Wind energy provides a clean and sustainable solution to energy problems. 

It is anticipated that wind energy will make the most significant contribution to the achievement of EU targets for green electricity due to its environmental benefits and increasing competitiveness. 

This sector offers significant opportunities for Northern Ireland businesses in the building, operation and maintenance of this emerging wind turbine network.

What are the business opportunities?

The business opportunities will primarily be in areas outlined below:

• Surveying and Planning including geological and oceanographic surveying as well as environmental and heritage assessment.
• Design including mechanical and electrical system design, control system design, project design – including both onshore and offshore design.
• Manufacturing of power generation and transmission equipment; control equipment; component parts of turbines; and the construction of onshore and offshore foundations and structures.
• Installation including onshore assembly; offshore construction of foundations; transport to offshore sites; and cable laying, including grid connection and management.
• Testing of prototypes, component parts and full-scale testing.
• Operation and Management including structural monitoring, reliability management and performance evaluation.
• Decommissioning including disassembly offshore, transportation disposal and refurbishment.

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