The Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) work programme is delivered through the following OWIC workstreams and projects, funded by OWIC industry members and delivered in collaboration with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the wider government.
Each workstream is supported by a Delivery Lead from the Offshore Wind Delivery team at RenewableUK, along with an industry Chair and an industry Sponsor.
Delivering the coexistence of offshore wind and radar to unlock aviation requirements for consenting.
Working to address barriers to building a grid that can support high quantities offshore wind.
Targeted investment and support to the UK’s offshore wind supply chain, funded through industry.
Resolving prioritised environmental and consenting challenges to de-risk planning consent application and management for offshore wind farms.
Ensuring the sector can attract and retain the workforce, providing meaningful job opportunities and promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Securing components and services to ensure the UK is capable of delivering offshore wind targets, while maximising the economic benefits of the offshore wind investment.
Identifying innovation priorities that could help advance the UK offshore wind sector.
(Header image: Teesside offshore wind farm)
