Offshore Wind Growth Partnership

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Offshore
Wind Growth
Partnership

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OWGP was established by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) as part of the 2019 Offshore Wind Sector Deal to support the growth of the offshore wind supply chain.

OWGP operates as a not-for-profit organisation, funded by private developers represented through OWIC.

In December 2024, OWIC appointed OWGP to take on the role of Industrial Growth Plan (IGP) Delivery Body: “an independent organisation with the core responsibility and mission to support the growth of the UK's offshore wind supply chain.”

As the IGP Delivery Body, we will seek to facilitate alignment of efforts across industry, government, and other stakeholders.

We will oversee the implementation of the Industrial Growth Plan, ensuring investments are impactful. We will monitor progress against the Plan and update the Plan to meet the demands of an ever-changing, highly-competitive, global market.
The Opportunity

The UK offshore wind sector represents a significant growth opportunity, with a projected £92 billion boost to the UK economy by 2040.

In April 2024, OWIC, RenewableUK, The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland published the Industrial Growth Plan (IGP), outlining several key priority areas for supply chain growth.

These priorities include:
- Advanced Turbine Technology
- Industrialised Foundations & Substructures
- Future Electrical Systems & Cables
- Smart Environmental Services
- Next Generation Installation, Operations & Maintenance

We will position the UK as a world leader in these sub-sectors, convening its stakeholders around a single strategic roadmap for innovation and growth.
Our Programmes
Companies aspiring to grow need funding, expertise,
and connections.

Our programmes provide the right support for the right
companies aspiring to grow within the sector.
Business transformation programmes help
companies to address specific needs such as sector
knowledge, business strategy, tender readiness, and
increased competitiveness.

Our funding programmes are designed to identify
projects offering the most credible, high-impact
growth opportunities.

Through regular engagements, we work with OWIC
members to maximise the visibility of companies
supported by us.

How we work

OWGP is an independent, not-for-profit organisation. Our core funding is provided by private developers, represented through OWIC. We can support companies of any size and a wide array of projects from R&D to facility investments.

To win support, companies are typically expected to participate in competitive processes and to provide match funding (cash or in kind).

Once onboarded, our project managers will work with beneficiaries to develop work plans and deliver scope of the engagement.

Working with OWGP has been a great experience both logistically, and from an industry engagement perspective. We have had access to industry support throughout the duration of our project, helping to make sure that we develop products that are fit for the market.”
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OWGP was established by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) as part of the 2019 Offshore Wind Sector Deal to support the growth of the offshore wind supply chain.  

OWGP operates as a not-for-profit organisation, funded by private developers represented through OWIC.  

In December 2024, OWIC appointed OWGP to take on the role of Industrial Growth Plan (IGP) Delivery Body: “an independent organisation with the core responsibility and mission to support the growth of the UK’s offshore wind supply chain.” 

As the IGP Delivery Body, we will seek to facilitate alignment of efforts across industry, government, and other stakeholders.  

We will oversee the implementation of the Industrial Growth Plan, ensuring investments are impactful.  

We will monitor progress against the Plan and update the Plan to meet the demands of an ever-changing, highly-competitive, global market. 

The Opportunity

The UK offshore wind sector represents a significant growth opportunity, with a projected £92 billion boost to the UK economy by 2040. 

In April 2024, OWIC, together with RenewableUK, The Crown Estate and the Crown Estate Scotland published the Industrial Growth Plan (IGP), which outlines several key priority areas for growth within the offshore wind supply chain alongside a clear roadmap for investment. 

These priorities include: 

  • Advanced Turbine Technology 
  • Industrialised Foundations & Substructures 
  • Future Electrical Systems & Cables 
  • Smart Environmental Services 
  • Next Generation Installation, Operations & Maintenance 

 

In its role as the IGP Delivery Body, OWGP will aim to position the UK as a world leader in selected offshore wind sub-sectors, convening its stakeholders around a single strategic roadmap for innovation and growth. 

Our
Programmes
OWGP delivers programmes tailored to grow companies within the sector and to accelerate transition of companies from other sectors.

Our funding programmes are aimed at development of increased capability and capacity and technology commercialisation.

Business transformation programmes are designed to address specific needs such as sector knowledge, business strategy, tender readiness, and increased
competitiveness.

We deliver these programmes with our trusted network
of delivery partners.

How we work

We operate a strategic model designed to support the UK’s offshore wind supply chain through two primary avenues: programme delivery, and coordination of IGP implementation in collaboration with key stakeholders. 

