Energy Innovation - NORWAY

What Energy Innovation - NORWAY does

Energy Innovation AS is a Norwegian GWO-certified training organization headquartered at the Egersund Energy Hub (Langholmveien 6, Egersund), specializing in safety, technical, and rescue training for the onshore and offshore wind industry. The company operates from a 2,000+ m² training facility featuring a 30-meter training tower and the Flex2Power hybrid installation (5 MW floating wind, 14 MW wave, 0.2 MW solar), and delivers GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore, Advanced Rescue Training, Control of Hazardous Energies, Blade Repair, and Rope Access (NS9600) modules. Customers include wind farm operators, O&M companies, OEM-aligned workforce programs, and individual career entrants seeking GWO credentials.

The technology stack centers on GWO-standard curricula supplemented by proprietary VR and 3D Digital Twin simulations (including a model of the Hywind I / Zephyros floating turbine) and gamified eLearning modules developed with partners MINTRA and Fidl. Since February 2023 the company has scaled internationally via the Energy Innovation Global franchise model, with operating franchisees in the USA (Nunez Community College, Louisiana), Poland (Inter Marine Training, Gdynia), Sweden (Bifrost Vindakademi, Sundsvall), and Scotland (Ayrshire College); additional franchises in the Netherlands and China are planned for 2026. A January 2026 framework agreement with ManpowerGroup created the Wind Technician Academy, a four-week program with a first pilot of 8 candidates in Sweden.

Energy Innovation generates revenue across four streams: per-participant GWO course fees (e.g., NOK 29,350 for 3-day BST Offshore, NOK 16,900 for Advanced Rescue), franchise licensing and ongoing support, hardware sales of certified PPE (SKYLOTEC, Petzl, Sundström, Zarges), and inspection services for wind projects. The company is privately held, with 95% owned since 2022 by NorSea Group (a Wilhelmsen subsidiary) and IKM Group, and participates in EU-funded R&D including the ROBINSON Horizon 2020 project (7M EUR, 2020-2025) and the T-shore Erasmus+ CoVE (5M EUR, 2022-2026). Headcount is approximately 11 people.

Name

Energy Innovation - NORWAY

Legal name

Energy Innovation AS

Website

https://energyinnovationglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Energy Innovation is a Norwegian GWO-certified training provider delivering wind industry safety, technical, and rescue courses, PPE equipment, and inspection services from its Egersund Energy Hub and an international franchise network spanning the USA, Poland, Sweden, and Scotland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wind Energy Safety Training and Workforce Development

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy Electrical (Solar PV, Wind, Storage) (EDAOABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewables) (EDABALAJ), Siting, Resource Assessment & Environmental Tech R&D (Remote Sensing, Wake Modeling, Wildlife Mitigation) (EUAMAOAJ), Demonstration Pilots, Testbeds & Standards Development (Prototype Validation, Certification, Field Trials) (EUAMAOAL)

Keywords

• GWO certified training
• Wind technician education
• Offshore safety training
• Wind industry PPE sales
• VR digital twin training

Headquarters

HQ city

Egersund

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. GWO Training and Certification: Provides Global Wind Organisation certified safety and technical training courses including Basic Safety Training Offshore, Advanced Rescue Training, Control of Hazardous Energies, Basic Technical Training, and more. Training delivered at Egersund Energy Hub and through franchise network. Revenue from course fees charged per participant.
2. Wind Technician Education Programs: Wind Technician Academy - a 4-week training program with e-learning modules, combining GWO certification with technical skills development. Also includes Wind Technician education programs for NEETs and reskilling/upskilling adults.
3. PPE and Safety Equipment Sales: Sale of certified safety gear and equipment for wind industry including helmets, harnesses, lanyards, fall arrest systems, rescue equipment, lifting bags, blade repair products, respiratory protection. Products include SKYLOTEC, Petzl, Zarges, and Sundström brands. Both online shop and quote-based sales.
4. Franchise Licensing: International franchise model for establishing GWO-certified training centers. Franchisees pay for access to training methodology, digital content, Train-the-Trainer programs, GWO-certified handbook, procedures, templates, LMS access, and ongoing support. Current franchise partners in USA, Poland, Sweden, Scotland.
5. E-Learning Course Sales: Online wind energy introduction courses developed with MINTRA - sold individually or as a package. 3 courses totaling 3.5 hours covering wind industry fundamentals, safety standards, environmental impact, and turbine technology.
6. Inspection Services: Inspection services for wind industry as part of comprehensive solutions for onshore and offshore wind projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Energy Innovation AS delivers GWO-certified safety and technical training for the onshore and offshore wind industry, alongside wind technician education programs, PPE and safety equipment sales, and inspection services. Training is delivered at the Egersund Energy Hub, on customer wind farm sites, and through an international franchise network. The company also develops eLearning content (with MINTRA) and proprietary VR / Digital Twin training technology.

