Member Update
November 18, 2025
Newsletter – December 2025
December 19, 2025
Welcome to The Clean Energy Cluster Monthly Newsletter where you can read about member updates, upcoming events, supply chain news, support programmes, procurement opportunities and more.
If you would like to feature your news, events, initiatives and procurement opportunities in our newsletter, please email us with the details: [email protected].
Opportunites
CAN DO Scottish Offshore Wind Innovation Feasibility Challenge Call
Scottish Enterprise is offering £30,000 – £50,000 grants to Scottish-registered firms for feasibility studies that tackle key challenges in the offshore wind sector.
This funding forms part of Scottish Enterprise’s Offshore Wind Innovation Programme, which aims to drive down the levelised cost of offshore wind and boost export-ready innovation. The grants can cover up to 100% of eligible costs, including detailed design, technical and commercial work. Projects must be completed in three months, by June 30, 2026.
Find out more and apply on the Scottish Enterprise website by January 9, 2026.
NZT Cleaning Provision Tender
Balfour Beatty is seeking a subcontractor to deliver comprehensive cleaning services for the Net Zero Teesside Power main office compound, a major low-carbon infrastructure project. The contract covers daily cleaning ahead of block occupation and all materials, equipment, labour and supervision over a minimum three-year period.
Services must be adapted to both office and outdoor working environments, including flexible breaks. This is an opportunity to support a landmark carbon-capture project in the North-East of England.
For more information, visit the Energy Pathfinder portal.
New Guide Released: Understanding Floating Offshore Wind in Japan & Korea
A newly updated interactive guide, developed by BVG Associates in partnership with ORE Catapult and the UK Government, now offers detailed insights into floating offshore wind technology for Japan and Korea.
The guide covers the full lifecycle of a wind farm, including component functions, cost breakdowns and supply chain mapping. Available in English, Japanese and Korean, it’s a powerful tool for suppliers and stakeholders looking to enter or expand into these key Asian markets.
Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm Open Tender
Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has a live procurement opportunity and is currently planning for the O&M phase of the project. With more than 300 UK companies already involved across design, survey, marine and engineering services, there’s strong potential to join the Tier-1 and non-Tier 1 supply chain.
The project involves major construction scopes including export cable installation, offshore substation infrastructure and more. The estimated tender date is December 31.
For more information, visit the Energy Pathfinder portal.
Where We Have Been
The Clean Energy Cluster West of Scotland Roundtable | November 4, Glasgow
On November 4, the cluster hosted a dynamic West of Scotland roundtable in Glasgow, bringing together regional suppliers to discuss their shared ambition and collective experiences. Participants heard updates from the Scottish and UK governments as well as ScottishPower Renewables. Discussions focused on the steps required to seize the opportunities in offshore wind, including breaking down barriers to upskilling and capability-building.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and shared your real-world experiences with us. We’re always keen to keep the conversation going — if you want to contribute your insights on what drives innovation and collaboration in your part of the supply chain, let us know.
Contact us to express interest in future roundtables or for any other queries.
Fife Meet-the-Buyer | November 6, Dunfermline
Earlier this month, the cluster team took part in the Fife Meet-the-Buyer, hosted by InvestFife at the new Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline.
The event was a great platform to meet many ambitious, innovative businesses from Fife and beyond. A big thank you to InvestFife for the invitation and everyone who stopped by to chat. We’re looking forward to continuing these conversations and exploring how we can support more of you in scaling up across Scotland’s clean-energy supply chain.
FMS Facilities Tour – Floating Offshore Wind Conference | November 11, Aberdeen
The Cluster was thrilled to join member First Marine Solutions (FMS) at their FloatingWind25 open day in Aberdeen on November 11 for a tour of their facilities.
The cluster team got a behind-the-scenes look at the FMS tools and advanced marine operations systems, as well as a live demonstration of the company’s state-of-the-art geotechnical testing tank. The tour was a powerful illustration of how in-house engineering, design and testing capabilities are driving innovation in floating wind mooring solutions.
