Venterra Group has launched a new fleet of dual LiDAR buoys designed to deliver high-precision metocean measurements for offshore wind developers, following a £10 million investment in UK-based design and manufacturing.
The V-LiDAR system is the first dual LiDAR buoy to be designed and built entirely in the UK, the company said. Developed by Venterra’s marine survey business Partrac and manufactured by its engineering arm Osbit, the buoys were produced at the company’s new facility at the Port of Blyth.
The launch follows a two-year development programme aimed at enhancing offshore wind measurement capabilities through improved data accuracy, safety, and deployment efficiency.
“By integrating our insights and learnings from our deep experience, we have now launched the world’s most advanced LiDAR buoy, combining innovation, practicality, and market understanding to offer real client value,” said Sam Athey, Managing Director of Partrac.
Venterra said the V-LiDAR system delivers real-time, high-frequency analytics and benefits from reduced health and safety risks, increased deployment windows, and upgraded communications and electronics systems.
Each buoy offers a 20-month operational lifespan and will be deployed to support Tier-1 offshore wind developers across Europe, Asia and North America.
The company said the new platform “sets new standards in offshore wind resource data,” reflecting growing demand for reliable, scalable data-gathering infrastructure in support of global clean energy targets.
