Offshore wind and the importance of value for money
Offshore wind is often discussed in terms of scale, ambition and the transition to cleaner energy. But behind every major renewable energy project sits another critical issue: value for money.
Blyth’s offshore wind transformation
Blyth has long been associated with heavy industry, shipbuilding and coal exports, but today the Northumberland town is becoming something very different: a symbol of Britain’s offshore wind future and
Wind turbine blade failure raises safety considerations for offshore wind growth
A recent wind turbine blade failure in the UK has brought renewed focus to the safety, reliability, and ongoing monitoring of wind energy infrastructure, particularly as offshore developments continue to
Hornsea 3 reaches major milestone with offshore converter installation
The installation of the first offshore converter station at Hornsea 3 marks a significant step forward for one of the UK’s most important renewable energy projects. For HSEQ professionals, it
Isle of Man wind farm proposals spark debate over impact and opportunity
Plans for a major offshore wind farm off the coast of the Isle of Man have triggered significant public debate, highlighting the ongoing tension between renewable energy expansion and local
Welsh offshore wind gains momentum with £8 million investment in deep-water technology
Wales is rapidly positioning itself as one of the centres of the UK’s next phase of offshore renewable energy. With strong wind resources, deep coastal waters and a growing industrial
Bigger turbines, bigger seas, bigger ambition at Vanguard West
Out in the North Sea, the offshore wind industry has a habit of thinking big: bigger foundations, bigger cables, bigger cranes. And now, even bigger turbines. The latest example comes
China connects the world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine to the grid
A major milestone in renewable energy has been reached off the coast of China with the successful grid connection of the world’s first 20 megawatt offshore wind turbine. Installed in
Offshore wind expansion off the Norfolk coast & what it means for HSEQ leadership
The Norfolk coastline is set to play a central role in the UK’s offshore wind expansion, with hundreds of new wind turbines planned for the North Sea over the coming
Britain’s wind power record and what it means for system resilience
Britain’s wind fleet reached a new operational high in December, delivering a record 23,825 MW during the evening peak on 5 December 2025 At its height, wind generation supplied 47.4
Lessons from Esgian’s Q4 2025 offshore wind outlook
The offshore wind sector closed out 2025 in a period of careful recalibration While global operational capacity continued to rise modestly, the final quarter of the year exposed a widening
The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm is approved
The UK offshore wind sector has taken another decisive step forward with the Government’s confirmation, on 17th December 2025, of development consent for the Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm, reinforcing
Blyth at Twenty Five
Twenty five years ago, in December 2000, something quietly revolutionary happened off the coast of Blyth, Northumberland. Four turbines rose from the seabed, experimental, exposed and entirely untested at this
Onshore work is the hidden foundation behind Offshore Wind success
As the UK accelerates toward its clean energy ambitions, the spotlight often falls on turbines turning far out at sea. Yet the real groundwork usually begins on land. The extensive
Lowestoft – a visit to the far east
Lowestoft is, if you didn’t know, as far east as you can possibly go in England. The town references this proudly, and the onshore wind turbine “Gulliver” at Ness Point
Demystifying NERS — and how HSEQ-360 Limited can help you comply
When you hear the term “NERS”, it may feel like just another acronym in the overwhelming world of regulation. But for organisations active in electricity network connections and infrastructure work
Written Schemes of Examination under PSSR 2000 – Why They Matter for Offshore Wind Turbines
In offshore wind, there’s always a strong focus on blades, towers, and electrical systems; but tucked away in every turbine are pressure systems that are easy to overlook. These might
Renewable energy surpasses coal in global electricity generation
Renewable energy has officially overtaken coal as the world’s leading source of electricity, a historic milestone according to new global data from Ember. This shift marks a significant turning point
Wind turbines battling Canada’s bitter cold: engineering resilience in extreme conditions
Across Canada’s vast and frozen landscapes, engineers are proving that renewable energy can thrive even in the most challenging environments on earth. Wind turbines, exposed to sub-zero temperatures, biting winds,
Offshore wind: steady progress in a shifting market
The latest Esgian Offshore Wind Market Update (Q3 2025) highlights an industry that is powering ahead but doing so with caution. Global offshore wind capacity has now reached 41.1 GW,
How the Co-op and Wales’ largest offshore wind farm are working together
The Co-op is a familiar site in many villages, towns and cities. They’re a company who’ve adapted too to changing times and have always been socially responsible. It started as
HSEQ-360 Limited turned 6 this week
As social media filled with back to school photos of children, siblings, proud parents, new uniforms, transitions from one year to the next, we celebrated a landmark of our own
Turning wind turbines into micro homes: a circular economy case study
As the global transition to renewable energy accelerates, a new challenge has emerged that often goes unnoticed. What happens to wind turbines when they reach the end of their lifespan?
East Anglia Three shows the strength in collaboration
The East Anglia Three offshore wind farm marks a milestone in the UK’s clean energy transition. Situated approximately 69 kilometres off the Suffolk coast in the North Sea, the project
The world’s largest offshore wind farm is approved in Scotland
The Scottish Government has granted planning consent for what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Berwick Bank, developed by SSE Renewables. Located 38 km off the east coast