#045 - Carl Rasmus Richardsen, CEO of Deutsche Windtechnik Europe

In this episode of the podcast, Carl shares his journey in the wind industry, starting as an engineer at Bonus Energy in 2001 and later joining Deutsche Windtechnik. He has been a key part of the company’s expansion into offshore wind services.Carl explains how Deutsche Windtechnik got involved in offshore wind, starting with projects in Germany, the UK, Taiwan, and now Poland. He talks about challenges in the offshore wind industry, particularly around local content requirements, which can slow down development. He shares his experiences in Taiwan, where they struggled with building a local supply chain and finding skilled workers.The conversation also covers the operational challenges of maintaining turbines, especially in tough sea conditions. Carl points out that the Baltic Sea is easier to maintain than the North Sea, which could be an advantage for Poland in the future.Carl is optimistic about the potential for offshore wind in Poland, thanks to the country’s skilled workforce. He believes that training local workers will be key to success. He also advises that Poland should not overfocus on local content requirements, as this can raise costs and slow progress.Lastly, Carl talks about how German companies can help Poland grow its offshore wind sector, sharing their experience with offshore project development and service operations.The conversation ends with a mention of the upcoming event in Świnoujście (PSEW), where companies like Deutsche Windtechnik Europe will continue discussing the future of offshore wind.