econext and Marine Renewables Canada partner to lead trade mission to WindEnergy Hamburg
Canadian companies to showcase strengths and capabilities to global wind sector
Halifax, NS – Next week, with support from the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland & Labrador, a delegation of companies from across Canada with strengths and capabilities to support the wind energy sector will be embarking on a trade mission to WindEnergy Hamburg, taking place September 24 to 27 at the Hamburg Messe in Germany.
econext, Newfoundland & Labrador’s association accelerating clean growth in the province, has partnered with Marine Renewables Canada, the national industry association championing Canada’s growing marine renewable energy sector, to lead a trade mission that will showcase the potential of Canadian businesses to the global wind energy sector.
WindEnergy Hamburg is a world-class global trade fair dedicated to the growing wind energy sector. The event attracts more than 1,400 exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements and innovations in the wind energy industry. It also draws a diverse and international audience, with more than 35,000 attendees from over 100 countries. WindEnergy Hamburg is an optimal event for networking, getting market intelligence on the global wind sector, and identifying new business opportunities.
“There is over 23GW of wind-to-hydrogen production being pursued in Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Abbie Hodder, econext’s Chief Operating Officer. “This is attracting significant global interest to our province and presents enormous opportunity for our businesses to build new international partnerships.”
Hodder said the WindEnergy Hamburg conference will provide businesses from the province opportunities to promote Newfoundland and Labrador and to establish strategic partnerships. “Our clean electricity grid, availability of land and water, proximity to Europe, existing port infrastructure, and a ready supply chain and workforce that is accustomed to supporting mega projects – collectively have positioned us to be an international leader in this space.”
“Canadian businesses have strong capabilities in offshore wind, after decades of experience working in oil and gas and marine sectors that translate well to directly support offshore wind energy development,” said Amanda White, Operations Director at Marine Renewables Canada. “While Canada is in the early stages of establishing an offshore wind market, attending WindEnergy Hamburg presents an invaluable opportunity for Marine Renewables Canada and econext, along with our trade mission delegates, to gather information, make connections and hear lessons learned that can help accelerate the development of Canada’s clean energy sector.”
The following organizations and businesses are participating in the mission:
- College of the North Atlantic
- Edgewise Environmental
- Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
- Pedal & Shift
- PF Collins
- Port of Argentia
- Technical Rope & Rescue
- ASL Environmental Sciences
- AXYS Technologies
- Ocean Floor Geophysics
- Whale Seeker
- Angler Solutions
- McInnes Cooper
- Grenfell Campus, Memorial University
More details about WindEnergy Hamburg can be found here: https://www.windenergyhamburg.com/
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About econext:
econext is a not-for-profit association with a mission to accelerate clean growth in NL. econext has been working for over 30 years on behalf of its members across many sectors to support environmentally sustainable economic development. econext is a driver for clean growth innovation in the province, a coordinator of green workforce development, and a catalyst for net zero by 2050 planning within NL’s communities and industries. More information can be found at https://econext.ca
Abbie Hodder, Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Director, International Business
econext
About Marine Renewables Canada:
Marine Renewables Canada is the national association for tidal, offshore wind, wave and river current energy, representing nearly 200 members, including technology and project developers, suppliers, utilities, Indigenous organizations, researchers, and communities. We strive to champion Canada’s growing marine renewable energy sector through advocacy, engagement, and education and expand market opportunities across the country and globally.
Amanda White, Operations Director
Marine Renewables Canada