Offshore Wind Growth Partnership

📢 LATEST NEWS: Crown Estate Scotland has committed £250k to expand Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence (FOWCoE) programme. We're excited to announce that Crown Estate Scotland has contributed £250,000 to support the Environmental Interactions Strategic Programme (EISP) - one of four collaborative, multi-year programmes to deliver rigorous research and thought leadership for the sector. The EISP focuses on developing and expanding the evidence-based body of knowledge informing the delivery of an efficient, timely and transparent environmental impact assessment process for floating offshore wind. 🐬 💬 Our Principal Portfolio Manager for Floating Offshore Wind, Andrew Stormonth-Darling CEng, said this: “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝑲 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒂 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒅, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒅𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒑 𝒖𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒚, 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔. “𝑨𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅’𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒅, 𝑪𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒅.” Members of EISP include Crown Estate Scotland, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Marine Scotland, Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales and The Crown Estate. Click here to read the full announcement: https://hubs.la/Q02Zjhpl0

📣 Spotlight exhibitor's announcement We are pleased to announce some more of our UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight exhibitors. These exhibitors have all been supported by the one or more of our OWGP business transformation or grant funding programmes. 🚀 BizGive | DFS Composites Limited | Global Energy Group | Hutchinson | Ledwood Mechanical Engineering Ltd | Morek Engineering | Uncrewed Survey Solutions | DEWESOFT UK LTD | Dublin Offshore | HV Wooding Limited    🔍 Join us and our beneficiaries at the UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight event on the 10th of December to learn more about our programmes and make new connection in the offshore wind supply chain sector 🌐 You won't want to miss it! 🎫 Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02MS10b0 🤝 Held in partnership with Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult 📍 ExCel, London: 10th December 2024. reNEWS - Renewable Energy News | EnBW Generation UK | bp | Equinor | Ørsted | BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership | The Crown Estate | West of Orkney Windfarm | NOF | Scottish Renewables | Innovate UK | RenewableUK #CelticSeaCluster #OWIC #SpotlightOnSupplyChain #SupplyChain #OffshoreWind #UKOffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreEvent #OffshoreSupplyChain #SupplyChainInnovation #FutureofWindEnergy 

🌟 Delivery partner highlight 🌟 Our dedicated delivery partners are essential to driving growth and innovation in the UK offshore wind supply chain. Their unique expertise and hands-on support empower our beneficiaries to succeed through our business transformation programs. Introducing our fantastic delivery partner BVG Associates! BVG Associates provides expert guidance in technical and market insights through our WEST programme, helping beneficiaries establish their unique value and drive growth in the competitive offshore wind sector. Their flexibility, commitment to making a difference, and strong alignment with OWGP’s values make them an invaluable partner in empowering UK-based companies in offshore wind. Thank you, BVG Associates, for your outstanding support! #OWGP #OffshoreWind #OWGPDeliveryPartners #UKSupplyChain #Innovation

Join us for the most anticipated offshore wind event of the year, the UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight! We're thrilled to co-host #Spotlight2024 with Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, on 10 December at the ExCel in London. Don't miss your chance to: 💼 Hear from industry leaders and on key trends and challenges 🌐 Connect with experts, innovators, and potential partners 💡 Discover the latest advancements in offshore wind 💸 Witness pitches from early-stage companies seeking investment 🥇 Learn about success stories from F4OR, Launch Academy, TIGGOR and OWGP programmes. So, mark your calendar and register now👉 https://lnkd.in/ex_2WG8q for #Spotlight2024, where ideas turn into action. reNEWS - Renewable Energy News | EnBW Generation UK | bp | Equinor | Ørsted | ScottishPower Renewables | BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership | #SpotlightOnSupplyChain #SupplyChain #OffshoreWind #OSW #WindPower #Renewables

🚨 Calling all Scottish innovators in offshore wind! Scottish Enterprise has launched the Scotland CAN DO Offshore Wind Innovation Feasibility Fund, providing 100% grants to Scotland’s best innovators to address challenges in Scotland’s offshore wind sector. 🌊 The funding will cover 100% of the eligible costs of R&D feasibility projects and is open to companies across Scotland. Grant support of £30K - £50K is available for projects lasting 3 months. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge products or services, your innovations could shape the future of offshore wind in Scotland. 🗓️ Apply by 12 noon on 10th January 2025. For more details and access to the application forms, visit: https://lnkd.in/gCR-w3nU Offshore Wind Scotland | Scottish Development International #OffshoreWind #OSW #Innovation #Scotland

