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GWEC has announced the theme for APAC Wind Energy Summit 2024 — ‘Action in APAC: Leading the Global Race to 3xRenewables’
The theme was disclosed simultaneously with the appointment of industry leaders Corio Generation and Equinor as Event Ambassadors for the conference. These two companies will collaborate to craft an agenda that fosters targeted discussions aimed at unleashing and expediting the advancement of wind energy in the region.
Stewart Mullin, Chief Operating Officer, GWEC, said, “This year’s APAC Wind Energy Summit is focused on action and leadership, so GWEC is honoured to welcome Corio Generation and Equinor as Event Ambassadors to help ensure both themes are at the heart of the Summit.”
“Both companies are committed to leading the way in the energy transition, and ensuring the APAC region is at the heart of it. GWEC will collaborate with them and draw on their industry expertise to shape an impactful conference programme that drives action in wind power deployment in Asia Pacific.”
Woojin Choi, Head of South Korea, Corio Generation, added, “It is a significant milestone for the Korean offshore wind industry to host such an event at a time when offshore wind is being recognised as a golden key in South Korea’s journey towards decarbonisation. The ongoing discussions on how to rapidly supply and expand the local offshore wind market make it even more crucial.”
“Through this event, I hope that the participating countries, organisations, and companies of the Asia Pacific region can play a significant role in achieving the global net-zero targets moving forward.”
Ingunn Svegården, President, Equinor Renewables APAC, commented, “With large electricity markets, high decarbonization ambitions, long coastlines and strong supply chains, the APAC region is a very promising place for our industry, and we are pursuing opportunities across several markets to develop this emerging industry together with local partners.
“Collaboration is crucial to succeed with this, and key to collaboration is bringing diverse stakeholders together to learn and discuss industry topics and issues. That is why we are proud to be part of bringing the APAC offshore wind industry together through this event.”
Park Kyung-il, Chairman, KWEIA, said, “As this will be the first time we will co-host a global wind power event in South Korea, it is an excellent opportunity for domestic companies to showcase their innovative technologies on the world stage and forge international partnerships to strengthen the supply chain in the Asia-Pacific region. We envision this event as a catalyst for the growth of the domestic wind industry market, positioning South Korea as the centre of the wind power industry in the region.”
