Wind Europe
Bilbao, Spain
20 March 2024 - 22 March 2024
Meet the companies that attended
About the event
11 companies from Northern Ireland’s renewable energy sector travelled to Bilbao to participate in Wind Europe, one of Europe’s premier onshore and offshore wind trade events.
The event, which is aimed at fostering trade and relations with supply chain companies, growing the sector and advancing the deployment of offshore wind, proved very valuable to our delegation.
As part of this visit, participating companies also attended technical site visits with the aim of facilitating knowledge exchange with leading Spanish companies from the low carbon energy sector.
Northern Ireland has a strong reputation in the low carbon energy sector, with expertise across a range of specialisms, including the provision of non-tidal ports and associate logistics, harbour construction, site and offshore surveys, asset management and cable protection systems.
To find out more about Northern Ireland’s innovative capabilities, visit our green economy and renewable energy page.
Meet the companies that attended
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CASC Ltd are an innovative, solutions-focused framework contractor working with leading OEMs. They have been responsible for mobilising some of the world's largest offshore wind farms and provided ancillary components includng bespoke platforms and access equipment, fabricated quayside equipment for tower mobilisation, power distribution solutions and turnkey electrical installations.
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SeaSource Offshore offers a range of vessels, including guard and survey vessels, alongside certified Marine Mammal Observers, tailored to client requirements. Sourced and validated by SSO, these vessels ensure compliance. Additionally, they provide offshore liaison officers who engage with fishing communities on behalf of their clients.
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A high-performance maritime design and applied technologies company leading the decarbonisation of maritime.
Artemis Technologies develops innovative services and technologies including the Artemis e-Foiler electric propulsion system, high-speed zero-emission foiling workboats and crew transfer vessels.
The Artemis eFoiler system provides up to 90% fuel savings compared to modern high-speed vessels.
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A global blue economy project developer working predominantly with the ocean’s resources to deliver solutions to the climate crisis.
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Skylark is a digital operational control software platform that enables owners and operators of wind farms to track and manage workers more safely and effectively. Site-based personnel use their mobile app to complete inductions, check-on and off site and receive work orders, greatly reducing the administrative burden on operational control rooms.
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Plaswire re-purpose wind turbine blades, diverting blades from landfill and incineration. The RX Polymer process enables 100% re-purposing of blades for use in construction. RX Polymer replaces virgin plastics, precast concrete, wood and metal construction products. 1 tonne of RX Polymer prevents up to 6 tonnes of CO2.
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Doyle Shipping Group offers prospective clients a service which has already been shown to be experienced, adaptable and operationally knowledgeable.
They offer stevedoring services, logistics, warehousing, ships agency, site set up and demob along with qualified experienced operational staff.
They are developing partnerships with various companies so that Northern Ireland can again showcase that they are already working and developing understanding in this new market area.
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Ionic Technologies is a spin-out from Queen’s University Belfast. In 2022, it became the magnet recycling subsidiary 100% owned by Ionic Rare Earths Limited.
Leading the way globally in permanent magnet recycling to recover magnet rare earths, Ionic Technologies’ patented process enables the creation of the world’s first sustainable magnets.
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Ridgeway are a long-established supply chain company to the construction and engineering industries across Ireland, UK and Europe.
Ridgeway specialise in promoting niche 'added value' products and services to the offshore wind and energy sectors with the Kyowa Filter Unit "Rockbag," a credible alternative to traditional methods such as rock armour and concrete mattress solutions used subsea for many decades.
Rockbags are widely recognised and utilised solutions for scour and cable protection to subsea assets around energy projects offshore and also infrastructure projects around inland waterways, bridges, rivers and port development.
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Harland & Wolff specialise in shipbuilding and advanced maritime engineering, including the manufacture, maintenance, repair and construction of offshore structures, such as jacket foundations and substations for offshore wind.
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Ventus Energy deliver high voltage network services in challenging environments and emerging markets across the energy mix, including cable installation, wind turbine maintenance and asset management.