give a valuable insight into what will be required of the industry for the future.
Hans Schneider has been Chief Operating Officer of A2SEA since 2008. He was Project Director at A2SEA prior to his present position. Hans was previously Chief Executive Officer (2005-2007) and Chief Operating Officer (2002-2007) at Royal Denship A/S. He has more than 20 years of experience from the maritime sector, including eight years of experience in the Offshore Supply Fleet (A.P. Møller Group). Hans has been a Board member of Nicon Industries A/S since 2007.
84 A10: Lessons Learned 16.15 –17.30 Rooms 7–12 Day 2
Rune Rønvik Project Director, Sheringham Shoal, Statoil
Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm – Lessons Learned from the Construction Period
The Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, a 317MW Round 2 project located some 20 km off the coast of Norfolk, was consented in 2008, marine installation started in February 2010, first wind turbine installed in June 2011 and first power produced in August same year. The total project is scheduled to be completed by 3rd quarter 2012. The presentation will sum up key learning from the project phase.
Rune Rønvik has more than 20 years experience from the oil and gas business most of the time as project manager within areas varying from business development, project manager and asset manager for oil and gas field development in the early phases and during the execution phase, and as offshore installation manager at the Troll Field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. For the last four years he has been Project Director for the Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm project.
Christian Egal CEO, EDF Energy Renewables
Lessons Learned from the Teesside Wind Farm Construction
The Teesside Offshore Wind Farm is the last round 1 project to be built and the first offshore wind farm EDF Energy Renewables is building in the UK. Being a small wind farm, close to the shore and to harbours, in shallow water, Teesside had a lot of advantageaous features. Nevertheless, the development, the engineering studies and the construction faced challenges. Some of them were expected, some other less expected. The purpose of the presentation is to explore the issues experienced on this project and draw conclusions or lessons learned about the main difficulties EDF ER has had to address.
Christian is CEO of EDF Energy Renewables, the EDF entity dedicated to renewables in the UK. Christian had a 30 years carreer in the energy field (energy savings, CHP plants, renewables) with Gaz de France group, Gamesa and EDF.
85 Day 2 Room 14 16.15 –17.30 B10: Target Practice
B10: Target Practice: Towards EU 2030 Renewable Energy Targets
The UK is now hitting 10% of electricity from renewables, making the 2020 renewable energy target a realistic proposition. Beyond 2020 there is the 2050 target, calling for a colossal 80% energy from low carbon sources. But what about the intermediate steps? This session will examine the increasingly vocal debate about 2030 targets, and establish what could offshore contribute both in the UK and in a European context.
Chris Hill Chair of the Offshore Wind Strategy Group, RenewableUK Board Member and Chief Operating Officer – Offshore, Mainstream Renewable Power
Chair
Chris is Mainstream’s Chief Operations Officer - Offshore with responsibility for developing Mainstream’s portfolio of offshore projects. He spent the last three years as General Manager of the vertically integrated SMart Wind consortium, a joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens, developing 4GW in the Round 3 Hornsea Zone and partnering with Dong Energy. Chris has also managed a Joint Venture between Airtricity and Fluor to deliver the Round 2 Greater Gabbard project. Chris is a RenewableUK Board Member and Chair of the Offshore Wind Strategy Group and a member of the UK Government’s Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force.
Peter Kydd Director of Strategic Consulting, Parsons Brinckerhoff
UK Renewables – Life after 2020
Energy demand between 2020 and 2050 is set to rise significantly as carbon emissions are reduced in the transport and heat sectors. Even if energy efficiency measures reduce current demand by 25%, future demand will have nearly doubled by 2050 to achieve the UK’s 80% carbon reduction target. Over the next 20 years, many generating plants will be scheduled to retire. Such an unprecedented situation suggests that growth in renewables will be as strong if not stronger in the decade to 2030. This presentation investigates the different market drivers and their potential influence on the deployment of renewables to 2030.
Peter Kydd is Director of Strategic Consulting for Parsons Brinckerhoff in the UK and has over 30 years experience in the civil engineering sector. He has worked on many renewable power studies and projects throughout his career and recently led the consortium of consultants engaged by DECC to assist them on the Severn Tidal Power feasibility study. Other renewable energy experience includes tidal power studies throughout the UK, offshore wind, hydropower projects in the UK and the South Pacific and various policy/research studies.
86 B10: Target Practice 16.15 –17.30 Room 14 Day 2
John Broderick EPSRC Knowledge Transfer Fellow, Tyndall Centre, Manchester University
The Impact of Shale Gas on Energy Policy and Investments
The International Energy Agency has heralded the 21st Century as “The Golden Age of Gas” as a result of recent unconventional resource finds and new extraction technologies. Persitently low gas prices and weak EU ETS caps have the potential to undermine the UK and EU transition to renewable energy sources. Considering UK capital costs alone we estimate that 8GW of CCS gas powerstation capacity, plus shale gas well infrastructure, could displace investment for nearly 12GW of wind capacity offshore. This presentation will review these findings and reframe UK energy policy in light of our climate change commitments.
