CWind is working with the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult to help develop innovative technology for the industry.
A collaboration agreement will see the duo focus on research projects and accelerated technology development to improve health and safety, operational performance of offshore renewables and reduce risk and costs.
Projects already planned for this year include exploration of an engineered corrosion protection solution and an in-field communication system.
CWind is also joining the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub’s technical advisory group.
The hub is a joint initiative between ORE Catapult and the Knowledge Transfer Network that focuses on wind energy cost reduction and maximising the sector’s economic impact.
CWind will have a particular focus on the initiative’s operations and maintenance and electrical infrastructure technology roadmaps.
CWind interim managing director Ian Bryan said: “As a company, CWind is committed to innovation and driving positive change to support the future growth of the UK offshore wind industry.
“Being part of the Global Marine Group, we are proud to be at the forefront of subsea engineering across multiple markets, and are passionate about championing new technologies and digital advances to drive efficiencies and improvements for customers.
“Our values are matched closely with those of ORE Catapult and we look forward to achieving success for mutual and industry benefit.”
ORE Catapult operational performance director Chris Hill said: “ORE Catapult uses its unique facilities and research and engineering capabilities to bring together industry and academia and drive innovation to improve existing, and develop next generation, renewable energy technologies.
“We have secured a comprehensive pipeline of projects for 2019, focused on improving the performance and efficiency of offshore renewable assets.
“With CWind’s strong and proven background in engineering, I am confident that together we can deliver new research, technology and development projects that will support evolving offshore wind capabilities and generate significant economic benefit for the UK.”
The ORE Catapult’s Levenmouth demonstration turbine is pictured.