offshore Renewable offshore and the UK government 's Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult have launched a £ 9 m ( $ 11.6 m ) multi - year programme called Stay Ashore ! The programme is aimed at reducing the time workers spend offshore by improving wind turbine reliability , enabling remote operation and troubleshooting of turbines , and the use of robotics for maintenance . The programme seeks to reduce operating costs for offshore facilities . It will also launch technology challenges for UK small and medium - sized companies and the academic community , seeking innovations in the areas of drilling , blade and blade inspections and repairs .
GE Renewable Energy and the UK government's Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult have launched a £9m ($11.6m) four-year programme called Stay Ashore! The programme is aimed at reducing the time workers spend offshore by improving wind turbine reliability, enabling remote operation and troubleshooting of turbines, and the use of robotics for maintenance. The programme seeks to reduce operating costs for offshore facilities. It will also launch technology challenges for UK small and medium-sized companies and the academic sector, seeking innovations in the areas of robotics, blade and tower inspections and repairs.