OWC Networking Event: Europe and the Rise of Chinese OEMs
Ahead of this year’s Global Offshore Wind 2025, OWC is hosting an exclusive technical discussion and networking event, to discuss: “Winds of Change: Europe and the Rise of Chinese OEMs.”
When: 16th June 2025 | 18:00 – 20:00
Where: OWC / ABL Group office, 1st Floor, 10 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6EN
Overview:
The offshore wind sector is experiencing a growing presence of Chinese wind turbine manufacturers, who are exploring entry into European markets. This discussion explores the financial, technical, and regulatory implications for investors and other stakeholders, as well as wider implications for the future of UK offshore wind energy.
Presenter: Tim Camp
Innovation Director, OWC
Agenda:
- Market dynamics: Incentives and barriers for Chinese WTG exports to Europe.
- China’s offshore wind leadership: Insights into China’s installed offshore wind capacity and the market share of major Chinese OEMs.
- Bankability considerations: Evaluating reliability, cybersecurity, certification, and operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies for Chinese WTGs.
- Operational Aspects:
- What service structure do European developers expect, and what can Chinese OEMs offer?
- What safeguards are required for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems to ensure operational reliability?
- What are the medium & long-term O&M strategies, and how will these impact lifecycle costs and performance?
Timings:
- 18:00 – 18:30: Registration & Networking
- 18:30 – 18:50: Presentation – From East to West: The Rise of Chinese Wind Turbines
- 18:50 – 19:20: Roundtable discussion
- 19:20 – 20:00: Networking