A huge thank you to Steve Broadbent and the whole FMS team for hosting us.
FloatingWind25: Concrete Workshop and Networking Reception | November 12, Aberdeen
The Clean Energy Cluster hosted a dedicated Concrete Workshop, sponsored by UK Concrete, on Day 1 of Floating Offshore Wind 2025. The session explored the role of concrete as a low-carbon material for constructing floating wind substructures and highlighted how the concrete supply chain — from super quarries and designers to ports and manufacturers — can innovate and diversify to deliver cost-competitive local content.
Attendees gained insights from a panel of industry experts, including: Liam Forde, Manager – Infrastructure, Built Environment and Sustainability, Mineral Products Association; Emma Harrick, Director of Energy Transition and Supply Chain, Scottish Renewables / The Clean Energy Cluster; Dr Andrew Newport, Technical Director, OpenWater Renewables; Dylan Duncan, Senior Research Engineer, ORE Catapult; Laurent Verdier, Chief Business Development Officer, BW Ideol; Brian Horne, Technical and Engineering Director, Buchan Offshore Wind; Darren Checksfield, Major Projects Director, Holcim; and Alasdair Ferguson, Managing Director, Kishorn Port Ltd.
The workshop concluded with a Networking Reception, providing a valuable opportunity for cluster members to connect and discuss collaboration and innovation across the supply chain.
Floating Offshore Wind 2025 | November 12–13, Aberdeen
The Clean Energy Cluster had a successful exhibition at Floating Offshore Wind 2025 in Aberdeen. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet with cluster members, developers, policy-makers and supply chain partners as well as share our vision for scaling Scotland’s floating wind supply chain. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us to keep the conversation going.
Upcoming Events
Innovate Local: North East Scotland | December 4, Aberdeen
Interested attendees can now join fellow leaders at Innovate Local: North East Scotland on December 4 at ONE Tech Hub in Aberdeen. This practical session will explore how innovation can drive business growth, boost competitiveness and build resilience. You’ll hear from innovation experts, funders and potential collaborators, plus learn about the latest opportunities, funding incentives and strategies tailored for the North East’s innovation landscape. Whether you’re a start-up or established business, this event is a great way to connect and take tangible steps to transform your business.
Discover more and register your attendance on the event website.
The Scottish Green Energy Awards | December 4, Edinburgh
The Scottish Green Energy Awards 2025 returns to Edinburgh on December 4. The UK’s biggest celebration of renewable energy, headline-sponsored by EDF power solutions UK and Ireland, will bring 1,600 renewable energy professionals together to recognise the people, projects and organisations driving the industry forward.
Check out this year’s finalists on Scottish Renewables’ website.
Online bookings are now closed. If you are looking to attend, please get in touch with Marta Filbrandt at [email protected] to enquire about availability.
Offshore Wind Conference | January 28–29, Glasgow
Scottish Renewables is bringing its flagship Offshore Wind Conference back to Glasgow on January 28 & 29, 2026. This two-day event will convene industry leaders, government and key stakeholders to tackle the major barriers to offshore wind development and scale-up of the Scottish and UK supply chain.
Book your exhibition tickets and find out more on Scottish Renewables’ website.
UK Trade and Export Finance Forum | February 5, London
The UK Trade and Export Finance Forum 2026 is a premier event for UK exporters and international corporates seeking finance. Scheduled for February 5 at the InterContinental Hotel London – The O2, this forum offers a full day of presentations, case studies, panels, workshops and networking opportunities. Attendees can engage with finance and business leaders to explore the latest developments in export and trade finance.
To register and find out more, visit the official event page.
Member Input Request
Scottish Renewables Supply Chain Impact Statement 2025/26
Submissions for Scottish Renewables’ flagship document, the Supply Chain Impact Statement, are now closed. If you want to be a part of the publication and align your brand with a campaign that showcases the talented organisations delivering renewable energy projects in Scotland, please contact Sophie and Carol to learn more about sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
Read last year’s Supply Chain Impact Statement on Scottish Renewables’ website.
