Day 1 – Panel Discussion 2

Offshore Gold Rush: How big and how fast?

This session will look at the growth and financing of US east coast offshore wind:

– How realistic are the forecasts of fast expansion of offshore wind?

– Will federal government hinder the growth of this new industry?

– What does Vineyard Wind tell us about offshore wind’s prospects?

– What funding solutions will take new schemes to financial close?

– What lessons are there from Europe and are they being learned?

Speakers:

Christos Kolliatsas, Global Director Offshore Wind, UL

Martin Neubert, CEO, Ørsted

Lars Thaaning Pedersen, Founding Partner and Co-CEO, Copenhagen Offshore Partners

Beth Waters, Managing Director, MUFG

Karen Wong, Partner, Milbank – Moderator