Best GWEC Podcasts (2026)

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Building the Blueprint for Offshore Wind Success in the Philippines with Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevarra 47:44

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For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevarra from the Department of Energy, Philippines to discuss the burgeoning offshore wind industry in the Philippines. They discuss the significant potential for offshore wind energy in the country, the government's supportive policies, and the impor…

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Offshore Wind and Victoria’s Bold Climate Vision, with Lily D’Ambrosio 41:16

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Season 7 is here! The Offshore Wind Podcast is back with a brand-new look and now streaming on YouTube too! For the first episode, we have a very special guest. DEECA's Minister for Climate Action; Minister for Energy and Resources; Minister for the State Electricity Commission, Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP joins Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer a…

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From German Projects to Global Outlook - Scaling Offshore Wind 48:59

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For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Holger Matthiesen, Director, Luxcara to talk about the company’s offshore wind journey. From developing projects in Germany to navigating turbine choices, supply chain pressures, and investor confidence. Holger shares lessons learned from early project milestones, reflects on how Ge…

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A New Era of Energy Collaboration in Offshore Wind 34:52

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🎧 In this episode of the APAC Wind Energy Summit Podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Ben Hunt, SVP Comms, Public Affairs and Sustainability, Jera Nex BP chat about the challenges of developing offshore wind projects in Australia. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration across the value chain, the complexi…

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Asia Pacific Offshore Wind Local and Global Impact 35:13

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🎧 In this episode of the APAC Wind Energy Summit Podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Naomi Campbell, Offshore Wind Advisor, World Bank - ESMAP chat about the challenges and opportunities in the Philippines, highlighting the country's first offshore wind auction and its potential to transform the energy sector. Naomi shares h…

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Government, Community, and Wind: A Path to Renewable Success in Australia 28:07

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🎧 In this weeks episode of The APAC Wind Energy Summit podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Charles Rattray, CEO of Southerly Ten who is leading the Star of the South Project (Australia’s most advanced offshore wind project) chat about the challenges and opportunities in accelerating offshore wind deployment in Australia. The…

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The Intersection of Science and Community in Renewable Energy in Australia 29:03

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🎧 In this weeks episode of The APAC Wind Energy Summit podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Daniel Ierodiacono, Marine Science Professor from @DeakinUniversityAustralia dive into offshore wind development in Australia and focus on the importance of community engagement, scientific research, and addressing misinformation. 🔬 Ie…

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Navigating Challenges in Onshore Wind Development in Australia 19:11

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In this episode of the APAC Wind Energy Summit podcast, Stewart Mullin, CIO at GWEC interviews Morten Dyrholm, Group Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability and Public Affairs from Vestas about the significance of the Australian wind market, the challenges and opportunities in onshore wind, operational strategies, innovatio…

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Ocean Winds - Lessons from a leading offshore wind developer 50:44

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Ocean Winds' Chief Business Development Office Rafael Munilla joins the pod to talk about what the pioneering company has learnt about offshore wind and how the industry can work together to explore growth opportunities and clear the barriers facing offshore wind energy. The pod crew also look at the recent Global Offshore Wind Report, which assess…

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Exploring the World Bank Key Factors Report Update 1:00:26

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On this episode, Stewart and Rebecca are joined by Sean Whittaker from the World Bank Group to take a bit of a deep dive into a recent report from the World Bank Group and the ESMAP program. It is an update to an earlier, seminal piece of work for the offshore wind industry, titled Making Offshore Wind Work: Key factors for Successful Development o…

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The Energy Transition Tapestry - With Ed Daniels, Venterra CEO 39:42

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"I'm absolutely confident, that the world is going to go through an energy transition...this industry is going to win out," says Ed Daniels, CEO of Venterra Group, a wind energy services company dedicated to 'elping wind power grow'. Ed joins Stewart to discuss the offshore wind sector, managing the global demands of the industry and... dealing wit…

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Global Wind Report Special: Recruitment trends and workforce development in the renewable energy landscape. 50:38

