Join us for a dynamic Networking Event and Workshop organized by Business Finland, tailored for Finnish exporting companies interested in the exciting Scottish offshore wind projects, known as ScotWind, on 7 May, 2024.
ScotWind presents an unparalleled opportunity with 20 projects totaling 30GW and an initial investment exceeding £50 billion in Scotland, making it the world's largest offshore wind project portfolio. This initiative promises long-term prospects as projects progress through various stages and drive advancements in offshore wind technology.
Beyond wind farm development, Scotland's ports, along with those across the UK, will require upgrades to accommodate the influx of equipment. Additionally, there's a significant focus on reengineering energy networks to meet decarbonization goals, with innovations such as energy storage, hydrogen, and biofuels playing a pivotal role.
Business Finland invites you to explore how your offerings can enhance the Scottish and global value chains. Let's discuss potential collaborations between Finnish and Scottish enterprises, targeting opportunities not only in Scotland and the UK but also in the broader global offshore wind and renewable energy markets.
Agenda
- 13:00 Welcome and Introduction
- 13:15 Scotland Value Chain Analysis Presentation – Gaps where Finnish Solution can add value
- 14:15 Scotland and UK Opportunity Presentation, Developers and other stakeholders
- 14:45 Workshops (ICT & Connectivity, Energy & Infra, Ports & Maritime, Manufacturing)
- 16:00 End of the Event, but networking continues
Who should attend?
- Finnish energy solutions companies
- Offshore wind sector companies
- Manufacturing companies
- ICT and Connectivity companies
- Cyber security companies
Solutions or products needed by customer
Opportunities for Finnish companies with expertise in e.g.
- ICT / Connectivity; including Cutting-edge solutions in Wireless, IoT and Weather monitoring, Cyber Security, Digitalization
- The Energy and Storage offerings; including Holistic energy system integration, Batteries as storage systems, Sustainable power solutions, Monitoring and maintaining of the structures condition
- The Maritime/Ports sector; including Solutions for offshore wind park design, manufacturing, construction, installation and maintenance, Port infrastructure and logistics, Digital solutions for more efficient port operation, Solutions for emission reductions / life cycle assessments (LCA)
- Manufacturing; Secondary Steel, elements that fit on structure of the turbine, Anchors and moorings, Cable protection systems, Cables and accessories, Corrosion Protection Systems
- R&D opportunities
Team Finland activities available for Finnish companies
- Mapping the Finnish and Scottish strengths and gaps to identify collaboration areas, both for Finnish companies (Finnish strongholds) to work together with Scottish supply chain
- Building consortias, to be matched with the selected Scotwind projects / project developers.
- TBC: a visit to Floating Offshore Wind, the main industry event in Scotland, October 2024.
- TBC: Throughout the year: discussions with the Scottish supply chain, and other stakeholders
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