John Broderick is a KT Fellow dedicated to climate policy and targeted consultancy with organisations outside of academia. He has been based at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research for over 5 years. Projects include collaboration with Electricity North West and an appraisal of UK carbon budgets for Friends of the Earth. John holds a PhD in climate policy from Manchester Business School, MSc in coastal management from Newcastle University and a first degree in natural sciences from Cambridge. His work has been published in the peer reviewed literature, submitted to Parliamentary enquiries and presented at international policy workshops.
David Butler Market Analyst Manager, Scottish Enterprise
Integrating Intermittent Renewables into the Energy Grid of the Future
A variety of options exist (including energy storage, smart grids, back-up power, demand side management, offshore supergrid etc) that could be used to integrate high levels of renewables into energy networks. This presentation will look at what needs to be done to achieve effective integration of renewables to the grid and at some of the advantages and disadvantatges associated with different solutions. The presentation would discuss work done to date in this area by SE and possible future activities.
David Butler has worked for over 14 years in the energy sector. He was a graduate entrant into British Energy/EdF in 1994 and worked there in a variety of roles, including power trading and business development, before leaving to complete an MBA in 2003. He then worked for three years at ITI Energy assessing and helping commercialise early stage energy technology before moving in 2006 to Scottish Enterprise where he currently holds the post of market analysis manager in the Energy and Low Carbon team.
87 Day 2 Room 14 16.15 –17.30 B10: Target Practice
Dr Gordon Edge Director of Policy, RenewableUK
The Necessity and Politics of EU 2030 Renewable Targets
The 2009 EU Renewables Directive was a game-changer for policy in the UK, with strong mandatory targets set for 2020. While these targets have driven policy forward, it is becoming increasingly obvious that providing confidence to manufacturers to invest in the nascent offshore wind industry requires visibility in the market beyond 2020. Negotiations have started on EU energy objectives beyond 2020, and this presentation will set out what we can expect from this vital debate, and what is necessary to provide essential confidence during the ‘decarbonisation decade’.
After gaining a PhD in power systems planning from Imperial College, he undertook a research fellowship in energy and the environment at the University of East Anglia, a post sponsored by Eastern Electricity (which later became TXU Europe). Moving from there into journalism, he worked on a number of specialist electricity magazines before being recruited by Financial Times Energy in 1999. After five years in that role, he joined RenewableUK (then known as BWEA), where he initially had the role of Head of Offshore, followed by a period as Head of Economics and Markets before becoming Director of Policy. Gordon now has overall responsibility for all policy issues relating to all aspects of planning, economics and delivery of all the technologies that the association champions.
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EENE047 Energy A5 advert AW 2.indd 1 21/05/2012 08:27 Exhibition Floorplan
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90 The exhibition is located in South Halls 16-22 of ExCeL London. There are 3 catering areas located within the exhibition where tea, coffee and lunch will be served to all registered conference delegates and exhibitors. Visitors to the exhibition may purchase refreshments from the range of cafes located on the Boulevard near registration.
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91 Exhibitors by Name
Exhibitor Stand Clarkson Port Services Ltd______453 3sun Group______505 Cluster de Energia______435 4C Offshore Ltd ______85 COWI A/S______141 6 Alpha Associates Ltd______463 CT Offshore______145 A & M Defence & Marine Service______251 CTruk Boats Ltd______347 A&P Group______273 CWind Ltd______347 A2SEA______345 Damen Shipyards______316 ABB______403 DANOBATGROUP ______435 ABS Consulting______229 DAVI PROMAU SRL______419 AJ Woods Engineering Ltd______199 Dawson Energy______505 All-Energy______247 DeepOcean______299 Alnmaritec Ltd______581 Deepwater EU Ltd______151 Alstom______183 Department of Commerce, Jiangsu Province____ 427 AMBAU GmbH______195 DNV______471 American Wind Energy Association______556 DONG Energy______487 Applied Acoustics______315 E.ON Climate & Renewables______281 Aquatic______268 East of England