Development of offshore wind energy sector in Cantabria: Renewable energies cluster

1. Development of offshore wind energy sector in Cantabria: Renewable energies cluster Mayo 2010

2. Grupo SODERCAN • Grupo SODERCAN, is a group of public companies co-financed by the regional Government, Caja Cantabria and the Cantabrian Chamber of Commerce. • Grupo SODERCAN’s task is to promote wealth and quality employment creation for the well-being of all Cantabrian citizens. • Grupo SODERCAN supports business innovation and diversification projects, offers help and advice to entrepreneurs, encourages investment and contributes to the internationalisation of companies in Cantabria. • Dirección General de Estrategia Corporativa: key and strategic sectors.

3. Institutional Framework European LEED Programme CONNECTION: UNIVERSITY, INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT SECTORAL SPECIALIZATION

4. Institutional Framework Regional Governance Plan 2008-2011 Renewable energies plan (PER 2011-2020) Innovation and knowledge society Renewable energies: sustainable development Industry as the driver for transformation and growth TRANSFORMING OPPORTUNITY: CHANGE OF THE GROWTH PATTERN Objectives 2020 : Sectoral change, job creation, GVA, productivity

5. Why offshore wind energy?

6. Key factors: advantages of Cantabria Institutional backing. Change of the growth pattern + + Natural resources: waves, continental shelf and wind + Knowledge and experience in R&D&I + Technological and logistic infraestructures + Commitment from the Cantabrian companies Growth industry in R&D&I = Sectoral development: OFFSHORE

7. Current situation Photovoltaics: crisis A major boost for offshore wind energy in Europe Onshore wind energy: Excess Supply Support for ocean wave energy Renewable energies cluster

8. COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SECTOR Evolution of installed wind power

9. COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SECTOR Technological roadmap for the development of offshore wind turbines China

10. COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SECTOR Investment: 80.000 million € (2010 -2020) R + D + i Budget of 8000 million € (2010- 2020)

11. The role of the Grupo SODERCAN GRUPO SODERCAN acts as dynamic factor Studies: Diversification opportunities for the Cantabria’s industrial Sector. Technological offer from the University of Cantabria and the Research Centers. 115 companies incorporated into the industrial study 23 agencies incorporated into the R&D study Wind power public tender: 51 projects presented . 118 R+D+I and Industrial plans Cantabria coastal and ocean basin Test field– Ubiarco / Santoña Renewable energies training center Renewable energies tower Vestas VCC CoC Siemens Idermar Ibermar Wedge INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS R&D + innovation PROJECTS

12. International Campus of Water Resources and Energy Qualified human resources R&D&I Projects: University-Industry Cooperation

13. Overall aims for energies cluster • Promote innovation and research. • Business creation and attract others to Cantabria. • Support the Globalisation of the sector. • Promote technology transfer. • Create a forum to articulate the sector´s interests. • Develop, attract and retain highly qualified human resources. CHANGING SECTOR: TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL LEADER AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

14. CLUSTER OffShore Methodology: description of process CHANCES ANALYSIS in european offshore market. COMPETITIVE MARKET POSITIONING. ITEC: regional + Cantabria industry knowledge EuroPraxis: nationwide + renewable energies specialist ESTRATEGIC LINES to improve Cantabrian companies competitiveness. Garrad Hassan: At international level + a review of existing R&D facilities and R&D&I Projects throughout worldwide+ European programmes Specific ROAD MAP identifying strategic functions and systems. 35 companies with offshore experience (77% SME´s). 11agencies R&D PÁGINA 14

15. Projects generated from ... Analysis of systems and components

16. Projects generated from ... Analysis of systems and components T. Mecaprec T. Orán MIB Casuso Grupo Cropu Nissan Main Metall ENSA Degima Fund. Greyco Noncales Forjas de Cantabria T. Landaluce T. Martinez Sidenor Towers Braking systems Main shaft Hubs and racks Erzia Setelsa TST Mundivia Thunder Apia XXI Acorde TTI CIC Picht - Yaw Remote control and communicatios B3 Cable Draka Comteq Cabling Arenas y As. Astander Bergé Emilio Bolado Inelecma Remolcadores Unidos Trans. Lasarte Veringer Celestino Rodriguez Services O&M

17. COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SECTOR Functional analysis: value chain, capabilities and agents Towers

18. COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SECTOR Analysis of systems and components Towers

19. COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SECTOR Technological offer from the University of Cantabria and the Research Centers

20. COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SECTOR Technological offer from the University of Cantabria and the Research Centers

21. ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES Future Trends In Cantabria… Onsite manufacturing On site manufacturing (blades, nacells, towers) Location Location of production plants near to shipping ports Specific equipment Vessels, substation for marine use Blade design Blades made of 2 pieces (on site assembly ) Smart components Components for quick load process New materials …………

22. ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES Towers Challenges of R + D + i in towers R&D + innovation PROJECTS Towers performance in marine environment Analysis and parameterization of offshore towers Hybrid wind tower (more than 80-100 m.) Composites and plastics wind towers Development of new coatings and paints Protective elements: extreme cold ……. Structural integrity of the towers New materials Protection against marine corrosion Others…

23. COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SECTOR Restrictions: Bottlenecks Lead time Vessels Size of parts Grid connection Ports Cabling

24. Workshops FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS + COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SECTOR + ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES Manufacturers : Vestas, Siemens y Repower Developers: Iberdrola, Eon, EDP WSHOP 1 WSHOP 2 WSHOP 3 WSHOP …. Companies R&D agencies Consultants SODERCAN ROADMAP “TEST FACILITIES” INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS R&D + innovation PROJECTS

25. Structure R&d, Testing and academia IH, CCOB, IFCA, CTC WTG Manufacturers Repower, Vestas, Siemes 2º Tier 1º Tier Private investment / Innovation Industry needs Offshore Demo Project (Ubiarco) Onshore Test Sites (PCTCAN, Mataporquera) Coordinating Body Grupo SODERCAN Port / Production Facilities (Puerto de Santander, Aeropuerto) R&D and Test Facilities (UC, IH CCOB, IFCA, CTC) Policy objectives Regional Government of Cantabria Public / EU funds Land Infraestructure Regulatory support Goverment of Spain

26. Guideline for the projects Project Leaders: Manufacturers, Utilities, Developers European Programmes: EMERGE, UPWIND, MARINA NAREC Model: “Tenders”

27. GRUPO SODERCAN´s services portfolio • Looking for project leaders: • Manufacturers, Utilities, Developers • Acess to European programmes: • Technical assistance for project presentation. Finding partners. • Advising for industrial and intellectual property • Advising and technical support for Corporate Finance: • Corporate and Project Finance • Public-Private Cooperation • Finding investors • Review financial models and business plans • Technology Watch

28. Financial support scheme Cantabria Finance Institute(ICAF). Financial instrument to support renewable energies: • Establishment of a technological fund for the development of R&D + innovation projects • Venture Capital • Phase I: Start up R&D projects • Phase II: attracting projects in expansion phase.

29. Grupo Emilio Bolado: advanced technologies for wind towers DEVELOPMENT OF HYBRID TOWERS (concrete and metal) FOR WIND TURBINES IN LARGE HEIGHT: ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE Highlights of the project:Development of a new generation of towers + full process to further reduce costs significantly for certain heights. Multidisciplinary team Diversification of the construction sector

30. Idermar: Specialitazion and R&D&I IDERMAR: Investigación y Desarrollo de Energías Renovables Marinas, S.L. PARTNERS: • In response to offshore wind market demands, IDERMAR is developing two business lines: • Systems for meteocean resource monitoring • Substructures for offshore wind turbines • … based on a common floating foundation concept From R+D+I Projects to products to market R&D&I PROJECT FLOATING SYSTEM FOR OFFSHORE WIND TURBINES: The concept that is being developed will provide a better energetic use of wind sea foundations of middle-depth and deep waters at competitive prices.

31. Example: Idermar IDERMAR: Investigación y Desarrollo de Energías Renovables Marinas, S.L. PRODUCTS IDERMAR METEO FLOATING MET MAST WIND SEA RESOURCES MONITORING SYSTEMS:creation of wind and ocean resource assessment campaigns in mid-depth and deep water sites • ADVANTAGES: • Standard design almost independent from site-specific conditions (i.e., water depths, soil characteristics, etc.)  reduces project development lead time • Reduced permitting times and efforts  reduces project development lead time • Cost effective (especially for deeper water sites) • Easily transported and installed • Reduced environmental impact • Can be easily re-used or re-located

32. DEGIMA: European Programmes SWEP PROJECT WAVE PORT PROJECT Santoña Wave Energy Project Consortium members: OPT, Wave Energy Centre (Portugal), Fugro Oceanor (Norway), DeGima (Spain), the University of Exeter (UK), and ISRI (UK). Budget: 4.5 M € SME´s in European Programmes

33. Instituional collaboration

34. Conclusions 06 Pioneering Cluster (leadership and technological reference) Connection between researchers, entrepreneurs and industry Creation Spin Off (companies born at the university) and attraction of technological-based companies Cooperation activities of research, industrial development and marketing

35. Francisco Royano Grupo SODERCAN froyano@gruposodercan.es Francisco Royano Grupo SODERCAN thank you very much for your attention