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Pembrokeshire’s Energy Transition Skills Hub trains 600 learners for future careers
Blog post written by Pembrokeshire College Pembrokeshire's Energy Transition Skills Hub has successfully trained hundreds of learners using specialist control room systems, marking a significant milestone in its mission to develop skills for the future energy sector....
Third Round of The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator Launched
The Crown Estate has announced a further £15 million of early-stage development funding through its Supply Chain Accelerator, opening new opportunities for offshore wind supply chain businesses across the UK. This third funding round builds on the success of previous...
Marine Energy Wales Calls for AR8 to Unlock Wales’ Offshore Energy Potential
The next round of the UK Government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, Allocation Round 8 (AR8), has the potential to deliver on the UK’s long-term ambitions for the sector. Marine Energy Wales, on behalf of its members, is...
Ocean Winds delivers first power from floating offshore wind project in France
Ocean Winds (OW), the international offshore wind energy company created by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, has started electricity production at its 30 MW Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) floating offshore wind farm. With first power now delivered to the French...
Anglesey marine monitoring business secures £490,000 investment to scale AI-led technology for offshore renewables
Ecodetect, an Anglesey-based company specialising in AI-driven marine monitoring for offshore infrastructure, has secured a £490,000 equity investment to help scale its technology, create new jobs and support a new phase of growth in tandem with the UK’s...
Approval clears next step for tidal energy at Morlais
A regulatory decision has been granted this week, marking another important milestone for (Ynys Môn) Anglesey tidal energy scheme, Morlais. Natural Resources Wales has approved an application by Menter Môn Morlais Ltd to vary its existing marine licence, allowing...
RWE’s Philippa Powell recognised with Ysbryd y Môr Award at MEW2026
Philippa Powell, RWE’s Celtic Sea Development Lead and Project Director for the Awel y Môr Wind Farm, has been recognised for her contribution to Wales’ offshore wind sector. She has been named the 2026 recipient of the Ysbryd y Môr award at the annual Marine Energy...
Groundbreaking new research begins on sustainable wind turbine tower design made with uK steel
A groundbreaking research and development team, led by The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, is transforming the design and manufacture of steel onshore wind turbine towers, making them more efficient and sustainable. The consortium, largely based in Wales,...
Venterra company Partrac expands V‑LiDAR fleet as demand grows for safer, lower‑risk floating LiDAR solutions
Partrac, Venterra Group’s specialist metocean and seabed consultancy, is expanding its V‑LiDAR floating wind measurement fleet in response to growing demand from offshore wind developers seeking a safer, more robust floating LiDAR solution. Developed by...
£64 million for Port Talbot offshore wind hub in the Celtic Sea
Up to £64 million to back Port Talbot’s development as the first port in the Celtic Sea specifically developed to support floating offshore wind. Up to £64 million to back Port Talbot’s development as the first port in the Celtic Sea specifically...