Scottish Government Funds Competition

Wind Industry Profile of

A 3D printed anchor and a self-charging mooring line monitoring device are two of eight innovative technologies announced today as winners of a technology acceleration competition, funded by the Scottish Government and run by the Carbon Trust’s Floating Wind Joint Industry Project (Floating Wind JIP).

The competition was designed to address four key industry challenge areas, that need to be overcome to commercialise floating wind. The four areas were identified in Phase 1 of the Floating Wind JIP: monitoring and inspection, mooring systems, heavy lift maintenance and tow to port maintenance. The eight technologies will receive a share of £1 million from the... ... More: Official Press Release The Carbon Trust

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