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However, it is estimated that the UK will need to see a ten-fold increase in energy production from wind to 75GW if it is to meet its target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Further innovation will be needed to reduce costs and improve the performance of offshore wind farms. Many other countries also have the potential to supply large amounts of energy through
offshore wind farms and face the same challenges.
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, has up to £1.5 million to support UK businesses working with partners in the United States on innovative offshore wind technologies.
Businesses and research organisations must first express an interest in applying.
UK projects must work with a US consortium that intends to or has applied to the $40 million US national offshore wind research and development programme managed by the New York State Energy
Research and Development Authority.
The aim of the competition is to reduce technical barriers facing offshore wind farms including cutting costs. Project areas in the US programme include:
Register for the online briefing event for potential applicants on 15 November 2019
Find out more about this competition and express an interest.