Osprey is committed to helping the aviation sector to reduce its carbon contribution to the environment and in achieving the Carbon Net targets set out by the UK Government. Our expertise in the renewable energy sector means we are already helping many of our clients towards this goal.
Solar
The installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on airport sites helps to reduce their carbon footprint, but can also impact aviation safety at the airfield in a variety of ways, ranging from glint and glare effects on Air Traffic Control (ATC) and pilots, to airfield safeguarding issues. Glint and glare can significantly affect nearby observers under certain conditions, particularly residents in surrounding dwellings, road users and transport infrastructure. It may also result in a distraction for aviation operators (including pilots and air traffic controllers) and may have other visual impacts which can affect aviation safety. Osprey’s glint and glare analysis capability helps airports and developers identify safety issues from the outset to avoid potentially costly design changes later in the project lifecycle.
Hydrogen
Hydrogen can be an efficient way for an organisation to reduce their carbon footprint, a way to store and benefit from surplus energy generated from solar and/or wind energy and an alternative fuel for emerging vehicles, there a multiple use cases of hydrogen in the renewables market. Osprey’s energy and environmental experts can help with initial feasibility of hydrogen for an airport, to a safety and regulatory assessment of proposed hydrogen installation on a site. Osprey can also provide safety and certification expertise for air system manufacturers looking to design and develop hydrogen-based propulsion systems.
Wind
Over the last 14 years, we have assisted over 900 wind farms address their issues on aviation. We are proud members of the leading renewable energy trade body in the UK, RenewableUK. We are an experienced team, many within our organisation held either an operational aviation role, or joined us from influential positions within Government, the CAA or RenewableUK (previously British Wind Energy Association). Our track record supports our claim to be one of the UK’s leading aviation consultancies and we are recognised and respected for our expertise in aviation safeguarding.
Floating offshore wind is at the heart of the government’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. Offshore wind is already one of the most exciting growth stories of the energy transition and the UK has established itself as a global leader. As projects move further from shore, the deeper waters require a new wave of floating wind services. Designing projects for the UK presents a major opportunity for service providers and technical consultancies. We can assist in delivering essential enabling infrastructure with a focus on ports and transmission through technical and professional services in support of project development.
To maximise UK activity and reduce the cost of floating offshore wind construction, the UK will need at least three to five ports with capacity to enable industrialised construction activity for GW scale projects. This will require investment of between £3bn and £4bn of of public and private investment by 2040. This will require a multi-port strategy and regional clusters of ports.
We can support developers and ports on strategic programmes on key aviation technical and environmental challenges. Whether you require a brief assessment of the likely aviation constraints on a site, help developing mitigation with an aviation stakeholder or to take your project forward, you can be assured that you will enjoy working with our professional, informed and personable team.
