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In this speech I will highlight the good relations between Norway and Germany, give you an update on what is currently happening in Norway in the renewable energy sector and especially on offshore wind power, and put this into a European energy perspective.
In this speech I will highlight the good relations between Norway and Germany, give you an update on what is currently happening in Norway in the renewable energy sector and especially on offshore wind power, and put this into a European energy perspective.
Germany and Norway The host city for this conference is well chosen.
Germany and Norway The host city for this conference is well chosen.
Bergen is historically a very important city for trade and international relations.
Bergen is historically a very important city for trade and international relations.
It is a nice coincidence that we today are very close to Tyskebryggen – the German wharf.
It is a nice coincidence that we today are very close to Tyskebryggen – the German wharf.
Tyskebryggen consists of a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings with UNESCO World Heritage status.
Tyskebryggen consists of a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings with UNESCO World Heritage status.
Around 1360, a Kontor of the Hanseatic League was established here, so it is fair to say that cooperation between Norwegian and German commercial interests go way back in time and the Hansa trade around the North Sea was powered by wind as well.
Around 1360, a Kontor of the Hanseatic League was established here, so it is fair to say that cooperation between Norwegian and German commercial interests go way back in time and the Hansa trade around the North Sea was powered by wind as well.
One of the most important sectors in our bilateral cooperation today is petroleum.
One of the most important sectors in our bilateral cooperation today is petroleum.
Last year, Norway exported about 100 billion cubic meters of gas, of which more than 98 per cent ended up in Europe.
Last year, Norway exported about 100 billion cubic meters of gas, of which more than 98 per cent ended up in Europe.
Norway is the second largest supplier of gas to the European market and a major contributor to the security of European gas supply.
Norway is the second largest supplier of gas to the European market and a major contributor to the security of European gas supply.
Natural gas represents an important link between Germany and Norway.
Natural gas represents an important link between Germany and Norway.
In 2009, Norwegian gas deliveries to Germany reached over 25 billion cubic metres, which is one third of Germany’s gas consumption.
In 2009, Norwegian gas deliveries to Germany reached over 25 billion cubic metres, which is one third of Germany’s gas consumption.
Cooperation between our two countries in the energy sector has a long history.
Cooperation between our two countries in the energy sector has a long history.
German companies have been vital for the development of the petroleum sector in Norway.
German companies have been vital for the development of the petroleum sector in Norway.
They bring valuable knowledge and experience.
They bring valuable knowledge and experience.
I really hope we will see a similar cooperation in the offshore wind sector.
I really hope we will see a similar cooperation in the offshore wind sector.
Global perspective – the role of wind power Globally, climate change and securing enough energy for people are probably two of the most important challenges of our lifetime.
Global perspective – the role of wind power Globally, climate change and securing enough energy for people are probably two of the most important challenges of our lifetime.
We see positive developments.
We see positive developments.
We expect the offshore wind market to continue to develop rapidly.
We expect the offshore wind market to continue to develop rapidly.
The offshore wind potential is very substantial, but we need to get the technology and economy in these projects right.
The offshore wind potential is very substantial, but we need to get the technology and economy in these projects right.
Here, the supply industry will have to play an important role.
Here, the supply industry will have to play an important role.
On the international arena, Norway has substantially increased its funding for renewable energy in developing countries.
On the international arena, Norway has substantially increased its funding for renewable energy in developing countries.
Through the program “Clean Energy for Development”, we target areas where Norway has special competence, like in hydropower.
Through the program “Clean Energy for Development”, we target areas where Norway has special competence, like in hydropower.
Norway has already ratified the Statutes and we are committed to work with like-minded countries within the framework of IRENA.
Norway has already ratified the Statutes and we are committed to work with like-minded countries within the framework of IRENA.
Norway and renewable energy Norway has been a major producer of hydropower for more than one hundred years, currently being the world’s 6th largest producer.
Norway and renewable energy Norway has been a major producer of hydropower for more than one hundred years, currently being the world’s 6th largest producer.
The result is that the share of renewable energy in Norway’s total energy consumption is some 60 per cent.
The result is that the share of renewable energy in Norway’s total energy consumption is some 60 per cent.
Large reservoirs are vital for our energy security during cold and dry winters.
Large reservoirs are vital for our energy security during cold and dry winters.
They are also important outside of Norway as they provide peak power for our neighboring countries during the rest of the year.
They are also important outside of Norway as they provide peak power for our neighboring countries during the rest of the year.
In addition to our hydro power activities, Norway is also actively engaged in developing technologies to unlock the potential of other renewable energy sources, such as floating offshore wind generation, wave – and tidal power, as well as osmotic power.
