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Newcastle University and Sofia OWF signed MoU to support growth of a skilled offshore wind workforce
Signing the MOU: Sofia’s Kim Gaul-Clark (left) and Newcastle University’s Professor Stephanie Glendinning (Image: Newcastle University)Official Press Release Newcastle University:
University and Sofia Offshore Wind Farm enter a learning partnership
Newcastle University and RWE’s Sofia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the growth of a skilled offshore wind workforce, support the sector’s expansion and drive innovation.
The under construction 1.4 gigawatt (GW) Sofia is located on a 593km2 site 195 kilometres from the North East coast on Dogger Bank in the North Sea. With a landfall in Teesside, between Redcar and Marske-by-the-Sea, an offshore construction facility at the Port of Blyth, and an operations and maintenance base in Grimsby, a local skilled workforce will be vital throughout its lifecycle. Newcastle University is committed to working with local businesses on innovation and skills to help meet the region’s... ... More: Official Press Release Newcastle University
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