Wind energy
As one of the world’s leading production, test and storage hubs for the wind energy sector, Aalborg plays a central international role. There is optimal infrastructure for handling and transporting the massive components to and from countries worldwide, and such globally recognised companies as Siemens Gamesa, CS WIND Offshore, Blaest along with numerous subcontractors are located in the port area.
Internationally recognised wind energy hub
In Aalborg, you will encounter a world-class wind energy environment, especially in the port area, which is internationally recognised as a top-class production, test and storage hub for the wind energy sector.
Several leading companies have located here due to the ideal facilities, strong infrastructure, direct access to shipping from the quay and, not least, collaboration between the companies in both projects and networks.
2,860,000 m2 of the port area is allocated to wind energy companies, with potential for a further 1,500,000 m2.
The brightest minds close by
In Aalborg, the path to the latest know-how and research within wind energy is short via such prestigious educational institutions as TECHCOLLEGE, University College North Jutland and Aalborg University, which has several times been acclaimed Europe’s best engineering university.
Business and educational institutions collaborate closely in partnerships and development projects which combine theory and practice in reality. A constellation that enhances both the companies and the level of education, creating a well-educated workforce for developing future energy solutions.
This is one of the reasons why the wind energy companies at the port are leading internationally.
Aalborg Renewables network
The Aalborg Renewables network underpins Aalborg’s position as a wind energy hub by bringing together pioneering companies and leading research and educational institutions within the field.
The mission is to strengthen the industry and accelerate both growth and innovation by collaborating on the development and commercialisation of new ideas for a greener future in both the short and long term.
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Jeppe Faber
Localised production chain
In Aalborg, the essential players in the production chain are all assembled in one place.
Some of the largest international players in the development and production of offshore blades, transition pieces, substations and monopiles are all located here in the port area, while sub-components for the products are manufactured by subcontractors just around the corner.
This affords direct access to companies that have both specialist knowledge and experience to continuously optimise the wind energy products of the future.
What does the future hold for production hubs?
Current global issues are placing great demands on the actors. Changing climate goals, the geopolitical situation and production delays are disrupting national and international supply chains. Moreover, the demand as well as the size of offshore wind turbines is increasing. Taken together, these conditions place a strain on production hubs to deliver.
How can the production hubs and offshore industry of the future successfully navigate a path through this situation and cope with the ever-changing policies, supply chain disruptions, space constraints and infrastructure scaling?
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Jeppe Faber
Leading test facilities
Growth and competition in the global offshore market has caused the demand for research and development to skyrocket, while reliable testing of the wind turbine blades has become crucial. Consequently, the port of Aalborg as one of the world’s leading test sites with the largest concentration of test facilities in the world plays a key role in the industry.
Added to this is the Osterild Test Centre, which is located on the windy west coast, not far from Aalborg. The largest offshore wind turbines in the world are tested there and five of the test stands have the capacity to test wind turbines up to 330 metres from the tower base to the tip of the blades. Some of the biggest international players in offshore use the site to test future products.
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Jeppe Faber
Millions of m2 for storage
The wind energy industry is growing rapidly and land for expansion is in great demand.
In Aalborg, the port area is located 10 km outside the city, affording open spaces in all directions. There is ample space here for both handling and storing the enormous, bulky elements for offshore wind turbines.
Already, 2,860,000 m2 of the port area has been allocated to wind energy companies, with potential for a further 1,500,000 m2.
Optimal location for offshore projects
Aalborg is located in northern Denmark with direct access to the Limfjord. The port area is therefore ideally situated to participate in the upcoming massive offshore wind energy projects in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
The location affords good opportunities for collaboration across national borders. With abundant space and experienced manufacturers, the port area in Aalborg is ideal as a remote storage and production hub for i.e. installation ports in Scandinavia that are closer to the offshore wind farms.
In this way, we can together optimise the supply chain and help to keep pace with the massive growth and demand in the wind energy market.
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Jeppe Faber
