Based in Thessaloniki, Greece, Q-PLAN INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS PC is a consultancy company offering quality expert advice to support sustainable business and implement high-end Research and Innovation (R&I) projects as well as policy studies.
Q-PLAN has extensive experience in the design, management and implementation of R&I projects under EU programmes, such as Horizon Europe, as well as studies conducted on behalf of the European Commission Directorates-General and Agencies (>70 projects and studies). Their main areas of expertise include project coordination and management, exploitation of project results, development of business models and plans, as well as communication and dissemination.
Q-PLAN’s Role in the WENDY Project
As the Exploitation Manager for the WENDY project, Q-PLAN is focused on paving the way towards the effective use of WENDY’s results beyond the end of the project, working alongside partners to maximise the project’s benefits. The team has also mapped best practices from wind farms across the EU that have successfully increased social acceptance, and they are actively involved in knowledge transfer and shaping policy recommendations for wind energy.
Supporting Community Engagement and Innovation
Evangelos Genitsaris, a civil engineer, and Prodromos Gkalimanis, an environmental engineer, are spearheading the work of Q-PLAN’s team for the WENDY. Together, they manage the WENDY Knowledge Exchange Platform (KEP), a dynamic hub designed for stakeholders to share insights, access tools, and foster community growth around wind energy practices. They also oversee the WENDY Network of Interest, an initiative inviting wind energy stakeholders to exchange ideas and engage with WENDY’s activities, fostering innovation and best practice in the sector.
“The WENDY KEP provides a collaborative space for mutual learning within the wind energy community, serving as a gateway to innovation,” says Evangelos. Prodromos adds, “Our Network of Interest encourages wind energy enthusiasts to contribute insights and support WENDY’s mission to advance wind energy tools and practices.”
Commitment to Renewable Energy Q-PLAN’s participation in WENDY aligns with our mission to serve as a vigorous cell of society and our interest towards advancing novel renewable energy solutions. With a strong track record in renewable energy projects, including the ongoing MarineWind offshore wind initiative, Q-PLAN views its involvement in WENDY as an opportunity to increase awareness and expertise in wind energy across Greece and beyond. Through their work, they aspire to drive knowledge sharing and collaboration in the sector, leaving a lasting impact on the wind energy sector and contributing to a sustainable future.
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Authors: Evangelos Genitsaris, Prodromos Gkalimanis.
ed. M. Farstad