Product overview

Energy Innovation is a Norwegian GWO-certified training organization offering comprehensive wind energy education and safety equipment. The portfolio consists of: (1) GWO-certified training courses including Basic Safety Training Offshore, Advanced Rescue Training, and Control of Hazardous Energies modules; (2) eLearning courses developed with Mintra covering wind industry fundamentals; (3) Wind Technician education programs including the new Wind Technician Academy with ManpowerGroup; (4) Safety equipment including SKYLOTEC products (harnesses, lanyards, TUNER PRO, FINCH+ ADVANCE, NANOLINK series), PetZL harnesses, Sundstrom respiratory protection, fall arrest systems, rescue equipment, blade repair products, and lifting bags; and (5) VR/digital twin training technology. Training is delivered at Egersund Energy Hub headquarters and through a global franchise network spanning USA, Poland, Sweden, and Scotland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore (BST) Comprehensive 3-day GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore course combining e-learning modules with on-site practical training, covering working at heights, first aid, manual handling, fire awareness, and sea survival for wind industry technicians. Priced at 29,350 NOK per participant; certificate validity per GWO standards.
• GWO Advanced Rescue Training 3-day GWO Advanced Rescue Training course for wind turbine generators, teaching rescue skills for hub, spinner, internal blade, nacelle, tower, cellar, and single blade scenarios. Priced at 16,900 NOK per participant.
• GWO Control of Hazardous Energies (CoHE) Combined Combined 2-day training covering BTT Hazardous Energy Basic Safety, CoHE Electrical Safety, and CoHE Pressure Fluid Safety for safe work with hazardous energies in wind industry. Priced at 17,500 NOK; certificate valid for 24 months.
• GWO CoHE Electrical Safety 1-day training module enabling participants to perform electrical work safely in the wind industry using protective equipment, preventive techniques, and recognized safe work methods. Priced at 7,500 NOK; certificate valid for 24 months.
• GWO CoHE Pressure Fluid Safety 1-day training module enabling participants to work safely with and around pressure fluids in the wind industry, including proper PPE selection and safe work practices. Priced at 6,500 NOK; certificate valid for 24 months.
• Rope Access Training (NS9600) Rope Access training according to the NS9600 Norwegian standard delivered at the Egersund facility in partnership with IKM SolidTech, expanding Energy Innovation's safety training portfolio.
• eLearning: Introduction to Wind Energy Courses Three online courses (3.5 hours total) covering wind industry introduction, environmental and social impact, and wind turbine operating principles and components, developed with MINTRA. Sold individually or as a package through the MINTRA online training platform.
• Wind Technician Academy Four-week training program with e-learning modules covering GWO certification, technical English, HSE, wind turbine mechanics, hydraulics, and electronics, delivered in partnership with ManpowerGroup for Nordic wind industry workforce development.
• Wind Technician Education Program Wind technician education program combining theoretical and practical training, including NEET and reskilling/upskilling pathways, delivered in collaboration with educational partners such as Fagskolen Rogaland.
• On-site Training at Customer Wind Farms GWO training and crisis/accident management training delivered at customer wind farm sites (onshore and offshore), with realistic scenarios and involvement of OEMs and regional emergency services.
• Wind Industry Inspection Services Inspection services for onshore and offshore wind projects, including condition-based maintenance on wind turbine blades delivered through the Regional Research Funds project with NORCE, Naviga Wind Power, Fred. Olsen Renewables, Equinor, Vattenfall, and IKM.
• PPE and Safety Equipment Shop E-commerce shop and quote-based sales of certified wind industry PPE and safety equipment including harnesses (Petzl, SKYLOTEC), lanyards and energy absorbers, helmets, mobile fall arrest and SRLs, connectors and carabiners, rope and pulleys, packs and accessories, tool tethering, rescue and evacuation equipment, fall arrest rail systems, Sundström respiratory protection, lifting bags (up to 1000 kg WLL), blade repair products, and Zarges Eurobox transport equipment.
• Energy Innovation Global Franchise Network International franchise offering for establishing GWO-certified training centers under the Energy Innovation Global brand, including access to training methodology, digital content, Train-the-Trainer programs, GWO-certified handbook, procedures, templates, LMS access, and ongoing support. Current franchisees: Nunez Community College (Louisiana, USA), Inter Marine Training (Poland), Bifrost Vindakademi (Sweden), Ayrshire College (Scotland). Expansion planned to Netherlands (Noorderpoort College) and China (World Wind Energy Academy in Shantou).

