Offshore Wind
Are you looking to grow your Offshore Wind business? Learn more about offshore wind opportunities in the UK:
Floating offshore wind in Scotland
The UK is the global leader in offshore wind. Now, Scotland is set to become the world’s first floating offshore wind market of scale, propelling the country’s net zero ambitions.
Scotland is set to host some of the world’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind projects. The Cromarty and Moray Firths, in the north-east of Scotland, offer the ideal locations to manufacture floating substructures.
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Supply Chain Opportunities
With over 20 years of experience, the UK is a pioneer in offshore wind. Companies from the UK offer the innovations and services to make offshore thrive throughout the world.
Expert supply chain helps make the business of servicing the dangerous offshore environment safer and more efficient.
Download the UK Offshore Wind Capabilities & Case Studies handbookopens bit.ly in a new tabSupported by international investment, the UK is home to:
Some of the world’s largest operational wind farms such as Dogger Bank.
One of the world’s first commercial floating windfarm - Hywind Scotland (30MW) which can light up to 300,000 light bulbs for a full hour.
One of the world’s largest floating offshore windfarm - Kincardine Scotland (48MW).
The world's first recyclable blade - Manufactured in Hull, by Siemens Gamesa.
Meet your partners in the UK Offshore Wind industry:
BladeBUG
This unique robot will reduce running costs of offshore wind projects and maximise asset lifetimes. The first-of-its-kind robot for blade maintenance and repair can be operated out of the line of sight.
Rovco
A global provider of ROV and hydrographic services supported by unique artificial intelligence-based technologies. A track record in supplying services and technology to the Offshore Energy Industry across the world.
North Star
North Star owns and operates the largest wholly UK-owned fleet engaged in the UK’s offshore industry in the North Sea, providing comprehensive operational experience of the seas around the UK coastline.
ORE Catapult
ORE is a world-renowned testing centre for blades, robotics, digital solution/AI and turbines.
This catapult lays a key role in bringing together industry and academia.
Build connections with the UK's offshore wind ecosystem:
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC)
26-27 November 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Get support from DBT
The United Kingdom's Department for Business & Trade (DBT) is a specialised government body with responsibility for negotiating international trade policy, supporting business, as well as delivering an outward-looking trade diplomacy strategy.
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