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Flagship kicks off: the starting point for future 500 MW floating wind farms
ZABALA is part of the consortium of the H2020 project, which will develop the first 10 MW floating offshore wind turbine for testing in the Norwegian North Sea.
Akuo Energy is a French company with a global presence that produces and develops renewable energy. Alexandra Sombsthay, vice president of Akuo, explains the importance of a good collaboration for the success of its innovation projects

Akuo Energy produces and develops renewable energy through various sources: solar, wind, biomass and hydro. It was created in 2007 by the founders of Perfect Wind and is currently present in 15 countries around the world with approximately 351 employees. Since 2007, Akuo has established itself as one of France’s leading independent producers of renewable energy.
Ever since its very early days, Akuo has been committed to developing and operating projects that go beyond simply producing renewable power; Akou aims to create additional social benefits for the inhabitants of the areas in which the company is active. Furthermore, it operates in different parts of the value chain: development, financing, operation and maintenance.
2018 marked the beginning of Akuo Energy and Zabala Innovation Consulting’s collaboration. In the video above, Alexandra Sombsthay, Akuo Energy’s Vice President in responsible for European and international affairs, highlights two projects carried out with Zabala: GreenHydrogen and Ostréinergie.

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ZABALA is part of the consortium of the H2020 project, which will develop the first 10 MW floating offshore wind turbine for testing in the Norwegian North Sea.

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EXTERNAL FINANCING INSTRUMENTS

Paola Votta
Third Countries Knowledge Area Leader

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DIGITAL EUROPE
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We provide advice to activities that encourage innovation, aimed at promoting the development of new innovative markets from the demand side, through public procurement.
Europe offers many opportunities to support and foster Research, Development and Innovation actions. Competition is high and being well positioned among stakeholders active in each sector requires a well thought-out plan of action and an active way of promoting visibility in Brussels.
Zabala Innovation assists private and public players in their search for and acquisition of public funding and has developed a methodology for accompanying and supporting national and European project coordinators.