Building on its recent entry into the pre-qualification process for offshore wind seabed licences in Nova Scotia, Q ENERGY France has announced two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) and The PIER.
The partnerships will focus on areas critical to the success of offshore wind projects, including workforce development, applied research, and sector-wide collaboration.
Together, these initiatives support Nova Scotia's offshore wind ambitions and aim to ensure that Nova Scotia's offshore wind industry delivers growth, local benefits, and global best practices.
"To deliver on offshore wind's promise, it's essential to work hand in hand with educational, research, and industry partners right here in Nova Scotia," said Junu Lee, CEO, Q ENERGY France. "Our MOUs with NSCC and The PIER underline our intention to establish strong partnerships with the aim of maximizing innovation and delivering projects that generate value for the region in multiple ways."
Q ENERGY and NSCC will collaborate on workforce training for marine operations and offshore wind maintenance, as well as applied research through SEATAC, and sector convening with Marine Renewables Canada.
"NSCC is proud to collaborate with Q ENERGY as Nova Scotia advances its emerging offshore wind sector. Partnerships like this are essential to ensuring our province is ready for the opportunities ahead, both in developing the skilled workforce required and in applying innovative research to support the responsible growth of this industry", said Don Bureaux, President of the NSCC and added: "By bringing together Q ENERGY's global expertise and NSCC's strengths in applied research, training and sector collaboration, we are helping to build the foundation for a clean-energy future that benefits communities across Nova Scotia."
Q ENERGY and The PIER will collaborate on innovation initiatives, supply chain readiness, and digital solutions for transparency and collaboration.
"Supply chain innovation is critical for success. As Canada's first living lab dedicated to transportation, supply chains and logistics, The PIER brings together innovators, end-users, academic partners and supporting partners and suppliers in a real port context to co-create, test and deploy practical solutions," said Mike Davie, Vice President of Operations, Sustainability, and Technology at the Halifax Port Authority. "We look forward to working with our innovators and partners as we tap our experienced and globally-connected network to support this exciting step in Nova Scotia's offshore wind energy development."
These agreements follow Q ENERGY France's announcement to participate in Nova Scotia's pre-qualification phase for offshore wind seabed licences together with its sister company Hanwha Ocean as well as Hanwha Group's broader engagement in Canada, including its shortlisted bid for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), reflecting Hanwha's commitment to long-term investment across strategic sectors.
As part of Hanwha Group, one of South Korea's leading global business groups, Q ENERGY France brings over 25 years of renewable energy experience and access to Hanwha's industrial and technological capabilities spanning energy, ocean solutions, defence, shipbuilding, aerospace, and more. This positions Hanwha to meaningfully contribute to Canada's economic growth and clean energy transition. Through offshore wind development, Q ENERGY aims to strengthen local supply chains, create skilled jobs, and foster innovation in Nova Scotia's maritime and energy sectors.
Hanwha Ocean's Energy Plant Unit has partnered with Q ENERGY in the pre-qualification process, leveraging its shipbuilding and plant expertise to become a global EPCIO* player.
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*Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation
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Left to right: David Thomas, Executive Director, The PIER, Charlie SC Eoh, Head of Naval Ship Business, Hanwha Ocean, Junu Lee, CEO, Q ENERGY, and Don Bureaux, President, Nova Scotia Community College mark the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding to advance offshore wind development in Nova Scotia. The partnerships will focus on workforce development, applied research, innovation, and supply chain readiness to support Nova Scotia's emerging offshore wind industry.
About Q ENERGY
Q ENERGY is Europe's full-service partner for renewable energy projects in Europe. The company is active along the entire value chain of renewable energy projects - from solar farms, onshore and offshore wind projects to energy storage solutions and hybrid power plants. Nearly 600 employees in the Berlin headquarters and international offices are currently driving a development pipeline of 8.5 GW across Europe. Building on more than 25 years of experience and +2.5 GW completed renewable energy assets, Q ENERGY is currently active in Spain, Portugal, France, and Germany. Together with its independent sister company Hanwha Qcells, Q ENERGY forms the energy division of its mother company and top-tier Korean enterprise Hanwha Solutions Corporation.
About Nova Scotia Community College
NSCC is located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded territory and traditional homeland of the Mi'kmaq Nation. This land is governed by the treaties of Peace and Friendship, which the Mi'kmaq and the British Crown first signed in 1726. The College is committed to building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation, transforming Nova Scotia one learner at a time. NSCC offers more than 140 career-oriented programs throughout the province at our 14 campuses, including our online eCampus. Programs are offered through five academic schools - Access, Education and Language; Business and Creative Industries; Health and Human Services; Technology and Environment; and Trades and Transportation. These reflect Nova Scotia's labour market needs and opportunities. An annual survey of NSCC graduates shows that 90% are employed one year after graduation, most in their field of study, with 93% of those employed living and working in Nova Scotia.
About The PIER
The PIER is Canada's first living lab dedicated to transportation, supply chain and logistics industries. The PIER stands for Port Innovation, Engagement, and Research, and is where key supply chain partners collaborate to solve complex problems in a real port context at the Port of Halifax. Partners are focused on co-creating, testing and accelerating practical solutions alongside end-users that benefit Canada's economy, the environment, and local community.
The PIER is also a founding member of the Port Innovators Network, a growing global network of innovation hubs for ports aiming to drive innovation adoption in the global port system. Learn more at Home - The PIER Halifax, Canada and Port Innovators Network - PIN. Your community of port innovation hubs.
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