About our franchise model
Energy Innovation is running a world leading comprehensive Training, Education, Research & Development Center for On- and Offshore Wind and Green Tech in Egersund, Norway, with the largest market share for GWO-training (Global Wind Organisation), and the only education of wind technicians in Norway.
ENERGY INNOVATION
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
Energy Innovation has developed a franchising for the establishment of state-of-the-art training & education centers for on- and offshore wind and green tech globally.
We combine our gained knowledge and experience with the knowhow and network provided by local education and industry partners, developing high quality training and education in a cost-effective manner, ensuring high quality digital content and deliverance always up to date according to the Global Wind Organisation standard.
Join the Energy Innovation franchise today and revolutionize your path to excellence in GWO training and wind technician education. Elevate your capabilities, connect with a global network, and embark on a journey of innovation and success!
Through a franchise agreement Energy Innovation will provide
- Fast track to certification – a proven pathway to launch a high-quality GWO training and wind-workforce education centre, covering both up-skilling and re-skilling.
- Continuously updated digital content – gamified e-learning modules plus full curricula for fixed (onsite) training in every licensed course.
- Turn-key management system – GWO-certified handbook, procedures and templates delivered.
- Three-week Train-the-Trainer programme – qualifying local instructors as GWO-certified trainers for all selected modules.
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Comprehensive course documentation:
Equipment list
Course instructions & slide deck
Online gamification module
Risk assessment & health declaration
Participant evaluation forms
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Audit support & cost savings – guidance through the initial GWO audit and lower surveillance-audit fees via Energy Innovation’s multisite certification.
- Shared LMS & global knowledge hub – access to best-practice libraries, webinars and an annual partner summit for continuous improvement.
- Marketing kit & joint visibility – inclusion in Energy Innovation Global campaigns and lead-sharing across the network.
- Global customer reach – direct access to an international client base seeking certified wind-safety training and technical education.
Franchise locations
Energy Innovation is running a world-leading comprehensive Training, Education, Research & Development Center for On- and Offshore Wind and Green Tech in Egersund, Norway, holding the largest market share for GWO training (Global Wind Organisation), and offering the only formal education of wind technicians in Norway.
In February 2023, we officially launched our global franchise for GWO certification – the international industry standard for HSE and technical disciplines within onshore and offshore wind.
The first center was certified in New York in 2023. Our second and third centers followed in New Orleans and Poland in Q2 2024. Most recently, a center in Sundsvall, Sweden was certified in Q1 2025.
Green: Ongoing, Blue: in progress
Egersund
Energy Innovation HQ, located on Norway’s southwest coast, serves as our operational base and the original model for our global training concept. With over 2,000 m² of dedicated indoor training space and advanced outdoor facilities, it is the most comprehensive GWO training and wind technician education centre in Northern Europe. Our HQ delivers practical, scenario-based safety training and technical programs tailored for wind professionals, industry workers and newcomers to renewables. Egersund is also the coordination point for our international franchise network, digital learning development and R&D partnerships.
Louisiana
Nunez Community College in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, is an official Energy Innovation franchise partner, offering GWO-certified safety training as part of its academic Wind Tech Education pathway. Students in the Sustainable Energy Career Academy (SECA) receive hands-on instruction aligned with international standards in wind turbine safety and maintenance.
While this franchise model is designed specifically for students enrolled at Nunez, the integration of GWO certification into a college-level program represents an innovative approach to developing the local renewable energy workforce.
Poland
Inter Marine Training Center, based in Gdynia, is a certified franchise partner of Energy Innovation.
With focus on hands-on safety training and a mission to make professional competence accessible, Inter Marine is delivering GWO-certified modules for both offshore and onshore wind professionals.
Inter Marine shares our values of practical relevance, high-quality instruction, and continuous improvement – empowering participants to move “from zero to hero” in the wind power industry.
Sweden
Bifrost Wind Academy, based in Sundsvall, is a certified Energy Innovation franchise partner delivering world-class training for the wind energy sector.
Their programs cover GWO-certified safety modules tailored for both onshore and offshore environments.
With a strong focus on practical relevance, modern facilities, and experienced instructors, Bifrost Wind combines local insight with international standards – empowering professionals for the future of renewable energy.
Partners in progress
Energy Innovation continues to expand its global network through active partnerships and franchise dialogues across multiple continents. We are currently engaged in franchise development processes in Finland, Ireland, China, Australia, Scotland, Türkiye, Belgium, Netherlands and Denmark.
Each collaboration is tailored to local needs – from full-scale GWO centres to joint initiatives on curriculum development and instructor training – ensuring scalable growth and high-quality delivery in both mature and emerging wind energy markets.
Questions? Get in touch with us
Frank Emil Moen
