WindEurope Bulletin
WindEurope Bulletin April 2022
4 April 2022
CEO Foreword
Dear Member,
To those of you already in Bilbao for our Annual Event this week, welcome. To those of you on your way or about to come, safe travels. To the rest of you I hope you’re well despite the continued trying times.
Over 8,000 people have already registered for the Bilbao event starting tomorrow 5 April. There’ll be over 330 companies exhibiting. As you may have seen, His Majesty the King of Spain is opening the event. And there’ll be Ministers from all over Europe taking part.
The event is all about energy security. Europe has decided no more Russian energy imports by 2030 at the latest – and that we need to accelerate the build-out of renewables to help deliver that. The EU has raised its 2030 target for wind energy (onshore and offshore combined) from 450 to 480 GW. It has 190 GW today.
The Bilbao event will focus on the challenges around how we deliver this: planning and permitting; supply chain bottlenecks; grid connections; improving market design; and attracting and training the workforce the industry needs. And on the opportunities: how wind can help electrify the energy system, benefit communities, regenerate deprived areas and preserve nature.
The conference will discuss all these issues. Then in the exhibition a Global Markets Theatre will look at export opportunities. There’ll be a Startup Pavilion. A LearnWind Area will cover education and skills. And a WindTalks for Innovation stage will showcase the latest technology. There’ll also be a number of social and side events.
Ministers from Spain, Germany, the UK, Portugal, Romania and Lithuania will be taking part. Together with the Director-General for Energy in the European Commission and other leading EU officials. Plus CEOs from wind and the rest of the energy sector, key players from industries that want to consume more wind – and leading financial institutions.
As Germany’s Finance Minister said recently, “Renewable Energy is Freedom Energy”. Bilbao is a chance to shape the future of wind, the wider energy system and to map out a route to energy independence for Europe. And it’s a great opportunity to pull together as an industry in the face of today’s unprecedented challenges. I look forward to meeting with many of you over the next few days.
Now, one other big thing this week. We have a new Chairman. The WindEurope Board has today elected Sven Utermöhlen, CEO Offshore Wind, RWE, as our Chair for the next 18 months. As many of you will know, he’s a highly experienced and researched figure in the industry, and it’s great that he’s taken on the role. The Board also elected Kresten Ørnbjerg of Vestas as the new Vice-Chair of the Association. We’re delighted to have Sven and Kresten at the helm.
A quick look ahead to the next few months. WindEurope’s Technology Workshop on Resource Assessment and Analysis of Operating Wind Farms will take place from 23-24 June in Brussels. It’ll tackle the question of energy security from the technology angle – now more than ever there is a need to strengthen the yield, efficiency and performance of wind farms. Registration will open soon. Then our Annual General Assembly will take place in Brussels on 29 June, and will be followed by a charity event in the garden of our office for the people of Ukraine.
Kind regards,
Giles Dickson
WindEurope Intelligence Platform
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Members’ Successes
LevelTen Energy unveils expanded PPA Price Index reports
LevelTen Energy is excited to announce that they have expanded their PPA Price Index reports to provide customers with more PPA price data, analysis and market intelligence.
These reports are aimed at a wide range of actors, including project developers, corporate energy buyers, utilities or energy advisors – offering them the chance to better navigate rapidly-changing market conditions. LevelTen Energy aims to launch these publications on 13 April 2022.
Customers will have the option of purchasing the full report or downloading an Executive Summary for free – more details on the report page here. The Executive Summary includes P25 price data and key takeaways from the reports.
Some of the highlights from the full reports include:
North America Report
- More PPA price data (P10, P25, P50, P75, P90) providing a clearer picture of what a competitive offer looks like;
- Projected capture price trend showing how forward markets have changed; and
- Expert analysis about the supply chain, and more.
Europe Report
- More PPA price data (P10, P25, P50, P75, P90) offering a clearer picture of what a competitive offer looks like;
- Price changes by country and technology; and
- Expert analysis about the business impact of the conflict in Ukraine, and more.
Share your successes with us!
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Then make sure to get in touch with us here at WindEurope – we’ll be happy to promote your success story as part of our monthly Bulletin! This is a chance to share your accomplishments with thousands of others from right across the wind energy value chain – a major visibility boost.
