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Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Viper Innovations: Proud Winners of the Autonomous Dynamic Cable Inspection Competition
PORTISHEAD, England, July 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viper Innovations has been selected as the winner of an Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult's Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence challenge, delivered in partnership with Flotation Energy and Simply Blue Group, to identify autonomous floating offshore wind turbine dynamic cable inspection solutions. The challenge was delivered through the Innovate UK Innovation Exchange (iX) programme. The purpose of the competition was to identify innovative solutions for monitoring defects inside dynamic cables on floating offshore wind farms. Viper Innovations' entry builds upon their record of providing electrical monitoring and asset integrity solutions for a broad range of applications and industries. Daniel Denning, Viper Innovations Engineering Manager, said: "Our journey through this initiative, part of the iX programme backed by ORE Catapult, highlights the importance of innovation in advancing floating offshore wind technologies. As the UK prepares for the deployment of approximately 1,000 dynamic cables over the next decade, Viper Innovations is proud to be at the forefront of delivering the solutions needed to improve reliability and accelerate the energy transition. "We look forward to building on this success and continuing to work closely with Flotation Energy and the Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence to support the future of offshore renewable energy – to push Dynamic Cable Condition Monitoring (DCCM) into its next phase, helping the sector overcome the challenges on the dynamic cable." Emily Sarveswaran, ORE Catapult Dynamic Cable Strategic Programme Lead at ORE Catapult, said: "At ORE Catapult's Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence, we were pleased to support Viper Innovations through the Innovation Exchange (iX) challenge. As the floating offshore wind sector moves toward commercialisation, condition monitoring of dynamic subsea cables is vital to ensuring long-term asset integrity and reducing operational risk. We look forward to continuing our support for Viper Innovations and the development of their solution." Viper Innovations' focus on insulation monitoring, insulation protection, and mechanical condition assessment for dynamic cables was particularly commended as addressing a critical and currently underserved need in the floating offshore wind sector. The winning solution from Viper Innovations, leveraging advanced technologies such as SSTDR and V-LIM, received excellent feedback from the judging panel. They recognised their expertise, the strong suitability of the technology to the challenge, and the innovative adaptation of proven insulation monitoring and reflectometry techniques from other industries, including subsea oil and gas. Rachel Nicholls-Lee, Flotation Energy Naval Architecture Technical Authority, said: "Flotation Energy was delighted to partner with ORE Catapult in this challenge, supported by Innovate UK's Innovation Exchange (iX) programme. Innovation in floating offshore wind turbine dynamic cable inspection has many practical applications for floating offshore wind, and we were particularly impressed by Viper Innovations' suggested solution. We look forward to supporting them as they continue to develop this technology." About the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult ORE Catapult is the UK's leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy, established in 2013 by the UK Government as part of a network of Catapults set up by Innovate UK in high growth industries. Independent and trusted, with a unique combination of world-leading test and demonstration facilities, engineering and research expertise, ORE Catapult convenes the sector, delivering applied research, accelerating technology development, reducing risk and cost and enhancing UK-wide economic growth. For more information about Viper Innovations, visit: To discover more about ORE Catapult, visit: View source version on Contacts Viper +44 (0)1275 78 78 78enquiries@
Business News Wales
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
New Strategy Outlines Vision for a Fairer, Greener Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot Council has adopted its Corporate Strategy 2025/2028 outlining its commitment to creating a prosperous, fairer and greener local community. The strategy is based around on four well-being objectives: • Ensuring all children get the best start in life. • Making sure all our communities are thriving and sustainable. • Preservation and enrichment of our local environment, culture, and heritage, • Providing our residents with access to high-quality green jobs. The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt, said: 'Our four well-being objectives remain at the very heart of what we do, and what we have set out to achieve in the longer-term. 'These objectives are supported by three year aims, which focus on where we want to be by 2028 along with a selection of performance measures to demonstrate how we will monitor the progress of our objectives.' The council faces a number of challenges, including continuing to experience high demand on its vital services with more people seeking help from social services; more presenting as homeless; and more children needing extra help in school and in travelling to school. However, the funding made available by the UK and Welsh Governments for these functions in recent years has fallen significantly short of what is needed to respond to communities, the council said. The council has secured a large amount of investment funding under the UK Government's Levelling Up agenda to help regenerate local communities, it said. In addition, major projects have the potential to grow a large number of sustainable jobs into future years, including the freeport status won by the port of Port Talbot. The council added that Neath Port Talbot has a number of strategic employment sites which present many opportunities to achieve economic growth, including new green jobs as industry and society decarbonises and new industries such as Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW), hydrogen production and other renewable energy projects emerge. The area is well served by rail and road, while the deep-water harbour in Port Talbot is a strategic asset in the delivery of key investments such as the ongoing Celtic Sea Wind Farms Project, the local authority added. Cllr Hunt added: 'We recognise the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in achieving our well-being objectives. By working together with residents, businesses, and our partners over the coming years we aim to create a resilient and vibrant Neath Port Talbot.'
