Offshore renewables projects are relentless producers of big data. While the sector’s turbines are generating clean electricity, a complex network of sensors and systems are generating and logging information about the condition and performance of everything involved – from the turbine’s blades and drivetrain, down to its bolts and even the heart rate of the technicians sent to make repairs. 

This month, we're joined by: 
- Ty Burridge-Oakland, Managing Director of Cognitive Business
- Mike Beizsley, Project Manager for Zelim
- Fran McNulty, Sustainability Lead at VRAI

Episode 27: Data & Digital Solutions - Improving Offshore Wind Asset Operations and Performance

We’re kicking off the latest mini-series in ReEnergise – In Conversation With…-  where in each episode we’ll interview one senior member of our industry and take a deep dive into their career and passions in offshore renewables. 

In this first episode, we're delighted to be joined by Deputy Chief Director of RenewableUK, Melanie Onn. After a career in politics, including four years as MP for Great Grimsby, Melanie now takes on RenewableUK's responsibilities within the Offshore Wind Sector Deal, including skills and diversity.

Episode 33: In Conversation With... Melanie Onn

Back by popular demand, our Analysis and Insights team are back as they review the biggest developments in offshore renewable energy this year and make our predictions of what could be in store for 2023.

As we come the end of the year, 2022 has definitely been a year for the history books – with the world economies rebuilding after the Covid-19 pandemic alongside energy security threats, political instability and a cost of living crisis. It has also been an important year for offshore renewable energy, with several key announcements made and milestones achieved in our journey to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

On today's episode, we have:
- Co-host: Tom Quinn, Head of Analysis and Insights
- Co-host: Ken Kasriel, Energy Economist
- Charlton Bannister, Analysis and Insights Manager
- Ciaran Frost, Techno Economic Analysis

Episode 36: ORE Catapult's 2022 Round Up and 2023 Predictions

In the third episode of our Mini-Series focusing on the SMEs joining us on the Catapult Pavilion at RenewableUK's Global Offshore Wind 2023, our host Chris Del Valle is joined by Lucas Lowe-Houghton of Tugdock.

Mini-Series Episode 3: SME Spotlight on... Tugdock

In this episode we speak to some of the rising stars who have been named as Event Champions for Global Offshore Wind 2023

Special Episode: ORE Catapult GOW 2023 - Event Champions

In the fifth episode of our Mini-Series, where we focus on the SMEs joining us on the Catapult Pavilion at RenewableUK's Global Offshore Wind 2023, our host Chris Del Valle is joined by Savannah de Savary from Built-ID.

Mini-Series Episode 5: SME Spotlight on... Built-ID

In the seventh and final episode of this Mini-Series, we focus on the SME that joined us on the Catapult Pavilion at RenewableUK's Global Offshore Wind 2023, Kinewell Energy. 

Our host Chris Del Valle is joined by Dr. Henna Bains from Kinewell Energy as they discuss the exciting announcement made during the conference.

Mini-Series Episode 7: SME Spotlight on... Kinewell Energy

In the first episode of our 'Aspirations' mini-series, one of our Project Engineers, Charlotte Strang-Moran, sits down with Amy Henderson, the second recepient of our 'Aspire Bursary'! Amy is currently studying Structural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh.

'Aspirations' Mini-Series Episode 1 - Amy Henderson

In partnership with Nova Innovation, we sat down to talk about the past, present, and future state of tidal energy in the UK.

Listen to the podcast to get a real insight into the progress happening behind the scenes of tidal and how the UK’s tidal sector holds up against the global market. 

Nova’s Chief Operating Officer, Seumas MacKenzie, joined ORE Catapult’s Simon Cheeseman, Sector Lead, Wave & Tidal Energy.

Episode 40: Deep Dive into Tidal Energy in Partnership with... Nova Innovation

We recorded this Spotlight special episode of ReEnergise from our UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight 2023 event in Edinburgh. 

Along with over 500 industry leaders, supply chain companies, investors and delegates, we came together to network and take part in an open discussion about the UK’s offshore wind supply chain.

