UK Government announces £300 million boost in offshore wind investment
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has welcomed the recent announcement by the Prime Minister of £300 million in new Government funding to accelerate private investment in the UK’s offshore wind industry. The funding, revealed at the international energy conference in London, marks a major step forward in strengthening the UK’s offshore wind supply chain, […]
OWGP seeks industry leaders to power offshore wind supply chain growth
Join OWGP: Senior interim contract roles now available to drive industry growth The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) is looking to add three senior-level interim roles to help shape the future of the UK’s offshore wind sector. These 12-month assignments come with flexible working hours (22.5–37.5 hours/week) and competitive day rates, offering an excellent opportunity […]
OWGP appoints Jane Cooper, Deputy CEO of RenewableUK to its board
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has appointed Jane Cooper as a non-independent director to its board. Jane recently assumed the role of Deputy CEO at RenewableUK and interim CEO. She joined the trade association in 2022 as Director of Offshore Wind. Jane’s tenure in the offshore wind sector has been defined by significant achievements, […]
OWGP award £1.4 m to 5 UK companies to boost offshore wind manufacturing
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has announced the recipients of its first-ever Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP), designed to drive investment and increase UK offshore wind manufacturing capacity and capability. A total of £1.4 million has been awarded to ARC Marine, DFS Composites, Global Energy Nigg, a Venterra Group Company and W3G Marine to […]
17 innovative UK companies selected for offshore wind readiness programme
The latest cohort of ambitious UK businesses targeting success in the burgeoning offshore wind sector has been announced as they join the national Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and sponsored by the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP). This is the second nationally-based cohort chosen to receive […]
OWGP begins market screening for CIB-compliant projects
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has commenced market engagements to identify supply chain investment projects that may qualify for funding under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) scheme. The screening will improve OWGP’s understanding of the nature and volume of qualifying investment opportunities with the aim of strengthening the UK’s […]
OWGP awards twelve companies a share of £3m and announces a further £2m in scale up funding
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched a new £2 million Development Grant competition and announced a combined £3 million in funding awarded to 12 companies from their 2024 funding calls. OWGP’s Development Grant programme aims to support UK supply chain companies to scale up, significantly strengthening the country’s position in the global offshore […]
£20 million investment boost for subsea cable manufacturing company XLCC
The Scottish National Investment Bank has committed £20 million to support subsea cable manufacturing company XLCC, who is developing a cutting-edge production facility at the former Hunterston Terminal in Ayrshire. Upon completion, the plant will generate around 900 jobs, including over 200 apprenticeships, significantly boosting local employment. Designed to produce thousands of kilometers of high-voltage […]
Wind power tops UK’s energy mix in 2024
Wind power became the UK’s leading source of electricity generation in 2024, accounting for 30% of the total energy output, and surpassing all other sources for the first time, according to the National Energy System Operator (NESO). Renewable energy sources collectively produced more than half of the nation’s electricity for all four quarters of […]
Spotlight on the UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain: Minister announces new IGP Delivery Body
Energy Minister Michael Shanks has announced that the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) will become the new Delivery Body for the offshore wind sector’s Industrial Growth Plan (IGP). The Offshore Wind Industry Council’s (OWIC) decision to designate OWGP as the new Delivery Body aims to boost investment into the UK supply chain, aligned with […]