Floating Offshore Wind: the UK’s path to becoming a Global Powerhouse by 2050

2024 was a pivotal time for the UK’s floating wind industry; it being widely acknowledged that floating offshore wind installations could play a critical role in the energy transition. 2025 promises to be a transformative year with the publication of the “Floating Offshore Wind 2050 Vision” report highlighting the UK’s potential to become a powerhouse in the floating offshore wind sector, driving economic, environmental, and technological advancements.

Floating Offshore Wind: the UK’s path to becoming a Global Powerhouse by 2050

2024 was a pivotal time for the UK’s floating wind industry; it being widely acknowledged that floating offshore wind installations could play a critical role in the energy transition. 2025 promises to be a transformative year with the publication of the “Floating Offshore Wind 2050 Vision” report highlighting the UK’s potential to become a powerhouse in the floating offshore wind sector, driving economic, environmental, and technological advancements.

Enhancing Wind Farm Development with Aviation Safeguarding Consultancy

As the world transitions towards renewable energy, wind farms are becoming a cornerstone of sustainable power generation. However, the integration of wind energy projects with aviation operations presents unique challenges that require specialised expertise. At Sagentia Aviation, we offer comprehensive aviation safeguarding consultancy to ensure that wind farm developments are both safe and efficient.

Why Aviation Safeguarding Matters

Wind turbines, can pose significant risks to aviation safety. These risks include radar, navigational and communications interference, physical obstructions, the effect on Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) and requirement for aviation obstruction lighting.  Effective aviation safeguarding is crucial to mitigate these risks and ensure the harmonious coexistence of wind energy projects and aviation operations.

Our Expertise

Over many years, Sagentia Aviation has established itself as a leader in aviation safeguarding for wind farms. Our team comprises experts who have held operational aviation roles or have come from positions within government and regulatory bodies. This unique blend of experience allows us to provide unparalleled consultancy services tailored to the needs of wind farm developers.

Key Services We Offer

1. Airports / Heliports / Vertiports looking to mitigate the effects of wind farms and / or safeguard their aerodrome flight operations
2. Environmental Consultancies requiring Aviation Impact Assessments / Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Aviation Chapters
3. Wind Farm Development requiring Aviation Impact Assessments and mitigation solutions
4. Wind Farm developers and aviation support services requiring aeronautical Operations and Assurance Support
5. Wind Farm Development requiring IFP, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Approved Procedure Design Organisation (APDO) capability to assess the creation of potential obstructions close to flight paths
6. Wind Farm Development requiring aeronautical Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) assessment of potential impact to safety of operational systems
7. Air vehicle operators (including drones) requiring Assurance Support

Supporting the UK’s Renewable Energy Goals

Sagentia Aviation is committed to supporting the UK’s ambition to become a global leader in renewable energy. By providing expert aviation safeguarding consultancy, we have a proven record of assisting wind farm developers overcome the challenges associated with aviation safety, paving the way for the successful deployment of wind energy projects.

Why Sagentia Aviation

As wind energy continues to grow and repower, the need for specialised aviation safeguarding consultancy becomes increasingly important. Sagentia Aviation is dedicated to delivering high-quality, tailored solutions that ensure the safe and efficient integration of wind farms with aviation operations. Partner with us to navigate the complexities of aviation safeguarding and contribute to a sustainable future.