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This is the place to discover more about emerging technology innovation in offshore renewables and the way that we will harness low carbon energy sources to meet our future energy needs. If you are curious about how to harness the world’s tides, launch intelligent ships with robotic crews in UK waters, adapt national grids to the future energy mix or how artists are envisioning the new offshore reality – this podcast is for you. The ReEnergise Podcast is delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult - make sure to subscribe to the series and you’ll hear a fresh edition each month. Visit ore.catapult.org.uk and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter on @ORECatapult and on Instagram @ore.catapult ORE Catapult was established in 2013 by the UK Government and is part of a network of Catapults set up by Innovate UK in high growth industries. It is the UK’s leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy. Independent and trusted, with a unique combination of world-leading test and demonstration facilities and engineering and research expertise, ORE Catapult convenes the sector and delivers applied research, accelerating technology development, reducing risk and cost and enhancing UK-wide economic growth. Active throughout the UK, ORE Catapult has operations in Glasgow, Blyth, Levenmouth, Aberdeen, Grimsby, Hayle, Pembroke Dock and Lowestoft. Legal Notice The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, any other agency, organisation, employer or company. By accessing this podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents and design of this podcast are the property of the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and are protected under UK and international copyright and trademark laws. I acknowledge that any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: - I may download and play the podcast and share with others for personal use; - I will always acknowledge ORE Catapult as the source of the material; - I will not, except with ORE Catapult’s express written permission, distribute or commercially exploit the content.

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June 15, 202641 min

Episode 65: Global Offshore Wind Special with Tara Singh

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 maintain its position as a leader in the global offshore wind industry.

March 25, 202644 min

Leaders of Innovation #1 - In Conversation With... Dan McGrail

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.

January 27, 202649 min

Episode 64: AR7 Results Reaction & Analysis

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.

January 5, 202639 min

Episode 62: Spotlight on the Offshore Wind Supply Chain 2025

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

December 24, 202549 min

A look back at 2025

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

November 11, 202538 min

Episode 61: Progressing the Floating Offshore Wind Opportunity

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 Flotation Energy, Vicky Goodwin. This episode was recorded ahead of the Floating Offshore Wind 2025 conference in Aberdeen.

September 1, 202550 min

Episode 60: MegaProjects

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. Against the backdrop of ambitious 2030 offshore wind deployment targets, there is a strong argument to be made for thinking bigger. Our hosts, Head of Analysis & Insights, Tom Quinn and A&I Manager, Emily Rees, are joined by our Head of Strategic Development and Policy, David Wallace, Senior Policy Adviser at E3G, Susie Elks and last but not least, Director of the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) and Clean Power 2030 Advisory Commissioner, Robert Gross.

July 3, 202541 min

Episode 59: Environmental Monitoring & Faster Consenting for Offshore Wind

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 Whalley, Environmental Specialist, ORE Catapult. 🔹 Duncan Smart, Senior Planning & Environmental Policy Manager, ScottishPower Renewables 🔹 Professor Beth Scott, Marine Ecologist at the University of Aberdeen.

June 16, 202539 min

SME Spotlight - Global Offshore Wind 2025 Special Edition

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 sector at the moment, as well as the key debates and themes they're expecting at #RUKGOW25!

June 16, 202535 min

Episode 58: 'Mission Possible' In Partnership with... RenewableUK - Part #2

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 Global Offshore Wind is 'Mission Possible', so it was a great opportunity to get David's thoughts on the state of the sector at this pivotal time.