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The event “WindWorks. Moving Energy” is the third edition of the wind energy conference that brings together experienced international energy experts, stakeholders and policy makers to shape the future of wind energy in the Baltic states.

Wind energy is a fast-growing energy technology, but to deliver on its vast potential, we need substantial investments, facilitating policies and regulations. Climate neutral technologies and cooperation are key to building a clean, secure and sustainable economy. Countries like Denmark have set an example inspiring others by harnessing wind energy as a cheap and renewable source of energy.

This year the conference is organised by the Latvian Wind Energy Association, Estonian Wind Power Association, Danish Embassy in Latvia and in partnership with Latvian Investment and Development Agency, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Latvia and BalticWind EU.

Recording 2022

BACKGROUND

In 2022, Europe experienced an unprecedented energy crisis due to geopolitical and climate reasons, which led to sky-high energy prices worldwide. The crisis continues. Hence, quick and efficient solutions need to be put in place. The obvious way of quickly solving the crisis is installing large amount of renewable energy. Wind is among the top choices in the Baltics. But large-scale renewable energy projects create challenges to the system – limited grid and interconnection capacities, lack of storage. A systemic approach is needed.

Offshore wind is the new “big thing” in the Baltics, given the estimated potential in the region – 47 GW. However, without a grid, there is no offshore wind power. Building new interconnectors and power-to-x facilities are key to ensuring that the Baltic region is energy sufficient. Moreover, the large potential makes the Baltic region strategically important for the long-term decarbonisation of Europe and gives the Baltic States the opportunity to play a significant role in speeding up the green transformation of Europe’s energy system.

Denmark is an international pioneer in green transition and has shown that renewable energy is a growth sector of the future. Today, more than half of Denmark´s electricity is produced by wind. With a world-leading wind industry, experiences from Denmark´s green transition over the past several decades may serve as inspiration and a source of know-how.

PROGRAMME

8.00

WELCOME COFFEE

& registration

9.00

WELCOME BY TOMS NĀBURGS

CEO, Latvian Wind Energy Association

9.05

EGILS LEVITS

President of the Republic of Latvia

9.10

KADRI SIMSON

European Commissioner for Energy

9.25

LARS AAGAARD

Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities of Denmark

9.30

ANDRIY KONECHENKOV

Chairman of the Board, Ukrainian Wind Energy Association

9.45

Panel I

THE NEW ENERGY REALITY

The new geopolitical reality has hit Europe hard. Energy security, affordable and reliable renewable sources are now the priority on the agendas of policy makers. But can we get from words to action right away? What is needed to bridge the intention – action gap? What are the energy generation plans in the Baltics, is the focus now on offshore wind energy and what sense and projections can we make out of the large investor interest in the three Baltic States.

Raimonds Čudars, Minister of Climate and Energy in Latvia (TBC)
Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure in Estonia (TBC)
Giles Dickson, CEO, WindEurope
Toms Nāburgs, CEO, Latvian Wind Energy Association
Aavo Kärmas, Chairman of the Board, Estonian Wind Power Association

Moderator: Reinis Āboltiņš, Energy market analyst, Public Utilities Commission, Latvia

10.45

Panel II

BUILDING LEGAL FRAMEWORK BEFORE BUILDING WIND FARMS: ESTONIAN & LATVIAN OFFSHORE EXPERIENCE

All about offshore tendering legal framework – where we are at in Estonia and Latvia, what are the best possible approaches for the two states and what are the expectations by the business? Let’s debate it during the second panel discussion.