In addition to our hydro power activities, Norway is also actively engaged in developing technologies to unlock the potential of other renewable energy sources, such as floating offshore wind generation, wave – and tidal power, as well as osmotic power.
Furthermore, we have a very strong industrial cluster in solar PV and abundant bio energy resources.
Furthermore, we have a very strong industrial cluster in solar PV and abundant bio energy resources.
The potential for using wind energy – either on- or offshore - is huge in Norway.
The potential for using wind energy – either on- or offshore - is huge in Norway.
Looking some years into the future, I believe we can develop floating windmills which can harvest this resource in an economical way.
Looking some years into the future, I believe we can develop floating windmills which can harvest this resource in an economical way.
Government policies Offshore wind power development is relevant for Norway because of three fundamental reasons: 1) We have vast offshore wind resources, 2) We have 50 per cent of Europe’s hydropower reservoir capacity and 3) We have the industrial know-how in important areas.
Government policies Offshore wind power development is relevant for Norway because of three fundamental reasons: 1) We have vast offshore wind resources, 2) We have 50 per cent of Europe’s hydropower reservoir capacity and 3) We have the industrial know-how in important areas.
Our vision is that offshore wind energy shall become the next chapter in the great story of our energy industry.
Our vision is that offshore wind energy shall become the next chapter in the great story of our energy industry.
The challenges range from technology development and economic viability, via grid capacity, to legal and regulatory issues.
The challenges range from technology development and economic viability, via grid capacity, to legal and regulatory issues.
To start with the last point: An appropriate and efficient legal and regulatory framework is a necessary basis for developing this branch of the “green” energy sector.
To start with the last point: An appropriate and efficient legal and regulatory framework is a necessary basis for developing this branch of the “green” energy sector.
Earlier this year, Parliament enacted the Ministry’s Draft Bill on offshore renewable energy and approved the strategy.
Earlier this year, Parliament enacted the Ministry’s Draft Bill on offshore renewable energy and approved the strategy.
Part of the strategy is to identify sea areas suitable for future development of offshore wind power.
Part of the strategy is to identify sea areas suitable for future development of offshore wind power.
This work is based on collaboration between a wide range of stakeholders, and aims to identify relevant issues at an early stage.
This work is based on collaboration between a wide range of stakeholders, and aims to identify relevant issues at an early stage.
We have used the model from the petroleum sector
We have used the model from the petroleum sector
The strategy also discusses the importance of technology development and cost reduction.
The strategy also discusses the importance of technology development and cost reduction.
But we will also contribute through support for research, development and demonstration.
But we will also contribute through support for research, development and demonstration.
We have therefore increased the research budgets for renewable energy with around 300 per cent from 2007 to 2010.
We have therefore increased the research budgets for renewable energy with around 300 per cent from 2007 to 2010.
We have established Centres for environment-friendly energy research.
We have established Centres for environment-friendly energy research.
As many as three out of eight of these centres have focus on offshore wind technology.
As many as three out of eight of these centres have focus on offshore wind technology.
My government prioritises cross-border collaboration in energy research.
My government prioritises cross-border collaboration in energy research.
This is because we believe this will make our industries more competent – and competitive.
This is because we believe this will make our industries more competent – and competitive.
I am therefore pleased to see so many technical experts from both countries here today.
I am therefore pleased to see so many technical experts from both countries here today.
We are also supporting full-scale demonstration projects.
We are also supporting full-scale demonstration projects.
I would like to mention two projects that have received support the last few years:
I would like to mention two projects that have received support the last few years:
In September 2009, the world’s first full-scale floating wind turbine – Hywind – was started up southwest of Haugesund, by Statoil.
In September 2009, the world’s first full-scale floating wind turbine – Hywind – was started up southwest of Haugesund, by Statoil.
Haugesund is located south of Bergen on the west coast.
Haugesund is located south of Bergen on the west coast.
Hywind illustrates how we can benefit from the knowledge we have gained from our petroleum industry.
Hywind illustrates how we can benefit from the knowledge we have gained from our petroleum industry.
Another offshore wind company, Sway, has announced its plans to build a 10 MW wind turbine outside of Bergen.
Another offshore wind company, Sway, has announced its plans to build a 10 MW wind turbine outside of Bergen.
This turbine will be one of the world’s largest and the new technology will be tested on land over the next two years.
This turbine will be one of the world’s largest and the new technology will be tested on land over the next two years.
Norway and Europe The European Union has set an ambitious target to reach a 20 per cent on average share of renewable energy within 2020.
