Offshore Wind Strategic Spares Report - What is the opportunity?

Offshore wind has been expanding rapidly over the last decade, and this is further bolstered in the UK by the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan released in December 2024. The development of wind farms is linked to multiple areas, with future development particularly focused in Scotland, East Riding, Berwickshire and the Celtic Sea. Siemens Gamesa has the greatest proportion of turbines in the UK, followed by Vestas and GE. 

Off the North East coast there are 15 wind farms at varying stages of development, with the majority of turbines provided by Siemens Gamesa, followed by GE. Grimsby Port and Port of Tyne are the most utilised ports in the region as O&M bases. 

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has produced this report to provide the North East Combined Authority with insight into the feasibility of an Offshore Wind Strategic Spares Centre (OWSSC) in the region. 

Download the report below to get a full insight into this opportunity.