Energy Zone______329 Aquind______436 Ecoceane/Industrial Apparatus Consultants Ltd AREVA Wind GmbH______383 (IAC)______381 Associated British Ports______205 EEW Special Pipe Constructions GmbH______314 Assystem iberia SLU______435 EGS International Ltd______79 Atkins______77 Electricity Distribution Services Ltd______447 Avent Lidar Technology______295 EMU Ltd______263 BACTEC International Ltd______324 Energi Coast______135 BASF______489 Energy Engineering magazine ______332 Basque Country______435 English Braids Ltd______349 BEOG - Basque Eolic Offshore Group______435 EnShip Ltd______453 Bladt Industries A/S______311 Ente Vasco de la Energía______435 BLG LOGISTICS GROUP / WindEnergy Logistics__ 373 Envision Energy Ltd______427 BMT Group______507 ERM______119 BPP-Cables______517 European Wind Energy Association______330 Bremeninvest______313 Fleetwood Nautical Campus______555 Briggs Marine & Environmental Services______129 FoundOcean______501 Buckie Shipyard Ltd______93 Fred. Olsen United______291 BVG Associates______149 Fugro Renewable Services______399 C&C Technologies UK Ltd______511 G&G International______249 Canadoil Group______325 GAMESA______285 Cathie Associates Ltd______143 Gardline Marine Sciences Ltd______297 Celsa Energy C/O BRC Ltd______73 GE Wind Energy GmbH______304 CG______134 Gee-Force Northern Ltd______159 Chevalier Floatels BV______107 General Cable______255
92 GEO______115 LEOSPHERE______295 GL Garrad Hassan______265 Lianyungang Zhongfu Lianzhong Composites Global Marine Systems Energy, Ltd______461 Group Co., Ltd______427 GloMar Offshore Wind Support BV______525 Lloyd’s Register______357 Glual Hydraulics______435 LMS International______294 Gometegui______435 Locate in Kent______95 GRAVITAS Offshore Ltd______365 Longitude Consulting Engineers Ltd______253 HAWART Sondermaschinenbau GmbH______328 Mainstream Renewable Power______411 Hays Energy______552 Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd______176b HEEREMA FABRICATION GROUP B.V.______116 MCPS Ltd______315a heightec - The National Access and Media Point______523 Rescue Centre______465 MENCK______268 HGO InfraSea Solutions GmbH & Co. KG______147 Minelco Ltd______218 HiDef Aerial Surveying Ltd______233 MPI Offshore Ltd______497 HOCHTIEF Solutions AG Civil Engineering MTL Group Ltd______289 Marine and Offshore______365 Mullion Survival Technology Ltd______105 Hughes Sub Surface Engineering Ltd______467 Nanjing Jiangning Science Park Development Humber Renewables______193 Co., Ltd______427 Huxley Associates______125 Narec______261 HydrauRent B.V.______111 National Wind Farm Training Centre______347 Hydrosphere UK Ltd______167 Natural Power______361 HYTORC (UNEX) Ltd______127 Niels Winther & Co.______453 ICM Arsima Safety Equipment______417 Niras Consulting Ltd______103 IDESA - Ingenieria y Diseño Europeo S.A.______249 NORCOWE______334 IDP International Ltd______113 Nord-Lock Group______197 IHC Merwede______303 Northern Ireland______493 Ingenium Ventus AS______334 Norwegian Renewable Energy Partners – International Technology and Renewable Energy INTPOW______334 Zone______431 & 433 NorWind Installer AS______334 Internet Zone______212 NSW GmbH______255 Intertek METOC______571 Oceanteam Shipping BV______85 Inwind AS______203 ODE______333 ISC Consulting Engineers A/S______395 Offshore Marine Management______479 J+S Ltd ______298 Offshore WIND______451 James Fisher & Sons plc______565 OGN Group______436 JDR Cable Systems Ltd______221 Oldbaum Services Ltd______375 Jiangsu Hantong Group Co., Ltd______427 Orga bv.______209 Jiangsu Int’l Economic Consultants Inc.______427 OSBIT Power Ltd______519 Jiangsu JIXIN Wind Energy Technology Co., Ltd_ 427 Osiris Marine Services Ltd______341 Jiangsu Liyang Economical Development Zone__ 427 Osiris Projects______491 Jiangsu Newhope Renewable Energy S & T OWEC Tower AS______334 Co., Ltd______427 PanGeo Subsea______293 JSHP Transformer______427 Parsons Brinckerhoff/Balfour Beatty ______269 K2 Management______207 PD Ports______117 KBR Power______317 Pegasus Energy UK Ltd______315 Kongsberg Maritime Ltd______561 Pegasus Planning Group______379 La Tene Maps ______421 Pelagian Ltd______185 LDA Design______139 Petrofac______225 LDD______268 Pharos Marine Ltd______449
