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: Modelar o futuro da energia renovável offshore
No dia 13 de fevereiro de 2025, o Blue Energy Summit 2025, um primeiro evento dedicado à energia renovável offshore, reuniu com sucesso mais de 65 líderes da indústria, decisores políticos, investigadores e académicos na Universidade Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona, Itália. Este evento híbrido abordou os últimos avanços e oportunidades futuras no desenvolvimento de energia offshore.
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.
O Blue Energy Summit 2025 promoveu com sucesso discussões críticas, reforçou parcerias e definiu uma agenda clara para o futuro da energia renovável offshore. De realçar a importância de uma contínua colaboração entre todas as partes interessadas, para que o resultado prático destas iniciativas e eventos possa contribuir e desempenhar um papel crucial na formação de soluções energéticas offshore sustentáveis e resilientes em todo o mundo.
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!
