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Oceantic Network hosted the Ventus Gala last night in Virginia Beach, where the offshore renewable energy industry gathered to celebrate its collective accomplishments and honor the 2025 Ventus Awards recipients. Oceantic announced the winners of the ten Ventus Award categories, which recognizes the trailblazing people, companies, and organizations ushering in the global advancement of offshore wind and ocean renewables. Winners represent the full supply chain in categories including Innovation of the Year, Offshore Wind Leadership, the Viterna Award for Engineering Excellence, and more. 

The 2025 Ventus Award winners include start-up companies like Aikido Technologies, for its innovative floating offshore wind platform; public organizations like the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, for its workforce development efforts; and partnerships between supply chain companies like Edison Chouest Offshore and Ørsted, for their ECO Edison Service Operations Vessel, launched in May 2024, which serves as a case study for industry partnership and investment, supply chain localization, and project execution. 

“The Ventus Gala is the offshore renewable energy industry’s most anticipated evening, where we come together to honor the achievements that are shaping the future of our sector,” said Liz Burdock, president and CEO of Oceantic Network. “This year’s winners exemplify the bold leadership, technical innovation, and collaborative spirit driving offshore wind and ocean renewables to new heights. From established global players to rising entrepreneurs, each honoree represents a vital link in the growing, national supply chain. I applaud all of this year’s finalists for their passion and progress that are propelling this American energy industry forward.” 

2025 Ventus Award Winners

Advancement in Project Siting & Development
Heerema Engineering Solutions – Delft, Netherlands
Given to an individual, team, or company that has developed a technology, process, or demonstrated immense effort and collaboration to advance or improve offshore wind or other ocean renewables project development risk, cycle, or timeline.

Health, Safety & Environment Program of the Year
Sea Services North America – New London, Connecticut
Recognizes an organization’s successful implementation of policies and/or training programs.

Innovation of the Year
Saildrone & RPS Tetra Tech – Alameda, California; Abingdon, England
Singular innovation that will contribute to the acceleration of offshore renewable energy.

  Next Wave Leadership
Cameron Poole, GNO Inc. – New Orleans
Recognizes a professional who is 35 years old or younger and has been in the industry less than ten years.

Offshore Wind Leadership
DEME Offshore US – Massachusetts
Given to a company or public entity that exhibits outstanding leadership, benefiting industry growth, development, and market maturation.

Offshore Wind Trailblazer
Tershara Matthews, WSP USA – New Orleans
Given to an individual that exhibits outstanding leadership proven through their ability to instigate/bring about industry growth, development, and market maturation.

Supply Chain Advancement Award – Private Sector
Edison Chouest Offshore & Ørsted – Houma, Louisiana; Boston
LS GreenLink USA – Chesapeake, Virginia
Recognizes a company making a lasting contribution to the advancement of the offshore wind energy supply chain.

Supply Chain Advancement Award – Public Sector
Baltimore County Government – Baltimore
Virginia Economic Development Partnership – Richmond, Virginia
Recognizes a public sector entity making a lasting contribution to the advancement of the offshore wind energy supply chain.    

Talent Management Leadership
New Jersey Economic Development Authority – Trenton, New Jersey
Recognizes individuals who nurture and develop a new generation of leaders.  

Viterna Award for Engineering Excellence
Aikido Technologies – San Francisco, California
Recognizes excellence in engineering that advances the offshore renewable energy industry.

The annual event’s namesake traces back to Roman mythology, referring to a fusion of the four deities of the four wind deities from each corner of the world. The Ventus award design represents the intertwining of elements to create a harmonious balance of elegance and strength. It is the swirling gusts of wind and the rolling ocean tides—a culmination of a natural, cyclical process in nature—and a reminder that only by the combination of efforts can we affect the change we wish to see. Each award was created with handblown glass by Baltimore, Maryland artist Tim McFadden.

Oceantic Network | https://oceantic.org/

The energy industry is energy industry is braced for short-term uncertainty caused by global instability, but remains optimistic in the long-term, according to DNV’s annual Energy Industry Insights survey.

The report finds that political risk is seen as the leading barrier to growth for the year ahead, with the perceived momentum of the energy transition slowing. Only 55% of energy professionals now believe the transition is accelerating, down sharply from 72% last year and 79% the year before.

