Future Trends and Innovations in Offshore Wind

Janusz covers trade for energy and mining sectors in the Department for International Trade, based in British Embassy in Warsaw, Poland.

Michal is a Senior Trade Manager responsible for Poland and Baltics at Scottish Development International based in British Embassy in Warsaw, Poland.

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Graduate in Renewable Energy & Environmental Modelling at the University of Dundee. Graduate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Started my career in renewables at ORE Catapult in August 2021. Interests within the clean energy sector include balancing out the intermittency of renewable generation through the development of smart grid strategies and reducing energy costs via continuous innovation and improved component choice.

Projects and relevant experience

The impact of Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) on the future UK grid

MSc thesis on the impact that LAES and other flexibility technologies will have on the UK grid. Research investigated flaws in the current electricity market structure that prevents accelerated uptake of energy storage to take hold. This thesis also assessed the effects that electrification of transport and heating in buildings will have on patterns of electrical demand and how to ensure a grid predominantly powered by renewables can accommodate these changes.

Further decarbonisation of the Isle of Eigg

MSc group project that assessed the Isle of Eigg’s current energy system and the steps that should be taken to push Eigg closer to net-zero. My main responsibilities were focused on providing recommendations to reduce and decarbonise domestic energy consumption. These recommendations included:
• Installing air source heat pumps and solar thermal to replace imported gas canisters which cover domestic heating and hot water demand.
• Improving insulation standards of the island’s existing building stock.

Enhancing transmission line performance using Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)

BEng thesis which involved the construction of a transmission system model on Simulink to monitor the improvements that FACTS can provide through inductive and capacitive compensation. Testing of the model demonstrated how the use of FACTS allows existing grid infrastructure to operate under a wider range of conditions while accommodating larger, more complex power flows which can prevent or offset the need for expensive grid upgrades.

Neil is a former marine engineer and highly experienced mechanical engineer with a broad range of mechanical & system design, practical and commissioning experience.

Neil oversees multiple projects at Osbit and provides technical, commercial and project management guidance to the project and technical leads in his role as Director.  He is also manages all engineering resourcing requirements, and is heavily involved in the company’s sales activities.

As Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the IMechE, Neil has successfully led a broad variety of offshore projects at Osbit, and the combination of his engineering & commercial ability coupled with his practical vessel experience bring an unusual breadth and depth of knowledge to the Osbit projects.

Richard Pike is a Senior Offshore Consultant and part of the senior leadership team of GDG. Richard is responsible for business development, client engagement and project direction across the marine and offshore sectors in GDG. Richard is instrumental in driving business growth and supporting GDG’s clients in the offshore arena.

Richard is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 26 years of experience managing and delivering large and complex geotechnical marine projects for major offshore wind developers, oil and gas operators, utilities companies, port operators, government bodies and contractors in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America, Caribbean, Caspian, and Black Sea.

Before joining GDG, Richard held senior engineering and management positions with engineering consulting companies.

About GDG

GDG, part of Venterra Group, is a leading global offshore and geotechnical engineering consultancy, providing innovative engineering solutions for public and private civil engineering projects. With a strong background in geomechanics and applied geotechnical research, GDG brings together state of the art R&D with extensive industry experience for innovative engineering services and solutions in offshore and onshore renewable energy, infrastructure, residential and commercial construction. Multiple awards-winner, GDG helps engineering firms, building contractors and consultants around the globe to create amazing infrastructure, manage successful projects, and develop sustainable renewable energy solutions through engineering innovation.

Widya has been acting as the Lead Engineer for ERM Dolphyn development project over the last 3 years. Working as a senior consultant with ERM, she has been actively supporting clients in low carbon energy transition projects over the last couple of years, in particular within the hydrogen sector. Her background is in the oil and gas industry and process safety engineering with more than 15 years of experience.

Alex is a Director of 2H Offshore's London office and responsible for 2H's floating wind activities in the UK and Europe. He has nearly 18 years of experience in subsea equipment design from feasibility studies through to detailed engineering design and installation. As well as taking leading project and management roles, Alex has technical expertise in a range of subsea systems, and has been involved in many of the most challenging offshore oil and gas developments which have pushed the boundaries of subsea technology. For nearly 4 years he has changed focus to renewable technology, and is now applying this expertise to support the energy transition, with a current focus on growing 2Hs floating wind business and capabilities.