Catalysts in Green Growth
A regionally focused, collaborative developer based in the South-West, with a deep-rooted local and UK-wide knowledge.
Our Mission
We are driven to support the acceleration of decarbonisation and building UK resilience across the energy, maritime and infrastructure sectors whilst embracing sustainable development and the creation of social value.
We have three core commitments:
Enhancing Infrastructure
We are committed to enhancing regional capability and capacity, especially within the ports, and maritime sectors. We do this through supporting grid reinforcement, energy supply and power-to-x outcomes.
Empowering Resilient Communities
We are committed to growing well-being and regenerating places within the communities in which we operate. We do this through providing local training, education, cultural and research facilities around the projects we support.
Catalysing the Supply Chain
We are committed to building on regional strengths and infrastructure to create local, regional and national industrial capability and jobs. We do this through working with the ports, manufacturing, technology and services to bring them into the process.
EXPERIENCE
The Morwind team benefits from over 150 years of cumulative marine renewable energy, infrastructure and natural resource development experience.
Between us, we have initiated and co-developed R1, R2 and R3 projects within the UK, provided consenting support to over 35 GW of offshore wind around the world, and delivered marine resource, energy and infrastructure management and development in UK waters for more than 30 years. So we have in-depth knowledge of the UK marine environment, consenting and development sectors in the UK and overseas.
Being embedded in the region we pride ourselves on having strong relationships with key stakeholders and technical resources, as well as longstanding connections within the communities, offshore businesses, universities, and public sector in the South-West region.
the morwind team
BEN GOWERS
Ben brings a wealth of experience with over two decades working in the offshore, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, supporting projects for international investors, developers and contractors throughout the development lifecycle. Ben provides oversight and project definition with particular focus on technical and engineering.
PETER CRONE
Peter has been at the forefront of the offshore wind power industry since the first proposals in UK waters more than 25 years ago. Throughout this time, he has been involved with major developments including London Array, Atlantic Array and is particularly focussed on site selection, grid, technology and infrastructure development.
STEVE BELLEW
Steve has a background in EIA, marine planning and consenting with 30 years’ experience and has been involved in UK offshore wind projects for 20 years. Drawing upon his consultancy experience, as a project developer Steve leads site selection and development, risk appraisal, bid development and consenting including statutory stakeholder engagement. Steve works closely with Tim.
IAN SELBY
Ian has been leading and facilitating marine and coastal natural resource and infrastructure development (minerals, cables, pipelines, ports, coastal defence, renewable energy projects) for more than three decades, most recently with The Crown Estate. Ian has an extensive network of relationships across government, regulators, academia and industry. With a PhD in marine geology Ian provides expert input on the sea-bed, the physical environment, marine operations and reclamation.
MICHAEL HUNTINGFORD
Michael is a chartered accountant with a background in international development and decades of development and operational experience in renewable energy. Michael has a commercial focus around agreements, risk, budget & programme control and also has extensive experience of grid and offshore wind development issues.
TIM GOLDING
Tim is an experienced EIA renewable and marine development specialist who has focused on UK offshore wind since the early 2000’s. Having spent 30 years as a consultant, as a project developer Tim brings this experience to the team, providing strategic leadership on development consenting, EIA, environmental survey and stakeholder engagement (regulator and SNCB).
Our Projects and Partners
