Renewables
Proven Expertise in Renewable Energy Engineering
Sheffield Forgemasters has a long-standing reputation for supplying cast and forged steel components to renewable energy projects, including hydropower installations and offshore wind developments.
Cast and Forged Components for Offshore and Hydropower Projects
We manufacture cast and forged components for renewable energy projects, including structural castings, transition rings, mooring systems and foundation nodes for offshore wind platforms. Our capability covers jackets, mooring systems, tension leg platforms, semi-submersible platforms and spar platforms, with components ranging from 1 to 350 tonnes in finished weight.
As a member of the British Hydropower Association (BHA), we work to deliver cost savings through alternative structures, ease of installation and improved fatigue resistance. Our integrated Research, Design & Technology team offers Design for Manufacture services, enabling us to optimise or integrate existing component designs for renewable energy applications.
renewable applications include
- Casting Design Services
- Mooring Connectors
- Structural Nodes
- Lifting Points
- Mooring Padeyes
- Rotolock Castings
Our renewables capabilities
Our renewables capabilities combine specialist-grade steel production, large-scale structural casting, precision forging and R&D-led design support. This integrated approach enables us to supply high-integrity components for hydropower and offshore wind projects where reliability and performance are essential.
50+ Years' Offshore Manufacturing Experience
We’ve supplied high-integrity cast and forged steel components for demanding offshore applications for over three decades, giving us proven expertise in harsh marine environments and complex structural requirements.
Offshore Wind Structural Castings
Our structural casting capability includes transition rings, K-nodes, X-nodes, foundation nodes, mooring padeyes, mooring connectors, rotolock castings and mooring pile padeyes, all engineered for offshore floating wind applications.
Design for Manufacture Support
Our integrated Research, Design & Technology team provides bespoke design solutions to optimise component performance, reduce installation complexity and improve fatigue resistance across renewable energy projects.
British Hydropower Association Membership
As BHA members, we actively support the UK hydropower sector, offering engineering solutions that deliver cost savings, improved installation efficiency and enhanced component durability for hydropower installations.
FAQs
What renewable energy sectors does Sheffield Forgemasters support?
We supply components for offshore wind projects, including floating wind platforms, and hydropower installations, drawing on over 50 years’ experience in offshore manufacturing.
What types of components does Sheffield Forgemasters manufacture for offshore wind?
Our offshore wind capability includes structural castings such as transition rings, K-nodes, X-nodes, foundation nodes, mooring systems, mooring padeyes, mooring connectors and rotolock castings.
What component sizes can Sheffield Forgemasters produce for offshore wind?
We manufacture offshore wind components from 1 to 350 tonnes in finished weight, including structural castings such as transition rings, K-nodes, X-nodes, foundation nodes, mooring padeyes, mooring connectors, rotolock castings and mooring pile padeyes.
Does Sheffield Forgemasters offer design support for renewable energy projects?
Yes. Our Research, Design & Technology team provides Design for Manufacture services to optimise existing designs, improve fatigue resistance and support cost-effective installation.
Who should I contact for renewable energy enquiries?
For renewables and clean energy enquiries, please contact Dominic Ashmore, Head of Strategy and Business Development.