93 Pipeline Engineering & Supply Co. Ltd______155 TE Connectivity______1 PLARAD UK Ltd______180 Technip______415 PMSS______337 Tecnalia Corporacion Tecnológica______435 Port of Blyth/BEREZ______173 Teekay Shipping______345 Port of Sunderland______331 The Crown Estate______99 Prototech AS______334 Thomson Ecology______551 Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd______541 Thrustmaster Europe B.V.______176 Ramboll______287 Tideland Signal Ltd______321 Ravestein B.V.______63 TITAN Wind Energy (Suzhou) Co., Ltd______427 Recharge News AS______89 Trett Consulting______553 RED7MARINE______179 Turbine Transfers Ltd______473 REDS Ltd______351 UK Trade & Investment______423 Remote Access Technology UK Ltd______219 Ursuk Ltd______563 Renewable Advice______328 Vestas Offshore UK Ltd______387 Renewable World______407 Vici Ventus______334 RenewableUK______407 Vicinay Cadenas______435 reNews______509 VINCI Offshore Wind UK______169 REpower Systems SE______353 VisSim AS______547 RES______475 Vos Prodect Innovations BV______389 Royal Haskoning______137 Welsh Government______217 RPS______187 WeserWind GmbH Offshore Construction Rudong Wind Power Equipment Industrial Park Georgsmarienhütte______559 of Jiangsu Province______427 Wind Farm Personnel Ltd______312 RWE npower renewables______277 Windar Renovables sl______97 Safety Technology Ltd______393 Windpower Monthly______189 Scottish Development International______431 & 433 Wood Group/SgurrEnergy______369 Scottish Energy Laboratory______431 & 433 Worlifts Ltd______176a Seafox Contractors______177 Xodus Group______157 Seajacks UK Ltd______439 Seaports of Niedersachsen GmbH______557 SeaZone Solutions______529 Semco Maritime A/S______191 SGS Renewable Energy______545 Siemens Wind Power______483 SILEC CABLE______255 Skanska SMIT Grontmij______305 South Boats______515 Specialist Marine Consultants Ltd______569 SPP Digital______577 Statoil ASA______307 Stephenson Engineering______377 StormGeo AS______334 Strukton-Hollandia Joint Venture______266 Sumisho-Kyowa______239 Sun & Wind Energy______201 Survitec Service & Distribution Ltd______193 TAG Energy Solutions______81 Tamoin UK Ltd______435
94 Exhibitors by Stand Number
Stand Exhibitor 173______Port of Blyth/BEREZ 1 ______TE Connectivity 176______Thrustmaster Europe B.V. 63 ______Ravestein B.V. 176a______Worlifts Ltd 73 ______Celsa Energy C/O BRC Ltd 176b______Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd 77 ______Atkins 177______Seafox Contractors 79 ______EGS International Ltd 179______RED7MARINE 81 ______TAG Energy Solutions 180______PLARAD UK Ltd 85 ______4C Offshore Ltd 183______Alstom 85 ______Oceanteam Shipping BV 185______Pelagian Ltd 89 ______Recharge News AS 187______RPS 93 ______Buckie Shipyard Ltd 189______Windpower Monthly 95 ______Locate in Kent 191______Semco Maritime A/S 97 ______Windar Renovables sl 193______Humber Renewables 99 ______The Crown Estate 193______Survitec Service & Distribution Ltd 103______Niras Consulting Ltd 195______AMBAU GmbH 105______Mullion Survival Technology Ltd 197______Nord-Lock Group 107______Chevalier Floatels BV 199______AJ Woods Engineering Ltd 111______HydrauRent B.V. 201______Sun & Wind Energy 113______IDP International Ltd 203______Inwind AS 115______GEO 205______Associated British Ports 116______HEEREMA FABRICATION GROUP B.V. 207______K2 Management 117______PD Ports 209______Orga bv. 119______ERM 212______Internet Zone 125______Huxley Associates 217______Welsh Government 127______HYTORC (UNEX) Ltd 218______Minelco Ltd 129______Briggs Marine & Environmental Services 219______Remote Access Technology UK Ltd 134______CG 221______JDR Cable Systems Ltd 135______Energi Coast 225______Petrofac 137______Royal Haskoning 229______ABS Consulting 139______LDA Design 233______HiDef Aerial Surveying Ltd 141______COWI A/S 239______Sumisho-Kyowa 143______Cathie Associates Ltd 247______All-Energy 145______CT Offshore 249______G&G International 147______HGO InfraSea Solutions GmbH & Co. KG 249______IDESA - Ingenieria y Diseño Europeo S.A. 149______BVG Associates 251______A & M Defence & Marine Service 151______Deepwater EU Ltd 253______Longitude Consulting Engineers Ltd 155______Pipeline Engineering & Supply Co. Ltd 255______General Cable 157______Xodus Group 255______NSW GmbH 159______Gee-Force Northern Ltd 255______SILEC CABLE 167______Hydrosphere UK Ltd 261______Narec 169______VINCI Offshore Wind UK 263______EMU Ltd
95 265______GL Garrad Hassan 334______Prototech AS 266______Strukton-Hollandia Joint Venture 334______StormGeo AS 268______Aquatic 334______Vici Ventus 268______LDD 337______PMSS 268______MENCK 341______Osiris Marine Services Ltd 269______Parsons Brinckerhoff/Balfour Beatty 345______A2SEA 273______A&P Group 345______Teekay Shipping 277______RWE npower renewables 347______CTruk Boats Ltd 281______E.ON Climate & Renewables 347______CWind Ltd 285______GAMESA 347______National Wind Farm Training Centre 287______Ramboll 349______English Braids Ltd 289______MTL Group Ltd 351______REDS Ltd 291______Fred. Olsen United 353______REpower Systems SE 293______PanGeo Subsea 357______Lloyd’s Register 294______LMS International 361______Natural Power 295______Avent Lidar Technology 365______GRAVITAS Offshore Ltd 