Norway and Europe The European Union has set an ambitious target to reach a 20 per cent on average share of renewable energy within 2020.
In contrast to hydropower with storage capacity, supply from wind and solar power will need back-up.
In contrast to hydropower with storage capacity, supply from wind and solar power will need back-up.
In recent years there has been a development towards greater integration of the European electricity markets.
In recent years there has been a development towards greater integration of the European electricity markets.
Such integration is important to ensure a high level of supply security.
Such integration is important to ensure a high level of supply security.
Furthermore, it facilitates an even better use of our combined energy resources.
Furthermore, it facilitates an even better use of our combined energy resources.
Offshore Grid Cooperation One essential element in reaching our common goal of more renewable energy generation in Europe is transmission grid planning and system development.
Offshore Grid Cooperation One essential element in reaching our common goal of more renewable energy generation in Europe is transmission grid planning and system development.
The Nordic countries have a long history of cooperating in this field.
The Nordic countries have a long history of cooperating in this field.
Stronger integration between the Norwegian and European electricity markets requires additional interconnectors.
Stronger integration between the Norwegian and European electricity markets requires additional interconnectors.
I am pleased to see that many projects are currently considered, also to Germany.
I am pleased to see that many projects are currently considered, also to Germany.
I believe that connecting the Norwegian and German electricity markets would increase energy security and bring considerable benefits to both nations.
I believe that connecting the Norwegian and German electricity markets would increase energy security and bring considerable benefits to both nations.
European integration requires multilateral initiatives.
European integration requires multilateral initiatives.
Norway has joined the North Seas Countries’ Offshore Grid Initiative, together with nine EU-countries including Germany.
Norway has joined the North Seas Countries’ Offshore Grid Initiative, together with nine EU-countries including Germany.
A future grid in the North Seas requires international cooperation and Norway has a natural part in this cooperation.
A future grid in the North Seas requires international cooperation and Norway has a natural part in this cooperation.
Our work with the offshore renewable energy strategy and the identification of sea areas suitable for offshore wind power are relevant for this initiative.
Our work with the offshore renewable energy strategy and the identification of sea areas suitable for offshore wind power are relevant for this initiative.
The political declaration clearly reflects the fact that coordination among the different participants is necessary in the North Sea.
The political declaration clearly reflects the fact that coordination among the different participants is necessary in the North Sea.
A common green certificate market with Sweden An initial agreement between Sweden and Norway establishing the principles for a common green certificate market was signed in September 2009.
A common green certificate market with Sweden An initial agreement between Sweden and Norway establishing the principles for a common green certificate market was signed in September 2009.
The agreement establishes some key principles: equivalent ambitions in both countries, the time-schedule for implementation and non-discrimination between technologies.
The agreement establishes some key principles: equivalent ambitions in both countries, the time-schedule for implementation and non-discrimination between technologies.
The goal is to start the common green certificate market from 2012.
The goal is to start the common green certificate market from 2012.
Business opportunities The wind energy sector has grown to become a major industry.
Business opportunities The wind energy sector has grown to become a major industry.
The North Sea region is a good place to develop offshore wind resources.
The North Sea region is a good place to develop offshore wind resources.
We have a vision that Norway shall be a world-leading nation in terms of environmentally friendly energy and that this shall contribute to the establishment of green jobs.
We have a vision that Norway shall be a world-leading nation in terms of environmentally friendly energy and that this shall contribute to the establishment of green jobs.
Germany is a source of inspiration to us in this respect.
Germany is a source of inspiration to us in this respect.
The German wind and solar industry is of world-class and I have heard that several hundred thousand jobs have been created as a result.
The German wind and solar industry is of world-class and I have heard that several hundred thousand jobs have been created as a result.
There will be plenty of opportunities when thousands of wind turbines are being built and installed offshore in the North Sea.
There will be plenty of opportunities when thousands of wind turbines are being built and installed offshore in the North Sea.
Just before Easter, General Electric informed the Norwegian government and the public that it had decided to invest around 75 million Euros in Norway on offshore wind research and development over this coming decade.
Just before Easter, General Electric informed the Norwegian government and the public that it had decided to invest around 75 million Euros in Norway on offshore wind research and development over this coming decade.
This was very good news and I believe the fact that GE wants to establish new business in Norway is proof that Norway is seen as an attractive country to invest in.
This was very good news and I believe the fact that GE wants to establish new business in Norway is proof that Norway is seen as an attractive country to invest in.
Closing remarks I have covered some of the many topics related to offshore wind.
Closing remarks I have covered some of the many topics related to offshore wind.
