Our Materials Laboratory offers the full spectrum of non-electrical type testing, root-cause failure investigations as well as materials characterisation and research. Clients are able to undertake analysis as part of the HV electrical testing programmes, immediately after testing, without causing delay or damage to test samples.

We offer a bespoke, state-of-the-art cable bend fatigue test rig that supports the development – and improving the performance and reliability of – subsea cables. The rig is capable of testing floating wind and tidal cables, carrying out operational research, and acting as a representative test bed for all aspects of subsea cable development.

Our national Floating Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) offers a large-scale dynamic cable fatigue testing rig. It has been specifically built to test and validate the strength, performance and reliability of dynamic subsea cables.

eGrid is an extension of our 3MW and 15MW nacelle testing facilities, where clients can test the major mechanical components while also collecting vital electrical performance data and achieving grid-compliant assurance. eGrid emulates connection with the grid in order to understand how wind and tidal turbines integrate and affect the power network.

In Levenmouth, Scotland, we operate a 7MW working offshore wind turbine for testing, validation and demonstration of new technologies. There, we can install electrical components and materials in the real-world environment, enabling analysis and furthering understanding of electrical infrastructure as part of overall turbine performance.

In partnership with the Universities of Strathclyde and Manchester, we developed the Electrical Infrastructure Research Hub to accelerate research and development activities, tackling the challenge of making the UK’s electrical infrastructure systems future-proof to meet the needs of the growing offshore wind, wave and tidal industries. As part of the Electrical Infrastructure Research Hub, we have delivered several projects and reports.