Norwegian Offshore Wind (NOW) and Spain’s Basque Vitality Cluster have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration between the availability chains in Norway and the Basque Nation.
The settlement was signed on the WindEurope Annual Occasion 2024 in Bilbao this week.
These two offshore wind nations have completely different strengths that may create priceless synergies, mentioned NOW.
“The management and technological capabilities of Norwegian firms, particularly relating to floating options, qualify them as highly effective and dependable companions. Because of this, we anticipate that the settlement with Norwegian Offshore Wind will facilitate fruitful collaborations between firms from Norway and the Basque Nation,” mentioned José I. Hormaeche, Managing Director of the Basque Vitality Cluster.
In accordance with NOW, Basque Vitality Cluster has a sophisticated and established provide chain in offshore wind and has been and might be a vital companion in NOW actions within the Spanish market and past.
The MOU goals to put the groundwork for brand new contracts between firms from the 2 international locations sooner or later, mentioned NOW.
“The MoU will strengthen NOWs presence in Northern Spain, and this collaboration will foster alternatives for the Norwegian provide chain in probably the most enticing floating offshore wind markets in Europe proper now. The cooperation with the Basques may additionally open doorways in different offshore wind markets in Europe,” mentioned Einar Tollaksvik, head of the industry-led working group for Spain in Norwegian Offshore Wind.
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