Davood Sabaei, Supply Chain Project Manager at ORE Catapult, hosted the 'on the day' episode and talked to 3 exhibitors, all of who have worked closely with OWGP and ORE Catapult:

- Huw Griffiths, CEO at Anakata Wind Power. Anakata is a brilliant example of cross-sector innovation and brings the perfect fusion of Formula One innovation and wind turbine aerodynamics.

- Chris Almond, who is Business Development and Commercial Manager, at Kraken Robotics. Kraken Robotics is a marine technology company providing complex subsea sensors, batteries, and robotic systems.

- Callum Maxwell, Business Development Manager at Proserv, which is a global controls technology company.

Event Special: Spotlight on the day with the exhibitors

This episode of the ReEnergise podcast, our Business Development Manager, Tessa Scott, talks to Graeme Rogerson, Head of Net Zero Technology at the Net Zero Technology Centre, about the great projects they are working on around the Crown Estate Scotland’s INTOG leasing round. 

INTOG stands for the Innovation and Targeted Oil & Gas – and is the world’s first leasing round designed to enable offshore wind energy to directly supply offshore oil and gas platforms. 

They discuss:

• What sets INTOG apart from other leasing opportunities?
• How can INTOG assist hydrogen as an alternative fuel?
• Are we going to build and maintain any of these INTOG projects in the UK?

Episode 44: INTOG in Partnership with… NZTC

It’s only a few days until we cut the ribbon at FLOWIC, the new Floating Wind Innovation Centre in Aberdeen. 

This episode is hosted by Andy MacDonald, Director of Offshore Wind Development and Operations at ORE Catapult, and was joined by Maggie McGinlay, Chief Executive at ETZ, the Energy Transition Zone.

They discuss the new facility, Aberdeen, and the developments and innovation of the UK’s floating offshore wind sector.

Episode 45: FLOWIC in Conversation with... ETZ

During the opening of FLOWIC (Floating Wind Innovation Centre), our Business Development Manager Tessa Scott sat down with three companies, all of who have worked closely with ORE Catapult, and who have joined us to demonstrate their technologies and services. The three companies are: Pict Offshore, Apollo and Balmoral.

In the podcast episode, you can also listen to the First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf MSP, as he officially opened the facility.

Event Special: FLOWIC opening with... technology demonstrators & the First Minister of Scotland

In this episode, we talk about the inclusivity of the offshore renewable energy sector with some specific topics on the key challenges faced by the industry to promote a more diverse workforce.

ORE Catapult's Innovation Manager, Laura Fairley, hosts the discussion and is joined by Full Circle 21's founder, Isla Robb. They are also joined by ORE Catapult's Techno-Economic Analyst, Jon McFarlane, as he prepares to represent Scotland at the Cerebral Palsy Football World Championships on 11th April.

Episode 46: Talking about Inclusivity in Conversation with... Full Circle 21

This podcast episode is the first of two episodes that are in partnership with RenewableUK, as we approach Global Offshore Wind 2024, the UK's premier offshore wind event!

This year, the theme is ‘Coming of Age’, which gives us a great opportunity to talk about cutting-edge technologies and discovering solutions for critical challenges, especially around floating wind and operations and maintenance. 

Stephen Wyatt, Director of Strategy & Emerging Technologies at ORE Catapult, hosted this episode and was joined by:

• Benj Sykes, Head of Environment, Consents & External Affairs at Orsted 
• Charlie Jordan, Chief Executive Officer of ScottishPower Renewables
• Jane Cooper, Director of Offshore Wind, RenewableUK

This episode looks back at the industry’s significant milestones, discusses faster consenting and environmental interactions and highlights key areas of improvement.

Episode 47: GOW 'Coming Of Age' in Partnership with... RenewableUK Part 1

Ahead of Global Offshore Wind 2024 kicking off tomorrow, we sat down and got to know three of the innovative companies joining us on the #CatapultPavilion.

Joining our host, Innovation Manager, Imogen Stevenson, was:

🔹Dr Alastair Godfrey, @Indeximate
🔹Rosalind Hart, @Quoceant
🔹Matthew Hopkinson, @Acuity Robotics Ltd

The conversations centred on how these 3 very different companies are making the operations and maintenance (O&M) of #offshorewind safer and smarter, and how leveraging #data can reduce operational risks!