Moreover, 51% of respondents believe that ultimately, a successful energy transition may negatively impact some communities, this could include economic displacement, uneven distribution of benefits, and prohibitive costs. Workers in traditional energy sectors may lose jobs without retraining opportunities, and poorer regions might struggle to adopt new technologies. In order to address this, respondents stressed the need for affordable, accessible clean energy technologies to be implemented by using innovative funding models to ensure the shift to sustainable energy creates real, lasting benefits for all.

Short-term volatility, long-term optimism, DNV’s 15th annual survey of the industry, has compiled the views of over 1,100 senior energy professionals. It also revealed that:

·               In the short term, businesses, particularly clean energy developers, are concerned they won’t hit revenue or profit targets;

·               Less money is flowing into projects. The majority of respondents are deferring investment decisions or choosing smaller projects;

·               But long-term industry confidence is underpinned by powerful megatrends including electrification, the urgency of decarbonization, and steady technological advancement.

Ditlev Engel, CEO Energy Systems at DNV, said, “A successful energy transition is not impossible, but the urgency to accelerate action has never been greater.

“The path to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future is inherently complex and uneven, but delay is not an option. Immediate, coordinated efforts are essential to ensure momentum is not lost. Geopolitical instability, including trade disputes and economic concerns, is pressuring global energy markets and causing uncertainty. These challenges pose threats to progress and require strategic navigation.

“Despite this uncertainty, our industry remains focused on the long-term vision. As a whole, we are committed to building a resilient, low-carbon energy system that minimizes emissions, is affordable and sustainable, while meeting the world’s growing energy demand.”

There is notable caution in the renewables sector, with revenue and profit outlooks particularly pessimistic. Just 50% of respondents expect to meet revenue targets and only 43% are optimistic about profits, a steep decline from the 75% and 67% reported three years ago.

The result of the economic picture, geopolitical conflicts, and policy uncertainty is that the industry is deferring investment decisions or choosing smaller projects for the time being, with only 39% in renewables expecting their businesses to increase investment in the coming 12 months.

Lucy Craig, Director of Growth, Innovation and Digitalization, Energy Systems at DNV, said, “Despite these short-term concerns, underlying sentiment remains strong, indicating that this challenging stretch will be overcome.

“Nearly 70% of energy professionals remain confident in the industry’s growth outlook, and this optimism is grounded in megatrends that continue to shape the future including widespread electrification, the urgency of climate action, and advances in energy technology.

“As the energy system becomes more electrified, distributed, interconnected and dynamic, adopting taking a whole systems approach will be essential. This means viewing the energy system as an interconnected whole, one that enables greater efficiency, flexibility, and resilience.”

A majority (64%) believe a whole systems approach is impossible without a fully digitalized infrastructure. Digitalization plays a crucial role in the energy transition. It's encouraging for the industry that, despite short-term fluctuations, 59% of respondents plan to boost their spending on digitalization—a trend that has remained steady over the past four years. This investment encompasses technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

Aging power grids are proving a major bottleneck, with over three-quarters of power sector professionals citing outdated infrastructure as a barrier to renewables adoption, while 96% call for urgent investment to modernize the grid.

Craig added, “Digitalization, including AI, are key to enabling a whole energy systems approach and power grids are at the heart of this transformation. With electrification playing such an important role, there is an urgent need for increased investment in power grid infrastructure to support the electrification and distribution of renewable energy. If not, it could be an important barrier to the transition in different geographies around the world.”

Full report available at https://www.dnv.com/energy/insights/energy-industry-insights/

DNV | www.dnv.com  

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Policy has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to inform possible use of DOE land for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure development to support growing demand for data centers. DOE has identified 16 potential sites positioned for rapid data center construction, including in-place energy infrastructure with the ability to fast-track permitting for new energy generation. 

DOE is requesting input from energy developers, data center developers, and the public regarding potential development approaches, technology solutions, operational models, economic considerations, and opportunities and challenges associated with existing energy infrastructure and potential co-location of data centers with new energy generation.  

Learn more and respond: RFI on Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure on DOE Lands. 

Responses are requested by May 7, 2025.

DOE | www.doe.gov

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced the appointment of Chris Collins as Senior Vice President of Digital Buildings for the U.S., effective July 1.

Collins, a 32-year veteran of the buildings industry, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his new role. He has spent the last 22 years at Schneider Electric, most recently serving as Ireland Country President.

In his new role, Collins will lead the Digital Buildings segment in the U.S., spearheading the strategy to build more resilient, human-centric, sustainable, and efficient buildings across the country.

