SHOREWINNER Second Newsletter
Welcome to the Second Edition of the SHOREWINNER Newsletter!
April 2025
In this second edition, we dive into the exciting developments and updates of the SHOREWINNER project, an ambitious initiative aimed at fostering the growth of the offshore renewable energy sector in Southern Europe. Learn about our recent events, objectives, and the collaborative efforts shaping the future of offshore wind energy.
Important Updates
1. Exciting News for the Offshore Wind Community: Launch of the CoP Platform!
We are thrilled to launch the SHOREWINNER – Southern European Community for Offshore Wind Energy Community of Practice (CoP) platform — a dynamic hub designed to drive Community Development & Governance in the Southern European offshore wind energy sector.
Join the platform: https://lnkd.in/e92JYTtM
Key features:
– Community Hub: Connect, share knowledge, and collaborate with peers
– Competences Platform: Access resources & best practices
– Learning Space: Grow through continuous learning & development
– Collaboration Opportunities: Build partnerships & boost entrepreneurship
2. New Project Info Sheet Available!
We have created an informative info sheet about the SHOREWINNER project, providing key details and objectives. Access it here: https://shorewinner.eu/info-sheet/
Events Recap
Blue Energy Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Offshore Renewable Energy
On February 13, 2025, the Blue Energy Summit 2025, a premier event dedicated to offshore renewable energy, successfully brought together over 65 industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and academics at the Università Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona, Italy. This hybrid event explored the latest advancements and future opportunities in offshore energy development.
This summit marked a significant milestone as the first thematic conference of the EU-funded project SHOREWINNER, reinforcing its role in advancing offshore renewable energy through innovation, collaboration, and policy development.
– Opening Ceremony: Led by representatives from UNIVPM and P.PORTO, setting the stage for a day of insightful discussions and knowledge sharing.
– Keynote Address: Lorenzo Occhineri from Fastventus Solutions LTD delivered “The Evolution of Offshore Wind Turbines: From 3 MW to 20+ MW – Scaling Up for a Sustainable Future”, emphasizing strategies to enhance offshore energy scalability and sustainability.
– Expert Discussions: Insights into Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) across Europe (Italy, Cyprus, Greece, Spain, and Portugal), highlighting collaborative efforts to strengthen skill development and drive innovation in offshore energy.
– Industry Challenges: Discussions on workforce development, upskilling, reskilling, and mental health support, emphasizing the need for a resilient and well-prepared workforce in the blue energy sector.
The Blue Energy Summit 2025 successfully fostered critical discussions, strengthened partnerships, and set a clear agenda for the future of offshore renewable energy. As stakeholders continue to collaborate, the summit’s outcomes will play a crucial role in shaping sustainable and resilient offshore energy solutions worldwide.
Second General Assembly Meeting
On February 14, 2025, the project’s partners convened in Ancona, Italy for their 2nd General Assembly Meeting.
Meeting Highlights:
– Review of all deliverables, progress, and dissemination actions from March 2024 to February 2025.
– Updates on ongoing initiatives, upcoming tasks, and events.
– Review of the dissemination log and action plans for each partner.
– Planning for the next meeting schedule and miscellaneous agenda items.
Stay connected for more updates on SHOREWINNER’s exciting journey towards a sustainable offshore energy future!