To win support under OWGP programmes, companies are typically expected to participate in competitive application processes and to provide match funding (cash or in kind). Once onboarded, our project managers work with our beneficiaries to develop work plans and deliver the scope of engagement. 

The IGP Delivery Body is recognised in the CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7) Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) Allocation Framework as a route for generators to discharge their CIB responsibilities. Our work under this route will follow the AR7 CIB Allocation Framework requirements. 

We are committed to realising OWIC’s ambition of increasing market share for UK supply chain companies. For this purpose, we work closely with key stakeholders including OWIC members, supply chain companies, offshore wind clusters, UK and devolved governments, delivery partners and funding organisations.  

Driven by a strategic imperative to implement the UK’s Offshore Wind Industrial Growth Plan, we work across organisational boundaries towards the goal of helping our supply chains to achieve global leadership. 

Working with OWGP has been a great experience both logistically, and from an industry engagement perspective. We have had access to industry support throughout the duration of our project, helping to make sure that we develop products that are fit for the market.”
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Meet the team

Core Programme Team

Anil Sayhan

OWGP Programme Director
In his career spanning two decades, Anil has developed expertise in production planning, business development, and procurement and supply chain management.

Dr. Claire Canning

OWGP Programme Manager
Claire joined ORE Catapult in 2017 and is a Programme Manager for the OWGP. Her key responsibilities involve developing and delivering support programmes that will enable UK offshore wind supply chain companies to grow and become more competitive.

Lynne McIntosh-Grieve

OWGP Programme Manager
Lynne is a Programme Manager for the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, focusing on Business Transformation Programmes, supporting companies to increase competitiveness and productivity in the Offshore Wind Sector.

Dai Lewis

OWGP Interim Programme Manager
Dai joined the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) in November 2024 as Interim Programme Manager focused on Business Transformation. In this role he supports companies to enhance their competitiveness and productivity in the offshore wind sector

Tom Speedie

OWGP Project Manager
Tom is a Project Manager for the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, focusing on the Grant Funding progamme, leading the Innovation Grant competition which supports the development of new products, services, and solutions for the offshore wind sector.

Tom Piper

OWGP Project Manager
Tom joined the OWGP in October 2024 as a Project Manager to spearhead the Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP) bringing with him 18 years of cross-sector experience.

Matt Brown

OWGP Project Manager
Matt is a Project Manager for the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, focusing on Business Transformation Programmes, specifically leading on the WEST Programme which helps companies increase competitiveness and productivity in the offshore wind sector.

Emma Lewis

OWGP Project Manager
Emma is a Project Manager at OWGP, responsible for OWGPs impact reporting and management process. Prior to joining the team Emma was the Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence (MEECE) Project Manager.

Teo van der Kammen

OWGP Project Manager
Teo is Project Manager for the ORE Catapult’s Offshore Wind Development and Operations Directorate. He is also Task Force Lead for OWGP’s development of a standardised technology demonstration agreement.

Rhianna Knight-McGrath

Communications Manager
Rhianna works as the Communications Manager for the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, where she supports in content creation, communication strategies, and social media management.

Board of Directors

Tim Pick MBE

Chair
Tim was appointed in May 2022 to serve as the UK’s first Offshore Wind Champion, co-chairing the Offshore Wind Acceleration Taskforce (OWAT) established by the British Energy Security Strategy.

Andrew Macdonald

Board Director
Andrew is the Director of Offshore Wind Development and Operations at ORE Catapult and previous OWGP Programme Director. With experience in both technology and commercial roles, Andy excels at identifying innovation opportunities and routes to commercialisation.

Professor Simon Weeks

Board Director
Professor Simon Weeks provides NED and technology consultancy services from his own business. Previously, he was the Chief Technology Officer for the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI).

Zoe Barnes

Board Director
Zoe has over 18 years of experience in the wind industry, initially in manufacturing and new technology development within a large turbine manufacturer and latterly in consultancy.

Isobel Sheldon OBE

Board Director
Isobel brings 20-years of experience in battery technology, and was awarded an OBE in 2020 for her services to the development of batteries for electric vehicles.

Iain Sinclair

Board Director
Iain is Executive Director, at Global Energy Group, leading the development and implementation of the groups renewables & energy transition growth strategy.

Jane Cooper

Board Director
Jane Cooper sits on the OWGP Board of Directors as a non-independent member. She is the Deputy CEO of RenewableUK and also currently serves as Interim CEO. In her role, Jane represents RenewableUK’s 500+ members, driving awareness of policy challenges, advocating for renewable energy deployment, and highlighting the sector’s benefits.

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