SPOTLIGHT: On the Exhibitors! We are excited to announce some of the exhibitors that will be at our UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight event! 🚀 These exhibitors have all been supported by the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, either through grant funding or through business transformation. Apollo | Cognitive Business | FENNEX | James Walker | Marine Power Systems Ltd (MPS) | Ocean Information Services Ltd | Renew Risk | InterBolt | Synaptec | W3G Marine 🔍 Join us at the UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight event on the 10th of December to explore how our OWGP programmes and those run by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult like Launch Academy, F4OR, and TIGGOR are revolutionising the supply chain landscape! 💬🛠️ 🔥 Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to learn about our support for cutting-edge technologies and expand your professional network. 🌐 Secure your spot now while you can: https://hubs.la/Q02MS10b0 Conference held in partnership with ORE Catapult ExCel, London: 10th December, 2024. reNEWS - Renewable Energy News EnBW Generation UK | bp | Equinor | Ørsted | BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership | The Crown Estate | West of Orkney Windfarm | NOF | Scottish Renewables | Innovate UK | RenewableUK #CelticSeaCluster #OWIC #SpotlightOnSupplyChain #SupplyChain #OffshoreWind

📢 WEST Application Deadline Reminder A quick reminder to all aspiring WEST applicants, that the deadline to apply for our Wind Expert Support Toolkit programme will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, 22th November. ⏳ The WEST programme provides targeted expert advice and support to companies looking to enter or grow within the offshore wind supply chain. Through WEST we have helped over 170 companies to increase impact, productivity and competitiveness within the OSW sector. Want to be one of them? Don’t miss out. 🚀 📝 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/enK6uM-h 📅 Deadline: 22nd November, 17:00 #OffshoreWind #WESTProgramme #WindSupport #CleanEnergy #OffshoreWindSupplyChain #WindPower #WindEnergy

OWGP are on a mission to accelerate growth and promote closer collaboration across the UK’s Offshore Wind Supply Chain. 🌊 Since 2019, we’ve awarded £21.8 million in funding to over 250 beneficiary companies, supported 311 projects, and helped to create 1,528 new jobs in offshore wind. Interested in hearing first-hand about the impact of our programmes? Join us, and over 50 of our beneficiaries at the UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight in London on 10th December. Connect with key players in the supply chain and discover how we can help you unlock insights, develop capability and accelerate growth. 🎫 Secure your spot now: https://hubs.la/Q02MS10b0 🤝 Conference held in partnership with Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult 📍ExCel, London: 10th December, 2024. reNEWS - Renewable Energy News | EnBW Generation UK | bp | Equinor | Ørsted | BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership | The Crown Estate | West of Orkney Windfarm | NOF | Scottish Renewables | Innovate UK | RenewableUK #CelticSeaCluster #OWIC #SpotlightOnSupplyChain #SupplyChain #OffshoreWind

🌟 Feel Good Friday🌟 We hope you’ll join us in celebrating the success of our beneficiary, Sealand Projects Ltd as they share the positive results of their Decarbonisation of Offshore Wind Vessel Traffic project! 🌊 Their cutting-edge software helps analyse vessel data from offshore wind farms to estimate carbon footprints and fuel consumption within 15% of actual usage! Here’s how their innovative software can help operators uncover critical insights to accelerate decarbonisation efforts: 🚢 Reducing transport speed (from port to offshore windfarm): Reducing transit speeds by just 5 knots can save up to 500 tonnes of CO2e annually, depending on the site. 📅 Smarter planning: Improved weather planning, maintenance scheduling and reducing workdays can save 10,000-20,000 litres of fuel and cut CO2 emissions by up to 50 tonnes! ⚙️Engine optimisation: Utilising vessels with ~1000kW engines instead of ~2000kW where possible can lead to over 50% reduction of fuel use and therefore carbon emissions. ⏱️ Time saving tweaks: Reducing transfer time by 30 mins per workday can lead to an 8%-15% reduction in fuel consumption. This project demonstrates what’s possible with smart tech, efficient operations, and a commitment to decarbonisation. Congratulations to the team at Sealand Projects! #FeelGoodFriday #Sustainability #OffshoreWind #Innovation #Decarbonisation

We’re delighted to have RenewableUK as one of our supporters at our upcoming UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight event!💡 RenewableUK is the foremost non-profit trade association for renewable energy in the UK and plays a crucial role in advancing our mission to accelerate the growth and bolster the offshore wind supply chain. As well as being one of our sponsors, attendees will hear from RenewableUK’s CEO, Dan McGrail, for our panel session "Assessment of Progress on the Industrial Growth Plan and Next Steps”. To hear more about the IGP priorities and to take part in the conversation, make sure to secure your spot at our event, the UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight in London on 10th December.  Secure your ticket now: https://hubs.la/Q02MS10b0 Conference held, in partnership with Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, in London on 10th December 2024. reNEWS - Renewable Energy News | #SpotlightonSupplyChain #SupplyChain #OffshoreWind #Renewables