“Buildings are dynamic ecosystems adapting to the evolving needs of those who use them,” Collins said. “We have a great team in the U.S., and our role is to partner with you to ensure that your building is as people centric and energy efficient as possible, helping you to elevate your environment. With electrification and digitalization making buildings smarter and more efficient, this is an exciting time for our industry.”

In his previous role, Chris was responsible for directing growth and strategy for Schneider Electric Ireland and supporting Irish customers with their sustainability transformations. Before moving to Ireland in 2021, Collins held leadership roles in the Global Digital Energy line of business and the U.S. Digital Energy team.

Collins, who will be based at the company’s Dallas Hub, will report to Aamir Paul, President of North America Operations, and serve on Schneider Electric’s North American leadership team.

Collins has an MBA from Loyola University Maryland and a bachelor’s degree in information management systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He succeeds James Mylett, who successfully led U.S. Digital Buildings for eight years and recently left the company.

Recently recognized as the world’s most sustainable company by TIME Magazine and Corporate Knights, Schneider Electric was named as one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025, and the company is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Gold Military Friendly employer.

Schneider Electric | https://www.se.com/us/en

Ingeteam will be present at The Smarter E Europe, to be held in Munich from 7 to 9 May, one of the largest events dedicated to the renewable energy sector, where the company will have two stands; At Intersolar it will be exhibiting its latest developments in the solar and energy storage sector on more than 250 m2 (Stand B4.130), including the company's most powerful central inverter, its equipment for self-consumption and its new modular inverter for batteries, among others. Solutions for electric vehicle charging will be exhibited in a 100 m2 space at Power2Drive Europe (B6.330), where its latest model of ultra-fast 420 kW charger will be on display. 

At Intersolar, the company will present, among other solutions, the most powerful version of its successful PV inverter, the new INGECON SUN 3Power C Plus Series, which now reaches 5.4 MW of power. This central inverter offers one of the highest power densities on the market, managing to supply 5,378 kVA in a single power block. Ingeteam will market this inverter integrated in a Full Skid type medium voltage transformer station, which has all the necessary elements to provide a compact turnkey solution, pre-wired and ready to be connected in the field. The presentation of this new development will take place on the first day of the show (Tuesday, May 7 at 11:00).

The company will also present its new string platform for large plants INGECON SUN Virtual Central Station - VCST, with inverters of 300, 330 and 350 kW for its photovoltaic version with 12 MPPTs and also the 350 kW option for its battery inverter, which is offered to the market together with a transformation center, with everything necessary for the injection of energy into the grid at medium voltage.

To complete Ingeteam's solutions for the utility scale segment, its new modular inverter for batteries, the INGECON SUN STORAGE M Series, will be on display for the first time, specially designed for large battery energy storage systems. The presentation of this new development will take place on Thursday, May 8, at 11:00 am.

Self-consumption

The company will also exhibit its technological proposals for residential, commercial and industrial self-consumption, through a range of photovoltaic and hybrid inverters, which combine solar photovoltaic generation and energy storage in batteries, in a power range between 3 and 110 kW. First, Ingeteam will present the INGECON SUN STORAGE 10TL M, a 10 kW three-phase hybrid inverter, specially designed for self-consumption systems at commercial and industrial (C&I) level, as it has one battery input and two PV inputs, each with its own maximum power point tracking system. This makes it an ideal solution for installations with different orientations, such as pitched roofs. 

The All-in-one residential solution, designed in collaboration with the prestigious Italian design studio Bertone Design, will also be on display at Ingeteam's stand at Intersolar Europe. This solution has everything needed to develop residential self-consumption installations with storage, as it integrates as standard the batteries (different module configurations to choose from) and the single-phase hybrid inverter with two independent PV inputs. This system is supplied as an “all-in-one” solution with different finishes and customizable colors.

Electric vehicle chargers

In stand B6.330, at Power2Drive Europe Ingeteam will show its latest model of ultra-fast 420 kW charger, which can have up to 4 hoses in the same charger, allowing the simultaneous charging of up to 2 vehicles. Its features include an innovative hose extension system (Cable Fly System), which allows it to exceed 5 m of distance.

In addition, the complete range of charging systems will be exhibited, such as the FUSION Street and FUSION Wall semi-fast chargers, a family of dual chargers of up to 44 kW (22 kW for each outlet), available in single-phase and three-phase versions, and can be installed on the floor or on the wall. It will also exhibit its RAPID 60 and RAPID 120/180 fast chargers, awarded on several occasions for a design that perfectly combines elegance and functionality. 

