The ORE Catapult is looking to establish a wind blade research hub, aimed at building stronger, complementary academic research, innovation, demonstration and representative testing for the offshore renewables sector.
It's seeking submissions from universities interested in joining the hub, which will help shape ORE Catapult's future wind blade research and development plan.
"With important challenges ahead in blade design, materials, manufacturing, ancillary systems and sensors, this is an exciting time for blades research, with significant opportunities for production-driven research," said Ignacio Marti, ORE Catapult's innovation and research director.
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