The floating offshore wind sector is at the forefront of the evolving renewable energy landscape. To drive innovation, four industry leaders – Vattenfall & Seagust, Equinor, Deep Wind Offshore & EDF Renewables, and Å Energi & Corio – have launched challenges through the NOW Accelerator program. These challenges aim to enhance economic efficiency, promote sustainability,…
A groundbreaking marine research initiative has commenced, aiming to advance the understanding and reduction of underwater noise produced by floating offshore wind farms. This collaborative project, led by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence (FOW CoE), involves partners Equinor, JASCO Applied Sciences, Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), and…
Blyth, UK – 16 May 2024 – The UK has secured its position at the forefront of offshore wind turbine technology with a new £85.6 million ($106 million) investment from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to expand the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s testing facilities. This funding will support the development of next-generation wind turbines,…
A revolutionary aircraft called the WindRunner could become the largest in the world. Designed specifically to solve a major challenge in the wind energy industry, this 356-foot long aircraft will transport enormous turbine blade The WindRunner’s unique design sets it apart. It splits into two sections to accommodate a single, massive wind turbine blade –…