Business
2024 OW Global Meeting... what a success!
This month, we’ve celebrated our 2024 OW Global Meeting!
It has been a fantastic opportunity for all of us to get to know each other better, share experiences and visions, focus on future business priorities, and above all have fun together!
The OW conference was an enriching experience, full of constructive panels that allowed us to understand different areas of our business more closely and to learn about various roles and teams by listening to the experiences and stories of our own team members. Thanks to all the panellists for your effort and time, and to our CEO, Craig Windram, and COO, Bautista Rodriguez, for the warm welcome!
First day was greatly closed by the WAH show and the OW Celebration Party. Thanks all for your great enthusiasm!
On the second day, we had the opportunity to interact in a Q&A with our six country managers and our COO, Bautista Rodriguez, and directly interact with them to learn more about our global advancement. And we ended the meeting with a great interactive, Spanish, Team Building! It was a great opportunity to collaborate with our partners from our functional family, promoting teamwork and coordination outside of our routine.
Lastly, for those of you who could not be present, you were missed, and we hope to see you at the next one.
To remember the GREAT moments that we experienced as ONE TEAM, we leave you with the video recap and some images of the event!
Thank you all and see you soon!
Projects
Not One but TWO MoUs signed at Brazil Wind Power 2024!
Exciting news from Brazil! From October 22 to 24, OW made its mark at Brazil Windpower 2024 in São Paulo, the largest wind energy event in Latin America. This year’s event was a fantastic opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and formalise two significant partnerships, each marked by the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)!
On the first day, we proudly entered into an MoU with Eletrobras, marking a pivotal step toward unlocking offshore wind opportunities in Brazil. Our Chief Business Development Officer, Rafael Munilla, and Elio Wolff, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development of Eletrobras, signed the MoU, as both companies prepare to play a vital role in supporting Brazil’s energy transition, supporting the local supply chain, fostering job creation, and contributing to community growth.
But that’s not all! We also signed another MoU with the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). The MoU was once again signed by Rafael Palhares, and Professor Mario González, Coordinator of the Creation/UFRN Research Centre. This partnership focuses on knowledge exchange and innovation, aiming to improve environmental assessments and build a skilled workforce. By aligning our global expertise with UFRN’s academic insights, we are set to advance offshore wind energy in Brazil while minimising environmental impacts.
Both of these partnerships underscore OW’s dedication to Brazil’s renewable energy landscape. Stay tuned for more exciting developments as we continue to propel Brazil’s offshore wind sector to new heights!
Congrats to the team!
KF Wind Secures Transmission Service Agreement with KEPCO!
Exciting development for our team in Korea! KF Wind has secured a Transmission Service Agreement (TSA) with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). This agreement marks a major milestone, allowing 1,125 MW of clean energy to be connected to Korea’s national grid, boosting the country’s energy transition.
Austin Park, KF Wind’s Project Director, shared his excitement at the signing ceremony:
“This agreement marks a very important milestone in the development of KF Wind and a major step forward towards getting the project ready for construction.”
This achievement follows the successful completion of our Environmental Impact Assessment, demonstrating our commitment to meeting the highest environmental and regulatory standards.
Did you know that once fully operational, the Ulsan floating offshore wind cluster, including KF Wind’s 6 GW capacity, is expected to be the world’s largest floating offshore wind area?!
Huge congratulations to our teams for making this happen!
#ProudtobeOW
OW Partners with Bureau Veritas Polska for Certification of BC-Wind Offshore Project!
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Bureau Veritas Polska for the certification of BC-Wind—one of Poland’s key offshore wind projects! This certification ensures that the project meets the highest safety and quality standards throughout every stage, from design to commissioning.
This collaboration will also ensure compliance with international standards and Polish regulations, including the Maritime Safety Act. Two essential certificates will be issued – Project Compliance Certificate and Operational Approval Certificate – paving the way for BC-Wind’s successful operation.
Kacper Kostrzewa, our BC-Wind Project Director, shared, “we chose Bureau Veritas Polska as the certifier for our BC-Wind project due to their extensive experience in certifying offshore projects and their proven professionalism demonstrated in previous collaborations on OW projects such as Moray West and Moray East. We are confident that partnering with Bureau Veritas will help us achieve the highest standards of safety and quality, which is a top priority in the execution of every project.”
Located 23 km off the coast of Pomeranian Voivodeship, BC-Wind will generate up to 500 MW of clean energy. With an area of 90.94 km², it holds environmental permits and has secured Contract for Difference (CfD) rights, putting it on track for successful development.
This partnership represents a key milestone in advancing Poland’s offshore wind energy sector and ensuring the BC-Wind project adheres to the highest industry standards!
Picture of the month
Already feeling nostalgic! What great days we spent together, OW team!
OW’s Global Presence
A busy October filled with key international events!
This month, OW was active across the globe, engaging in key industry events and making significant strides in offshore wind.
To kick off October, our UK team was present at the Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) 2024 Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland!
The event provided valuable discussions and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Our UK Country Manager, Adam Morrison, introduced a video speech from Energy Minister Michael Shanks, followed by chairing the panel on “Financing for the Future,” that sparked insightful dialogue on combining public and private funding to drive the green energy transition.
The UK team also welcomed the new Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, who shared insights on the government’s role in supporting the offshore wind industry by fostering skills development. Discussions focused on both the near-term opportunities from our four UK offshore wind farms and the long-term potential of floating wind projects, highlighting our Arven project.
And congratulations are in order for two awards won at the Global Offshore Wind Awards 2024 hosted by Renewable UK! To our Moray West project for winning Offshore Wind Project of the Year – Non-Operational, and to Lynsey Shovlin, Senior Supply Chain Associate, for her Aspiring Leader Award !