295______LEOSPHERE 365______HOCHTIEF Solutions AG Civil Engineering 297______Gardline Marine Sciences Ltd Marine and Offshore 298______J+S Ltd 369______Wood Group/SgurrEnergy 299______DeepOcean 373__ BLG LOGISTICS GROUP / WindEnergy Logistics 303______IHC Merwede 375______Oldbaum Services Ltd 304______GE Wind Energy GmbH 377______Stephenson Engineering 305______Skanska SMIT Grontmij 379______Pegasus Planning Group 307______Statoil ASA 381__ Ecoceane/Industrial Apparatus Consultants Ltd 311______Bladt Industries A/S (IAC) 312______Wind Farm Personnel Ltd 383______AREVA Wind GmbH 313______Bremeninvest 387______Vestas Offshore UK Ltd 314______EEW Special Pipe Constructions GmbH 389______Vos Prodect Innovations BV 315______Applied Acoustics 393______Safety Technology Ltd 315______Pegasus Energy UK Ltd 395______ISC Consulting Engineers A/S 315a______MCPS Ltd 399______Fugro Renewable Services 316______Damen Shipyards 403______ABB 317______KBR Power 407______Renewable World 321______Tideland Signal Ltd 407______RenewableUK 324______BACTEC International Ltd 411______Mainstream Renewable Power 325______Canadoil Group 415______Technip 328______HAWART Sondermaschinenbau GmbH 417______ICM Arsima Safety Equipment 328______Renewable Advice 419______DAVI PROMAU SRL 329______East of England Energy Zone 421______La Tene Maps 330______European Wind Energy Association 423______UK Trade & Investment 331______Port of Sunderland 427____ Department of Commerce, Jiangsu Province 332______Energy Engineering magazine 427______Envision Energy Ltd 333______ODE 427______Jiangsu Hantong Group Co., Ltd 334______Ingenium Ventus AS 427______Jiangsu Int’l Economic Consultants Inc. 334______NORCOWE 427___ Jiangsu JIXIN Wind Energy Technology Co., Ltd 334______Norwegian Renewable Energy 427__ Jiangsu Liyang Economical Development Zone Partners – INTPOW 427_____ Jiangsu Newhope Renewable Energy S & T 334______NorWind Installer AS Co., Ltd 334______OWEC Tower AS 427______JSHP Transformer
96 427___ Lianyungang Zhongfu Lianzhong Composites 505______Dawson Energy Group Co., Ltd 507______BMT Group 427___ Nanjing Jiangning Science Park Development 509______reNews Co., Ltd 511______C&C Technologies UK Ltd 427__ Rudong Wind Power Equipment Industrial Park 515______South Boats of Jiangsu Province 517______BPP-Cables 427______TITAN Wind Energy (Suzhou) Co., Ltd 519______OSBIT Power Ltd 431 & 433 International Technology and Renewable 523______Media Point Energy Zone 525______GloMar Offshore Wind Support BV 431 & 433______Scottish Development International 529______SeaZone Solutions 431 & 433______Scottish Energy Laboratory 541______Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd 435______Assystem iberia SLU 545______SGS Renewable Energy 435______Basque Country 547______VisSim AS 435______BEOG - Basque Eolic Offshore Group 551______Thomson Ecology 435______Cluster de Energia 552______Hays Energy 435______DANOBATGROUP 553______Trett Consulting 435______Ente Vasco de la Energía 555______Fleetwood Nautical Campus 435______Glual Hydraulics 556______American Wind Energy Association 435______Gometegui 557______Seaports of Niedersachsen GmbH 435______Tamoin UK Ltd 559______WeserWind GmbH Offshore Construction 435______Tecnalia Corporacion Tecnológica Georgsmarienhütte 435______Vicinay Cadenas 561______Kongsberg Maritime Ltd 436______Aquind 563______Ursuk Ltd 436______OGN Group 565______James Fisher & Sons plc 439______Seajacks UK Ltd 569______Specialist Marine Consultants Ltd 447______Electricity Distribution Services Ltd 571______Intertek METOC 449______Pharos Marine Ltd 577______SPP Digital 451______Offshore WIND 581______Alnmaritec Ltd 453______Clarkson Port Services Ltd 453______EnShip Ltd 453______Niels Winther & Co. 461______Global Marine Systems Energy, Ltd 463______6 Alpha Associates Ltd 465______heightec - The National Access and Rescue Centre 467______Hughes Sub Surface Engineering Ltd 471______DNV 473______Turbine Transfers Ltd 475______RES 479______Offshore Marine Management 483______Siemens Wind Power 487______DONG Energy 489______BASF 491______Osiris Projects 493______Northern Ireland 497______MPI Offshore Ltd 501______FoundOcean 505______3sun Group
97 Information A–Z
