£86m investment to accelerate UK development of super turbines

Wednesday 22 May 2024
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Development of the world’s most advanced wind turbine blade and drive train testing assets set to deliver major boost to UK growth from offshore wind.
Ambitious plans to keep the UK at the forefront of technology development in offshore wind were given the green light on 14 May 2024.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will provide £85.6 million of capital funding for the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.

The funding will help expand and upgrade its testing facilities and enable the evolution of the next generation of wind turbines in the UK.

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