This is the first testing agreement that we have signed with Ming Yang Smart Energy and builds on years of experience of testing major new pieces of technology that have gone on to play big roles in the UK’s expansion of offshore wind.

F4OR is a unique programme that aims to galvanise companies within the UK supply chain with the tools they need to succeed in the offshore renewable energy sector. This regional programme is funded by The North East Combined Authority.

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We continue to work with ETZ Ltd to help foster innovation to support the growth of floating offshore wind, which represents a game changing economic opportunity for Aberdeen and the north east of Scotland.

Our proposal to move forward with the design and preparation for a large scale mooring line test rig at our Floating Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) in Aberdeen has also been supported with equal funding from the Energy Transition Zone Ltd (ETZ Ltd).

As some of the earliest models of wind turbines approach the end of their intended operational lifespans, this breakthrough identifies options that could extend the life of the existing blades - in some cases by up to half their expected lifetime again.

Our Techno Economic Analyst, Victoria, outlines all the benefits that hybrid systems could have, including project cost savings, increased local content and the ability to adapt existing fixed-bottom turbine designs, in the full blog below.

Equally funded by @thecrownestate.bsky.social and the Swansea Bay City Deal, the programme will see a minimum of 10 companies recieve targeted support to ensure they take advantage of new opportunities presented by the development of a new floating offshore wind industry in the Celtic Sea.

This framework includes parameters such as the 'administrative strike price' (ASP), which are used by eligible developers to set bids during the auction.

Our full analysis and reaction delves into what CfD awards are required to reach 2030 constuction targets.

Alongside @apolloengineer.bsky.social and DOF Subsea UK, improving the effectiveness of #mooring lines and dynamic #cables on floating offshore wind farms is the focus of the FOWCoE's latest project.

The successful companies are set to recieve a share of £600,000, alongside invaluable support from ourselves, Equinor and EDF Renewables.

The TIGGOR programme is funded by The North East Combined Authority as part of its commitment to supporting the region's offshore renewable energy supply chain.

VDARE (Virtual Demonstration and Assessment for Robotic Environments) allows company to test, validate and accelerate the deployment of robotics in a range of simulated offshore wind environments.

The project is funded through Innovate UK's Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund and the OLTER Project.

@thecrownestate.bsky.social announced the £100,000 funding on the 8th July at the Senedd. Moreover, the Swansea City Bay Deal which is co-funded by Welsh and UK Government, will match The Crown Estate's contribution.

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