DNV is calling for deeper industry collaboration to develop robust offshore wind standards, ahead of the start of the WindEurope conference in Bilbao.
Highlighting findings from the latest Energy Transition Outlook, DNV is stressing the urgent need for joined up thinking to instill trust in the technologies needed to accelerate the transition towards deeply decarbonised integrated energy systems.
The Energy Transition Outlook forecasts wind power as Europe’s primary renewable energy source by 2050, contributing to 43% of total electricity generation.
DNV said that the industry faces a critical juncture, as it grapples with the necessity of investing for significant growth while concurrently driving down the total costs of wind energy (LCOE).
It is a challenge that is particularly acute in Europe, where the heightened market susceptibility to crises underscores the urgency for clarity in guiding the industry forward, it added.
Standardization of offshore wind farm components and across the value chain is crucial in overcoming this challenge, according to DNV.
It believes embracing international standards will play a pivotal role in realizing the full potential of wind energy, ensuring its sustainability and competitiveness globally by enabling the industrialization and scaling of supply chains.
Ditlev Engel, chief executive of energy systems at DNV, (pictured) said: “For four decades, DNV has been a pioneer and pivotal player in the wind industry, providing standards and certification to ensure quality, reliability, and affordability of technologies.
“We have acted as the primary type certifier for top wind equipment manufacturers, certifying over 70% of all global offshore wind projects.
“Our approach now goes beyond specific projects, offering trusted integrated solutions for scalable technology growth. Moreover, our constant involvement with all the stakeholders in the energy transition has enabled us to witness the evolution of our energy landscape firsthand.
“Concerns once considered peripheral, such as cyber-resilience, environmental impact, lifetime extension and decommissioning, are now central to planning and financial decisions for wind projects.
“As an independent expert, DNV supports sustainable growth at every stage, keeping in mind that our mission transcends technology, encompassing the well-being of the environment and communities.
“Our focus is first and foremost on securing and advancing the transition to reliable, deeply decarbonized integrated energy systems that scales fast and are cost competitive.”