The collaboration between AIRTO member AMRC Cymru and JMU, formalised in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will promote common goals in project development for floating offshore wind farms in the Celtic Sea and other areas of the UK. The joint research will focus on integrating advanced technologies and expertise to provide solutions for Welsh supply chains, and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases to support a more sustainable way of living.
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The announcement has been welcomed by the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans as a ‘forward thinking agreement. She said: “It recognises the significant capabilities that exist in Wales in sustainable energy solutions for a greener future. The MoU also ensures we strengthen ties with our Japanese friends with whom distance has never proved a barrier between us when collaborating in all things research, innovation and business.”
AMRC Cymru, which is part of the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and a member of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, wants to help develop and grow the Welsh economy, and wider UK economy, by building a cost-competitive supply chain for offshore wind power in Wales and creating jobs in the market.