Member News
Nadara buys out BlueFloat from UK partnership
reNews
Nadara has completed a deal to buy out BlueFloat Energy from the developers’ UK partnership comprising four Scottish floaters.
Siemens Gamesa to use AI supercomputer
reNews
Siemens Gamesa’s engineers will develop and train advanced AI models with a view to quickly analysing wind farms, allowing operators to simulate and optimise energy output faster than before.
ORE Catapult signs testing agreement with Ming Yang Smart Energy
InsiderMedia
Under the contract, ORE Catapult will provide testing and validation of the main bearing for Ming Yang Smart Energy’s 18.5MW offshore wind turbine.
News
Nordex to supply turbines for 58MW Donegal project
reNews
Nordex will supply 12 N133 turbines for the 58MW Drumnahough wind farm in County Donegal.
DRD to build 40MW solar farm for Kao Data
reNews
Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) will develop, build and operate a 40MW solar farm to supply Kao Data’s Harlow data centre campus.
Plug Power to supply 55MW of electrolysers for UK hydrogen projects
Renewables Now
US hydrogen company Plug Power has been selected by UK developer Carlton Power to supply 55MW of electrolysers for three green hydrogen projects in the UK.
NKT completes fast Beatrice cable repair
reNews
NKT has completed a 38-day turnkey repair on one of the 220kV export cables at the 588MW Beatrice offshore wind farm in Scotland.
SNP calls for more support in AR7 offshore wind auction
The Herald
In a joint letter to the Chancellor, Scottish Renewables and Offshore Energies UK said they were deeply concerned that the mission-critical auction would undermine the sector’s ability to maintain and secure the growth essential to avoiding long-term dislocation.
Scottish firm expands presence in Canada with 12.5MW tidal award
Offshore Energy
Canadian tidal developer Eauclaire Tidal and Scottish renewable energy company Orbital Marine Power have received 12.5MW of new tidal energy licences from the Province of Nova Scotia under the 2025 tidal energy procurement process.
OPITO adopts Shoulder Breadth Measurement certification framework to enhance offshore worker safety globally
OGV Energy
OPITO has formally adopted the Shoulder Breadth Measurement (SBM) process, previously managed by Step Change in Safety, into its industry recognised product portfolio. The change aims to create a globally consistent framework for offshore helicopter passenger safety.
Odfjell Oceanwind earns DNV approval for floater
reNews
Odfjell Oceanwind has received Basic Design Approval (BDA) from DNV for its Deepsea Star floating offshore wind foundation, marking a major milestone in the development of large-scale floating wind technology.
Safelift secures landmark £4million+ contract in offshore wind
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
Safelift Offshore, a specialist engineering company based in Aberdeenshire, has secured the largest contract in its 31-year history — a multi-million-pound agreement with TenneT Offshore to design and supply manual handling and lifting equipment for two major offshore wind substation projects in Europe.
Muirhall starts construction of Priestgill wind farm
reNews
Muirhall Energy has begun construction of its 46MW Priestgill Wind Farm northeast of Abington in South Lanarkshire. The seven-turbine project, consented in 2020, will generate enough clean electricity to power more than 44,000 homes once operational.
Port job cuts after ‘staggering’ fall in North Sea activity
BBC News
Offshore wind is cited as the major opportunity on the horizon, however activity at scale remains a distant prospect for the region, as the rate of decline in North Sea activity outpaces the growth and diversification of work at South Harbour.
Subsea acquisition expands offshore survey capability
Aberdeen Business News
Subsea Micropiles has announced the acquisition of Acoustic Zoom’s technology IP portfolio, coinciding with the UK Government confirming a boost in investment for offshore wind with a dedicated £1.1bn budget in its latest Contract for Difference (CfD) auction.