Please be aware that this service is only available to members from the categories C3 and above. Publication of stories is on a first come, first served basis.
Get in touch with our Membership team now to send in your news!
Members interview: Sereema
This month, we sat down with Jérôme Imbert, CEO of Sereema, to discuss their journey to becoming an international digital actor, and their views on the importance of digitalisation.
Events
WindEurope Annual Event 2022
When: 5-7 April
Where: Bilbao
WindEurope 2022 (5-7 April) is the annual conference and exhibition of the European wind energy industry. 8,000 people will be there and more than 330 companies are exhibiting.
This event comes at a decisive moment for energy in Europe. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has upended the energy system. Europe is pursuing a new energy policy: less dependence on imported fossil fuels; and an accelerated transition to renewables. The EU now wants wind energy to grow from 190 GW today to 480 GW by 2030. The Bilbao event will focus on how to deliver this: tackling the barriers that need to be overcome e.g. around permitting, but also highlighting the opportunities, notably for jobs and communities.
Ministers and policymakers from around Europe will be taking part, including the Director-General for Energy in the EU Commission and Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister, Teresa Ribera. And there’ll be leading players from the wind industry, finance, academia and elsewhere. Here’s the full list of speakers.
Alongside the conference, there’ll be exhibition areas dedicated to start-ups, technology, skills & education, recycling and export opportunities in global markets. There’ll be meetings with the military, biodiversity NGOs and other key stakeholders. There’ll also be a workshop on renewables in Ukraine and various fund-raising activities for Ukrainians. Plus a range of social and side events.
It’ll be a key gathering – at a time when wind energy really needs to step up and help deliver energy security for Europe.
Technology Workshop 2022
When: 23-24 June
Where: Brussels
This year’s edition of WindEurope’s Technology Workshop on Resource Assessment and Analysis of Operating Wind Farms gets underway here in Brussels on 23-24 June.
With energy security being prioritised in the wake of the war in Ukraine, support for technological R&I has never been more important. We will be looking at three areas of interest in particular:
- Wind resource assessment – improving accuracy to strengthen your business case;
- Analysis of operating wind farms – getting the most out of your operational data; and
- Artificial intelligence, business models and forecasting – enabling new approaches and solutions.
This is a chance to network with over 350 professionals from Europe and beyond, showcase your expertise, and hear about innovative solutions to problems that you may be facing.
Registration for this will open soon – we will keep you updated.
WindEnergy Hamburg 2022
When: 27-30 September
Where: Hamburg
WindEnergy Hamburg 2022 promises to be the key global onshore and offshore wind gathering this year, taking place on 27-30 September.
This event will feature the world’s largest wind energy exhibition, including a H2 EXPO & CONFERENCE. And with its comprehensive programme, WindEnergy Hamburg gives all exhibitors and visitors the chance to build on their knowledge and expand their contact base. As in previous years, more than 1,400 exhibitors and 35,000 visitors from all over the world are expected.
WindEurope will be participating in WindEnergy Hamburg as the event’s European Partner.
WindEnergy Hamburg will be here in Bilbao this week, so make sure to visit their stand (1-E62) and book your space for September while you’re there.
Hamburg is Europe’s most important wind energy centre. With its strong national and international ties, Hamburg combines a lot of know-how in the wind energy sector, and the region is also home to excellent manufacturing facilities. All in one of Europe’s most culturally dynamic and beautiful cities.
Jan Rispens, Managing Director at Renewable Energy Hamburg
Check out the event website for further information and register as an exhibitor. We look forward to seeing you there in September.
RE-Source 2022
When: 6-7 October
Where: Amsterdam
Our RE-Source Event for this year has been confirmed for the 6-7 October. This is a key gathering for corporate buyers and sellers from across Europe, and where all of the actors in the PPA world can come together and discuss the latest developments.
The location and further details will be confirmed in the coming months. Stay tuned!
Partnered Events
FOWT Conference 2022
When: 16-18 May
Where: Montpellier
FOWT 2022 will take place at Le Corum in Montpellier from 16-18 May.
The 2021 event saw over 930 participants with more than 90 papers submitted. The 2022 gathering will have a similar focus on the latest trends and innovations in the field. Attendees will also have a chance to make presentations and to network in a B2B setting.