Japan Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Japan Times
Government paper seeks to link next-gen energy tech to business opportunities
The government, in a report adopted Friday, pointed out a need to link Japanese companies' next-generation energy technologies to business opportunities in order to realize stable energy supply and decarbonization at the same time. On such technologies, including lightweight, bendable perovskite solar cells and floating offshore wind power generation, the 2025 white paper on energy, approved at a cabinet meeting the same day, also said work on discontinuous innovation would be necessary. With regard to perovskite solar cells, the development race has become fierce, particularly in China and Europe. The white paper stated that Japanese products are leading the world in terms of their durability and larger sizes, which are key features for commercialization, stressing the importance of capturing global demand by establishing a mass production system through technological development and investment. To promote floating offshore wind power, the document said Japan needs to cooperate with relevant organizations in Europe, where facilities for such power generation are increasingly being installed, in order to work on developing optimum designing methods and establishing mass production technology. As promising future technologies in the energy field, the white paper also listed next-generation nuclear power plants, geothermal power generation and photoelectric fusion technology, which uses optical signals to transmit data.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Building the UK's renewable energy future
Ben Alcraft, head of marketing at RenewableUK, shares the latest news about events coming up in 2025. As a leading UK renewable energy trade association, RenewableUK looks to shape the future of renewable energy at its flagship events for 2025. These world-class conferences are designed to accelerate the global transition to renewables, bringing together innovators, decision-makers, and industry leaders to drive sustainable development and explore cutting-edge advancements. Ben Alcraft, head of marketing at RenewableUK (Image: RenewableUK / Steve Pope) From the Global Offshore Wind event in London to the Floating Offshore Wind conference in Aberdeen and beyond, our 2025 programme offers opportunities to engage with every aspect of the renewable energy sector. Returning to Excel London from June 17-18, Global Offshore Wind is the must-attend event for the offshore wind industry. Thousands of delegates, exhibitors and speakers will gather to address the sector's biggest opportunities and challenges. An expanded exhibition featuring cutting-edge technologies from leading manufacturers, developers and suppliers. Valuable insights through a high-level conference programme led by industry experts and policymakers. Networking with key decision-makers, investors and partners. Co-hosted with Scottish Renewables, Floating Offshore Wind 2025 will take place in Aberdeen on November12-13. This event focuses on the transformative potential of floating offshore wind technology, exploring its role in revolutionising the renewable energy sector. Learning from real-world floating wind projects through case studies and expert-led sessions. Connecting with suppliers and service providers at the forefront of floating wind technology. Participating in policy and regulatory discussions shaping the future of this dynamic sector. The 2025 calendar also includes events spotlighting onshore wind, green hydrogen, energy storage and other vital areas of the renewable energy sector. Each event is designed to provide insights through expert-led sessions, networking opportunities and the latest innovations. Whether advancing ports and vessels, uncovering pathways to net zero through emerging technologies, or seizing opportunities in Wales and Northern Ireland, the diverse range of events offers something for every renewable energy professional. RenewableUK's award-winning events team is recognised for delivering exceptional and sustainable experiences. In 2025, the team earned prestigious accolades, including Best Association Events Team and Best Sustainable Conference, underscoring a commitment to excellence and environmental responsibility. Be part of the UK's leading renewable energy events and play a pivotal role in shaping a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Connect with global leaders, discover transformative innovations and make an impact. Find out more about RenewableUK's 2025 events at This story is also published in Insight Energy magazine, covering the latest news from the UK's energy sector. .
