Joule Challenge project launch announced

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A flagship £5m, 20-month programme, funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) through its Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) will set out a detailed roadmap for incorporating radically new composite-based components in the next generation of offshore wind turbines.

Developing a manufacturing capability for the large components integral to next-generation turbines is vital if the UK is to accelerate the build-out of fixed and floating offshore wind. This will be critical to achieving net-zero by 2050 and building back greener to reap the economic benefits of green jobs growth and enabling the delivery of 60% UK content in offshore wind projects, as set out in the Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan. The Joule Challenge Phase 2... ... More: Official Press Release ORE Catapult

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