The Norwegian government has presented a new strategy for the offshore wind supplier industry. The strategy is intended to make it easier for Norwegian companies to take part in the development of offshore wind both nationally and internationally.
The goal is to create a better framework for technology development, investments and exports. Already today, more than 800 companies are active in the sector, and in 2023 they had a turnover of DKK 44.6 billion and employed almost 6,000 full-time employees, but this could be even more in the future. However, it requires state support at the beginning, to get the development started.
- By supporting the development of offshore wind on the Norwegian shelf in the start-up phase, the government is aiming for increased electricity production and technology development. This can make offshore wind profitable in the long term. We are already seeing significant spin-off effects on land, and many companies are well underway in exploiting these opportunities. It creates jobs – both now and in the future. We will not provide state support for offshore wind projects in the foreseeable future, but will contribute to the crucial start-up. It is a good investment for Norway, says Terje Aasland, Norway's Minister of Energy, in a press release.
The government believes that Norwegian industry is particularly well-placed to succeed with offshore wind due to experience and competences from the oil and gas industry.
- Offshore wind is the largest driver of exports within Norwegian renewable industries, and our supplier industry is already doing well in tough international competition. This is because they are building on world-class Norwegian offshore competence. The government wants to support more industrial development, and one of our main priorities is for the industry to contribute to the low-emission society. We must create jobs and reduce emissions. The Norwegian supplier industry has a central position in the low-carbon society, says Cecilie Myrseth, Minister of Trade and Industry in Norway.
The strategy from the Norwegian government includes plans for regular tenders and support competitions, strengthened cooperation in the North Sea and measures to promote technological development and exports. In addition, the government will prepare a plan for the further development of offshore wind, which will ensure the best possible predictability for both developers and the supplier industry. This plan must be presented no later than 2026. The government remains committed to its goal of allocating land for 30 GW of offshore wind by 2040.
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