FLOW in Motion: Celtic Sea Leasing Round 5 Spotlight
In June, 2025, the Crown Estate announced it had awarded leases for two new floating offshore wind sites in the Celtic Sea. These new developments are projected to supply up to 4.5GW of secure, renewable energy to the UK’s grid – enough to power over four million homes. It’s a landmark moment, but it’s also […]
Understanding the Lifecycle Stages of Offshore Wind Farm Developments
The life of an offshore wind farm spans decades, and starts long before construction begins. Understanding each phase helps developers and stakeholders to reduce risk, stay compliant, and deliver cleaner energy to the grid. How long does a wind farm really last? Most offshore wind farms are made to last for a 25-30 year operational […]
How Can AI Support Regulatory Compliance in Offshore Wind?
When it comes to offshore wind, the cost of compliance mistakes is measured in years and millions. Regulatory compliance is a project-length marathon. Developers find themselves navigating an ever-evolving matrix of environmental regulation, marine policy, and O&M oversight. But the manual processes and legacy datasets are struggling to keep up with increased and tightening demands. […]
Artificial Intelligence in Predictive Maintenance: Offshore Wind Farms
Between the teething issues expected of a rapidly expanding industry and increasingly harsh conditions due to climate change, the offshore wind industry is facing pressure from all sides. Downtime can cost millions, so streamlining is essential. Predictive maintenance powered by artificial intelligence is emerging as a vital solution – cutting costs, boosting reliability, and safeguarding […]
Policy Changes and Impacts on Offshore Wind Developments in 2025
Regulation is the solid ground beneath the waves; and with international guidelines and regulation evolving fast, offshore wind developers need to keep pace. In 2025, sweeping policy reforms are reshaping everything. From permitting and subsidies, to environmental protections and updated grid planning, across the board the regulatory changes present both opportunities and risks. So let’s […]
Engaging Coastal Communities: Attaining Social Licence for Offshore Wind Development
Successful offshore wind farm development requires more than just ticking the right legal boxes and getting funding. If you want smooth sailing throughout planning, construction, and beyond, you’re going to need to win over the local community. Building social licence to operate (SLO) is fast becoming a make-or-break factor in offshore development. So forget about […]
Preparing and Adapting Offshore Renewable Energy for a Changing Climate
Offshore wind farms are a crucial industry within the renewable energy transition – particularly in regions with large coastal zones, like the UK. But, while the changing climate itself is a significant motivation for this push for greener energy, it also poses entirely new challenges to the very industry and infrastructure designed to help us […]
What Wind Farm Developers Should Look for When Choosing Environmental Intelligence Tools
Environmental intelligence platforms are critical for modern site selection, compliance, and long-term planning in the offshore wind sector. But too often, developers aren’t asking the questions that matter the most when it comes to choosing the right platform. This guide breaks down what you should be looking for when choosing an environmental analysis tool, and […]
What Marine Ecosystems Can Teach Us About Offshore Wind Farm Design
The ocean has spent the last few billion years testing and refining its own engineering solutions. While it remains a largely alien environment to humans, the flora, fauna, and forces at play there likely hold the key to more resilient, efficient, and sustainable offshore wind farm development. What is Biomimicry? Biomimicry (or biomimetics) is the […]
Offshore Wind & Marine Conservation: Inevitable Conflict or Natural Partnership?
Can offshore wind and marine conservation coexist? Learn more about the technological advancements and essential policies that are building a cleaner future.
