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The Race to Net Zero: Transforming Environmental Surveys at Offshore Wind Farms with eDNA Technology

EDF Renewables, Natural Power and NatureMetrics invite you to join this upcoming webinar to reveal the findings of a pioneering project demonstrating the power of eDNA in offshore wind farm environmental surveys.

Inside this guide

Part funded by OWGP Innovation Grant,  EDF Renewables UK and Ireland, renewable energy consultancy and service provider Natural Power, and eDNA and nature intelligence experts NatureMetrics, joined forces in collaboration to conduct a comprehensive study evaluating the potential application and benefits of eDNA-based surveys in the offshore wind industry.

Thursday, February 8th @ 3pm GMT, 10am EST.

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Hear from leading experts:

  • Heather Hamilton, Consents and Environment Manager, EDF Renewables UK and Ireland
  • Michelle Elliott, Principle Environmental Consultant, Natural Power
  • Krystle Robson, Offshore Lead at NatureMetrics
  • Dr Edward Wort, Marine Specialist & Survey Design Lead

During the webinar, you will learn about the key findings from this innovative project and gain insights into how eDNA sampling can optimize the consenting phase surveys of offshore wind site development, as well as ongoing monitoring and targeted mitigation strategies. This alternative methodology has the potential to reduce delays and costs associated with traditional survey methods, ultimately contributing to more efficient and affordable offshore wind farm development and clean energy production.

What’s inside

  • Context setting: the growing global need for nature positive
  • Overview of the collaborative project and its significance
  • The approach and protocols implemented in the research
  • Findings of the eDNA-based Surveys
  • Exploring the benefits and advantages of eDNA sampling
  • Comparing the results of eDNA-based surveys to traditional trawl surveys
  • Discussing the potential for regulator and stakeholder acceptance of eDNA methods
  • Outlining the future prospects and wider adoption of this revolutionary technique + Q&A