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In this episode, Stewart is joined by Jason Miao and Matthew Sandall from NES Fircroft to discuss their insights on recruitment trends and workforce development in the renewable energy landscape. They expore the challenges facing the ssector, and other issues affecting recruitment and mobility, with a focus on solutions. They also talk about what a…

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Cyber Security in the Wind Sector 44:52

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In this episode, Stewart is hosting solo, but joined by Auke Huistra from DNV and Leo Simonovich from Siemens Energy to discuss the need for cybersecurity and the offshore wind industry trends driving the need. This conversation orients listeners on the challenges of cybersecurity and the stakes for the industry. Here are some links to documents di…

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AI in Offshore Wind: how to use AI tools to build a narrative 53:39

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In this episode, Stewart and Rebecca are joined by Daniel Nestle to discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in offshore wind. AI has many well known potential uses in the offshore wind sector, but the crew have got Dan on to talk about the role AI can play in supporting communications work. How can AI help push back against disinformation,…

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What role is Singapore playing in the evolution of APAC Offshore Wind? 59:31

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This episode features the perspectives of government, developer and supply chain player in exploring Singapore’s role in the evolution of APAC Offshore Wind. Stewart and the guests dive into the three pillars of Supply Chain Capabilities, Renewables Financing and Research & Innovation to unpack Singapore’s strengths in the nascent floating wind ind…

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US Election Results 43:39

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For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Amanda Schoen, leading US industry offshore wind public affairs expert, to talk about the consequences of the US Election Results for the global wind industry. GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, Deputy CEO. …

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Capitalizing on the gold rush: How the "Future made in Australia" act is building value, with Senator Tim Ayres 44:27

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In this episode, Senator Tim Ayres, Australia's Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Trade, joins Stewart and Rebecca to discuss the 'Made in Australia' and "a new age of of doing things a new kind of industrial revolution," with offshore wind playing a key role. GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Of…

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Avoiding the Storm: How to bridge the talent gap in offshore wind 42:14

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In this gripping episode, the team is joined by Ayleen Sadvakassova NES Fircroft’s Regional Account Manager – Renewables APAC and Neil Mellin NES Fircroft’s Regional Business Development Director – Renewables to dive headlong into the challenge of recruitment strategies essential for growing offshore wind industry in the future. Buckle up as they c…

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How to combat the rise of disinformation around offshore wind? 42:07

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The Offshore Wind Podcast from the Global Wind Energy Council is back, with a new host alongside Stewart Mullin but the same insight and discussion about the biggest challenges in the offshore wind sector. For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Ria Voorhaar, Director of Outreach and Engagement, Global Strategic Communica…

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From auction to action: Why targets aren't turbines 50:07

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The Offshore Wind Podcast from the Global Wind Energy Council is back, with a new host but the same insight and discussion about the biggest challenges in the offshore wind sector. For this episode Stewart Mullin and his new sidekick Rebecca Williams are joined by Wadia Fruergaard, Head of Offshore & Supply Chain Policy, and Anders Ystad, Head of R…

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Goodbye David, Hello Rebecca and G'Day Australia! 45:45

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Ahead of the first episode of season 5 of The Offshore Wind Podcast Stewart kicks off the preview pod with a farewell to long-time collaborator David Lenti, and welcomes incoming co-host Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Head of Offshore Wind. There's also plenty of good news from Australia to celebrate, with the first feasibility licenses granted this week…

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Special Episode! Global Wind Report 2024 Launch with Sungrow 38:14

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Joining regular host Stewart Mullin are GWEC's Head of Policy and Projects Joyce Lee, and Head of Strategy and Market Intelligence, Feng Zhao to discuss this year's newly released Global Wind Report. They're joined by the team from Sungrow, Peng Chaocai, Vice President of Sungrow and Chairman of Sungrow Hydrogen, and Lin Wei, Overseas Marketing Dir…

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Offshore Wind RPS, A Tetra Tech Company company episode 54:20