Later in the month, OW proudly hosted Brazil Wind Power (BWP) 2024, Latin America’s largest wind energy event. We returned to Brazil for the second year in a row, where Rafael Munilla Muñoz, Chief Business Development Officer, delivered the Opening Plenary. Rafael Palhares Simoncelli, Head of Business Development Brazil and South America, shared insights during the “Infralegal – Investor Appetite: Market Perception” panel, while Dimitri Laloux, Origination & Partnership Director, presented on GWEC – Case Studies in Offshore Wind.
Throughout the conference, OW held two major MoU signing ceremonies: one with Eletrobras and another with the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). In addition, our colleagues Guilherme Moreira, Business Development Lead Engineer, and Alessandro Olcese, Origination Associate, led engaging Windtalks with our partners, further strengthening our presence in the Brazilian offshore wind market.
Our OW team in Poland has also been very busy participating in two key events! At the PAIH Forum Biznesu 2024 in Warsaw, Senior Stakeholder Manager Aleksandra Jampolska discussed innovative offshore wind technologies, emphasising hydrogen’s role and OW’s strategy.
Following this, at the Energy Days 2024 conference in Katowice, Jampolska and our BC-Wind Project Director Kacper Kostrzewa highlighted offshore wind’s significance in Poland’s energy transition, covering regulatory aspects and the importance of local partnerships.
To wrap the month up, our North America team was also very busy! They first sponsored and made an appearance at the Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) Leadership Forum in Washington, DC! The theme of the event this year is “Amplifying Our Voices” – centred around the shared belief that all of our voices are necessary to drive change and advance the renewable energy sector.
And that was not all! This week, our OW team in NA is attending the American Clean Power (ACP) Offshore WINDPOWER Conference in Atlantic City, NJ! We’re excited to be a Silver Presenting Sponsor for this event, which brings together industry leaders, government officials, suppliers, and other key stakeholders. Our team has a strong presence at the conference, with a booth and sponsored lounge in the exhibition hall that have been filled with visitors throughout the event. We are also well-represented by two OW speakers during the conference. Michael Brown, our Country Manager for NA, introduced the Governor of New Jersey during the opening session and participated in an interview with the CEO of ACP. Jen Flood, Head of Permitting for OW in NA, also spoke on a panel focused on federal permitting for offshore wind projects. This event has highlighted the growth and momentum of offshore wind in the U.S., and we’re proud to showcase OW’s contributions to this industry.
Thank you all for representing OW so well! Let’s keep sharing our knowledge and experience worldwide!
What’s new in offshore?
OW teams up with Innovate UK to launch challenge that will enhance offshore wind farm efficiency!
Did you spot something new in your inbox this month?
That’s right! Our very first Regulation Flash made its debut, bringing you the exciting updates on Spain’s offshore wind regulatory landscape.
In late September, the Spanish government approved a Royal Decree that officially regulates offshore wind development, effective as of 24 Sept 2024. This marks a major milestone, introducing a competitive tender model designed specifically for offshore wind projects and overseen by the central government.
The new framework adopts a “three-in-one” approach, awarding key elements in a single tender:
- Support mechanism – Contract for Difference (CfD)
- Right to access the grid
- Right to obtain the maritime concession (seabed lease)
This isn’t just a game-changer for Spain; it’s a pivotal moment for the global energy landscape. The energy transition is no longer just a vision—it’s becoming a reality. Together, we’re shaping a sustainable future, one project at a time!
O&M
The new P3MS Portal is now available to all employees!
Developed by the Operational Infrastructure & Performance team in the O&M department, the Power Plant Performance Management System (P3MS) was created to structure and standardise large amounts of raw operational data from our diverse wind farm assets.
P3MS collects, standardises, and stores data from multiple sources and formats, making it available for detailed analysis such as losses allocation, expected power, and availability calculations. Additionally, P3MS supports comprehensive reporting, providing operational reports for our O&M teams and real-time displays for all OW employees.
With the launch of the new P3MS Portal, we can all now easily access this information directly from our computers, enabling quick and efficient access to real-time data on our operational assets.
Earlier this year, in June, we launched the P3MS mobile app, offering access to this data on the go. Now, the P3MS Portal complements this tool by providing full access from any desktop device!
What functions does P3MS perform?
- Collects, standardizes, and stores data from multiple sources and formats, allowing detailed analysis such as losses allocation and expected power and availability calculations.
- Supports comprehensive reporting for our O&M teams, as well as real-time displays for all OW employees, available both through the mobile app and the new P3MS Portal.
Visit the P3MS SharePoint for additional resources and guidance!
Congrats to the team for developing this great tool! Watch the video to learn all about the new Portal!
Communications
Behind the scenes: A Spanish press journey to WindFloat Altantic!
All aboard! Take a look at the highlights from our exciting press visit to the iconic WindFloat Atlantic project with Spanish reporters. Braving the wild seas, our team showcased the innovation and potential of offshore wind energy.
The event featured insightful presentations from José Pinheiro, Country Manager for Southern Europe, and Manuel Fernández García del Campo, our Development Director for Spain, who both shared our vision for the future of offshore wind in the region.
And during the trip, we received some incredible news: the Spanish Government has approved a Royal Decree to regulate the development of offshore wind energy!
We were also thrilled to have our valued partner, Grupo DISA, from the Canary Islands join us for this special occasion. Together, we’re powering up the future of renewable energy in Spain!
LinkedIn post of the month
Isn't it great to see our projects delivering green energy? Watch this amazing video from our operational Moray East project!