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ wind technicians needed by 2028 globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ManpowerGroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026Framework agreement signed January 30, 2026 for Wind Technician Academy - a scalable model to educate, support and prepare the next generation of wind technicians. ManpowerGroup responsible for candidate sourcing and recruitment; Energy Innovation delivers specialized technical training. First pilot with 8 candidates from Sweden starting February 2026 at Egersund Energy Hub. Agreement covers Nordic region with plans to scale globally through franchise network.
• MINTRAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Partnership to develop and deliver wind energy e-learning courses. Three online training courses (3.5 hours total) providing comprehensive introduction to wind energy industry covering safety standards, environmental impact, and turbine technology. MINTRA specializes in professional eLearning content while Energy Innovation provides industry expertise.
• T-shore (Regional CoVE for Offshore Wind Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Centre of Vocational Excellence for offshore wind. Three-year Innovation Norway-supported business network project (June 2023 - June 2026) with bilateral/multilateral cooperation projects to strengthen workforce for offshore wind industry. Energy Innovation coordinates Norwegian activities in this Erasmus+ project.
• NORCE - Norwegian Research CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D partner for multiple projects including ROBINSON Horizon 2020 project (7 million EUR funding), Regional Research Funds project on condition-based maintenance for wind turbine blades, and VRI projects. Contributes significant knowledge and industrial network for wind turbine inspection and blade repair.
• Fagskolen RogalandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner in T-SHORE Erasmus+ project. Also collaborates on webinars and initiatives for offshore wind port and infrastructure development. Located in Stavanger/Haugesund/Egersund.
• IKM SolidTechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Rope Access training certification according to NS9600 standard at Egersund facility. Expanded safety training portfolio to include rope access techniques.
• Norwegian Offshore WindminorOthersEnergy Innovation represented on board of Norwegian Offshore Wind cluster which has 400+ member companies. Active in developing Norwegian offshore wind supplier industry.
• Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP)minorOthersNorwegian energy promotion organization. Energy Innovation partnership marked at Norwegian Pavilion during Scottish Offshore Wind Conference hosted by NORWEP.
• Naviga Wind Power, Fred. Olsen Renewables, Equinor, Vattenfall, IKMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in Regional Research Funds project focused on improving wind turbine performance through condition-based maintenance services on turbine blades.
• T-SHORE Project Consortium (13 partners across 5 countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Erasmus+ funded project (5 million EUR, 2022-2026) involving Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland. Partners include: Energy Innovation, Fagskolen Rogaland, CEMTEC (Denmark), IWEA/Wind Energy Ireland, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, POM West-Vlaanderen, Scalda, Skilliant, Skive College, Stichting Noorderpoort, Platform Bèta Techniek, TC Noord-Nederland, World Class Maintenance. Aims to establish network of competence centers for offshore renewable energy.
• SundströmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Sundström for respiratory protection equipment. Products known for superior comfort, high performance, and advanced filtration technology. Energy Innovation offers certified masks, filters, and accessories meeting highest safety standards.
• Gdynia Maritime UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner of Inter Marine Training in Poland, contributing to wind energy education development.
• Aker SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for overnight accommodation offering at Aker Solutions' camp facility in Egersund (Søre Eigerøy). Provides practical and cost-effective accommodation option for course participants, customers and partners at NOK 1200 per night including breakfast and dinner.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atlas Knowledge: Atlas Knowledge (formerly Atlas Elektronik training arm) provides competency development and digital training solutions for the offshore energy sector, including renewables. Comparable to Energy Innovation in combining vocational training with e-learning/digital tools for wind technician development.
• RelyOn Nutec: RelyOn Nutec provides safety and technical training for the renewables, oil & gas, and maritime industries with global training centers. It is directly comparable to Energy Innovation's GWO training portfolio and on-site delivery model, with overlapping modules in Basic Safety Training, Advanced Rescue, and CoHE.
• Falck Safety Services: Falck Safety Services (now part of the Wind Energy Safety organization) delivers GWO-aligned safety training and certification across multiple geographies. It competes directly with Energy Innovation in GWO Basic Safety Training, Advanced Rescue, and Hazardous Energy modules.
• Maersk Training: Maersk Training, part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, is one of the largest GWO-certified wind industry safety and technical training providers globally, with centers in multiple countries. It is directly comparable to Energy Innovation across GWO course portfolio, on-site training delivery, and Wind Technician education, but at significantly greater scale.
• Survivex: Survivex (Aberdeen, Scotland) delivers safety and technical training for the energy sector including renewables-aligned courses. Comparable to Energy Innovation in serving the offshore wind training market in Northern Europe and offering modular GWO-style safety courses.
• Mammoet: Mammoet provides heavy lifting and industrial services for the wind industry with associated safety training programs for wind technicians. Comparable to Energy Innovation in delivering specialized on-site training, equipment supply, and safety services for wind farm operators.

Broad incumbents

• DNV: DNV is a global certification, inspection, and training provider across the energy sector including wind. While much broader in scope than Energy Innovation, DNV overlaps in GWO-aligned training, wind industry inspection services, and competency standards development.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland provides certification and training services across the wind industry, including wind turbine technician qualifications and safety-related certifications. Comparable to Energy Innovation in delivering standardized, internationally recognized certification training for wind industry professionals.
• Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy: Siemens Gamesa is a global wind turbine OEM that also runs its own wind technician training programs for customers. Comparable to Energy Innovation in training wind technicians but as part of a much broader OEM portfolio rather than a specialized training franchise business.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a major TIC (testing, inspection, certification) company with growing renewable energy training and certification services. It overlaps with Energy Innovation in wind industry inspection, safety certification, and increasingly in workforce training adjacent to its TIC core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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