Offshore Wind in Asia | CEO Panel at WindEnergy Hamburg
Channel: Global Wind Energy Council
Date: 07/10/2022

In the latest Global Offshore Wind Report, GWEC predicts that Asia is set to overtake Europe as having the largest volume of installed offshore wind turbines for the first time in 2022.

The bulk of this volume comes from China. Other markets in Asia are starting to emerge as well. Floating offshore wind and hydrogen creation will also unlock even more volume as these two technologies start to mature.

On this panel, the CEO’s from industry that are leading the way in Asia offshore wind development will share their insights on what is soon to become the world’s largest offshore market.

Panellists discussed:
• Is Asia ready to dominate the offshore wind market?
• What are the “hot” markets and what is the timeframe for their emergence?
• What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for these markets?

Speakers:
• Christian Bender, Commercial Head of Offshore Platform & Portfolio Management at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
• Naoaki "Nick" Eguchi, Senior Partner, Co-Head of Renewable Energy, Baker McKenzie, Tokyo
• Eloise Burnett, Senior Asia Manager at Carbon Trust
• Michael Hannibal, Partner at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
• Danielle Jarski, Chief Development Officer Offshore Wind at RWE
• Marty Sinthavanarong, Head of International Business at Gulf Energy Development
• Achim Berge Olsen, CEO at Skyborn Renewables