How can we unlock new sources of growth?

Offshore Wind at a Turning Point

January 20, 2026
15:45–16:15 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Offshore wind is powering growth in Europe and Asia but struggling to scale in the US and other markets amid market volatility, supply chain disruptions and permit hurdles. What will it take to overcome these challenges, secure a lasting licence to operate and position offshore wind as a significant lever of clean power and competitiveness?

Speakers

JR
Jan Rosenow
Professor of Energy and Climate Policy
University of Oxford
ZC
Zhang Chao
Co-President
Mingyang Smart Energy (MYSE)

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