This illustrates the challenges we face but also the vast opportunities at hand if we – the industry and governments – do the right things together.
This illustrates the challenges we face but also the vast opportunities at hand if we – the industry and governments – do the right things together.
International co-operation is vital, and conferences like this are important stepping stones.
International co-operation is vital, and conferences like this are important stepping stones.
With this, I wish you good luck with the Conference and I hope you will enjoy fruitful and interesting discussions today.
With this, I wish you good luck with the Conference and I hope you will enjoy fruitful and interesting discussions today.
Opening address at German Norwegian Offshore Wind Energy Conference
Åpningstale på German Norwegian Offshore Wind Energy Conference
We appreciate the presence of German oil and gas companies on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
We appreciate the presence of German oil and gas companies on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Last year the International Renewable Energy Agency - IRENA – was founded.
Last year the International Renewable Energy Agency - IRENA – was founded.
IRENA’s existence is to a large extent thanks to the initiative from Germany and the hard work you have done to create this important organization.
IRENA’s existence is to a large extent thanks to the initiative from Germany and the hard work you have done to create this important organization.
The Palestinian economy will not be sustainable until there is a political solution to the conflict.
The Palestinian economy will not be sustainable until there is a political solution to the conflict.
The AHLC’s main mission has been – and is – to help to keep the wheels turning in support of the political track in the interim, Foreign Minister Støre said in his address.
The AHLC’s main mission has been – and is – to help to keep the wheels turning in support of the political track in the interim, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. i sitt åpningsinnlegg på giverlandsmøtet.
As chair of the Ad-hoc Liaison Committee, it is my privilege to welcome you all to Oslo.
As chair of the Ad-hoc Liaison Committee, it is my privilege to welcome you all to Oslo.
Let me extend a special welcome to Palestinian Prime Minister Fayyad and the Israeli delegation.
Let me extend a special welcome to Palestinian Prime Minister Fayyad and the Israeli delegation.
We meet today at senior official level to take stock and address the urgent challenges we need to tackle in the immediate future.
We meet today at senior official level to take stock and address the urgent challenges we need to tackle in the immediate future.
In doing so we should use this meeting – and the preparatory phase leading up to the next meeting in September – to focus and discipline our common effort.
In doing so we should use this meeting – and the preparatory phase leading up to the next meeting in September – to focus and discipline our common effort.
I will make four observations:
I will make four observations:
First, let us remember this: the Palestinian economy will not be sustainable until there is a political solution to the conflict.
First, let us remember this: the Palestinian economy will not be sustainable until there is a political solution to the conflict.
The AHLC’s main mission has been – and is – to help to keep the wheels turning in support of the political track in the interim.
The AHLC’s main mission has been – and is – to help to keep the wheels turning in support of the political track in the interim.
The mission of the AHLC can only be effective if it works in concert with a dedicated effort to forward the political process.
The mission of the AHLC can only be effective if it works in concert with a dedicated effort to forward the political process.
And consequently – when the political process stalls, the majority of donors lack the necessary motivation to maintain their contributions.
And consequently – when the political process stalls, the majority of donors lack the necessary motivation to maintain their contributions.
Right now, the consequences of the impediments to Palestinian value creation and of the fact that an increasing number of donors are not living up to their pledges is that the Palestinian Authority (PA) – the cornerstone of the future Palestinian state – is heading towards a fundamental financial crisis.
Right now, the consequences of the impediments to Palestinian value creation and of the fact that an increasing number of donors are not living up to their pledges is that the Palestinian Authority (PA) – the cornerstone of the future Palestinian state – is heading towards a fundamental financial crisis.
In New York last autumn, the AHLC highlighted the need for additional budgetary support and for regular and predictable disbursements of donor funds.
In New York last autumn, the AHLC highlighted the need for additional budgetary support and for regular and predictable disbursements of donor funds.
Some donors are living up to their pledges, despite the financial crisis and despite the current lack of political progress.
Some donors are living up to their pledges, despite the financial crisis and despite the current lack of political progress.
But a growing number of donors are not living up to their pledges.
But a growing number of donors are not living up to their pledges.
The effect on the PA budget is immediate.
The effect on the PA budget is immediate.
In New York we highlighted the devastating effects of Israeli restrictions on the Palestinian economy.
In New York we highlighted the devastating effects of Israeli restrictions on the Palestinian economy.
Little has changed.
Little has changed.
Therefore the financial situation of the PA has gone from bad to worse.
Therefore the financial situation of the PA has gone from bad to worse.
The PA is again hanging on by a thread.
The PA is again hanging on by a thread.