Presentations on the offshore tendering in Estonia and Latvia:

Timo Tatar, Deputy Secretary General for Energy and Mineral Resources at Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications for Estonia

Liga Rozentāle, Deputy State Secretary for Energy of Climate and Energy for Latvia

Pål Coldevin, Executive Vice President for Offshore Development Nordics, Poland & Baltics, RWE Renewables
Juris Antužs, Member of the Board, Enefit Green Latvia
Rene Tammist, Member of the Board, Utilitas
Mette Cramer Buch, Chief Advisor, Danish Energy Agency

Moderator: Reinis Āboltiņš, Energy Market Analyst, Public Utilities Commission, Latvia

11.50

Panel III

GRID ME UP

Grid is the major bottleneck in the Baltic Sea region. The European Commission has anticipated an impressive offshore wind energy potential for the three Baltic states, however, the question remains – how are we going to integrate the energy in the grid and make sure it flows where it’s most needed at the time needed. Let’s talk about the grid limitations, new grid developments, super-grid idea and the energy security aspect (distributed energy generation).

Presentation on the Baltic energy market interconnection plan by Anca-Iulia Cimpeanu,Deputy Head of the Infrastructure and Regional Cooperation Unit, DG Energy, European Commission

Arnis Daugulis, Member of the Board, “Augstsprieguma tīkls”

Getlyn Allikivi, Head of Offshore Grid Unit, Elering

Anna Egmose Larsen, Senior Consultant, Energinet

Daniel Gustafsson, Head of Power System, Svenska kraftnät (TBC)

FINGRID (TBC)

Moderator - Giles Dickson, CEO, WindEurope

12.45

LUNCH

13.35

Panel IV

NO POWER-TO-X, NO PARTY

Renewable energy development requires a systemic change towards energy planning policies and practices. It’s a totally different approach with innovative elements like energy storage. Let’s discuss what system integration innovations are available in the market, what’s most suitable for the Baltics and what has been done so far.

Aivars Starikovs, Member of the Board, HydrogenEurope, Latvian Hydrogen Association

Līga Kurevska, State Secretary at Ministry of Climate and Energy (TBC)

Priit Lepasepp, CEO, Sunly (TBC)

Kaspars Cikmačs, Member of the Board, Latvenergo

Jens Ole Madsen, Head of Business Development, Power to X, European Energy

Moderator - TBC

14.35

Panel V

DOWN TO EARTH: ROLE OF PORTS IN OFFSHORE WIND

Ports are a key element in offshore energy developments. It’s where operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms are run, where all offshore wind turbines and other equipment get transported, and where the turbines are assembled. And they will have a prominent role in the production and distribution of renewable hydrogen. Are the Baltic ports ready for the estimated offshore wind potential?

Uldis Hmieļevskis, CEO, Liepaja Special Economic Zone
Dennis Jul Pedersen, CEO, Port Esbjerg
Margus Vihman, Member of the Management Board, Port of Tallinn Speaker from the Netherlands

Bert van der Lingen, Vice Chairman, Netherlands Wind Energy Association

Moderator: Edwin van de Brug, Regional Manager, Van Oord

15:45

PANEL VI

BEING PART OF THE OFFSHORE SPIEL: OPPORTUNITIES

Installing a windfarm doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a long and complicated permitting and building process with many involved stakeholders. It’s a process that can constantly be improved and optimized, so shall we discuss what are the needs of the industry and how can the great tech minds and businesses of Latvia and Estonia help provide elements in the supply chain?

Anders Damgaard, Senior Executive Officer, Energy Island Bornholm
Terje Talv, CEO, Estonian Wind Power Association
Gatis Ginters, CEO, Norplast Piemare
Dainis Krūze, CEO, Aerones
Nadezda Vassiljeva, CEO, Marketex

Aleksandrs Parfinovics, CEO, Naco Technologies

Moderator: Ņikita Kazakevičs, Head of Innovation and Technology Department, Latvian Investment and Development Agency

17.00

CLOSING REMARKS

Flemming Stender, Ambassador of Denmark to Latvia
Claudia Pieterse, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Latvia
Toms Nāburgs, Member of the Board, Latvian Wind Energy Association
Aavo Kärmas, Chairman of the Board, Estonian Wind Power Association