Cognite, HUB Ocean, and Ecowende partner to develop the future of sustainable offshore wind

Friday 11 October 2024

Cognite, the globally recognized authority in Data and AI for industry, and HUB Ocean, a pioneer in ocean data, expertise, have been selected by Ecowende, to build and operate the Ecology Data Repository (EDR) for our wind farm. This collaboration aims to establish a new standard for ecological data management and data transparency in the renewable energy sector.

We are the first offshore wind farm developer to publicly share ecological data on a large scale. The data provided will come from numerous sensors in our offshore installations and stand-alone surveys. These sensors monitor a variety of species and oceanic parameters, both above and below the water, such as bird observations, bat presence, underwater telemetry and acoustic data.

The EDR will play a crucial role in collecting, validating, and sharing this ecological data, filling knowledge gaps and supporting research and decision-making, and promoting transparency around offshore wind development.

Cognite Data Fusion®, the leading Data and AI platform, will serve as the backbone of our EDR, providing a robust and scalable platform for integrating and contextualizing ecological data from various sources. HUB Ocean's deep understanding of ocean ecology data and commitment to international data standards will ensure that our EDR's data is FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and contributes to the global scientific community.

The Ecology Data Repository will establish a new standard for ecological data management and transparency in the renewable energy sector

“Ecowende is on a mission to develop the first wind farm in harmony with nature, which aligns perfectly with Cognite and HUB Ocean's shared vision for a more sustainable industrial future,” said Tjalling de Bruin, CEO at Ecowende. “Together, we will create a data sharing model for research, ocean science, and environmental management around offshore wind activities.”

"HUB Ocean is committed to supporting Ecowende in achieving its ambitious goals for the Ecology Data Repository,” said Kimberly Mathisen, CEO of HUB Ocean. “We are also proud to expand our partnership with Ecowende to help develop a digital platform for modern environmental monitoring. Our combined expertise, coupled with the robust, scalable, and powerful data management and AI capabilities of Cognite Data Fusion, provides a solution that supports environmentally- conscious offshore wind operations.”

“Cognite and HUB Ocean present a unified approach to deliver the EDR, ensuring Ecowende benefits from a top-tier industrial software company and state-of-the-art domain expertise,” said Laxmi Akkaraju, Chief Customer Officer at Cognite. “HUB Ocean's utilization of Cognite technology in their Ocean Data Platform enhances integration between the two platforms, simplifying Ecowende's overall architecture, while our latest offering—Cognite Atlas AI—allows Ecowende to use Gen AI to accelerate efficiencies and drive business impact.”

_{Left to right on photo: Tjalling de Bruin, Kimberly Mathisen and Laxmi Akkaraju.}

Ocean Data Action Day

The partnership news was announced at Ocean Data Action Day 2024 on October 10 in Oslo. The Ocean Data Action Day, hosted by HUB Ocean, Microsoft, and Accenture, is an initiative to raise awareness of the invaluable role of industrial ocean data sharing in promoting ocean health and sustainable management. Sharing this data bridges knowledge gaps, benefiting both the environment and ocean-dependent industries.