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Production note: This episode was recorded in October ahead of COP28 This episode of the Offshore Wind Podcast delves into the rapid growth and evolution of the offshore wind industry, featuring insights from Kevin Linnane, Associate Director, Marine Ecology, and Alun Williams, Global Offshore Renewables Director at RPS, a Tetra Tech Company. Kevin…

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In conversation with Hon Chris Bowen MP 44:50

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Welcome back to season 5 of The Offshore Wind Podcast. To kick the new series off, Stewart and David are joined by Hon Chris Bowen MP, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy of Australia, to discuss the politics of Australia's offshore wind, building markets, investments, and lessons learned from countries within the APAC region and across the …

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Is the offshore wind market broken? With Stephen Bull from Aker Solutions 51:01

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Stewart and David are joined by Stephen Bull, from Aker Solutions, to discuss building markets, working with communities and how to think about non-price criteria. The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss …

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Jochen Eickholt, CEO of Siemens Gamesa, joins the pod 38:43

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Siemens Gamesa Chief Executive Officer Jochen Eickholt joins the pod to discuss his journey to CEO, the future for turbines and how he finds working with political leaders. The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to…

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Electrification with Lincoln Electric 45:57

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Bryan O'Neil from Lincoln Electric joins the team to discuss everything to do with electrification. Lincoln Electric have been supporting GWEC's recent work on this year's Global Wind Report, which you can download at GWEC.net. The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episo…

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GOWA... and how do you become a climate ambassador? 42:09

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Welcome back to series 4 of The Offshore Wind Podcast. To kick the new series off Stewart and David are joined by Tomas Anker Christensen, the Danish Government's Climate Ambassador and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Head of Offshore Wind to talk about the Global Offshore Wind Alliance, the year ahead in offshore wind and how do you become a climate amba…

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Christmas Special - The pod looks back at 2022 and ahead to 2023 18:08

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The team are joined by... er, a couple of beers. Stewart and David look back at 2022 and look ahead to 2023, all while sipping on a couple of Christmas beers. The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a dif…

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The Ocean Energy Pathway Initiative, with Navneet Khinda, GWEC's Ocean Energy Pathway Coordinator 34:14

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The team are joined by Navneet Khinda from the GWEC team to discuss the Ocean Energy Pathway (as well as a bit of North American geography and David's new Australia klaxon). The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on t…

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Hydrogen Series - Part 2 | Henrik Stiesdal, CEO Stiesdal 49:53

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Henrik Stiesdal, CEO of Stiesdal - and wind-industry legend - joins the pod this week for the second of three episodes looking at Hydrogen. The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a different issue facing…

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Floating Offshore Wind With Stephan Buller Head of Wind Offshore Portfolio Management at Siemens Gamesa 46:42

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The team are joined by Stephan Buller Head of Wind Offshore Portfolio Management at Siemens Gamesa to discuss floating offshore wind as it moves towards full commercialisation. The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest o…

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Hydrogen Series - Part 1 | Poul Skjærbæk from Siemens Gamesa 51:12

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Poul Skjærbæk, the Chief Innovation and Product Officer at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, joins the pod this week for the first of three episodes looking at Hyrdogen. The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to dis…

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Standardisation with Steffen Frydendal Poulsen, Siemens Gamesa 46:37

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Steffen Frydendal Poulsen, Senior VP Technology Development at Siemens Gamesa, joins the podcast in this episode to discuss standardisation in the industry The Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by long-time pals and wind industry legends Stewart Mullin and David Lenti. Each episode sees Stewart and David welcome an expert guest on to discuss a differ…

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Supply Chain Challenges with Dietmar Dresp, Procurement Officer, SGRE 48:39

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GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or politica…

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RWE and the US Offshore Market, with Jutta Dissen from RWE 49:24

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GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or politica…

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Helping Offshore Wind Fulfil It's Potential, with Rebecca Williams from GWEC 45:55

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GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or politica…

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Live from the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon 32:51

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GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or politica…

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Welcome Back for Season 3! With Reshmi Ladwa from GWEC 24:30