All Ingeteam chargers are equipped with an intelligent dynamic power management system DLM (Dynamic Load Management), to optimize the charging of several vehicles simultaneously, as it evaluates in real time the number of vehicles being charged, the types of connectors used and the current demanded instantaneously by each vehicle.

Ingeteam | https://www.ingeteam.com/en-us/home.aspx

Exus Renewables North America (Exus), a leading independent developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, announced the appointment of Jay D. Leitstein, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer. Leitstein joins Exus' executive leadership team as the company continues to expand its footprint in the renewable energy sector across North America.

Leitstein brings over two decades of financial leadership experience in the energy industry to Exus. He most recently served as Interim Chief Accounting Officer at enCore Energy Corp., where he oversaw all accounting and reporting processes and spearheaded significant improvements in financial systems and controls. Prior to that, he was Chief Financial Officer at TexGen Power, LLC, where he managed all financial operations for a large portfolio of power plants, maximizing shareholder returns.

"Jay's extensive background in energy finance and his proven track record of implementing robust financial frameworks make him the ideal addition to our leadership team," said Jim Spencer, President and CEO of Exus Renewables North America. "His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our position as a next-generation platform that builds, owns, operates, and manages renewable energy assets across North America."

In his new role, Leitstein will oversee all financial operations, including strategic financial planning, reporting, and capital structuring. His appointment comes at a pivotal time as Exus expands its portfolio of renewable energy projects and navigates the evolving landscape of the U.S. renewable energy market.

"I am thrilled to join Exus Renewables North America during this exciting period of growth," said Leitstein. "The company has established itself as a leader in renewable energy development, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success and helping advance America's clean energy future."

Leitstein's appointment follows several recent additions to Exus' leadership team, including Brian Johnston as VP of Engineering, Procurement & Construction; Jay Liu as VP of Transmission; Brian Reindl, VP of Development – West; Seth Wilmore as VP of Permitting & Development; and Andria Lake as VP of Power Origination & Structuring. Together, this strengthened leadership team will drive Exus' strategy to accelerate the development and operation of renewable energy assets across North America.

Leitstein holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Kean University and is a Certified Public Accountant in New Jersey.

Exus Renewables North America | www.exus.us

SolarPanelRecycling.com (SPR), a leader in the sustainable energy industry and authority on solar recycling, was awarded the 2025 Carolina Recycling Association (CRA) Award for Innovation and Impact. The recognition was presented during the CRA's annual conference in Wilmington, North Carolina, where industry leaders gathered to highlight progress in waste reduction and recycling across the region.

SPR was honored for its pioneering solar panel recycling technology – the first of its kind in the Carolinas and one of the first in the country. Through its advanced, proprietary processes, SPR recovers clean, separated materials from end-of-life solar modules, enabling valuable commodities to re-enter domestic manufacturing supply chains.

The conference also featured SPR's CEO & Co-Founder Brett Henderson, who addressed a full house during Day One of the general session. His remarks focused on the urgent need for scalable, responsible solutions for solar panel recycling.

"In North Carolina alone, the solar industry has created more than 7,300 jobs, attracted $13.3 billion in investment, and installed over 9.6 GW—ranking us 4th in the country," Henderson said. "Yet our landfills—especially those serving the state's most populous areas—are projected to reach capacity in just ten years. The 2026 C&D landfill ban on PV modules shows North Carolina is thinking ahead, and SPR is dedicated to supporting that mission."

Henderson closed his remarks by highlighting the economic, technological, and supply chain opportunities created by true solar panel recycling. He also emphasized the need for policy leadership to scale these efforts nationwide, urging collaboration between industry, lawmakers, and recyclers to meet the moment.

The CRA Award highlights organizations whose work demonstrates leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in the recycling industry. Honorees are selected based on their success addressing current challenges, diverting waste streams, and applying new technologies to material recovery.

"SolarPanelRecycling.com stood out for technological innovation and advanced technology taking on one of our country's most complex waste streams," said Mary McClellan, Executive Director of the Carolina Recycling Association. "Their work exemplifies the kind of smart, forward-thinking leadership the recycling industry needs – not just here in the Carolinas, but nationwide."

Garrett Powell, Director of Sourcing & Client Services at SPR, accepted the award on behalf of the team and parent company PowerHouse Recycling. This recognition follows growing national attention for SPR's work, including a recent site visit from U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (NC).

SolarPanelRecycling.com | https://solarpanelrecycling.com/

Carolina Recycling Association | https://www.cra-recycle.org/