Summary - 5th Annual Conference on Offshore Wind Transmission Europe

Offshore wind remains one of the most promising resources to ensure Europe’s energy security while transitioning to a net-zero economy. Despite its significance, the offshore wind industry is facing serious challenges of rising costs, complex permitting processes, supply chain delays, and insufficient grid infrastructure.

A robust transmission grid is crucial for realising Europe’s ambitious offshore wind capacity targets. In October 2023, the European Commission announced the European Wind Power Action Plan, with a special focus on adopting measures to ensure the availability of necessary onshore and offshore grids. Developing a resilient, economical, and efficient transmission infrastructure to meet Europe’s green transition targets is more urgent than ever.

In this context, Global Transmission Report is organizing its 5th Annual Conference on Offshore Wind Transmission Europe on February 28-29, 2024 in Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam. The conference will discuss strategies, technologies, and solutions for developing the transmission infrastructure to integrate the envisioned offshore wind capacity while managing the supply chain challenges.

The conference will provide a meeting place for key stakeholders shaping the offshore wind landscape in Europe. The event will bring together policymakers, regulators, developers, utilities, technology providers, and industry experts to share their experiences, perspectives, and lessons learned, discuss operational challenges and best practices, and showcase technology and innovations that will drive the offshore wind transmission sector in the region.