Published analysis, opinion pieces, interviews, and press coverage featuring Mads Arild Vedøy across offshore wind, industrial development, regulation, and market structure.
This page collects selected media features, commentary, and publications over time. The pattern is consistent: offshore wind, market design, industrial policy, licensing processes, supplier positioning, and the wider role of maritime and offshore capability in the energy transition.
English version of the Utsira Nord story: a Norwegian Parliament proposal for external quality assurance of the NOK 35 billion support programme could create months of uncertainty for the awarded consortia.
Mads Arild Vedoy comments on a Norwegian Parliament proposal for external quality assurance of the NOK 35 billion Utsira Nord support programme, warning that the awarded consortia could face months of uncertainty.
Norwegian offshore wind has been discussed too narrowly through individual projects. Stronger long-term spillover effects will require a more deliberate ecosystem around suppliers, competence, and coordination.
Several key decisions still remain open on Utsira Nord because none of the consortia has chosen its technology.
Reopening the adopted offshore wind policy would undermine the predictability that investors and suppliers need. Specific projects and deadlines are now at risk if the process stalls again.
Strong scepticism toward reopening the Utsira Nord process. A renewed review would create further delays and undermine confidence in the process.
Haugalandet faces concrete losses from continued Utsira Nord uncertainty, including missed opportunities in jobs, supplier development, and long-term industrial positioning.
Prolonged uncertainty around Utsira Nord puts Haugalandet at risk of losing concrete opportunities in jobs, supplier development, and long-term industrial positioning.
Ventyr faces accumulated stop orders and delays on Sorlige Nordsjo II, but industry voices believe it can still secure a concession if it convinces NVE that realisation remains feasible.
The dispute over Aasland's message to NVE in the Utsira Nord case is less about whether assessments matter than about when they must be resolved in the process.
A growing tension between Ventyr and the wider offshore wind industry over how much should be shared from Sorlige Nordsjo II.
A European surveillance body approved a scheme for smaller floating wind projects that can mature technology and reduce costs before larger commercial developments are built.
A Mingyang factory in Scotland would increase pressure on Vestas and Siemens Gamesa by adding a new integrated competitor in Europe.
Utsira Nord has become a significantly weakened competition: only two applicants remain after both EnBW and A Energi stayed out.
Only two applicants remain for Utsira Nord, reflecting how difficult the framework conditions have become.
The election result points toward continuity in Norwegian offshore wind policy. Broad compromises across political blocs could provide the stable framework conditions needed to trigger investment and supplier growth.
The election result could bring continuity to Norway's offshore wind push. A stable framework may emerge through compromises across political blocs.
The new parliamentary balance may make closer cooperation between Labour and the Conservatives necessary on offshore wind.
Political backing for offshore wind is likely to continue after the election, but future support levels and new interconnectors remain uncertain.
Why Utsira Nord can lead global floating offshore wind, including Norway's transition from oil and gas, tender design, and international implications.
The financial requirements in Utsira Nord may effectively shut out smaller companies. Competition for large state-backed support favours the most capital-intensive players.
Revised qualification requirements may make Utsira Nord harder for smaller companies.
A clear tightening of the Utsira Nord competition has raised the threshold for certain offshore wind players.
Floating offshore wind should be treated as strategic industrial policy rather than symbolic politics.
The methodology description in the upcoming Utsira Nord tender will be decisive and demanding.
ESA approval should mark the shift from policy papers to execution at sea.
The Norwegian government formally notifies ESA of the Utsira Nord support scheme.
Norway must be present where European energy and industrial policy is shaped, not just sell technology into the market afterward.
Concern that even more foreign players could withdraw from Utsira Nord if uncertainty continues.
Profile piece on the launch of an advisory firm supporting developers and suppliers in offshore wind.
Industry leaders reflect on what defined 2024: the SNII award, setbacks around Utsira Nord, and a stronger knowledge base for offshore wind.
Science Meets Industry conference summary connecting research and industry on future offshore wind solutions.
Free offshore wind vocational modules introduced to help workers enter the sector.
Suppliers can enter offshore wind through collaboration, market adaptation, and early international engagement.
Industry leaders look ahead to 2024 with cautious optimism after a difficult 2023.
Testing infrastructure for new wind turbine technology is scarce in Norwegian waters, with METCentre highlighted as a key but capacity-constrained facility.
NVE approved expansion of the METCentre testing facility off Karmoy, allowing additional turbines to be installed.
RWE outlines its strategy for Utsira Nord and Sorlige Nordsjo II, with strong confidence in Norway's supplier industry.
The wind industry called for faster government case handling, including for METCentre at Karmoy which had been waiting years for an expansion licence.
Norwegian company Spoor plans to use cameras and artificial intelligence to reduce bird collisions with wind turbines.