Basque wind energy companies join forces at Offshore Wind Energy in London

Submitted by Jose Hormaeche on 15 November 2017

The Basque wind energy sector has proven its strength at Offshore Wind Energy London, the sector’s most important event, which was held in London from 6 to 8 June. The Offshore Wind Basque Country brand that brings together about 80 Basque companies and bodies has jointly promoted the capacity of the offshore wind power value chain. The brand had a relevant space at the main annual event of the sector.

13 Basque companies shared a 176m2 stand under the brand Offshore Wind Basque Country, organised by the Basque Energy Cluster in collaboration with the Basque Maritime Forum. This brand showcased the value of the Basque companies such as the technological and test infrastructures available in the Basque Country.

The Offshore Wind Energy 2017 fair, organised jointly by WindEurope and RenewableUK, welcomed over 400 exhibiting companies that presented their products and services in the two exhibition halls, and over 10,000 visitors from 80 countries.

Offshore wind power continues to grow in Europe and it is vital for companies operating in this sector to have the opportunity to exchange experiences, establish alliances and collaborate in developments within this industry.

The Offshore Wind Basque Country stand promoted the capacity of the following companies:LAULAGUNKIMUA GROUPERREKAORMAZABALNAUTILUSSAITECGLUALHINEIRIZAR FORGEASAKENHAIZEA WINDNAVACEL and VICINAY, as well as WINDBOX, the Advanced Manufacturing Centre of the Basque wind power sector.

SIEMENS-GAMESA also participated at the Offshore Wind Energy event with their own stand. This new company was created from the merger between Gamesa and Siemens’ wind power business.

In 2015, the Basque wind power sector had 112 companies generating over 15,000 jobs in the entire world, with a total turnover of 7,527 million Euros. The Basque experience in onshore wind power has made the region a major player within the offshore wind power industry, a field that is expected to grow significantly in the next years.

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