SET 5 - EU:Participation in TPwind

Planned activities include a) participation in TPwind and b) dissemination of information and coordination with Norwegian entities. Participation in TPwind includes: - Participation in the Steering Committee (J.O.Tande) - Chairing Working Group 4 on of fshore wind energy technology ( J.O. Tande) - Participating in Working Group 3 on grid integration (M.Korpås) The specific expectations for the works of the WGs shall as minimum include the elements described below: - Finalize the 2013-2015 EWI Implement ation Plan; - Update the SRA/MDS (strategic research agenda); - Organization of 2 WG meetings (one in combination with the General Assembly in spring and 1 in combination with the TPWind energy event in autumn); - Organization of one additional yearly ev ent (e.g. workshop) focusing on the R&D issues targeted by the WG. This event will have to be organized by the WG autonomously. The WGs are further encouraged to identify additional objectives for their 2013 Work Plans, such as development of joint pape rs, implementation of joint R&D projects and so on. Dissemination of information and coordination with Norwegian entities are given priority. This will in part be through NOWITECH activities, including collaboration with NORCOWE and Arena industry cluste rs, and in part through dialogue with the RCN and other stakeholders (e.g. OED, Energi21) via electronic media, telephone conferences and meetings. A "shadow group" is suggested to be established with relevant representatives to ensure efficient communica tion. At least two open meetings will be arranged for presentation of EU opportunities and TP wind activities, which will be also announced trough RCN's EU-newsletters. Other information to RCN's EU - newsletters will be supplied at least once per year as an article. The activity will be aligned with activity in EERA JP wind and other relevant EU arenas, incl.interlinking with NRC representatives. J.O.Tande is heading the EERA sub-programme on offshore wind energy.