Despite coronavirus: Wind industry is stable and ready for politics to take action
Press conference participants look forward to WindEnergy Hamburg with optimism
WindEnergy Hamburg, the global onshore & offshore event, has been rescheduled for 1-4 December 2020 because of the coronavirus. In a digital press conference, industry experts from all around Europe assessed the wind industry’s current situation, the effects of the pandemic and the importance of the EU Green Deal, giving an outlook on the sector’s future.
Hamburg, 3 June 2020 – The coronavirus pandemic affects all aspects of life and the economy. At a press conference in preparation of WindEnergy Hamburg, the world’s leading wind industry expo, experts discussed the current situation and its global impact on the wind energy industry. Speakers from all around Europe participated in the conference.
The decision to reschedule WindEnergy Hamburg for December was made in May. The team at Hamburg Messe is working vigorously on the development of safety concepts to ensure a successful trade fair for exhibitors and visitors alike. In addition, the exhibition will feature both digital and hybrid presentation formats, with broad backing across the industry. “We got a lot of positive feedback from our exhibitors who support our plans for the new December dates. It gives them a more solid basis for organising and planning. So the vast majority of exhibitors and all of the big manufacturers will stay on board and the number of cancellations has actually been quite low. We are of course very happy about that and confident that we have made the right decision,” said Bernd Aufderheide, President and CEO, Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH.
All speakers gave a positive view of the sector’s prospects while calling upon governments to take specific action. The digital discussion panel included top-level representatives from the business world, politics and industry organisations providing insights into all areas of the sector.
