Energy Focus – Latest Issue

Sentiment around offshore wind is weird. Financially, there have been issues. Project rollout has slowed. But the appetite for cleaner energy generation has not gone away. The demand for increased energy security around Europe has advanced, and offshore wind is a big part of that. The projects that are underway are engineering marvels. So, this month we talk to people in the industry to understand what is really going on. 

RTS Wind Group has consolidated its different companies and is now operating as single entity that shares resources and purchasing power to bring a more comprehensive service to its clients. New CEO Kevin Jones, a man who understands the industry like few others, is seeking to become an extension of client’s business, offering a turnkey solution across the entire lifecycle of a wind farm. For this growing business, there is certainly momentum in offshore wind. 

In Finland, where the water is cold and icy, a different approach is needed. But Arenso has already proven itself in harsh conditions. This expert arctic engineering consultancy has completed its MBO and is now open for business to the entire industry. The needs here are unique and the demand for clean power is strong. 

Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, Inch Cape, is making fantastic progress and the impressive site is beginning to take shape off the Angus coast. Eventually, the assets will generate 1.1 GW, and this will have a marked impact on Scotland’s decarbonisation strategy and its energy system. 

In the Belgian North Sea, Elia is busy with plans for the Princess Elisabeth Island development which will become home to interconnectors and associated infrastructure to bring offshore wind energy quickly and effectively into European grids. 

Despite mixed messages from the US in offshore wind deployment, and soaring costs in European waters, those that are active in the industry are clear that there remains major potential in offshore wind, not just for now, but well into the future. 

Get in touch and tell us what your company is doing in offshore wind. Whether a designers, funder, developer, service provider, equipment manufacturer etc. we want to hear from you. We’re always online at LinkedIn.