Offshore Gold Rush: How big and how fast?
Day 1 - Panel Discussion 2
Offshore Gold Rush: How big and how fast?
This session will look at the growth and financing of US east coast offshore wind:
- How realistic are the forecasts of fast expansion of offshore wind?
- Will federal government hinder the growth of this new industry?
- What does Vineyard Wind tell us about offshore wind’s prospects?
- What funding solutions will take new schemes to financial close?
- What lessons are there from Europe and are they being learned?
Speakers:
Christos Kolliatsas, Global Director Offshore Wind, UL
Martin Neubert, CEO, Ørsted
Lars Thaaning Pedersen, Founding Partner and Co-CEO, Copenhagen Offshore Partners
Beth Waters, Managing Director, MUFG
Karen Wong, Partner, Milbank - Moderator