The ReEnergise Podcast

In this episode we're joined by representatives from ScottishPower Renewables to talk about the future of skills in the offshore wind sector, and the importance of attracting talent to our workforce in order to meet the ambitions of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.

Ahead of Global Offshore Wind 2026, we were thrilled to sit down with the Chief Executive of RenewableUK, Tara Singh, to get her thoughts and feelings on the sector. This year, the theme of Global Offshore Wind is 'Securing the Future', which gave us a great opportunity to talk about how we continue to leverage UK supply chain capabilities and expertise, realise the UK's clean energy ambition snad...

In the inaugural episode of a new ReEnergise series, Leaders of Innovation, our Chief Executive Steve Foxley is joined by the CEO of Great British Energy, Dan McGrail. They sat down at Great British Energy's Aberdeen HQ to put their heads together about all things offshore wind, innovation and leadership, in order to properly kick off this series.

This episode was recorded on January 14th, immediately following the UK Government's announcement of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7. Listen is as our hosts, Tom Quinn & Emily Rees, discuss and dissect the recent offshore wind AR7 results, sharing their initial reactions and insights into what this means for the sector.

Episode 62: Spotlight on the Offshore Wind Supply Chain 2025 by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult

A look back at 2025 by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult

In our 61st episode, we hear about the ongoing development of the world's largest commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm, Green Volt, and discuss the progress and challenges within the floating wind sector. Our hosts, Head of Analysis & Insights, Tom Quinn and A&I Manager, Emily Rees, are joined by our Director of Development & Operations, Andy Macdonald and O&M Technical Authority at Flotat...

In our 60th episode, we delve into the very interesting concept of "MegaProjects" for offshore wind. We believe that megaprojects have the potential to create a critical mass of market demand, making large supply chain and infrastructure investment easier to justify, and provide a mechanism that gives public and private partners certainty over the nature, timing and location of those investments....

On the 59th episode of the ReEnergise Podcast, we're talking about the very sensitive topic of environmental monitoring and faster consenting for offshore wind. Specifically, we're talking about how we cna balance the need to accelerate consenting to reach Net Zero with the environmental impact of offshore wind farms. Our hosts, Tom Quinn and Emily Rees, are joined by industry experts: 🔹 Caroline...

Ahead of Global Offshore Wind 2025 kicking off tomorrow, we sat down and got to know four of the innovative companies joining us on the #CatapultPavilion. Joining our host, Innovation Manager, Peter Kinsley was: 🔹Vahid Walker, Walker Subsea 🔹Ian Armstrong, Pulcea 🔹Nassima Brown, Fennex 🔹Andy Simmonds, SeaThor We delved into what our guests see as the main opportunities and challenges in the se...

This episode is the second of two episodes in partnership with RenewableUK, as we approach Global Offshore Wind 2025, the UK's premier offshore wind event! We're excited to be the Innovation Sponsor and the official podcast partner of the event this year. In this episode, we're joined by David Rooney, Head of Offshore Sales NCE at leading turbine manufacturer, Vestas. This year, the theme of Globa...

This episode is the first of two episodes in partnership with RenewableUK, as we approach Global Offshore Wind 2025, the UK's premier offshore wind event! We're excited to be the Innovation Sponsor and the official podcast partner of the event this year. In this episode, we're joined by Melissa Read, Head of Regional Development UK at Equinor and Danielle Lane, Director of Offshore Development UK...

On the 56th episode of the ReEnergise Podcast, our hosts Tom Quinn and Emily Rees, are joined by Dr Stephen Wyatt, our Director of Strategy and Emerging Tech, and Zoe Barnes, Partner at Everoze and NED at OWGP. Listen in as we delve into the future of offshore wind industrial strategy in the UK, which represents a unique opportunity for the UK to support thousands of highly skilled jobs, increase...

On the 55th episode of the ReEnergise Podcast, our hosts Tom Quinn and Emily Rees, are joined by ORE Catapult's Senior Engineer for Sustainability, Lorna Bennet and RWE's Senior T&I Manager, Ian House. As the first generation of offshore wind farms near the end of their lifespans, tune in to hear us discuss what is being done to address the end-of-life challenge for wind!