SME Spotlight: Episode 1 - Safer and Smarter Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Episode 49: Improving the UK’s Approach to Technology Development in Conversation with… RWE & LM Wind

In the past couple of months, we have seen some big news in the UK offshore wind sector focused on our approach to the industrialisation of offshore wind technology. 

In April, we had the publication of the much anticipated Industrial Growth Plan for offshore wind, which sets out a pathway to grow the offshore wind supply chain to accelerate and de-risk delivery, as well as develop market share and technology leadership for the UK.

Then just a few weeks ago, we were very proud to announce an £85.6m investment from our colleagues at UKRI to upgrade and expand our testing facilities at our National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth. 

This game-changing development will future proof the UK’s capability to de-risk turbine technology and incentivise a strong UK presence across all areas of offshore renewable energy. The upgraded facilities will be able to test blades of up to 150m and drivetrains up to 23MW. 

And with that, the theme of this episode of the ReEnergise podcast is around unlocking the future of technology development and industrialisation in offshore wind.

Our Director of Technology Development, Tony Quinn, was joined by Danielle Lane, RWE's Director of Development for UK and Ireland, and Andrew Bellamy, Managing Director at LM Wind Power UK.  

Discussions included:
1)	How do we prioritise our objectives for offshore wind?

2)	Have we underestimated the challenge of simultaneously scaling both the technology and production capacity? 

3)	Are we suffering the consequences of a disproportionate allocation of risk and is there a more equitable solution? 

4)	How do we take a more robust approach to technology confidence, gained through testing and validation and shared knowledge to enhance the whole industry? 

5)	How does the UK’s approach stands up against other markets, and what are some of the lessons we can take?

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Episode 49: Improving the UK’s Approach to Technology Development

Hosted by Andrew Stormonth-Darling, Principle Portfolio Manager at ORE Catapult, this podcast episode takes a close look at the current state of play of the floating offshore wind industry.

September saw the Contract for Different Auction Round 6 results announced and October is just as busy for the industry as everyone gears up towards the Floating Offshore Wind Conference in Aberdeen.

With the conference on the horizon, we take the opportunity to dive deeper into the current issues and discussions, and take stock of where we are and where the industry is going, for floating wind. 

In this episode, Andrew is joined by three guests:
-	Susie Lind, Managing Director UK at Blue Float Energy | Nadara Partnership
-	Martin Carruth, Commercial Director at Marine Power Systems (MPS)
-	Joanne Allday, Senior Executive at Port of Cromarty Firth

Episode 50: Floating Offshore Wind - The State Of Play 2024

Hosted by Michelle Hitches, Senior Project Manager at ORE Catapult, this episode discusses the theme of green hydrogen, specifically around the Milford Haven Hydrogen Kingdom.

Green hydrogen has featured in a number of emissions reduction pledges at the UN Climate Conference COP26, as a means to decarbonise with government and industry alike acknowledging hydrogen as an important part of a Net Zero economy. Green hydrogen is the only type of hydrogen produced in a climate-neutral manner, which can be from offshore wind, solar and marine energy. 

While Milford Haven Hydrogen Kingdom is a project that explores the potential of zero carbon hydrogen alongside renewable electricity to meet all of our future energy needs. Launched very recently after the success of the Milford Haven: Energy Kingdom project that ended in 2022, we at ORE Catapult are excited to project manage this new hydrogen project.

Michelle is joined by three guests:

• Steve Matthews, Partner at ERM and CEO of Dolphyn Hydrogen
• Henry James, Net Zero Portfolio Manager at Wales & West Utilities
• Tim James, Infrastructure Development Director at Celtic Sea Power

Episode 51: Green Hydrogen & Milford Haven Hydrogen Kingdom

In this ReEnergise episode, Rebecca Jeffrey, MEECE Innovation Manager at ORE Catapult, is joined by two guests, Richard Arnold from the Marine Energy Council and Eileen Linklater from the European Marine Energy Centre.

They sit down to reflect on the results of the recent CfD AR6 results for the tidal sector, talk about overcoming barriers, and look to the future as marine energy enters a pivotal period for the industry.