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GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or politica…

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Season 2 in Review: End of Year Special 34:41

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With the end of 2021 fast approaching, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti look back at some key highlights of Season 2. The Offshore Wind Podcast would like to extend a warm thank you you to all our listeners and subscribers for your comments and feedback over the past year. Find out more about GWEC: www.gwec.net Find out more about Siemens Games…

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Harvesting the gold in regional collaboration – The key to driving economic value in the offshore wind supply chain in APAC 41:51

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The APAC region is experiencing rapid growth in many markets. Nations in the region are starting to exploit their natural wind resources, especially in offshore. But as countries come to terms with this opportunity, we are also seeing familiar patterns emerge in relation to the challenges each market grapples with before the market can truly reach …

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Vietnam Deep Dive: Life in an Emerging Offshore Wind Market 53:41

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The APAC region is experiencing rapid growth in many markets. Nations in the region are starting to exploit their natural wind resources, especially in offshore. But as countries come to terms with this opportunity, we are also seeing familiar patterns emerge in relation to the challenges each market grapples with before the market can truly reach …

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Your Essential COP26 Briefing 38:20

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COP26 is here! After years of planning, a year delay, and a lot of preparation around the world, the summit is finally upon us. As world leaders, delegates and experts arrive in Glasgow, we've got two experts on the pod to talk about what the offshore wind industry expects from the event. In this episode of The Offshore Wind Podcast, hosts Stewart …

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Dealing with the challenge of maritime spatial planning 43:19

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Maritime spatial planning is central to how the industry shares waters with other sea users. That means doing it well is key to growing the industry as technological advances open up new waters to wind energy. How can the industry help preserve marine life, and integrate with other activities using the water? In this episode of The Offshore Wind Po…

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Towards An Ever-More Sustainable Global Offshore Wind Industry 36:51

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Offshore wind energy is already one of the cleanest large-scale energy generation technologies, but as this sector keeps expanding there is an increasing need to integrate and uphold sustainability standards across the industry's entire value chain. In this episode of The Offshore Wind Podcast, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti are joined by Kri…

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What GWEC's Global Offshore Wind Report says about the market, and what role does Offshore have in the race to Net Zero? 34:41

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The 2021 Offshore Wind Report has been published and after a challenging year for everyone, we hear how the industry has battled through the Covid-pandemic to ensure the sector continues to grow. In this episode, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti are joined by Feng Zhao, Head of Strategy and Market Intelligence at GWEC and Joyce Lee, GWEC's Head…

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Season 2 In Review: Summer Special 27:00

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Ahead of the Summer holiday season, hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti reflect on some of the key highlights from the first 5 episodes of Season 2 of The Offshore Wind Podcast. The Offshore Wind Podcast will return in September 2021! Find out more about GWEC: www.gwec.net Find out more about Siemens Gamesa: www.siemensgamesa.com GWEC's Offshore W…

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Health and Safety: When offshore wind OEMs, developers and the entire industry become #colleaguesnotcompetitors 44:16

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As the offshore wind sector keeps expanding, it is crucial to apply the highest health and safety standards across the industry’s entire value chain. Cross-industry collaboration is key to establish strong health and safety training networks, and ensuring industry-wide alignment with global safety systems will guarantee the long-term sustainability…

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Star of the South: Guiding Australia on a Pathway to Offshore Wind 40:59

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Star of the South, Australia’s first proposed offshore wind project, promises to generate over 2 GW of clean energy – enough to supply around 20% of the State of Victoria’s electricity needs, power around 1.2 million homes, and support 8000 green jobs over its lifetime. In this episode, The Offshore Wind Podcast hosts Stewart Mullin and David Lenti…

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Buying local: what do local content requirements mean for offshore wind? 44:15

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As the offshore wind industry eyes continued growth across the US and globally, it must consider potential bottlenecks to ensure it can deliver on its promise of supporting thriving local economies while helping decarbonise the economy. Local content requirements can support the construction of a resilient local supply chain, but to stay competitiv…