BEYOND
ENERGY
An Ocean Winds original series, explaining the story behind each megawatt of offshore wind energy produced.
This Ocean Winds original series takes viewers through the lifecycle of an offshore wind project, with each season exploring a new phase, from origination to operation, showing how a vision becomes clean, renewable and reliable electricity, that delivers lasting benefits.
Follow along the
Beyond Energy
journey
in our episodes below
New episode available each week
Season 2: Beyond Energy — Development
From geotechnical and geophysical surveys that map the unseen seabed, to the crucial permits that clear the way for construction, this is the stage where offshore wind finds its route to market and to homes. We uncover who will use the power, and how supply chains turn projects into jobs and opportunities. The future starts taking shape here.
04/11/2025
4. Geotechnical & Geophysical Surveys: Exploring the Seabed
Every offshore wind project starts with knowing the seabed. This episode looks at the surveys that happen before construction begins.
Starring:
Sandy Douglas, James Harrison
11/11/2025
5. The Permitting Path for Offshore Wind Farms
This episode breaks down the permitting and consenting process.
Starring:
Catarina Rei, Mateusz Malecki
Coming soon
6. Route to Market: Where the Wind’s Energy Goes
Coming soon
7. Building Local Supply Chains: How the Offshore Wind Industry Creates Jobs
Coming soon
8. Sustainability at Sea: Mitigating Environmental Impacts
Season 1: Beyond Energy — Origination
Here, we explore the potential of offshore wind and how developers are chosen to turn plans into reality, making sure every step begins with care and eneds with clean electricity. This is where the journey begins.
14/10/2025
2. Offshore Wind Energy: a Potential for All?
This episode explores what it takes to make offshore wind thrive in different markets.
Starring:
Pelayo Rodríguez, Rebecca Williams
21/10/2025
3. Selecting Offshore Wind Developers: Starting the Offshore Wind Journey
We explore how developers are selected, the criteria used by governments, and the impact of long-term partnerships.
Starring:
Giulia Liccoci, Alexandre Frémaux
Season 3: Beyond Energy — Construction
The sea is now the main stage. From setting foundations to lifting turbines into place, fixed or floating, this is the concrete realization of offshore wind energy. We take a closer look inside the offshore substation and follow the journey as power connects to the grid. This is the stage where projects come to light.
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9. Laying the Foundations: The Installation of Foundations at Sea
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10. Installing Bottom-Fixed Wind Turbines: A Legacy Built to Last
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11. Installing Floating Wind Turbines: Leading a New Chapter
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12. Offshore Substations: The Ocean’s Powerhouse
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13. From Sea to Grid: Connecting Offshore Wind to the Grid
Season 4: Beyond Energy — Operations & Maintenance
The turbines are spinning, but the work is far from over. From overcoming the challenges of operating and maintaining our offshore wind farms to coordinating activities from our control rooms, this is where we keep performance high and availability at its best. Every day, the goal is to push efficiency higher, boost sustainability, and power lasting impact for the future.
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14. Operations & Maintenance of Floating Wind: How They Stay Afloat
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15. Vessels in Action: Ensuring Success Across the Project Lifecycle
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16. Innovations Powering the Future: The Technology Behind Offshore Wind
Season 5: Beyond Energy — Decommissioning
Coming… in 35 years.
Safety
Learn about the safety measures and protocols that keep our people safe, both at sea and on land.
07/10/2025
1. Safety First: Keeping Our Teams Safe
Find out how at OW we protect our people through rigorous safety standards, whether at sea or on land.
Starring:
Richard Parteger, Pete Lowson
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1. Safety First: Keeping Our Teams Safe
2. Offshore Wind Energy: A Potential for All?
3. Selecting Offshore Wind Developers: Starting the Offshore Wind Journey
4. Geotechnical & Geophysical Surveys: Exploring the Seabed
5. The Permitting Path for Offshore Wind Farms
6. Route to Market: Where the Wind’s Energy Goes
7. Building Local Supply Chains: How the Offshore Wind Industry Creates Jobs
8. Sustainability at Sea: Mitigating Environmental Impacts
9. Laying the Foundations: The Installation of Foundations at Sea
10. Installing Bottom-Fixed Wind Turbines: A Legacy Built to Last
11. Installing Floating Wind Turbines: Leading a New Chapter
12. Offshore Substations: The Ocean’s Powerhouse
13. From Sea to Grid: Connecting Offshore Wind to the Grid
14. Operations & Maintenance of Floating Wind: How They Stay Afloat
15. Vessels in Action: Ensuring Success Across the Project Lifecycle
16. Innovations Powering the Future: The Technology Behind Offshore Wind