Episode 52: Marine Energy with MEC and EMEC

On this episode, Andy MacDonald, Director of Offshore Wind Development and Operations at ORE Catapult, is joined by three distinguished guests from around the offshore wind sector.
 
Ahead of us gathering in London for the UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight event, they discuss the challenges and next steps for the UK to maximise the economic opportunity from the acceleration of offshore wind. 

- Gavin Smart, Head of New Business and Supply Chain Strategy at ScottishPower Renewables 
- Julian Das, Supply Chain Development Manager UK at Ørsted
- Ricky Gray - Supply Chain Manager for Mona, Morgan and Morven

Listen to the full podcast here.

Episode 53: Spotlight on the Supply Chain

On this episode of our ReEnergise podcast, recorded just before Christmas 2024, Our Head of Analysis & Insights, Tom Quinn, sat down with Julia Rose, Head of Offshore Wind at The Crown Estate, to review the key milestones throughout the offshore wind sector over the last 12 months and look ahead to what we can expect in 2025!

Episode 54: 2024 Review with The Crown Estate

On the 55th episode of the ReEnergise Podcast, our hosts Tom Quinn and Emily Rees, are joined by ORE Catapult's Senior Engineer for Sustainability, Lorna Bennet and RWE's Senior T&I Manager, Ian House.

As the first generation of offshore wind farms near the end of their lifespans, tune in to hear us discuss what is being done to address the end-of-life challenge for wind! 

Episode 55: Circular Economy for the Wind Sector with RWE

On the 56th episode of the ReEnergise Podcast, our hosts Tom Quinn and Emily Rees, are joined by Dr Stephen Wyatt, our Director of Strategy and Emerging Tech, and Zoe Barnes, Partner at Everoze and NED at OWGP.

Listen in as we delve into the future of offshore wind industrial strategy in the UK, which represents a unique opportunity for the UK to support thousands of highly skilled jobs, increase energy security and vastly reduce carbon emissions.

Episode 56: UK Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy with Everoze

This episode is the first of two episodes in partnership with RenewableUK, as we approach Global Offshore Wind 2025, the UK's premier offshore wind event!

We're excited to be the Innovation Sponsor and the official podcast partner of the event this year. In this episode, we're joined by Melissa Read, Head of Regional Development UK at Equinor and Danielle Lane, Director of Offshore Development UK & Ireland at RWE.

This year, the theme of Global Offshore Wind is 'Mission Possible', so it was a great opportunity to get both our guests' thoughts on the state of the sector at this pivotal time.

Episode 57: 'Mission Possible'... In Partnership with RenewableUK - Part #1

This episode is the second of two episodes in partnership with RenewableUK, as we approach Global Offshore Wind 2025, the UK's premier offshore wind event!

We're excited to be the Innovation Sponsor and the official podcast partner of the event this year. In this episode, we're joined by David Rooney, Head of Offshore Sales NCE at leading turbine manufacturer, Vestas.

This year, the theme of Global Offshore Wind is 'Mission Possible', so it was a great opportunity to get David's thoughts on the state of the sector at this pivotal time.

Episode 58: 'Mission Possible' In Partnership with... RenewableUK - Part #2

Ahead of Global Offshore Wind 2025 kicking off tomorrow, we sat down and got to know four of the innovative companies joining us on the #CatapultPavilion.

Joining our host, Innovation Manager, Peter Kinsley was:

🔹Vahid Walker, Walker Subsea
🔹Ian Armstrong, Pulcea
🔹Nassima Brown, Fennex
🔹Andy Simmonds, SeaThor

We delved into what our guests see as the main opportunities and challenges in the sector at the moment, as well as the key debates and themes they're expecting at #RUKGOW25!

SME Spotlight - Global Offshore Wind 2025 Special Edition

On the 59th episode of the ReEnergise Podcast, we're talking about the very sensitive topic of environmental monitoring and faster consenting for offshore wind. Specifically, we're talking about how we cna balance the need to accelerate consenting to reach Net Zero with the environmental impact of offshore wind farms.


Our hosts, Tom Quinn and Emily Rees, are joined by industry experts:

🔹 Caroline Whalley, Environmental Specialist, ORE Catapult.

