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Supply chain capability requirements for UK Floating Offshore Wind Farms

The ‘Supply Chain Capability Requirements for UK Floating Offshore Wind Farms’ report focuses on inter-array dynamic cable systems within floating wind farms, and the need for the UK to invest in skills to ensure it remains a world leader in the sector.

The report highlights the need to consider the unique challenges of floating wind and the capabilities required across the dynamic cable system lifecycle, from design to manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and operation.

Recommendations from the report going forward include:

• Engage with key industry stakeholders to determine robust Workforce Demand Forecasts for High Voltage Dynamic Cables
• Work with Further Education, Higher Education, apprenticeship and training providers to initiate development of new training programmes to address the High Voltage Dynamic Cables technology challenge
• Develop a suite of education and training modules that support transferable skills across a range of HV electrical activities
• Pursue a rolling programme of Workforce Foresighting cycles to respond to industry challenges

It was delivered in partnership with Innovate UK’s Workforce Foresighting Hub, that works with the Catapult Network and Centres of Innovation to convene industry employers, educators, and domain specialists to assess capability needs and identify the skills needed to drive future growth.