Our blade specialists, alongside cutting-edge test and research facilities, enable clients to not only certify blades to industry standards, but also understand and enhance their blade design, materials, manufacture and overall performance.

We have developed the Circular Economy in the Wind Sector joint industry programme (CEWS) as an industry-wide initiative to investigate the barriers and opportunities for a sustainable approach to decommissioning.

Our Clean Maritime team support and accelerate the decarbonisation of offshore wind vessel operations and promote maximum UK supply chain contribution in this market.

POD, SPARTA & COMPASS are three data and digitalisation products and programmes that we offer at ORE Catapult. We have a team of experts in computer science, data management, information systems, mechanical engineering and marine technology who focus on addressing the main challenges in wind, wave and tidal data management, and investigating and spearheading new ways of processing and handling data to convert it into useful insight.

We test, validate and demonstrate high-voltage electrical components, cables (static or dynamic) and materials in our UKAS-accredited laboratories.

Our services and facilities for floating offshore wind, include research and engineering capabilities with our Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence (FOW CoE) and our dedicated testing and validation centre, FLOWIC:

At ORE Catapult, we are mapping the opportunities for innovative businesses in smart systems and green hydrogen, and working with our partners and government to establish real-world demonstrators to accelerate the adoption of future energy systems.

Located off the Fife coast, our Levenmouth Demonstration Turbine (LDT) is an integral part of our facilities, as it allows developers, supply chain and SMEs to test and demonstrate new systems and methods.

We offer two testing facilities in the UK that are able to host floating lidar trials. If you are a developer or offshore wind supply chain looking to test and demonstrate new LiDAR systems and methods, you can get in touch with us for more information.

Our marine energy teams around the UK have been providing support to early stage wave developers through technology assessment, de-risking technology development, and have been providing support to tidal stream developers through prescriptive development projects.

The Industrialisation Team performs research into materials and their manufacturing techniques across the wind turbine, from the blades to foundations. Tidal and wave energy support is also provided through the Marine Energy team.

Our Materials Services team offers a variety of high-quality UKAS accredited examination processes and testing services, either as a standalone service or as part of a wider testing regime alongside other teams here at the Catapult.

It is a simple fact that next generation turbines are getting bigger, and at ORE Catapult, we have been at the forefront of supporting the development of the industry’s largest and most advanced technologies.

Located 3 nautical miles off the coast of Blyth, Northumberland, the National Offshore Anemometry Hub (NOAH), with a 104m mast tip, provides wind resource and environmental data to validate new remote sensing techniques and floating LiDAR systems. This platforms enables clients to test, calibrate and validate their technologies to prove reliability, data availability and performance.

Our experienced powertrain specialists, engineering and project management teams work with clients to enhance and validate their advanced and complex wind and tidal turbine powertrain systems.

Project Pipeline aims to streamline the consenting process for offshore renewable energy generation and expedite site development, enabling the ambitious capacity levels required for Net Zero and Energy Security.

We provide world-leading test, validation and demonstration facilities for the advancement of robotics technology, as well as data and digital integration across our primary demonstration sites in Blyth, Grimsby and Levenmouth.

Our Smart O&M team focus on the technology risks associated with offshore wind operations and maintenance. We provide leadership, road mapping and testing of clean maritime technologies and run joint industry programmes to implement circular economy principles in the offshore wind sector.

We provide a range of testing, validation and research services for entire structures and foundations, with access to major assets deployed offshore, as well as components associated with the base of turbines.

Accelerating innovation to market is critical in supporting the operation of offshore assets and reducing the cost of energy. That is why we have dedicated expertise and support services specifically for early stage technology developers.