Celtic Sea Power

Did you miss our latest Sector Insight Webinar? In this video, our Enterprise Adviser, Olaf from Celtic Sea Power, discusses growing up in Cornwall and developing a career path in renewable energy before showcasing the county's assets and career opportunities related to renewable energy sources in general and Floating Offshore Wind in the specific. Mind-blowing! https://buff.ly/3P2FCxf The Careers & Enterprise Company Cornwall Opportunities

We're pleased to share our latest report, co-authored by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and Celtic Sea Power. "With the right investments and strategic initiatives, the Celtic Sea region can not only meet the UK’s net zero ambitions, it can also spearhead innovation, economic growth and sustainable development." Offering a new perspective from a regional lens, it highlights currrent progress and potential opportunities to support the burgeoning renewables industry. The report also examines the recently published Celtic Sea Blueprint, and the 2024 Offshore Wind Industrial Growth Plan, offering recommendations to secure a sustainable future for the Celtic Sea region and support the UK’s renewable energy goals. Read it in full 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gaCTpEU5

A "boots-on-the-ground" perspective is vital for something as big as #FloatingWind in the #CelticSea. Deep knowledge of local strengths and ambitions spurred this document to be co-authored by Marine Energy Wales, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and Celtic Sea Power. It can be read as a companion piece to the Celtic Sea #Blueprint and the offshore wind #IndustrialGrowthPlan - to help join up national and regional perspectives. Common aims are clear; to support the drive for renewable energy and ensure benefits are in lock-step with delivery.

Tim Stiven, The Crown Estate's Director of Linear Assets and New Energies, reflects on the need for partnerships across sectors and regions. And looks to the future with reference to TCE's recent investment through the Supply Chain Accelerator Fund. #FloatingOffshoreWind #CelticSea Our latest guest blog following Tim's presentation at the Celtic Sea FLOW 2024 Summit.

13 organisations across Wales, England and Scotland will share nearly £5 million in funding as part of the initial round of The Crown Estate’s innovative Supply Chain Accelerator. Five of the successful companies are planning operations here in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The successful projects include those enabling floating wind platforms, anchoring and mooring systems, operations and maintenance facilities, test facilities, and those supporting the skills transition. Celtic Sea Power Gabriel Engineering Group HR Wallingford Hutchinson Engineering Services Ltd Marine Power Systems Ltd (MPS) Nerth Ltd Pembrokeshire College Plaswire Limited Plymouth and South Devon Freeport TARDRA Tugdock https://lnkd.in/eVtdSidk

Actual real commercial opportunities in UK #floatingoffshorewind are yet to flow. But you'll spot them on #Piranha first.... Expertise to review offshore electrical infrastructure design is being sought by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS). #ElectricalInfrastructure #OffshoreRenewableEnergy https://lnkd.in/eWiKkqba

Our next guest blog is from Katy Heidenreich, Supply Chain and People Director at Offshore Energies UK. In which Katy highlights the necessity of building a resilient supply chain for #FloatingOffshoreWind in the #CelticSea. This follows her presentation on the Celtic Sea FLOW 2024 Summit's panel on "Building a Sustainable Regional Industry".

In the first of a series of guest blogs Justin Olosunde, Senior Funding & Investment Manager at the West of England Combined Authority, reflects on the opportunity presented by #CelticSea floating offshore wind (#FLOW) for Cornwall and the wider region. This follows his chair'ship of the "Investment and Infrastructure" panel at our Celtic Sea FLOW Summit 2024.

Wearier souls may feel slumped in the "trough of disillusion"! But #CelticSea #FloatingOffshoreWind was always going to be a long haul. Day-to-day efforts are ongoing to flatten the curve; making ready, reducing risk, attracting investment. And there is real progress amongst the noise of activity... Thoughts on the #HypeCycle and our quarterly round-up from Phil Johnston

Convening key stakeholders, both local and national, the #CornwallFLOWCommmission will address shared challenges to the sustainable development of #CelticSea #FloatingOffshoreWind. With Cornwall Council, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and The Crown Estate as standing members, Jan Ward CBE will provide chair'ship to appointed independent commissioners; Lucy Parsons, Cathrine Armour and Piers Guy. #UKSPF #CIOSGOODGROWTH