27 November 2025

On Thursday, November 20th, the third OranjeWind Knowledge Inspiration Day for MBO (vocational college) teachers was held in Eemshaven. The event was dedicated to the offshore wind sector and attracted educators from vocational institutions across the Netherlands.

Throughout the day, participants were given a guided tour of the TKF cable factory in Eemshaven, where they received informative explanations regarding innovation and the production of electricity cables used in offshore wind projects, including the sea cables manufactured for OranjeWind. In addition, several presentations were held on topics such as offshore operations, maintenance, and educational developments in offshore wind, ensuring attendees were updated on the latest industry trends.

Special attention was devoted to exploring the current state of education related to offshore wind, as well as strategies for motivating students to pursue careers in this dynamic sector. The event highlighted the importance of providing up-to-date learning materials and fostering enthusiasm among students for technical professions within the energy transition.

Gerben Huiszoon, Practor Energy in the Delta at Scalda Maritime, ICT & Technology, reflected on the significance of the day: “The Inspiration Day was very interesting for the wind technology teachers at vocational colleges. The tour of the new cable factory showed that in the Netherlands we not only install and maintain wind turbines, but also produce vital components like inter-array cables within our own country. It’s amazing to see how modern such a factory is and that the Netherlands has the production of this vital infrastructure in its own hands! We were truly impressed and hope to pass our enthusiasm on to our students, because the energy transition requires a lot of new technicians.”

Both the participating educators and the OranjeWind Knowledge team found the event to be educational, informative, and inspiring. The knowledge and insights gained will support the further development of lessons and curricula focused on offshore wind.