From left: Sanne Jordan, Kjell Eirik Haavold, Marthe Michelsen, Rune Klausen (Norwegian Competence Centre for Offshore Wind), Karianne Kojen Andersen, Kai Stoltz, Thea Båtevik (GCE Ocean Technology)

A new collaboration agreement has been established between the Norwegian Competence Centre for Offshore Wind and GCE Ocean Technology to foster innovation, research, and knowledge exchange in the offshore wind industry.

The agreement between the two organisations aims to leverage the strengths of both organizations to enhance the industry's development through collaborative efforts in various strategic areas such as innovation, research, skills development and knowledge exchange.

Supporting the development of the offshore wind sector

Through this strengthened collaboration, the Norwegian Competence Centre for Offshore Wind and GCE Ocean Technology will work together to share expertise, research findings and best practices to build a stronger knowledge base to support the growth of the offshore wind industry in Norway.

A special focus will be given to the capacity and competence needed in the industry throughout the entire value chain for offshore wind.

"The west coast is a key region for the offshore wind industry in Norway, and this partnership is very valuable to the competence centre. We look forward to collaborating with GCE Ocean Technology to promote continued efforts within the Norwegian offshore wind industry", says Rune Klausen, CEO of Norwegian Competence Centre for Offshore Wind.

"The National Competence Center for Offshore Wind is an important partner for us, and this collaboration will strengthen both our efforts in creating a sustainable offshore wind industry in Norway", says Owe Hagesæther, CEO in GCE Ocean Technology.

KeyFacts Energy Industry Directory: GCE Ocean Technology