Offshore Wind
Are you looking to grow your Offshore Wind business?
The UK is a global leader in the transition to greener energy, and we work with governments and businesses across the world to address the challenges brought about by climate change.
With 14GW capacity already installed, the UK is Europe’s largest offshore wind market. We have the ambition to deploy up to 50GW by 2030, with up to 5GW coming from floating offshore wind.
The project pipeline of around 77GW across 80 projects offer significant, new investment opportunities around the whole offshore value chain.
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Discover UK Supply Chain Expertise
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.
Our experienced, expert supply chain helps make the business of servicing the dangerous offshore environment safer and more efficient.
Meet the innovators.
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Meet 4 UK companies servicing the 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.
Supported by international investment, the UK is home to:
We have 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.
Offshore Wind opportunities in the UK
Offshore wind floating substructures in Scotland
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 the floating substructures and associated components that these projects require.
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Offshore wind supply chain and ports in Teesside and the Humber
The UK has the world’s largest offshore wind energy market, and it is set to grow with the development of 2 new offshore wind ports in Teesside and the Humber. This is a unique opportunity for companies that manufacture high-value offshore wind components.
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Marine autonomy in the South West
The South West of England is the largest maritime cluster in the UK. An exclusive opportunity exists to design, develop, test, and manufacture autonomous vessels and technologies to support a cleaner, greener maritime industry. The region can create and test target technologies in offshore renewable energy.
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Cost-effective finance solutions for project owners
UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK Government’s export credit agency offering long-term, cost-effective finance solutions for buyers procuring goods and services from the UK. A £2bn Clean Growth Direct Lending Facility dedicates funding specifically for clean growth and renewable energy projects.
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UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spolight
12 December 2023
Edinburgh, UK
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