GE and ORE Catapult to Increase Innovation for UK Supply Chain

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A $11 million R&D program to be implemented over the next four years to improve reliability, drive down operating costs and improve safety of offshore wind operations / The agreement will provide new digital and service solutions for operating and maintaining wind turbines remotely / Collaboration will increase innovation and growth opportunities for the UK supply chain

GE Renewable Energy and the UK's Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have today announced a $11 million four-year research partnership aimed at minimizing the time people have to spend offshore, which will enhance both safety and operating costs for offshore wind farms. The "Stay Ashore!" program is built on three pillars: Reliability by design, which is primarily focused on... ... More: Official Press Release GE Renewable Energy

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GE Renewable Energy, ORE Catapult, offshore, development, UK, supply chain, wind turbine, maintenance