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Formation of competences to realize the potential of offshore w / Jacobsson, Staffan; Karltorp, Kersti   Journal Article
Jacobsson, Staffan Journal Article
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Publication 2012.
Summary/Abstract The electricity sector has to undergo a large-scale transformation process to reduce the threat of climate change. Wind power has a strategic role to play in this process. This paper makes a preliminary assessment of the types and numbers of engineers required to sustain a large-scale expansion of offshore wind energy in the EU and draws lessons for universities. A variety of competences are required, including (a) deep competences in many fields (electrical and mechanical engineering, but also engineering physics and civil engineering); (b) integrative competences within engineering (e.g., mechanical and electrical engineering) and between engineering and non-engineering fields (e.g., meteorology and logistics). A large number of engineers are required. A rough estimate indicates a need for more than 10 000 new engineers until 2020. The nature and volume of the competences required raise serious questions for the scale and organization of training programmes at universities.
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Mechanisms blocking the dynamics of the European offshore wind energy innovation system – challenges for policy intervention / Jacobsson, Staffan; Karltorp, Kersti   Journal Article
Jacobsson, Staffan Journal Article
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Publication 2013.
Summary/Abstract Decarbonizing electricity production in the EU may necessitate building new "low-carbon" capacity (excluding nuclear investments) to deliver 3500 TWh by 2050. Offshore wind power has the potential to contribute substantially to fill this gap. Realizing this potential is, however, difficult since deployment offshore does not constitute a simple diversification by the onshore wind turbine industry to a new segment. This paper identifies factors obstructing the development of the northern European innovation system centered on offshore wind power, specifies a set of associated policy challenges and discusses various policy responses.
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