🔹 Duncan Smart, Senior Planning & Environmental Policy Manager, ScottishPower Renewables

🔹 Professor Beth Scott, Marine Ecologist at the University of Aberdeen.

Episode 59: Environmental Monitoring & Faster Consenting for Offshore Wind

In our 60th episode, we delve into the very interesting concept of "MegaProjects" for offshore wind.

We believe that megaprojects have the potential to create a critical mass of market demand, making large supply chain and infrastructure investment easier to justify, and provide a mechanism that gives public and private partners certainty over the nature, timing and location of those investments. Against the backdrop of ambitious 2030 offshore wind deployment targets, there is a strong argument to be made for thinking bigger.

Our hosts, Head of Analysis & Insights, Tom Quinn and A&I Manager, Emily Rees, are joined by our Head of Strategic Development and Policy, David Wallace, Senior Policy Adviser at E3G, Susie Elks and last but not least, Director of the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) and Clean Power 2030 Advisory Commissioner, Robert Gross.

Episode 60: MegaProjects

In first episode of the series, Stephanie Mann, Innovation Manager at ORE Catapult, spoke to three company CEOs who have moved their businesses into the UK's fast-growing offshore wind sector. They share their stories of breaking into the market, pitching ideas to wind industry giants, tackling 'innovation inertia' and outline the newest opportunities for forward-thinking entrepreneurs.

Could you also capitalise on this business opportunity of the century? 

James Barry is CEO of Renewable Parts, which started up in Scotland in 2011 seeing a gap in the market for sustainable supply of replacement parts to wind turbines. By refurbishing old parts, the company has reduced environmental impact and provided the most cost-effective solution to industry. The company is now one of the leading suppliers of parts for wind turbines in the UK, an independent supply chain specialist providing worldwide delivery and a champion for improving recycling rates in the wind industry.
They have forged successful academic and industry collaborations with Strathclyde University and Scotland’s Energy Technology Partnership (ETP). Working with the ETP, Renewable Parts developed original and innovative remanufacture, reconditioning and refurbishment processes for the wind sector. 
www.renewable-parts.com | @RenewableParts 

Mark Lawless is CEO of JBA Consulting, an environmental, engineering and risk group that was founded in 1995 and has since grown to be one of Europe’s leading specialists in environmental engineering and management. They have conducted major studies for national governments and international bodies such as the European Investment Bank, European Commission, Defra and the Environment Agency.

JBA’s Metocean Risk Management team has developed a range of advanced techniques for metocean forecasting and planning which are provided through its proprietary software ForeCoast Marine. The tools enable operators to understand and manage the harsh and often extreme conditions offshore, helping them to reduce the impact on lifetime cost of energy and associated health and safety risks.
www.jbaconsulting.com | @JBAConsulting

Stephanie Mann is an Innovation Manager in ORE Catapult’s Research and Disruptive Innovation Department. She has a particular interest in novel technologies that could potentially disrupt the renewable energy sector. Prior to joining the Catapult, Stephanie came to the end of a four-year EngD with the Industrial Doctoral Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (Idcore), working especially with novel wind in the data science team at E.ON. She is completing her thesis on yield methodologies and resource assessment for airborne wind. 

Through her time at the Catapult, she has used her technical skills and industry contacts to scope possible future collaborations between SMEs, industry and academia. She specializes in space applications for the offshore wind industry. 

See: www.ore.catapult.org.uk or @ORECatapult. She also recently launched her own science channel 'Are Cats Liquid and other science questions': https://www.youtube.com/sciencewithsteph 

Kenny Wiggins is Chairman of Span Access Solutions based in Kinross and Methil, Scotland, is a specialist in alternative access and working at height solutions for the oil and gas, civil engineering, and most recently, offshore wind sector. 

Kenny’s team are currently working with ORE Catapult on a £830k Innovate UK-backed project BASE (Blade Access System and Working Environment) that will develop a tower-mounted blade access system and habitat to provide a stable working environment for technicians. Cost modelling performed by ORE Catapult estimates that the technology has the potential to reduce the levelized cost of energy by 0.6 per cent, or £1.05 billion across the European offshore wind fleet. 
www.spanaccess.co.uk | @Spanaccess

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