On this episode of our ReEnergise podcast, recorded just before Christmas 2024, Our Head of Analysis & Insights, Tom Quinn, sat down with Julia Rose, Head of Offshore Wind at The Crown Estate, to review the key milestones throughout the offshore wind sector over the last 12 months and look ahead to what we can expect in 2025!

On this episode, Andy MacDonald, Director of Offshore Wind Development and Operations at ORE Catapult, is joined by three distinguished guests from around the offshore wind sector. Ahead of us gathering in London for the UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight event, they discuss the challenges and next steps for the UK to maximise the economic opportunity from the acceleration of offshore wind. -...

In this ReEnergise episode, Rebecca Jeffrey, MEECE Innovation Manager at ORE Catapult, is joined by two guests, Richard Arnold from the Marine Energy Council and Eileen Linklater from the European Marine Energy Centre. They sit down to reflect on the results of the recent CfD AR6 results for the tidal sector, talk about overcoming barriers, and look to the future as marine energy enters a pivotal...

Hosted by Michelle Hitches, Senior Project Manager at ORE Catapult, this episode discusses the theme of green hydrogen, specifically around the Milford Haven Hydrogen Kingdom. Green hydrogen has featured in a number of emissions reduction pledges at the UN Climate Conference COP26, as a means to decarbonise with government and industry alike acknowledging hydrogen as an important part of a Net Zer...

Hosted by Andrew Stormonth-Darling, Principle Portfolio Manager at ORE Catapult, this podcast episode takes a close look at the current state of play of the floating offshore wind industry. September saw the Contract for Different Auction Round 6 results announced and October is just as busy for the industry as everyone gears up towards the Floating Offshore Wind Conference in Aberdeen. With the c...

Episode 49: Improving the UK’s Approach to Technology Development in Conversation with… RWE & LM Wind In the past couple of months, we have seen some big news in the UK offshore wind sector focused on our approach to the industrialisation of offshore wind technology. In April, we had the publication of the much anticipated Industrial Growth Plan for offshore wind, which sets out a pathway to grow...

📢 LATEST PODCAST: 'SME Spotlight' Episode 2 - Barriers to entering the #offshorerenewables market! 📻 Did you miss our #CatapultPavilion at #RUKGOW24 last week? Not to worry, as we sat down and spoke to four of the companies that co-exhibited with us on the latest episode of #ReEnergise podcast mini-series, 'SME Spotlight'! Joining our host, Innovation Manager, Imogen Stevenson, was: 🔹Robert Gun...

Ahead of Global Offshore Wind 2024 kicking off tomorrow, we sat down and got to know three of the innovative companies joining us on the #CatapultPavilion. Joining our host, Innovation Manager, Imogen Stevenson, was: 🔹Dr Alastair Godfrey, @Indeximate 🔹Rosalind Hart, @Quoceant 🔹Matthew Hopkinson, @Acuity Robotics Ltd The conversations centred on how these 3 very different companies are making th...

In partnership with RenewableUK, this is the second podcast in the Global Offshore Wind 2024 event special, with just one week to go until the conference. This episode looks to the future, focusing on the key investments the industry needs to see in order to reach the UK’s Net-Zero goals. Thomas Wildsmith, Head of Commercial at ORE Catapult, hosted this episode and was joined by: • Tom Nightingale...

This podcast episode is the first of two episodes that are in partnership with RenewableUK, as we approach Global Offshore Wind 2024, the UK's premier offshore wind event! This year, the theme is ‘Coming of Age’, which gives us a great opportunity to talk about cutting-edge technologies and discovering solutions for critical challenges, especially around floating wind and operations and maintenanc...

In this episode, we talk about the inclusivity of the offshore renewable energy sector with some specific topics on the key challenges faced by the industry to promote a more diverse workforce. ORE Catapult's Innovation Manager, Laura Fairley, hosts the discussion and is joined by Full Circle 21's founder, Isla Robb. They are also joined by ORE Catapult's Techno-Economic Analyst, Jon McFarlane, as...