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SOWEC welcomes Mark Baxter and Stewart McKinlay as the new chairs of the Developer Forum and Skills Subgroup, respectively. Mark is currently project director at OW Ocean Winds UK, overseeing the developer’s ScotWind site, Caledonia, and Stewart is the skills director at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland , the trusted innovation and skills partner of the manufacturing industry. Their expertise will help us drive progress in Scotland’s offshore wind sector, ensuring the delivery of key programmes and advancing our shared goals for a sustainable, innovative, and globally competitive industry. Learn more about their roles on our website: https://loom.ly/p3704Cc #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy

The Floating Wind Task Force report, 'Anchoring the Next Generation Offshore' champions floating offshore wind as potentially the biggest industry success of the century. SOWEC welcomes the report marking the UK as a global player in the floating offshore wind industry and agrees with the fundamental importance of investing in supply chain infrastructure. Visit our website to read the full report and explore how floating wind will shape a sustainable, net zero future: https://loom.ly/MyCn7-o #SOWEC #RenewableEnergy #NetZero

SOWEC recently announced the appointment of Lloyd Duthie as the new head of our Supply Chain and Clusters Sub-group. This sub-group plays a key role in driving economies of scale, productivity, competitiveness, innovation, and export capability. A thriving cluster in Scotland is vital to the growth of the offshore wind sector. Want to learn more about Lloyd's appointment and his vision for Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain? Visit our blog: https://loom.ly/sS2E7t8 #SOWEC #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind

📣 New fund alert. Are you developing an innovative technology solution that could address challenges in Scotland's fast-growing offshore wind sector? If so, you could be eligible for grant funding to assess the feasibility of your project. The ScotlandCAN DO Offshore Wind Innovation Feasibility Challenge Call offers grant funding of between £30,000 and £50,000. This grant will support you to conduct new detailed design, technical, and/or commercial feasibility assessment for relevant products and services, over a period of three to four months. The costs of offshore wind need to be reduced, and this requires innovation. So specifically, we are looking to address technology challenges across the following key areas: 🛠️ Installation 👷♂️ Operations and maintenance (O&M) ⚡️ Electrical infrastructure ⚓ Anchors 🔗 Mooring lines ⬇️ Substructures 🔄 Blades ⬆️ Towers 🗓️ The application deadline is 12pm, 10 January 2025. For full eligibility criteria and to apply, visit our website 👉 https://ow.ly/2yO850U8Q1x #OffshoreWind #Innovation

SOWEC's mission is to coordinate and grow the sector, making the Scottish offshore wind industry more sustainable, competitive, and commercially attractive, both locally and globally. One of our key goals is to drive a transformational and rapid increase in economic value, creating a world-class supply chain in Scotland that supports the transition to net zero. Together, we’re building a cleaner, greener future for all. #SOWEC #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy

SOWEC welcomes its central role as a vital platform for engagement between industry and public sector. Collaboration from industry partners is helping to grow Scotland’s supply chain, prioritise investments and speed up the delivery of offshore wind projects. Want to learn more? Head over to our website to explore how Scotland is leading the charge toward a greener tomorrow: https://loom.ly/RDXgM1M #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #Sustainability

SOWEC’S Skills subgroup members Greg Haylott and Dougie Knox attended the University of Strathclyde, University of Dundee with Caroline Morgan and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) graduate fairs to inspire the next generation of talent to consider a role in Scotland’s offshore wind industry.   The students had the opportunity to learn about the many different roles available within the sector, while finding out more about SOWEC’s key industry partners hiring for graduate positions.   You can read more about the recent graduate fairs and how to unlock a career in offshore wind in our latest article below. #OffshoreWind #OffshoreWindCareers

In August 2021, the independent Strategic Investment Assessment (SIA) was published, offering five key recommendations to guide the growth of Scotland's offshore wind sector. SOWEC has fully adopted these recommendations which are now being actively implemented. At the heart of this action is the development of a Collaborative Framework Charter between Scottish offshore wind projects, aimed at boosting local investment and innovation. Learn more about the SIA and its role in shaping a world-class offshore wind industry in Scotland: https://loom.ly/bRHsWpw #SOWEC #OffshoreWind #NetZero

Some exciting opportunities for students and graduates! Many of the graduate programmes from our offshore wind developers will soon be opening for their 2025 intake. We’ve compiled a list of developers with links to their careers pages, where you can explore available roles and get ahead by registering for their graduate programmes. By signing up now, you’ll be notified as soon as the programmes go live. Launch your career in offshore wind and help shape a greener future: https://loom.ly/tIBpQA0

Exciting news that SOWEC projects have been nominated at this year’s Scottish Renewables Scottish Green Energy Awards. SOWEC’s Strategic Investment Model (SIM) has been shortlisted for both the Industry Challenger Award and the Sustainable Development Award, and the SOWEC Collaboration for Environment Mitigation & Nature Inclusive Design (CEMNID) project has also been nominated for the Sustainable Development Award. These nominations reflect our ongoing efforts to drive innovation and sustainability in Scotland’s offshore wind industry, and we're excited to celebrate the sector with all attendees on 5 December. View the full shortlist here: https://loom.ly/duz1OOI #GEA2024 #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind