I recently spoke at RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2026 on the role of regional clean energy clusters in the next phase of offshore wind delivery. The focus was the Dorset Clean Energy Super Cluster and why it matters for energy security, industrial growth and coastal regeneration [1]. This short article summarises the main points from […]
Steve Freeman has been shortlisted as a finalist for Advocate of the Year at the National Wind Energy Awards 2026. The shortlisting recognises Steve’s long-standing contribution to offshore wind and the wider renewable energy sector, built over more than 25 years of work across project development, consenting, environmental assessment, stakeholder engagement, energy policy and strategic […]
Throughout the last century, energy policy has reflected the principle Winston Churchill set out to Parliament in 1913 “Safety and certainty in oil lie in variety and variety alone.” It’s a principle that keeps being tested as ongoing geopolitical tensions and instability continue to expose the UK to volatile global energy prices. As a result, […]
Marine planning and governance are becoming increasingly complex as UK seas grow more crowded and contested. Policymakers and practitioners now face mounting pressure to make high-stakes decisions across competing priorities — from offshore wind and energy infrastructure to fisheries, nature conservation, shipping and the interests of coastal communities. This insight paper explores how human-led artificial […]
Senior representatives from the Dorset Clean Energy Super Cluster met yesterday with South West MPs and DESNZ Minister for Energy, Michael Shanks, at the Houses of Parliament. We informed our distinguished guests on the future of offshore wind in the English Channel and the significant economic potential of the region’s Clean Energy Super Cluster. Dr […]
The Great South West (GSW) and Bournemouth University hosted a business breakfast during the Liberal Democrat Annual Conference, bringing together business leaders, MP’s and academics to explore the region’s role in shaping investment, innovation and skills at both local and national levels. The roundtable was joined by Daisy Cooper MP, Deputy Leader of the Liberal […]
Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE, Chair of the GSW Clean Energy Programme Board, opened the roundtable discussions alongside Hugo Jones, Deputy Director for Green Growth at DESNZ, and a select panel of industry leaders from across the South West. The focus was on policy implementation challenges of the UK’s Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan and […]
Dr Steve Freeman joined Garrett Morrison from Source Galileo to attended the South West Business Council Annual Dinner in Plymouth on Thursday evening. A fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded businesses and key regional stakeholders, all united by a shared ambition for clean energy leadership and sustainable economic growth across the South West. The event […]
At Renewable Energy Partners, collaboration is central to how we deliver impact – so it was a pleasure to work alongside Source Galileo, a leading renewable energy developer, at RUK Global Offshore Wind 2025. “Our shared mission was clear” said Dr Steve Freeman – Founding Director of Renewable Energy Partners. “We’re here to promote the […]
Dr Steve Freeman, Strategy and Stakeholder Manager for Source Galileo’s PortWind project, joined key industry and public sector leaders at the launch of the Dorset Clean Energy Super Cluster during UKREiiF – the UK’s leading real estate and investment showcase held in Leeds. The launch event, chaired by Tom Hayes MP, the Government’s Energy Mission […]
