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Following the unveiling of the UK Government’s new onshore wind strategy, Aggreko says it is calling for greater use of bridging power solutions to help mitigate the impact of grid connection delays and speed up commissioning, to accelerate the delivery of clean energy infrastructure.
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WEG, a global motor and automation manufacturer, has announced it will exhibit at SPE Offshore Europe from September 2 to 5, 2025, at stand 3E64. As one of the most influential events in the offshore energy calendar, the show will provide a platform for WEG to showcase its portfolio of ultra-high-efficiency motors, alongside digital solutions and renewable energy technologies. WEG says its presence underscores its continued investment in the offshore sector, combining energy efficiency with innovation.
Scottish ocean energy pioneer Mocean Energy has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netherlands-headquartered floating solar developer SolarDuck.
North Star has announced it has secured multi-million-pound landmark agreements to support RWE’s growing offshore wind farm portfolio with four hybrid-powered commissioning /service operation vessels (C/SOVs).
OEG, a leading energy solutions business, has announced it has secured a significant five-year contract with Peterson Energy Logistics in Den Helder for 500 offshore containers to support its operations in the Dutch sector of the North Sea.
Penryn-based specialist engineering company, MintMech, has announced it has completed a landmark manufacturing project at its new facility on Kernick Industrial Estate. Reported to be the first offshore wind-specific system of its kind to be manufactured in Cornwall, MintMech designed a bespoke 30-tonne pipe handling system and gantry crane to support new offshore wind projects.
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Editor's Comment
In the wake of the Government’s latest Spending Review, manufacturers find themselves in familiar territory: cautiously optimistic, yet acutely aware that rhetoric and headlines are no substitute for follow-through.
The recent announcement that the Government will delay the release of its comprehensive industrial strategy until June has caused mixed reactions from industry stakeholders and policymakers. This postponement, aligning the strategy’s publication with the upcoming spending review, aims to provide a cohesive framework for the UK’s economic future. In the interim, Labour plans to roll out specific sectoral strategies, notably in life sciences and advanced manufacturing, to maintain business confidence and address immediate industry concerns.