Accommodation Internet Access Speaker Room For last minute hotel bookings There is a free wire-less internet The Speaker Room is available please contact innov8Confernce access on the Boulevard and to all speakers who wish to work Services on 0844 887 1550. for other areas vouchers for BT on or upload their presentations. Openzone can be purchased Staff will be on hand to assist Badges online at www.btopenzone.com or with any queries from speakers All participants are requested to wear at IT Communications Helpdesk or sessions chairs. The Speaker their badges throughout the event. on Level 0. There are also 4 PCs Room is located in Room 6 in Badges are marked accordingly with internet access located in the the ICC Capital Suite on Level 3 to the type of pass purchased and Business Services Unit. and is open between 8:00–17:00 participants will not be admitted to a each day. conference or exhibition without their Meeting Rooms badge. Please go to the registration We have a number of onsite Taxis area for a replacement. meeting rooms available. Please A taxi rank is located on contact Cassandra Gray, 07837 Level 0, just outside the venue Business Centre 048 156 for availability and East Entrance. The Business Centre is located bookings. on the Boulevard and offers the Venue following services: photocopying, Organisers Office ExCeL London internet access, printing, faxing, Organisers Office is located in the One Western Gateway courier and other. main exhibition hall near stand 565. Royal Victoria Dock London Cash Point Parking E16 1XL There are a number of ATMs ExCeL has four parking areas. located on the Boulevard. The nearest car park to the Global Offshore Wind event is the Purple Catering Car Park. Catering is provided free of charge for all Conference Delegates and Smoking Policy Exhibitors, from the Catering ExCeL London is a no smoking areas within the exhibition halls. venue. Exhibition Visitors may purchase refreshments from shops and Social Events restaurants on the Boulevard. - The Exhibitors’ Reception will be held 17:30–18:30 on Day 1 in Disabled Facilities the Exhibition Halls, open to all. ExCeL London facilities have been - The Conference Reception designed to maximise accessibility will be held on the boat (Silver for all delegates/visitors/exhibitors. Sturgeon) on the river Thames Disabled toilets are located between 19:00–21:30 on Day throughout the venue. 1 and is open to Conference Delegates and Exhibitors.
98 Responsible Events
RenewableUK is committed to making its events as responsible as possible and the following efforts have been made in this respect.
The venue SmartWire Exhibition Responsible Printing ExCeL London is 100% Lighting System RenewableUK uses printers who committed to tackling the SmartWire is the biggest have an established reputation challenges of sustainable breakthrough in exhibition for being one of the world’s development and operating as a electrical installations for over 20 leading Waterless environmental responsible corporate entity. It is years. Designed to fit seamlessly printers. Seacourt hold EMAS, the venue’s policy to continuously into the Octanorm shell scheme ISO14001, Carbon Neutral evolve and implement practices system (the walls of the exhibition status – Climate Care. They use that deliver economic security, stands). SmartWire uses a electricity from 100% renewable social and environmental benefits. unique plug and play system sources, vegetable oil-based inks, ExCeL London is committed that allows all of the cabling to recycled paper on virtually every to working with suppliers be reused, thus eliminating any job and have integrated waste and customers to improve cable wastage. SmartWire also management. sustainability performance uses low energy, 35w lamps that throughout all of their activities reduce consumption without and is committed to maintain compromising light quality. and operate all sustainability management systems in 100% Recyclable Carpet compliance with both BS8901 On show breakdown the carpet and ISO14001 requirements. is collected and taken to a processing plant where it is then Transport & Carbon Offsetting broken down, baled and shredded RenewableUK encourages its then formed into plastic pellets. delegates to use public transport The pellets are then melted down by selecting venues that are easily and moulded to form plastic accessible by public transport. products such as drainpipes and RenewableUK asks its delegates guttering accessories. to consider compensating for CO2 emissions emitted when traveling Lanyards to its events by supporting the The lanyards (the ribbons that renewable energy programme of hold name badges) are made charity called Renewable World - £5 from PET, which comes from post for those travelling within the UK and consumer recycled plastic bottles. £10 for others. Renewable World is the chosen charity of RenewableUK. Delegate Bags It develops community-managed, The conference delegate bags are small scale renewable energy made from recyclable nonwoven projects in developing countries Polypropylene fabric and the that address energy poverty and do visitor paper bags are made of not contribute to climate change. 100% recyclable paper. Visit Renewable World at the RenewableUK stand.
