S&B Advances Offshore Wind Dialogue at WindEurope and FOWT 2025

S&B Advances Offshore Wind Dialogue at WindEurope and FOWT 2025

Jun 4, 2025

S&B Advances Offshore Wind Dialogue at WindEurope and FOWT 2025

As part of the DCDYNAMIC consortium, project partner Skowronnek & Bechnak (S&B) recently represented the project at two major industry events: WindEurope 2025 in Copenhagen and FOWT 2025 in Brest.

In both settings, S&B underlined the strategic importance of HVDC dynamic cable systems for enabling far-shore and deep water floating offshore substations.

At WindEurope 2025, S&B actively contributed to the conversation around risk and insurance in offshore wind, engaging in early-stage exchanges with the on-site insurer community. The presence of satellite events dedicated to insurer exchange on current trends in underwriting and claims in the offshore wind sector confirmed the critical relevance of DCDYNAMIC’s technology development. As leader of Work Package 7, S&B shared insights on how the project is working to increase the insurability and affordability of next-generation dynamic HVDC export cables.
A nice occasion for Ralf Skowronnek and Barbora Bechnak also, to visit the booth of project partner NKT, to discuss the technical features and innovative solutions involved in designing dynamic cables that can withstand the floating offshore environment – a key challenge towards cost-effective, long-distance submarine cable transmission systems.

At FOWT 2025, S&B also participated in the World Forum Offshore Wind (WFO) and BW Ideol evening reception, contributing to broader discussions on innovation, far-shore deployment, and the evolving role of insurance in supporting new infrastructure. These exchanges will inform DCDYNAMIC’s upcoming technical and insurance benefit packages aimed at supporting future commercial deployment of projects necessitating DC dynamic cable technology.

 

WindEurope 2025 in Copenhagen

WindEurope 2025 in Copenhagen

Feb 27, 2025

WindEurope 2025 in Copenhagen

AGILE project’s partner, Asso. Prof Dr. Saman Ghaffarian from the UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction (RDR), participated in the COP29 session titled “Bridging the Digital Divide: Ensuring Inclusive Frontier Technology for Climate Action” at Baku, Azerbaijan.

This impactful sessionbrought together speakers from prominent organizations, including GIZ, UN-SPIDER, UNESCO, and key EU projects such as MedEWSa and CLINT, all sharing their efforts to address capacity gaps and promote equality in the field of climate action. During the discussion, AGILE’s contributions to advancing inclusivity through AI and machine learning were highlighted, emphasizing the role of innovative technologies in fostering equitable solutions for climate resilience.

Highlights of the discussion:
  • How AGILE addresses challenges of inclusivity in model development.
  • Tackling inequality by developing cutting-edge, inclusive AI solutions.
  • Innovations in AI methodologies that close capacity gaps.
  • Strategies to ensure equitable access to technology for climate resilience.

AGILE remains committed to empowering communities by integrating frontier technologies with disaster risk management to create a more resilient and equitable future.

 

FOWT 2025 in Brest, France

Feb 26, 2025

FOWT 2025 in Brest, France

AGILE project’s partner, Asso. Prof Dr. Saman Ghaffarian from the UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction (RDR), participated in the COP29 session titled “Bridging the Digital Divide: Ensuring Inclusive Frontier Technology for Climate Action” at Baku, Azerbaijan.

This impactful sessionbrought together speakers from prominent organizations, including GIZ, UN-SPIDER, UNESCO, and key EU projects such as MedEWSa and CLINT, all sharing their efforts to address capacity gaps and promote equality in the field of climate action. During the discussion, AGILE’s contributions to advancing inclusivity through AI and machine learning were highlighted, emphasizing the role of innovative technologies in fostering equitable solutions for climate resilience.

Highlights of the discussion:
  • How AGILE addresses challenges of inclusivity in model development.
  • Tackling inequality by developing cutting-edge, inclusive AI solutions.
  • Innovations in AI methodologies that close capacity gaps.
  • Strategies to ensure equitable access to technology for climate resilience.

AGILE remains committed to empowering communities by integrating frontier technologies with disaster risk management to create a more resilient and equitable future.

 

Kicking off European Research Project DCDYNAMIC

Kicking off European Research Project DCDYNAMIC

Feb 26, 2025

Kicking off European Research Project DCDYNAMIC

AGILE project’s partner, Asso. Prof Dr. Saman Ghaffarian from the UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction (RDR), participated in the COP29 session titled “Bridging the Digital Divide: Ensuring Inclusive Frontier Technology for Climate Action” at Baku, Azerbaijan.

This impactful sessionbrought together speakers from prominent organizations, including GIZ, UN-SPIDER, UNESCO, and key EU projects such as MedEWSa and CLINT, all sharing their efforts to address capacity gaps and promote equality in the field of climate action. During the discussion, AGILE’s contributions to advancing inclusivity through AI and machine learning were highlighted, emphasizing the role of innovative technologies in fostering equitable solutions for climate resilience.

Highlights of the discussion:
  • How AGILE addresses challenges of inclusivity in model development.
  • Tackling inequality by developing cutting-edge, inclusive AI solutions.
  • Innovations in AI methodologies that close capacity gaps.
  • Strategies to ensure equitable access to technology for climate resilience.

AGILE remains committed to empowering communities by integrating frontier technologies with disaster risk management to create a more resilient and equitable future.