Funding boost propels T12’s wind system forward

An engineering specialist has secured funding to advance technology it says could save floating wind operators up to £2.7 million per turbine.

T12 Engineering has received backing from the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) to accelerate development of its Floating Mooring System (FMS).

The project follows a Front-End Engineering Design study supported by Scottish Enterprise in 2025, which confirmed the technical viability of the technology.

T12’s system is designed to improve access and maintenance options for floating wind turbines, allowing major work to be carried out more safely and efficiently while reducing reliance on heavy-lift vessels and lengthy offshore operations.

The latest phase will refine the design, improve structural efficiency and reduce material requirements as T12 moves the technology closer to commercial deployment.

Bosses say the funding will also support development of an integrated range of ship-based installation and maintenance tools capable of handling turbine components including blades, nacelles and generators.

They add that the technology could contribute to a more standardised and cost-effective maintenance model as the floating offshore wind sector expands.

Graham Melroy, director at T12 Engineering, which provides engineering services across the energy and industrial sectors from offices in Teesside, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Oslo, said: "When major components fail, operators often have little choice other than to mobilise large and costly specialist vessels or tow turbines back to shore. 

“Both approaches are expensive, time-consuming and heavily weather dependent.

“Our system will create a safer, more efficient and more predictable approach to maintenance while significantly reducing costs. 

“We estimate it could save £2.7 million per turbine over their operational lifetime.”

Fellow T12 director Andrew Hughes added: “The Scottish Enterprise-supported FEED study demonstrated the concept is technically viable. 

“This latest support from OWGP allows us to take the next step towards commercialisation.

“As floating wind projects move further offshore and continue to increase in scale, the industry needs new approaches that improve safety, reduce costs and minimise turbine downtime. 

“We believe the Floating Mooring System can help overcome some of the biggest challenges facing floating offshore wind.”

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