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Recharge A Word About Wind
The official onsite daily show news will be produced on Read by senior industry insiders, awordaboutwind our behalf by Gold Media Partner Recharge. Recharge is delivers no-nonsense wind industry intelligence to the a weekly newspaper full of renewables sector business, people who need it most. financial, contract, and technology news, insights, in- www.awordaboutwind.com depth features, and profiles. www.rechargenews.com Clean Energy reNews Clean Energy pipeline is the leading independent source of financial news and data (VC/PE, M&A, project/asset Twice monthly electronic newspaper reNews provides finance and public markets). exclusive business information on UK onshore wind, www.cleanenergypipeline.com/public/default.aspx worldwide offshore wind, and emerging marine renewables. www.renews.biz Electrical Review
Published since1872 Electrical Review is the longest Silver media partners established journal serving the UK’s electrical engineering industry. Register today to receive your free copy. Energy Engineering www.electricalreview.co.uk
Bi-monthly Energy Engineering covers products and Research Views processes, innovation, technology and management of renewable energy and sustainability in all its forms. GlobalData are the world’s most comprehensive source www.energyengineering.co.uk of renewable power intelligence, covering the plants, projects, companies, equipment, services and investment Sun & Wind Energy markets. www.researchviews.com/energy/power/wind/ International trade magazine for professionals worldwide researchinformation.aspx in the field of renewable energies for decision makers in the manufacturing and supply industry and international Maritime Journal project developers. www.sunwindenergy.com Maritime Journal is dedicated to the European commercial marine business – onshore, offshore, coastal Windpower Monthly zone and short sea. www.maritimejournal.com Windpower Monthly is the leading news magazine for international wind energy, providing information on wind power business, policy and economics. www.windpowermonthly.com
100 Modern Energy Review Save-more-energy.com
Modern Energy Review covers technological advances, Save-more-energy.com is an independent b2b platform processes and optimisation developments from for the Renewable Energy Industry, Real Estate & throughout the global Energy Industry. Investment Industry, Cities & Regions. Get connected. www.modernenergyreview.com www.save-more-energy.com
New Energy World Network Seaplant Exchange
Providing global coverage and insights into investment & Established since 1976 the magazine and website used business opportunities through information service Deal Radar. in over 52 countries by the marine, offshore and related www.newenergyworldnetwork.com/investor-news industries. www.seaplant.com Offshore Wind Journal The Energy Industry Times Offshore Wind Journal is the leading global publication for the offshore windfarm market and the offshore wind The Energy Industry Times is a leading tabloid supply chain. newspaper providing reporting and analysis on the key www.rivieramm.com/publications/Offshore-Wind- issues driving the power and energy sector. Journal-38 www.mibmedia.com
Offshore Wind Wind Energy Network
Offshore Wind is a combination of printed magazine, Wind Energy Network is the tried, tested and trusted website, Business Guide and events unique to the specialist communication hub for decision makers in the international offshore wind industry. wind energy industry across Europe and beyond. www.offshorewind.biz www.windenergynetwork.co.uk
PES Wind Windtech International
The wind industry’s essential media destination, PES Windtech International is the only worldwide magazine for Wind combines analysis, features and comment from the the wind energy industry with a technological focus and sector’s biggest names – in print and online. is distributed 8 times a year to more than 108 countries. www.pes.eu.com www.windtech-international.com renewable energy focus
REFocus covers where science, technology, R&D and innovation intersects with the renewable energy marketplace. Readers include project developers, R&D professionals, policymakers. www.renewableenergyfocus.com
101 Port of Sunderland: Onshore Synergy. Offshore Energy.
Sunderland has its sights on becoming the UK’s low carbon hub. The flourishing municipal port and the natural strengths of immediate access to the open sea and three kilometres of river and dock berths make Sunderland the gateway to offshore renewable energy and the ‘go-to’ port for subsea engineering companies. Please take the time to visit us at Stand 331
makeitsunderland.com Port of Sunderland: We are developing Onshore Synergy. Offshore Energy. the future of offshore wind Having delivered thousands of wind turbine generators Sunderland has its sights throughout the world, we are now developing the revolutionary SeaAngelTM on becoming the UK’s ® low carbon hub. The offshore models featuring our pioneering Digital Displacement flourishing municipal port Technology. With our teams in Europe and Japan, we are changing and the natural strengths of immediate access to the game in the offshore wind turbine market. the open sea and three kilometres of river and dock berths make Sunderland the gateway to offshore renewable energy and the ‘go-to’ port for subsea engineering companies. Please take the time to visit us at Stand 331
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Pre-conference Day Tuesday 12 June
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Pre-conference Workshops (ICC Capital Suite, Level 3) 13.30–13.55 Opening Session 14.00–15.30 Workshops A1, B1, C1 15.30–16.00 Coffee Break 16.00–17.30 Workshops A2, B2, C2 17.35–18.00 Closing Session
Pre-conference Networking Reception 19.00–21.00 Hilton London Canary Wharf, London E14 9SH (2 min walk from South Quay DLR Station)
