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UK engineering company David Brown Gear Systems has been awarded a £1.2m grant through the Offshore Wind Component Technologies Innovation programme to help develop a 7MW turbine gearbox.
This is the first award through the £5m scheme, which is being coordinated by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and the Technology Strategy Board.
David Brown's technology will be used for Samsung Heavy Industries' new turbine design for the offshore market.
Greg Barker, UK Energy Minister, said, 'The coalition is determined to drive ambitious green growth and this is putting our money where our mouth is. This cash shows we are really shifting gear when it comes to supporting innovation and offshore wind.
'Making wind turbines more efficient is common sense and will help bring down the costs making them more attractive to build and helping us increase the amount of electricity we get from clean, green sources. It's great to see David Brown Gear Systems stepping up to the challenge to ensure wind turbines work in the most efficient way.'
Ian Farquhar, managing director of wind energy at David Brown, added, 'We are delighted to have been awarded funding from the Offshore Wind Components Technologies Innovation scheme to help develop a wind turbine gearbox which aims to reduce the cost of energy for wind turbine operators by as much as five per cent.
'At David Brown we strive to be leaders in the gearing technologies of tomorrow and this grant will allow us to reduce the financial risk of bringing a beneficial product to market. This is a major boost to both David Brown and the UK supply chain, not only in terms of immediate supply partners but additionally, the wider opportunities that will develop as a result.'