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Opening Session Workshop A1: Team UK – Workshop B1: Offshore Wind: Offshore Wind Showcase & Avoiding and Managing Disputes 13.30–13.55, Room 14 Supply Chain 14.00–15.30, Room 17 – Welcome: Nick Medic, 14.00–15.30, Room 14 Director of Offshore This workshop, hosted by Renewables, RenewableUK Workshop stream A, hosted by Eversheds will be an interactive – Core Sponsor Address: The Crown Estate, is being session with opportunities to discuss Rob Hastings, Director of developed in collaboration with and debate the issues raised. Energy & Infrastructure, DECC, BIS, UKTI, Invest NI, As more offshore wind The Crown Estate Scottish Enterprise and Highlands projects move into the construction – Supporting Sponsors’ and Islands Enterprise and phase, the need to avoid disputes Introduction to Workshops: will be used to showcase the and incidents, and manage – Fintan Whelan, Co- UK offshore wind programme; them effectively if they do arise, Founder and Corporate including opportunities for inward is becoming ever more evident. Finance Director, investment in the supply chain. Disputes and incidents may result Mainstream Renewable Audience will be a mix of in additional costs and delays, Power European/ International companies as well as affecting relationships – Chris Kidd, Partner, seeking to understand more about and reputations. This workshop Ince & Co the UK market and opportunities will explore effective strategies – Eversheds to invest but also UK companies to mitigate risk and protect the seeking to understand more on bottom line, with experts sharing their opportunities for partnering with experiences in finding solutions and international audience. actively managing risks in offshore engineering and construction projects. – Chair: Bruce Valpy, BVG Associates – Chair: Mary Anne Roff, – Adrian Fox, Supply Chain Principal Associate, Eversheds & Technology Programme – Peter Scurlock, Partner, Manager, The Crown Estate Eversheds – Gamesa – Cameron Smith, Chief – Iberdrola Operating Officer, Offshore, – Ian Farquhar, Managing Mainstream Renewable Power Director, David Brown Gears – David Young, Partner, – Lawrence Cobain, Harland Eversheds & Wolff – Matthew Knight, Business – Q&A Development Director – Round 3, Siemens Energy – Jeroen Hesen, Offshore Programme Development Manager - Gamesa
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Workshop C1: Dispelling The – Chair: Andy Kinsella, Workshop A2: Team UK – Myths and Misconceptions of CEO Offshore, Mainstream Innovation & Skills Offshore Wind Renewable Power 16.00–17.30, Room 14 14.00–15.30, Room 13 Panel Particpants: – Andrew Garrad, Co-Founder, Hosted by The Crown Estate, The focus of the Mainstream GL Garrad Hassan this Pre-conference Workshop Renewable Power hosted – Mike Hannibal, Director, will look at Team UK – Innovation, Finance workshop sessions will be Siemens Wind Power Opportunities and Skills. to create a highly interactive forum – Joe Dalton, Mainstream between the panel participants Renewable Power – Chair: Emma-Jane Alexander, and the audience to discuss and – Tom Sexton, Practice Leader, University of Hull open up issues to: Aon Insurance – Centres of Renewable – Per Hjelmsted Pedersen, Engineering 1. Help alleviate any existing Senior Director, Dong Energy – Dr Alan Lowdon, Offshore concerns the investor – Ian D. Bonnon, Managing Renewable Energy Catapult community may hold relating to Director, Offshore Wind – Professor Keith Ridgway, construction and operations. Consultants Ltd Advanced Manufacturing 2. Discuss how investment Catapult opportunities and funding – Colleges Energy Partnership arrangements can be shaped to secure investment for this niche market.
The objective of this session will be to cover the physical aspects of offshore wind that may be a cause of concern for investors and to dispel the myths/ misconceptions about offshore wind. An experienced panel of offshore industry representatives will provide a complete industry perspective to potential investors who seek to be informed of the construction and operational risks involved in offshore wind farm development and will address those risks.
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Workshop B2: Offshore Wind Workshop C2: Investment in Closing Session Contracting Workshop Offshore Wind: Shaping the Investment Opportunity 17.35–18.00, Room 14 16.00–17.30, Room 17 16.00–17.30, Room 13 – Nick Medic, Director of Hosted by Ince & Co, this Offshore Renewables, interactive workshop will examine Hosted by Mainstream Renewable RenewableUK what happens when things go Power, this interactive debate will – The Crown Estate wrong: should knock-for-knock aim to outline the range of investment indemnities apply when picking opportunities for investment and how up the pieces following a major these might be shaped to optimise the offshore wind farm incident? funding arrangements. This interactive workshop The objective of this focuses on a fictional scenario session is to outline the range involving a wind farm owner of investment opportunities for and various vessel owning investment and how these might contractors, and addresses the be shaped to optimise the funding legal claims that might arise arrangements. This session will following a major offshore incident. also provide an up-to-date and It aims to highlight the impact of positive reflection on the financing various contractual terms on the solutions available or which could allocation of risk and responsibility be available. In particular this between the parties, particularly involves what needs to be done to knock-for-knock indemnities and improve the funding environment consequential loss exclusions. with an emphasis on how to create The workshop is aimed at in- a financially viable non-recourse house lawyers, project managers, market; how to best access engineers, claims handlers, and institutional funding and how other anyone else who has an interest in organisations such as GIB can assist. exploring the legal ramifications of a major incident occurring in connection – Chair: Michelle Davies, with an offshore wind farm. Head of Clean Energy and Sustainability, Evershed’s – Chair: Chris Kidd, Partner, Ince & Co London Panel participants: – Mark de la Haye, Senior – Ed Wilson, Global Head of Associate, Ince & Co London Renewable Energy, Lloyds Banking Group – Nicholas Tatlow, VP, Morgan Stanley – Stephen Crane, Green Investment Bank – Jerome Guillet, Managing Director, Green Giraffe – Dominic Szanto, Commercial Manager, RWE Npower Renewables – Bernie Bulkin, DECC – Jonathan Maxwell, Sustainable Development Capital LLP 107 cathie_associates_renewable_a5_ad.pdf 1 23/05/2012 17:34:25
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